CEE’S SHARE YOUR WORLD 2016 WEEK 23

What was one of your first moneymaking jobs (other than babysitting or newspaper delivery)?

My very first job was in the receiving department of Bloomingdale’s in Fresh Meadows. I counted the items in incoming shipments and matched them against invoices, then stapled tags to items so they could go onto the shop floor. It was where I learned the meaning of “markup,” how a wool skirt that cost 75 cents was sold (in 1963) for $18.00. I was young and naïve enough to be shocked.

My next job was at college where I wrote press releases for the public relations office. I think it paid $2.00 an hour, but it was pretty good work for a college student. And unlike most part-time jobs, it was fun and was on a “writing” track.

What is your favorite month of the year?

October.

What three things in nature do you find most beautiful?

Mountains and almost all natural formations of water — lakes, rivers, oceans. Waterfalls.

Trees.

Sunrise.

Flowers. Wild and in the garden. With butterflies, hummingbirds, and buzzing bees.

And Fred.

List at least five of your favorite spices? (excluding salt and pepper)

Vanilla.

Ginger. Chili powder. Garlic. Thyme. Cumin. Basil. Rosemary.

And many combinations of the aforementioned and stuff that I forgetting because I forget things. I use less oregano than I used to, more chili (mild, but flavorful). Cumin often instead of black pepper and in combination with garlic powder. Fresh herbs and spices when available. Yum.

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