My Age in Facts:

1. I’m the middle child.

2. I’m the only girl with three brothers.

3. I’m retired.

4. I worked for 31 years at a nuclear physics laboratory.

5. I don’t drink coffee anymore.

6. I like chai tea now.

7. I’m not musical.

8. I’m a dog person.

9. I have no allergies.

10. When someone makes me angry, I get a flaming red spot on my neck.

11. I love people who smile and laugh.

12. Macaroni and cheese is my favorite food.

13. I met my husband at work. He interviewed me for the job.

14. I have only one tattoo—blue eyeliner.

15. I like puppets but not dolls.

16. I used to tap dance and loved making the noise.

17. I do yoga. Savasana is my favorite pose.

18. I love dark chocolate.

19. High school was the least favorite time in my life.

20. I like older dogs but I’m not crazy about puppies.

21. Same with kids and babies.

22. I love good bread and French cheese.

23. I drink wine.

24. My first job was waitressing.

25. I’m a big tipper.

26. My mother owned a bar called the Golden Goblet.

27. I like musicians Lionel Richie, Rod Stewart, Aaron Neville and Darius Rucker.

28. I like country music.

29. I have an Associates Degree in Architectural Drafting.

30. I like to read.

31. I like to paint.

32. I grew up in southwestern Pennsylvania about 20 miles east of Pittsburgh.

33. I prefer the beach over the mountains.

34. I used to be 5 foot 10 inches tall, but I’ve shrunk an inch or two as I’ve gotten older.

35. I have size 11 feet. Firm foundation.

36. I always worry about money.

37. I’m a Gemini.

38. I hate snow.

39. I’m a good driver but I don’t really like to drive.

40. My favorite city is New York City.

41. My birthday song is New York, New York.

42. I have a black greyhound. He is my sixth one.

43. I’ve been on TV.

44. I’m a good friend.

45. I love sending and receiving mail.

46. I love postcards.

47. I don’t really have a favorite color. I like them all.

48. I like exploring art museums.

49. My favorite novels are fictional accounts of real people, especially artists.

50. I don’t like Disney World.

51. I love the USA.

52. When I hear the Star-Spangled Banner, I get goose bumps and tear up a little.

53. I walk my dog. A lot.

54. I learn quickly.

55. My heart was broken at least once.

56. I don’t like Christmas.

57. I like being by myself.

58. I got my name from my dad. But Joyce rather than Josephine.

59. I prefer to shop online rather than go to a store.

60. I don’t like grocery shopping, but I do it every week.

61. I’ve never been to my parents’ graves.

62. I wish I could speak more than one language.

63. My ancestry is English. Harris is my maiden name.

64. I published my first book when I was 61 years old, Joe Harris the Moon.

65. I’m a secular humanist.

66. I’m in a monthly book club.

67. I love celebrating birthdays.