Working Hard for the Money
This was the name of Nana’s card shop that she shared with Aunt Eileen.
Expressions
Nana makes herself do these before having a cup of coffee each morning.
Sit ups
Nana was named “Miss _____” in high school.
Spirit
This was the type of car that Nana bought three times in a row from the late 1980s to the early 2000s.
Saab
This is total number of U.S. states that Nana has lived in during her entire life.
1
Nana coached this sport/after-school activity while being a teacher.
Flag core
This is the distance in lap swimming that Nana did in her prime in “32 minutes, like clock-work,” and still does religiously today.
1/2 mile
This was the college major Nana wanted to pursue, but dropped after her dad threatened to stop paying her tuition.
Dance
This acronym, when converted to its full word form, is frequently used by Nana to describe her family.
"WAB"
This is the gift that Nana puts in each of your Christmas stockings each year.
Socks
Nana quit working at this fast-food restaurant after only 1 day on the job.
Frisch's Big Boy
Nana played this sport in an over 40 league, with limited success.
Soccer
This was the name of the live performance Nana made her family attend during a Cleveland Browns AFC championship game over 35 years ago.
The Living Christmas Tree
WRONG ANSWERS ONLY – This is the most popular family dinner among the contestants that Nana makes (looking for the top wrong answer).
Tuna Noodle Casserole
This is the number of years separating Nana’s oldest grandchild from her youngest grandchild.
18 years (and ~two weeks)
Nana’s brief stint as a political operative was abruptly ended after working on this candidate’s presidential campaign and ultimate landslide defeat.
George McGovern
Both 3 word names – these 2 charities are to which Nana has devoted significant volunteer time in her adult life.
Meals on Wheels &
Dressed for Success
This significant event in U.S. Constitutional history occurred on the day Nana was born.
Passage of the 22nd amendment (limited U.S. Presidents to two terms).
Nana carries this item in her purse for good luck.
$5 MGM casino chip from her dad
These are the three food/drink items that Nana gives up every month for Lent.
Coffee, candy, and potato chips