January 9, 2006

StreetTalk

by Carol Rosen

Since it’s just after New Years when lots of people are making resolutions, what is the one thing about yourself that you would like to change? (Asked at Nob Hill on Campbell Avenue)

“Try to save more money and go to church regularly.”

Irene Kohn, 43
Campbell
Part time karate studio administrator


“I’d have better skin.”

Frances Medalen
Campbell
Substitute PE teacher


“I would be living in a house. We rent an apartment because my husband is a school teacher and we can’t afford a house in this area.”

Julie Lemco, 51
San Jose
Playground supervisor


“I would like to have more space so I could have more pets. I’d load every room with animals.”

Ellie Lemco, 10
San Jose
Fifth grader at Rolling Hills


“I’d make it so I could get my [driver’s] license sooner.”

Sarah Medalen, 15
Campbell
Sophomore at Westmont High


“I would have changed it so that our children wouldn’t have to lose their home in Hurricane Rita.”

Jan Furman, 60
Saratoga, Retired


“I would lose weight. I was on Jenny Craig and I lost 40 pounds, but I can’t walk or run or exercise and I’ve gained part of it back. I’m going to start Jenny Craig again soon. They even called me to ask when I was coming back!”

Barbara English, 80
Campbell, Retired


“I’d probably not be so picky. I’m pretty organized and clean about everything and it probably drives my family nuts. I think I’d relax a bit.”

Rhonda Crownover, 51
Campbell, Day care provider for Moreland School District


“I wouldn’t change a thing unless it would be to change my inability to emotionally distance myself from negativity.”

Laura Locke, 48
Campbell
Lab assistant at Valley Med


“To figure out how to take care of my own personal needs beyond my family’s needs.”

Dorothy Stearns
West San Jose, Occupational therapy