Why I'm a Swiss Roots Member:
My father moved from Solothurn, Switzerland, to Pittsburgh, PA, United States in 1947. We have stayed in touch with our Swiss relatives.
My Favorite Books:
Historical books about natural disasters like earthquakes, floods and the like. Example: Krakatoa, by Simon Winchester.
My Dream Destinations
If I Could Be Anywhere and Do Anything in Switzerland:
The Swiss Jura region and the Alps, and northern Italy.
My Personal Interests:
I'm taking care of the archives of the Swiss-American Society of Pittsburgh, I do printmaking and sometimes exhibit my work, and I like to cook and go for hikes in the woods.
Languages I Speak:
English, and I've studied German but it is rusty. I've also studied French and Latin, long ago.
Places in Switzerland I've Visited or Lived In:
I've lived briefly in Zurich and visited Solothurn many times.
My Favorite Music:
Van Morrison
My Favorite Movies:
The Three Amigos, Bandits, Signs, While You Were Sleeping, The Day the Earth Stood Still
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