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The Rainbow:
Rainbows have a special meaning to my family. In 1980, Dad passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. As Mom drove home from the hospital on that dreary, rainy day, the clouds parted and the sun peeked out. Just as mom turned the last corner, a rainbow appeared over the house. She knew it was a sign from Dad. He was in heaven. Since then, we’ve been drawn to rainbows – On birthday cards, suncatchers, stationery, tee shirts and anything else we find.

The Apples:
“An apple a day, keeps the doctor away.” That’s a start, but it takes so much more. I try to eat lots of fruits and vegetables.

The Cat:
Cookie is my cat. She’s 7 years old. We adopted her from the Animal Protective League. I love animals and so we’ve always had pets.

The Vitamins:
I used to think I ate well and didn't need vitamins. But, the food we eat today, no matter how well we think we eat, just doesn't have the nutrients it used to have. There's a wide range of vitamins on the market. Most of us are familiar with the popular brands like One-A-Day and Centrum. And there are lots to choose from at the health food store. I found a brand of vitamins and supplements that are working well for me and I take them every day.

The Globe:
Thanks to the Internet, we're truly a global community. I have friends all over the world and stay in touch with them online. I'm with an international corporation that's based in the US. They're now in 6 countries and expanding to 50 in the next several years.

The Cleveland Ohio Skyline:
Cleveland Ohio is my home. That's where my parents were born, grew up, got married and started their family. That's where I was born and lived for several years. Even though we moved to the suburbs, I consider Cleveland my home.

The Trees:
I have 5 majestic oak trees in my front yard. Trees are a symbol of life. They provide shade and filter the air. I love to listen to the birds that live in the trees and watch the squirrels that scurry all summer, gathering acorns to eat during the long, cold winter.