Judy Swanson:  

Well, I've lived and worked in the "OC" for almost my entire life. Speaking as a "seasoned" 58-year resident of this now too over-crowded, very expensive, traffic-jammed county, the good old days (as we love to remember them) are so long gone! Personally: I survived a couple of stupid marriages/divorces and have been HAPPILY married now since 1992. I actually knew my current husband for 11 years before we officially started dating. I had beautiful daughter, Brenna Michelle, in 1968 but, sadly, she passed away and took a huge part of my heart with her. My only son, Jason Scott, was born in 1970. I raised him as a single mother/sole provider for 17 years until he FINALLY ventured out on his own at age 21. He is a very intelligent, handsome, (now currently unemployed) batchelor(damn!), enjoys the company of lots of lady friends, loves to "hang out" with his fishing buds and is the devoted guardian of a rescued dog named Boomer. I try really hard not to envy my friends, co-workers and neighbors who have real HUMAN grandkids to spoil. I get to "dog-sit" when Jason goes on yet another deep-sea, fishing trip! Woo-Hoo!! Professionally: I've been (thankfully)employed ever since the same month I graduated RAHS. I spent 29 years in the banking industry (from mail clerk/teller to vice president), another 10 years in education (high school teacher to a private school administrator). I've spent the last five years managing a 33-year-old, home health care agency in Tustin, California where we help the frail, elderly remain independent and safe in the comfort of their own homes. Every job I've had, so far, h...Expand for more