Editor’s note: Fifty Plus is a weekly feature that provides a look at area senior citizens, their accomplishments and their life experiences. Fifty Plus prospects are asked to fill out a questionnaire concerning their lives.
This week’s Fifty Plus takes a look at Jayne Baker, a retiree.
Where are you from originally?
Washington.
To what clubs/church do you belong?
Second Baptist Church, Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center, library volunteer.
Education (list schools, starting with high school)
Washington High School, 1963; Mount Olive College, 2000.
If you weren’t doing what you are doing now, what would you be doing?
Working somewhere, preferably helping others.
If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it?
Educate the unemployed — feed first.
What is the thing most people don’t know about you?
I am a twin or my best friend is the exact same age as me.
What is your favorite food?
All.
What’s the last book you read (worth mentioning)?
“Emma” by Jane Austen.
What is your favorite TV show?
“Harry’s Law.”
Where would you go on your dream vacation?
Can’t decide.
What is your pet peeve?
Whiners — negative attitude.
What’s the best advice you ever received and who gave it to you?
“Always do more than is expected of you.” My Mom.
What’s the biggest difference between life as a senior as opposed to below age 30?
Flexibility. Younger folks see you as mentally challenged.
Compiled by Mike Voss