Susan Kraft:  

Life My life, to date, has been interesting, albeit unremarkable to most. In reviewing my high school years as a somewhat tortuous journey, I ultimately emerged with a clearer perspective of the things I value most...and the process continues. I attended Brigham Young University, but eventually decided that I was REALLY there for my M.R.S. and that I could learn more on my own. Perhaps unwise in some respects--but, nevertheless, I decided to work, and there I met my husband, Vaughn. Ironically, I learned that he had transferred from Rowland High and played varsity basketball for Covina in 1967 during his senior year. We have been together happily for over 30 years, and he is the best person I know--just ask him! We worked for a major corporation (ugh), and after obtaining his degree, Vaughn was promoted, which brought us to Texas. I was shortly thereafter promoted to manage the on-site outlet toy store which I enjoyed until I retired in 1992. Although we have managed to adjust to a rather unique culture through the years, we continue to miss our home state, long-time friends, and families. Our mutual interests involve a wonderful son--a step-son to me (Jason), an electrician by trade--a musician at heart--in Northern Cal), our pets--currently 1 indoor cat (Pete) who was born blind, 2 awesome border collies, whose intelligence and intuition is uncanny. Our latest addition--an Australian shepherd mix--found injured off a busy highway median on Memorial Day of 2005. She is our little miracle doggie, and we named her Annie--and needless to say--she is bossy and rules the roost. Vaughn and I love to read--me born with book-in-hand. For a while, did some traveling--interesting--but there is no place like home. I also reunited with two of my best friends from high school days--Reggie (Regina) Moravec ('63), and Candy (Candace) Gastlin ('64). And though we lost contact for many years, they are still very dear to me. Personal interests have included church involvement (teaching children), personal improvement, alternative health--with a strong focus on nutrition (organic where possible), alternative modalities, exercise, and attitude...an ongoing endeavor! Also love the "human drama" and anything medical. Am riveted to the "true crime" genre (Ann Rule, Jack Olsen, Gregg Olsen, and Jerry Bledsoe, among others) regarding aspects of the sociopathic or deviant personality; but, above all, am inspired by anything involving the triumph of the human (and animal) spirit, so aptly depicted in the saga of "Seabiscuit," by Hillenbrand. Reading is almost exclusively non-fiction, except for a touch of the classics and poetry... love the power of the pen! NOTE: Although my NOW picture was actually taken when I was 49 (my driver's license picture at that--ha ha)... an update is long overdue. However, I have to leave that one in there to remind me of my "youth"...and will add more if and when I ever get around to it...so don't hold your breath. NOTE: We finally made the big move from Texas to a place surrounded by mountains, water, and beauty--a stark contrast to the vast open flatland of Texas. The people are generally open and friendly, and although we value and miss cherished friends, we stay in contact, and otherwise...we just don't look back. FYI: FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO LOVE ANIMALS...in the year 2000, our then 12-year-old humongous 21-lb. male cat (Junior) became ill with kidney disease--including hydronephrosis (water in both kidneys--an incurable prognosis) as diagnosed by the top veterinary internist in Dallas. He couldn't eat and so I fed him through a tube in his tummy. At the time, although his situation seemed rather bleak (his life expectancy was possibly one year--tops). As a last resort, we were fortunate in being able to find a vet who dealt totally in the realm of alternative medicine (treatment utilizing Applied Kinesiology, herbs, nutrients, etc.), and within a year he was free of the di...Expand for more