Childhood
Minka's two older siblings
Greg and Joyce
The person Grandpa always lost a fight to
Bob Penhallegon
When attending concerts, this is the size venue that Grandpa enjoys.
Small venues
The state where Minka's favorite beach trips took place
New Jersey
The word Grandpa used to describe how he felt when first holding Anne as a newborn.
The language Minka most commonly heard as a child (other than English)
Italian
What Minka called her Italian uncle
Uncle Nick
The instruments' Minka's dad played.
Violin and harmonica
Where Grandpa's family took weekend trips to.
New York City
The number of hours Grandpa has dedicated to the Maryland Zoo
Over 1000
The age Grandpa was when he moved to Northbrook
8
The first name of Grandpa's maternal grandmother
Eloise
Grandpa's favorite music genre as a teenager
Folk music
The city in New Jersey where Minka grew up
Nutley
Where Lisa's crib could be found after she was born.
In Minka and Joyce's bedroom!
The number of times Minka has broken her collarbone.
2
The Sherman who signed the Deceleration of Independence.
Roger Sherman
The folk duo that Grandpa heard at the Civic Center
Ian and Sylvia
The location of Grandpa's longest deployment. (6 months)
Mediterranean and Northern Europe
The year Minka began her college journey.
1973
The car Grandpa's mom had when he was a kid
1949 Studebaker
The cooperating teacher that influenced Minka's career choice.
Joyce Freidman
A singer that Minka's father enjoyed.
Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Jerry Vale (one of these three)
The airport where Grandpa's dad would return from work trips.
Midway Airport in Chicago
The summer job that changed Minka's career path.
Working as an aide at Manor Care Ruxton.