Shirley Franklin
My blogs
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-Profit |
| Occupation | and writer |
| Location | Arden Hills, MN, India |
| Introduction | The blog's first random question was, if I could have anything, what would I wish for--- none of my wishes are 'things' you could shop for: to live out my days alert and in good health and humor, frequent interaction with family and friends, opportunities to encourage, share, serve and grow in family, faith and worship, publishing books of poetry, memoir, and a play, ability to share meaningfully with others...are only a few... |
| Interests | Family, friendship, children, reading, writing, music sacred and secular, India travel, ngo: pushpaproject.org |
| Favorite Movies | Taare Zameen Par...a Hindi movie that was timed wrong for awards...look for it w Englishsubtitles...fantastically insightful look at Dyslexia through the eyes of a young boy...sobering, but fun too...every teacher, school admin, parent should see!!!, Telugu movie "Nuvvastanthre, Nenoddantanaa?"...wonderful rural Indian scenery, traditional vs modern generation story, toe-tapping music, lots of fun. |
| Favorite Music | Soundtrack of Chariots of Fire; Fur Elise; Classic Violin, Piano, Flute; Yoiku; foot-stomping polka; any number of hymns, from golden oldies and solid classics, to modern and global ones. |
| Favorite Books | Michener's CARAVANS; Mourad, REGARDS FROM THE DEAD PRINCESS (period fictionalized biography, tr. from the French);BIBLE;Yang, THE SONG POET |
If you were a cannibal, what would you wear to dinner?
One of my soul mates with whom I share my thoughts and doubts, affirmations and assurances. Probably Terry, Karen, Polly, Sally, Sue...I have been blessed.with more than one!