Larry Duquette:  

Life My Spouse Met my dear wife (Karen)of 42 years in Michigan; she is a native of San Fran, CA Still a fox!! And today is our 42nd anniversary. Add the 3 years we "shacked up" and we're at 45 years. Wowee. How did she put up with me ? Everyday is a gift My Pets As we have added on a few years, our pet count has diminished. In the not too distant future plans to cruise the U.S. are in the cards so we have not taken on new strays etc. Still have 3 Russian tortoises - which will most likely outlive me, 2 dogs. a 'puggle' named Hamilton age 3 and a 'bug' named Hazel age 10 - a rescue orange kitty (Ed) 8 mos. That is more than enough critters. My Kids 2 beautiful daughters.Very bright and very different.Geri is a graduate (Summa) of Northern Michigan University (economics) and BSRN, and Lisa (Magna, NMU) cut her teeth as a registered nurse at U of IL Chicago Hospital - She worked post neurosurgery (3 years) for some of the finest surgeons anywhere. And 2+ years on the NIC unit. Some babies barely a pound. UPdate April 2020 Older daughter Lisa moved back to the U.P.in 2010 and married her HS sweetheart on the grounds of the Marquette County courthouse on my birthday 10 years ago. .Since then, Lisa & Peter have blessed us with 2 grandchildren Axel is now 8 and is a compassionate young man who loves math and science. Nelia just turned 6 and is truely a free spirit. They are a delight to be around but the Covid-19 pandemic is raging and we miss having them over a bunch. Younger daughter Geri stayed in school to pursue an RN degree on a fast track program. brutal. Since graduating Geri worked at 2 hospitals and put her other degree to work for her and husband Nick. They busted tail and opened a small distillery in Lower MI . Ethanology. All the products used in their process are obtained within a 35 mile radius. Vodka, rum, whiskey, & gin are ...Expand for more