Cape Girardeau
Army
Would you rather travel by plane, train, boat or automobile?
Probably plane. I like to get where I'm going in a decent amount of time.
If you could time-travel, what time period would you visit?
The '90s. I'd go back and watch Jordan play. I'm a real big Jordan fan. I love Jordan.
What recipe is your specialty, and how did you learn to cook it?
McDonald's. That's it.
Are you a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty person?
Glass-half-full. I like to be optimistic about situations, not just give up after a while.
Jackson
Marine Corps (Retired)
Would you rather travel by plane, train, boat or automobile?
Plane. It's fast. I used to be a pilot.
If you could time-travel, what time period would you visit?
Early 1900s. Just a slower pace of life, it seems. Everything seemed simpler then, but to them it was probably just as complicated as it is to us today.
What recipe is your specialty, and how did you learn to cook it?
Oh, Lord. Specialty? Probably beer can chicken. I learned it from my son-in-law.
Are you a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty person?
Half-full. I like to look at the positive side of life.
Cape Girardeau
Bartender at Katy O'Ferrell's
Would you rather travel by plane, train, boat or automobile?
Train. For the scenery. I enjoy watching nature. That's why I'm out here now. I saw how gorgeous it was outside and I had to be outside a bit before work.
If you could time-travel, what time period would you visit?
Ancient Greece. The whole society and how it was set up. There were lots of scholars and people enjoying life.
What recipe is your specialty, and how did you learn to cook it?
I love cooking. I like making chicken florentine lasagna. I make the sauce from scratch, you know? It's made with love.
Are you a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty person?
I try to be glass-half-full, but I'm a realist about it. Just realize that this is what I'll have and this is what I'll work with.
Cape Girardeau
At-home caregiver
Would you rather travel by plane, train, boat or automobile?
A plane unless it's going to Malaysia.
If you could time-travel, what time period would you visit?
1950, because it was a more mellow time.
What recipe is your specialty, and how did you learn to cook it?
Stouffer's meatloaf. The instructions on the package.
Are you a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty person?
Glass-half-full because I've been an empty glass before and I'm working on filling it up.
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