How long have you been enrolled in the SMC Emeritus program?
since 2017
What was your occupation prior to retirement?
Accountant
What was your highest level of education?
Earned College Bachelor Degree or higher
What are the top three reasons why you value the SMC Emeritus Program?
- Helps keep my brain active
- Helps with socialization
- Great learning tool for subjects I am unfamiliar with
Pearls of Wisdom: What advice would you give your 18-year-old self?
Soak up books, music, theater and films
How would your advice to your 50-year-old self differ?
Give yourself a break, don't beat yourself up
What are some of your biggest accomplishments in life?
- Getting my novels published-Shipped Off, Harmonic Dissonance
- Doing standup comedy
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Having my play Reflections chosen for the KCATF Region in Las Vegas in 2023.
The SMC Emeritus Program has helped me as a lifelong learner because it grounded me since I retired and exposed me to new ways of learning.
The best part about being an SMC Emeritus student is socializing.