After graduating U of M I married my high school sweetheart, Al Ritchie, and began teaching in Hopkins.

We have two daughters, who are now married, each with two kids. While raising the kids, I was active in the community, local politics and League of Women Voters activities, and especially with women’s issues. I became quite passionate about the issue of sex equity in high school sports. I met a number of female athletes and coaches, who helped me realize how the athletically talented girls of our era had been short-changed and under-supported. (Lord knows, I was not gifted in any sports activity, but now I understood how much richer their lives could have been had their skills been honored and nurtured.)

 

Later I worked as a self-employed marketing communications producer, creating brochures, newsletters, videos, etc. After that I was the Communications Manager for a manufacturing firm, and lastly, a self-employed Organization Development consultant.

 

Today, Al and I are enjoying retirement. We spend a fair amount of time at a local health club, trying to stay youthful. Hah! We also go to our Up North cabin. My mother, age 95, is in assisted living nearby. I am her chief financial planner, chauffer, spokesperson, etc.

We also see our grandchildren frequently, although as they get older, that means attending their sports events mainly.

 

 I’m interested in the spiritual side of life and in meaningful conversations about the big cosmological questions. (i.e. Is there only one universe??)