Sandy Chapman:  

Life Worked various jobs after graduation. Attended Chaffey College for some classes Some lack luster jobs including Security Guard at Ontario Airport searching carry on baggage for weapons for $2.00 an hour. Met first girlfriend. Heart broken again. Met second girlfriend. Moved to Orange County. Worked at electronics manufacturing plant soldering circuit boards. Got first motorcycle as sole transportation, a Yamaha 175 Enduro. Formed "Christian Lesbian Commune" as artist making bread dough sculptures with scripture, selling at mall shows and on consignment at Knotts Berry Farm book store and a small room at Marantha Villiage (if they only knew we were Lesbians). Very enjoyable time, working hard and having a hard time keeping artwork stocked, but loving every moment sculpting and riding motorcycle everywhere. We could not keep our wares stocked, so that was keeping us very busy. The commune fell apart due to some concerns of some people "skating" while others worked harder and money issues. I moved back to Riverside area and bought my first house with a partner. Got a job at Pacific Telephone in 1978 (now called at&t).(retired 10/2009) Decided I should go back to men because of traditional religious teachings and moved out of that house to live alone for awhile. Met my future husband at work. An African American divorced man with 4 children living with him. He was aware of my history. Married 1982, separated in 1987, Divorced 1988. This attempt seemed to be a mistake, although I truly loved that family, I should not have made such waves, but I cannot change that. I hope he is very happy now but it was not possible for this to work. Met Betty in 1987, I am in a committed registered domestic partnership with her to this day (now married pre-Prop 8 "vote"). I never had any children of my own. Our 2 dogs, one of which lived 19+ years are in doggie heaven now. Currently we have a cat which has adopted us. This cat has become a fixture here and companion. I worked 31.5 years at Pacific Telephone, Pacific Bell, SBC, now called at&t. The first 20 years, I was climbing poles and installing and repairing phones and wiring in homes and businesses. I transferred to Northern California with my job and we now own a modest, but nice home in Sonoma County. We fixed it...Expand for more