Judy: I am a Clinical Psychologist and have had a private practice in my home since 1974. I also teach part-time at Boston College and UMass Boston. I have been married to John for 32 years and we have two children. Alanna is 26, living in New York City and studying at the New York School of Interior Design. Shawn is 23 and has graduated from Hampshire College. He is busy teaching theater and doing other Improv activities. The empty nest has brought many personal changes for me.
I currently am expanding my creativity with writing and acting. Both of my children are involved in theater, and now it is my turn! I also am a Hospital Volunteer Clown and am part of a troupe of wonderful creative people. I am strongly drawn to Buddhist teachings and practice, and I love the written word and read whenever I have a free minute. John and I are runners and like to be physically active. On the Myers-Briggs I am an INFJ, so I am prone to big-picture dreaming and get somewhat annoyed by detail. But I can still do it when I must! I have known about cohousing for a long time and have realized the importance of community both to learn about myself and to be of service. The idea of growing older in a multigenerational environment, especially with children around, appeals to me greatly.
John B.: I've been in New England for 26 years, and am originally from Kentucky. After four years in the military, I received my bachelor's from the University of Kentucky and then my grad degree from Northeastern in Rehab Administration. I spent several years in the non-profit sector working with state schools as well as community mental health organizations. I then moved into the business sector where I have been ever since, working for Fortune 500 companies, and until recently have had my own training/consulting business. Currently I have a job as Sales Program Manager with Cognos. I live with my wife Judy in Natick, MA. Our children, Alanna and Shawn, are out of the household.
I heard about cohousing from a couple of sources — first from Judy, then during our summer Family Week workshops at Omega Institute. My biggest hope for cohousing is that I can get involved in a multigenerational living experience. I don't want to spend my later years in life with only people my age. I want the richness of being involved with all ages, including children. The one thing everyone should know about me is that I'm very concrete and specific. My hobbies are exercise, genealogy research, and running (four marathons). I used to make jewelry and would like to get back to that sometime. ESTJ.
