Carman Lapointe:  

I grew up in Brandon in the big white house on 11th Street East. It seemed a lot bigger then somehow. My first job (not counting the paper route with the Brandon Sun) was carhopping at A & W. Harvey Carroll was a great boss! And we got paid for hanging out where everyone else cruised! I worked in Calgary for 10 years, Ottawa for 27, Washington for 5, Rome for 2: ahhh, pizza, pasta, vino, and espresso, all served with a generous portion of Italian gusto for life! My work has taken me around the world many times. Now in New York working with the United Nations and living in Manhattan. It's a long, long way from Brandon! Millions of strangers instead of the friendly greetings and waves I still get from total strangers on the streets back in Manitoba when I get there. I feel lucky each day to weave my way through the pedestrian traffic without getting body-checked too hard or frequently, and very privileged to work with many dedicated individuals who put themselves in harm's way every day to help make the world better and safer for the rest of us. My three children, Garnet, Chelsea and Kensey are all in Canada. I keep hoping for grandchildren and a good reason to ...Expand for more