Judy Horowitz:  

Originally from Brooklyn, I moved to Valley Stream, Island Park and then, just before 10th grade, to Long Beach. I have lived in Southern California (San Fernando Valley in the L.A. area) since 1962, the year after high school. I am recently widowed, and although my husband, Arthur and I met out here, he was originally from Brooklyn, too (East New York Vocational High School, Class of '53). I have one daughter, Irene (54), who is single and a realtor. I retired in 1998, after a 32-year career with the U.S. Postal Service, (starting in mail processing and ending in an administrative position). An achievement that afforded me a steady, secure income with good benefits (then and now), I consider my greatest achievement my daughter, who is beautiful (inside and out), compassionate, honest, socially-conscious, has great values and makes me proud every day. Although we are few in number now (my parents and siblings are gone), family is (and always has been) most important to me (after health). My great-nephew, Wyatt (age 11), is like a grandchild to me and brings me great joy....along with bragging rights! There's nothing like experiencing life through the eyes of a child (especially one you love and adore)! ...Expand for more