I was born and brought up in Saratoga Springs and except for a 15 year period of living in Key West, Florida, I have lived in Saratoga Springs. I attended Adirondack Community College and graduated from Skidmore College, class of 1982. I met my husband, while I was attending Skidmore College. He was a Manager in the Food Service Dept. at Skidmore. We were married for 38 years, but sadly, he recently passed away. I am retired but still working at Kane’s Fine Wine and Spirits in Saratoga. It is the perfect job to supplement my retirement and I love it! I have always worked in the Food and Beverage business and retail and Saratoga and Key West were great for both occupations.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am very lucky to still have my Mother and Stepfather! I have 3 younger sisters and several nieces and nephews.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
My past career as a Food and Beverage Manager at the Hyatt Key West was truly a dream job! And the job I have now is so much fun! I am very lucky to have always loved my jobs and being in the Hispitality business.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
My favorite restaurant is Chez Pierre. Another great one is Mama Mia’s and Morton’s The steakhouse at the Saratoga Casino Hotel.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in the community for 57years. I was living in Key West from 1994-2009 but came back to my home town because of family and life long friends.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Wow! Saratoga has so many great personalities and I’ve met so many over the years! I’ll just list a few: Joe Dalton, Mary Lou Whitney,Pierrette Baldwin .
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Bermuda. I was there 20 years ago and I always wanted to go back. Loved everything about it, especially the local people.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Pretty Woman and A Star is Born. My all time favorite TV show is Grey’s Anatomy, have never missed one! And the original Sex in the City
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Enjoy your family and take advantage of all the exceptional things Saratoga has to offer! Not many communities have SPAC, Racetrack to just name a couple.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I would love to meet the Pope and own a Chanel purse!
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Hall and Oates
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
MacFinn’s Drug Store and Lillian’s Restaurant
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Paul McCartney and I would like to meet him for lunch at The Saratoga Racetrack Clunhouse dining and spend the day at the races with him.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
My favorite thing is the Race Track and it is unique as there are few communities that have such a wonderful attraction tha t attracts world class horses and trainers.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Working during season in Saratoga and winters in Key West.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I was brought up on stage during a Hall and Oates concert in Miami because they could see me wearing one of their concert Tee shirts when they played at SPAC. It was dated mid-eighties! They loved it!
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
The Virgin Islands
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Favorite month: August. Favorite holiday: Halloween. Best single day on the calendar: Sunday
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My husband, Jim.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
The young people I have had the privilege to work with over the years.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Fresh brewed coffee and potted herbs, like rosemary
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Sisters, porches and long time girlfriends
