Steven Friedman:  

Life I am a funeral director after three years in sales. Previously, I taught middle school for 12 years and was an at-home father for another six. I live with my wife, Verna, now a full-time mom, and our two children, Miguel, who was born in February 1998, and Maya, born January 2006. We live in San Rafael, CA. Verna gave birth 3 1/2 weeks early to Maya so she could begin chemotherapy for the breast cancer that was diagnosed January 13. All in all, we consider ourselves very blessed and believe that Verna will conquer the cancer. We derive much joy from both our kids, family, and all the love and support from everyone in the community. As of November 3, 2006, Verna is cancer-free and well along in her recovery. October 2009: My wife's cancer is back. She's doing radiation to be followed by chemo. It sucks! College I started college in 1977 in NYC, but quit in 1982, after a year in Israel, and didn't get my undergraduate degree until 1987. Then I moved to San Francisco to get my master's degree in anthropology, which I finished in 1993. I met my wife in 1990 while we worked at a summer day camp. I always wanted to be a rock star or lawyer when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a n intriguing idea idea. As it ...Expand for more