Get to Know Laura
She may be clumsy, but Laura grew up being reminded that her middle name suggests otherwise...
Grace
Bob Dylan
On Saturdays, Pace and Laura often hike this 951.33 acre state park in North Delaware. Much of the land was part of a Du Pont family estate and dairy farm before becoming a state park in 1965.
Brandywine Creek State Park
Laura gave her puppy this feminine given name of German and Dutch origin, meaning "resolute protector"...but we call her "Willa".
Wilhelmina
Pace goes to the movies. This drink (created in 1886 in Atlanta, GA) is what he always buys with his popcorn...
Coca-cola
The number of siblings Laura has...which can be expressed as: [(1/2)∗6]+1
4
This 1975 film is considered the original summer blockbuster...and is allegedly Laura's favorite film of all time...
Jaws
On Laura's right wrist is a recreation of a line drawing, originally drafted by this Spanish painter.
Picasso
This classic 1938 children's book about a house painter whose life is turned upside down when he receives a special critter portrays a childhood fantasy of Pace's.
Mr. Popper's Penguins
Pace likes comics. You're not surprised by that. You're not even surprised that this is his favorite comicbook character -- who debuted on March 30, 1939.
Batman
Laura's estranged second cousin was world renown the frontman of this iconic Y2K era rock band with Christian overtones.
Creed
Celebrity Chef David Chang founded this restaurant group, the flagship of which carried 2 Michelin Stars until its closing in 2023. Laura and Pace ate at the Uptown Manhattan location last year, along with it's famed dessert spin-off "Milk Bar"...
Momofuku
This American guitar manufacturer developed the most popular shape for electric guitars on the market. The company made 5 of Pace's guitars and 1 mandolin...
Fender
Populations of this East Asian mammal have declined approximately 50% in the last 20 years. As few as 2,500 remain in the wild. But you can see one after a 13-minute walk from City Church...
Red Panda
Bouncy legs, shaky hands, and fast-talking. And it's for everybody? oh my! This isn't just coffee - this is the adorable mental health condition Pace has battled for decades!
GAD - Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Founded in 1764 by fur traders, Laura would live in this city forever and always if she could...
St. Louis, Mo
Known as the "Japanese Walt Disney," Pace and Laura spend more time with the animated works of this filmmaker than just about any other...
Miyazaki
Pace was told to get a hobby, so last summer Laura surprised him with the materials and gear to whittle. One popular implement for this is a specialized knife with a curved blade shape, often used for detail work...named after a common ocean bird
Pelican Knife
Pace and Laura's dogs both have DNA from this breed...made popular thanks to a beloved Australian children's show...
ACD / Blue Heeler
Let's talk Pace's favorite sportsball team! With 6 under head coach Nick Saban, the University of Alabama Crimson Tide boasts how many National Championships?
18
Laura's father grew up in the rural west Alabama's "Bloody" Bibb County. This county and it's town of Woodstock, is the setting of what popular non-fiction podcast from the creators of Serial?
S-town
This southern author was known for his wit, insight, and Catholic overtones. He is likely Pace's favorite writer.
Walker Percy
Laura spends at least 20 minutes a day with this video game, where she inherited her grandfather's old farm. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, Laura sets out to begin her new life!
Stardew Valley
This lesser-known Disney animated classic is known for its music, setting, romance, and culturally insensitive portrayals through talking animals. It is also Pace's number 1 sick-day movie of all time...
Aristocats
Did you know that Pace's third cousin is also a famous musician? It's true! He's part of THIS well-known backing band of studio players. As Lynyrd Skynyrd sang, Muscle Shoals has got [insert band name here].
The Swampers