Claudine Pfeiffer Cremer

I hope you '69ers have a good time without me!

Barack Obama

Osaka, Japan

I hope that my contemporaries are predominately supportive of the change advocated by Barack Obama and that some of my former classmates will be instrumental in moving forward his progressive agenda, both in governmental activities in DC and in their home communities throughout the country and world.

Married

cpcremer@verizon.net

My Mother is still living and has recently relocated from Bethesda to Charleston, South Carolina.

C.W. Post College/Long Island University
B.A., English

Haywood Community College, North Carolina
Horticulture

Community organizing and environmental activism. In my current job, keeping some residents of western North Carolina employed while contributing to the beautification of the area.

Not being able to do more to move the planet toward peace among humans and respect for the rights of other species.

Mr. Schmerler, an English teacher, who influenced me to major in English in college

Participating in the innovative special discussion classes which were held one year in lieu of regularly scheduled classes (featuring the famous parents of some of the students, among others).

Brothers Geoff Riches and Bob Shimizu; sisters Ellen Pfeiffer, Stephanie Riches, Maggie Riches and Lonnie Riches

Energy independence
Alternative energy production
Transitioning from fossil fuel power to renewables
Air pollution
Peace
Overpopulation
Safe food production
Respect for and proper treatment of other life forms
Enlightenment of the human species
Celebration of the creative community and the arts
Reverence for nature and creation

How much do we care? What is our generation doing to address the pressing issues of our time? How successful are our efforts? Our peers are either now in positions of power or getting ready to retire. Have we made a difference?

Intolerance of stupidity

Harmonies, major chords, percussion and danceable

Sushi, veggies and fruits

When it's quiet and you are not interrupted or distracted

Basketball and swimming

Generally good

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I have tried to give to the communities I have lived in throughout my life, beginning with being a volunteer for Head Start in DC during high school to starting a breakfast program for kids in New York during college. I was a social worker for children in Ohio and did community organizing there for over 5 years, as well as starting a recycling and a Hospice program. I was the Director of a community center in Asheville, N.C., for over 5 years after relocating in this area and have served with numerous community based organizations. I was a founding member of a citizens group opposing the siting of a high level nuclear waste dump in our mountains and have long been an advocate for the implementation of alternative energy sources. My husband and I saved and constructed a passive/active solar house 7 years ago and are looking forward to the day when we can power our vehicles with photovoltaic collectors positioned on our property. I worked for over 3 years as a district congressional staffer, focusing on addressing environmental issues. I love animals and have given many "rescued" dogs and cats a home throughout the years, as well as fostering them until I could find good homes. I try to provide a habitat for wild animals and have many birds, turkeys and an occasional deer, bear and bobcat our property. I have worked with neighbors in my "cove" to prevent irresponsible development from desecrating our area and have tried to influence the passage of protective environmental ordinances and laws at the local, state and federal levels.

I am not sure what this means

I met many Congressional notables during my work on the District staff (Al Gore, Lee Hamilton, Bill Bradley), as well as Michael Dukasis when he was running for President. I heard both John Lewis and Rev. Lowery speak at an environmental conference in Atlanta and was fortunate to have been in a crowd of almost 30,000 who came out to see Barack Obama speak in Asheville, N.C., this past October.

Working outside with plants and animals; enjoying the natural beauty in this area hiking, camping and kayaking.
Reading inside and watching PBS programs of interest.

Seeing people join together for a common cause which is rooted in justice and doing the right thing.

Lying, small mindedness, bigotry, hatred and cruelty

English, I think