Karen Erickson:  

ith Gary, which I find most wonderful. My first crush was Gary Simon... Funny now I am sharing a place with a wonderful man named Gary :) My current age is 54. When I was 12, I thought that people my age now would be really, really old. I was so completely fooled by age. If I won $100 million, I'd give part of it to the food bank, then spend the rest on renewable home, alternative energy and travel. I would love to see Mr McCloughie (sp) from Orange Grove Junior High. I have lived in Upland, North Hollywood, El Monte, Baldwin all California...Olympia, WA. Kirkwood, MO, Oso, WA. Arlington, WA., Snohomish WA., and Everett, WA; I was taken to different locations because of marriag, kids and living. My inspirations come from all others who are not afraid to step up when they see something needs to be changed. I always wanted to be a folk singer when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a great idea idea. As it turns out, they were right, though I am not singing much these days.. I hope old friends remember me smiling and willing to try almost anything.