Frances Edwards
(Although I am married, this remains my name. Since I was born into it, I figure I better die with it (like all men do, ha ha ha)).
Marital Status:
married to Joseph Alvaro.
Children? If so, how many?
We have 3 childrenThree - Caitlin (13), Bennett (12) & Riley (8) Riley is a girl
Grandchildren? If so, how many?
Yikes!
Education:
Bennington College, Vermont degrees in Literature and Theater
Occupation:
Strategic Public Relations (I run my own consultancy)
Volunteer and Professional Activities:
Defender of individual rights and liberties
Current hobbies and interests:
My job is my hobby because I love it so much and raising my children is my greatest interest.
What percentage of your hair is visibly gray (is this a trick question?)
Wait till you see me
If you had one year free of all responsibility and unlimited funds, what would you do?
Defend individual rights and liberties….no kidding! Also banish political correctness from all our schools.
What are the most rewarding things that you have done in your life?
Launch the HBO series, “The Sopranos” while a publicist at HBO.
Successfully get a law passed in NJ that prevents public schools from surveying children with intimate personal questions unless the school first obtains parental consent.
What rewarding things do you plan to do in your life?
Continue to watch our children grow up. Nothing beats that.
Work on nail biting projects for my clients where losing is not an option.
What are your favorite non-family related things to do in your free time?
Visit with friends and have them over.
How would you best describe your idea of "being successful?"
Raising children I can be proud of.
What are your most vivid memories of your days in Ridgewood?
I still live in Ridgewood. So I would have to qualify that to the past:
going to graydon with friends.
What achievement or activity are you most proud of in your life?
I answered that above.
What single piece of wisdom would you like to leave for the next generation?
Marry for conversation, it's the only thing that lasts. Winston Churchill
How have you changed since high school?
I haven't
What else should we know about you?!
The rest, I think, is better if it's discovered