David Stowell

1. Retired? What %? 1. 95%`
2. Have you downsized? 2. No
3. How many different homes since finishing school? 3. 10
4.. Have you lived in a property on Nat'l Historic Reg? 4. No
5. Have you owned/now own a "classic" car? 5. No
6. Favorite sport/game now 6. Tennis
7. Favorite pastime now 7. Music/Photography/
Travel 8. How are you saving the Earth? 8. Home energy/recycle
9. Important Cause you support 9. Aids charities
10. If Life is Perseverance and Luck - for you it has been 10. 50/50 Luck % Perseverance %

11. Have you run for Office? 11. No
12. Do you write letters to the Editor? 12. No
13. Lead/Led an Organization? 13. Yes
14. Personal Description in Life 14. Teacher

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15. Worst fashion fad since 1957 For men - baggy jeans worn just above the a__. For women - hair styles
16. New word since 1957 that you use all the time ____________________
17. Best invention since 1957 - large in scope - computer & cell phone
18. Best gadget since 1957 - electric tooth brush
19. Best medical breakthrough since 1957 - treatments for cancer
20. Your participation in the Computer revolution - minimal

After high school I attended SUNY at Fredonia where I received my Bachelor's Degree in Music Ed. Later I attended SUNY at Buffalo, Potsdam and Fredonia and received my Master's Degree in Organ Performance and Music Ed.

I retired in 1994 and in 1995 I moved to Palm Springs, CA where, over the last 12 years I have kept busy with a number of jobs. Church organist/choir director, taught a Music Ensemble at the local college, worked as Coordinator of the volunteer staff for the Palm Springs International Film Festival and was Artistic Director of the Gay Men's Chorus of Palm Springs are a few of the things that have kept my retirement interesting.

My most satisfying success would be my teaching career of 33 years. I am best known for my music. Growing up in the 1940's and 50's was a time that was spent with my family. Someone was always home, and my parents were supportive in all that I did. They did not try to be a "buddy", and disciplined with a firmness and love. I believe the kids today lack most of what I just said. Life is fast-paced, everyone has to work, they don't spend enough time as a family.

If someone were to make a movie of my life, (god forbid) I think I would like Sean Connery in the title role. Of course that would now be the later years. The background music would be Classical, using the music of J. S. Bach and Gustav Mahler.

Ah, words of wisdom. Live each day as if it were your last, always tell those you care about that you love them, and laugh often. One must have a sense of humor.