Loudene Lasswell-Kirkegaard:  

I always wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a good idea. As it turns out, they were right. I like to garden. Water, plant, prune, dream. The wildest thing I ever did in school (Henry T. Gage Junior High) was to produce & act in a Soupy Sales show imitation for a play. If I'm going to work somewhere, I need to have control, quiet, and inspiration to be able to deal with the day-to-day. My hero is Ghandi. He knew how to live. I have lived in Bell, Huntington Park, Downey, La Mirada, Whittier, Stanton, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, Ontario, London, Orange, and Clovis. I may be leaving out a few cities. Why did I move? It always seemed to have something to do with looking for lower rent...or running to or away from something. The one person from my past whom I'd most like to see again is Ed Davies, because I was "moonstruck" by him! I don't think he would even remember me. I had a few classes with him at North - but I think he was enamoured with Lynette! Long, surfer hair. She was so cute. Anyway - Ed - just know somebody thought you were boss the first time she laid eyes on you in the registration office in October of 1962! My guilty pleasures are Operation Repo & FarmCrack...er...I mean FarmVille. My biggest surprise was losing my husband on our wedding day. 27 years ago now. I'd love to see my third grade teacher, Mr. Weisel, again. ...Expand for more