January 5, 2016, Prescott- 

At the behest of one of my Xanga friends, here goes:

1. List 3 names you go by:
   1. Gary (Preferred)

   2. Mr. B (used by my students)

   3. Gare Bear (rarely heard anymore, but used by ex-Xangans, back when I was Cyberbear on Xanga)

   Name 3 places you’ve lived:
   1. Saugus, MA (from the time I was six months old until I left for the Army, and again in 1972)

   2. Cheju, Korea (1986-92)

   3. Prescott, AZ ( 3 separate stints-1992, for six months; 2000-01, for twelve months; 2011-Present)

   List 3 places you’ve worked:
   1.  Star Market ( I was terrible at bagging, but I did work for one of my two best bosses- Bob Powers)

   2. Jeddito School (The best job I ever had:  School Counselor, K-8, a job into which I grew)

   3. Mingus Springs Charter School (Red-tape led to a short tenure, but I proved I could teach coherently, day-to-day)

   What are 3 things you love to watch:
   1.  People treating each other nicely

   2.  Animals in the wild

   3.  Children feeling genuinely happy

   Name 3 places you’ve visited:
   1.  Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

   2.  Mt. Halla,South Korea

   3.  Utah Beach, Normandy

   Name 3 foods you love to eat:

   1.Baked stuffed shrimp

   2. Lasagne

   3. Hummus

   Name 3 favourite beverages:

   1.Coffee (Cream only)

   2. Mango Iced Tea

   3. Filtered water

    

   Name 3 things you are looking forward to:
   1. Working with children & teens, for at least five more years.

   2. Resuming summer travel, starting with the Philippines and nearby countries, in 2017.

   3. Seeing my son and other family members realize their dreams.