Taylor Jones
St. Louis
Graduate student
What do you think of all the record-breaking flooding?
I was nervous, because I live right around the corner, so I was nervous as to what was going to happen.
January is National Hobby Month. What's your favorite hobby and why?
I would say hanging with family, being around my family. That's just something I like to do, because I like to talk, I like to communicate and I like to get to know what's going on in everybody's lives.
If you could have any animal for a pet, what would you have and why?
I would have a dog. I am so lonely; I live by myself, so I want someone there with me that don't do a lot, just kind of hang out with me.
When you were a kid, what was your favorite television show? Why?
My favorite television show when I was a kid would probably be "Arthur." I watched it every day after school.
Angie Coonts
Chaffee, Missouri
Chocolate Works employee
What do you think of all the record-breaking flooding?
I'm surprised that it happened in January, but it's Missouri -- what do you expect?
January is National Hobby Month. What's your favorite hobby and why?
Art. I was an art major in college. I actually have some work in the Painted Wren Gallery, so that's my big thing.
If you could have any animal for a pet, what would you have and why?
I would have a maned wolf, just because they're so weird looking.
When you were a kid, what was your favorite television show? Why?
"Ren and Stimpy," because I like weird.
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Frank Allen
Cape Girardeau
Chef at The Bar
What do you think of all the record-breaking flooding?
It's all right; it's not affecting me.
January is National Hobby Month. What's your favorite hobby and why?
Sports, for sure. I'm kind of up in age, so I like to stay in shape a little bit.
If you could have any animal for a pet, what would you have and why?
I would just have a tiger or something, just for Central.
When you were a kid, what was your favorite television show? Why?
Probably "Family Matters," because it's a family whole deal, and you don't see too many people of my color with family.
Rachel Hoffman
Cape Girardeau
Minglewood server
What do you think of all the record-breaking flooding?
I think it's really crazy. I was born in '93, so it's just like history repeating itself. ... It's really exciting to see this, but it's also really devastating for a lot of Illinois; it's really covered up.
January is National Hobby Month. What's your favorite hobby and why?
I crochet. I make hats and scarves and coasters. I tried to make a few bags, but they're not very good.
If you could have any animal for a pet, what would you have and why?
Lately I've been really wanting a chameleon ... Because they're really cute, and I love lizards, but it's like a really slow lizard.
When you were a kid, what was your favorite television show? Why?
I really loved "Scooby Doo," I like the mystery.
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