I was born in Northampton. My siblings
called me "Pinky" from the time I was a baby No idea why.
Family and friends and teachers called me that name till I finished high
school. After that, my college friends called me Cynthia or
Cindy. I know if someone calls me "Pinky", they are very old,
dear friends. Once when I was in England, a voice called
out "Hey Pinky...hey Northampton!" We were in
Kensington Garden. I knew it had to
be a fellow Konkrete Kid! It was Penny Moyer.
As a child, I was
fortunate to live in a small town. We
did not lock our doors, and our neighbors were kind and looked after us. My mother and father were loving and
caring. We had a lovely municipal swimming pool and park...beautiful,
happy summer days.
I went to
Kindergarten at the Wolf Building. I walked to school each day with Sandra
Koehler. School was really fun and I loved going each day.
Unfortunately, my parents opted to send me to a Catholic School in first grade.
The nuns demanded perfect behavior. And I do mean perfect. There
was no art, music or science. I
convinced my parents to allow me to return to public school in 8th grade.
I had to pedal pretty fast to keep up as I had never had any science and little
math. Senior High was great. Initially, I planned to be a legal secretary,
and I began in that tract. Mr. Kindt, our science teacher, however,
called my parents and told them I belonged in College Prep. So I pivoted in my career plans and decided to
become a librarian. Kutztown U. had an excellent
Library Science program. I completed the 4 year program in 3 years,
having been well prepared at Northampton High. I was a school librarian for 35 years.
My husband, Bruce,
and I have been married for 42 years. Our daughter, Alison, graduated
from Dartmouth and Emory Law.
She is an attorney in Washington D.C., married with a baby
daughter, Lydia. We see them
often and love them immeasurably.
Bruce and I share a
love of travel. We enjoy cruising and traveling, especially with friends.
I have always loved books and
reading. My Book Club is great fun as I read books that I would
never ordinarily choose. My other hobby is Allentown Garden Club.
Floral design is a great creative outlet...I have no native talent but am a
pretty quick learner and have won many blue ribbons and Best of Shows. Being elected President was an honor. Most of all, I enjoy being at home with
my husband and family.
