SISTER ELISE
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Did you know Sister Elise likes country music? Bubble gum ice cream? Science fiction books? What is one of your favorite childhood memories?
What would be a perfect day for you?
Visiting and staying overnight at my grandparents’ house. I could take what I wanted for snacks from the family grocery store and stay up to watch TV.
A nice sunny day at the lake with friends and family.
What was your favorite game as a child?
What is your favorite kind of ice cream? My favorite would be sugar cream, but I enjoy trying all the various flavors there are, like bubble gum, cotton candy, etc.
Monopoly.
What’s your favorite song and why?
What is your most memorable birthday?
There are many songs and artists I like from the 1960s when I was growing up. Today, I am interested in country music and a favorite is Tim McGraw’s “Humble and Kind.”
The surprise party here at USF on my 50th birthday. I’m not easily surprised!
What do you prefer—a book, a movie, a concert or a play? I enjoy all these venues, but I do like to keep up on the latest movies and go to see one when I can. I appreciate how a movie can bring a book, or story, alive.
Do you have a favorite among these? My favorite books are “The Hobbit” and “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. I always enjoy fantasy and science fiction.
What is your favorite sport to play or watch? I like to swim and golf, but do not do either very often. I enjoy watching USF football or TinCaps baseball.
When you have an hour of free time, how are you most likely to fill it? In the summer, that would be gardening or taking a long walk. In the winter, reading a book. 24
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What is your favorite season of the year and why? Spring, when the first shoots of green appear after a long winter. It also makes me think of getting into the garden.
Do you have a favorite location for putting your mind at ease? Any place where nature is involved—a lake, a path in the woods, a beautiful sunset or sunrise.
What is your favorite hobby? That, again, would be gardening, swimming or reading. I also do Swedish Weaving as a craft but have not done it lately. I also like to decorate the tables at home, or Brookside for Christmas.
Where did you learn your strong work ethic? From my mom and dad, being I am the oldest of six children in my family I had many responsibilities. I also worked in my grandparents’ grocery store while I was growing up.
