Meet Jim Parsons, the Associate Director for Public Services. He is the liaison librarian to the Chemistry, Nursing, and Nutrition departments. We asked him a few questions, and this is what he shared!
1) What was your favorite food when you were a child?
Hmmm – I was a macaroni and cheese guy when I was quite young, which is really quite boring. My mom’s oatmeal cookies were a staple through my teen years. Strange snack favorite was Miracle Whip on saltine crackers. Yum!
2) What is one of your favorite quotes?
“A ship in port is safe, but that is not what ships are for. Sail out to sea and do new things.” --Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper
3) What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Taking out the garbage, during the cold winter months.
4) What is your favorite form of exercise?
Bike riding – I get out as often as I can, weather permitting.
5) If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be?
Don’t know. Every age I’ve been so far has been a lot of fun!
6) If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
I suppose I’d have to tell my wife…
7) If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
I’ve always thought Gandalf was a pretty cool character.
8) What do you want to be when you grow up?
Not sure I will ever grow up. Do I have to?
9) What would you name the autobiography of your life?
“Unfinished” – although I bet that title is already spoken for.
10) What songs are included on the soundtrack to your life?
Having grown up in the Detroit area in the 60’s and 70’s, I would include a lot of Motown.
11) At what age did you become an adult?
Not entirely sure that I have – is that a problem?
Contact Jim at jparsons@csbsju.edu when you need help with your research.
-sg
