You're still looking for more?   Okay, well, I don't want to disappoint.  I was born and raised in Forest Grove, Oregon.   I currently live just 6 blocks from the house where I grew up and amassed a large collection of animal figurines and 45 rpm records.  I am the 3rd of 4 children - the proverbial middle child.  (Keep in mind, 52% of all presidents of the U.S. were middles.)   I was an A+ student garnering awards yearly from fellow classmates as both the "most studious" and the "most humorous" female.  

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My great plan for my life was to work at the local grocery store.  I am highly social, and was always curious about who bought the jars of pickled pigs feet.   While I never achieved my dream of being a star check out clerk, I still employ the skills of stocking organized shelves and creating a display that motivates buyers to purchase things they otherwise wouldn't.   Baked beans, anyone?

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Both Seattle and Chicago have played home for me, but Oregon will always have my heart. With a passion to educate, entertain and empower others to live their best lives, I have earned six Emmy nominations and a host of national and regional awards.  

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At home, I value time with my family, friends and eight spoiled rotten animals.  I love to ask questions both deep and meaningless and I usually have a song for every occasion.  I rarely turn down an opportunity for a competitive game of cards or a chance to make someone smile.  

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