Each week, The Crough's Nest will profile a different member of our family. Each person gets the same 20 questions. Their answers will surprise you...entertain you...take you back...and make you smile.
First up, Mr. John Maguire, Sr.
John Maguire. Being the youngest of three children, my parents must have forgotten to give me a middle name. But in 1970 the Draft Board stepped in to help and gave me my first middle initials, NMN. I became John (NMN) Maguire on most legal documents. NMN stands for No Middle Name!
Nickname:
M _ _ S _ ...Can you guess?
(Hint- it has to do with High School football…still not sure, want more? Ask Sheryl!)
Age:
I am 56 years old. If I were a dog I would be roughly 456 years old. So I don’t feel so old after all. I am still trying to figure out what I want to do when I grow-up.
Crough Connection:
I am the 8th Crough child and I married my sister Sheryl.
Family:
Married to Sheryl for 34+ years.
Our wonderful family: John Matthew 26, Bobbi Lee 26, Rylie Ashlynn (will be 2 on Feb. 23rd!); Patrick Timothy 24; and Molly Kathleen Bridget (to make up for my “NMN” thing) 21.
Professions:
Currently - Sales for Mead Johnson Nutrition (25 years);
Counselor, Director of Passport for Adventure program @ St. Francis Boys Homes, Salina (8 years);
Art Teacher, Salina (2 years).
How do you spend your free time:
Hi, my name is John and I am an estate sale addict. I haggle over dead peoples stuff so I can add to my collection of stuff. The rest of the time I spend daydreaming.
Best book you’ve ever read:
Les Miserables
Favorite movie of all time:
The Quiet Man
Favorite song of all time:
“Bird on a Wire” by Leonard Cohen (click to listen)
Favorite hour of the day and why:
5:00-6:00 am. Quiet, coffee, newspaper!!!
Favorite Quote:
“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending” ~Unknown
If you had to be an animal, which one and why:
A dog, of course. But I must be owned by John and Sheryl where I have all the comforts of home including my own room in the basement, a fenced-in yard and sleeping privileges for any bed in the house. Other demands may follow.
Which actor/actress should play you in the story of your life:
George Clooney or Jack Black, whichever the director sees as resembling me most. The way I see it they are pretty much interchangeable.
If you were on Death Row, what would you choose as your last meal:
Chili, Mexican and Italian food! Rich food that would cause immediate violent diarrhea and gas. I’d go out with a bang.
What was your first car:
1959 Chevy sold to me by Jim Crough in 1972 for $50.00. Only to be sold back to Jim Crough for $75.00 at his insistence in 1974. I learned the meaning of generosity and caring from my role model, Jim Crough.
What was your very first memory:
My grandmother’s house in Newark, NJ. It smelled like “Old People”.
Favorite Crough Family memory:
In the summer of 1973 I came back one week early for school (Marymount College) and I stayed with the Crough family. I was always an early riser, 7:00 am was sleeping-in for me. That was until I slept in the basement on Aullwood Street. The back room was pitch dark and plenty cold. The first time I slept in the basement I awoke at almost 2:00pm. Wow! I’m still trying to make up for that lost day.
What sound do you love to hear? :
Sunday, golf on TV (low volume), the windows open and the sounds of birds in the trees and kids playing in the neighborhood while I nap on my bed.
What sound do you hate to hear? :
The phone ring in the middle of the night. It’s never good news.
13 comments:
I'm the luckiest sister to have you in my life. For all that you have done, for all that you do and for all that is yet to come. I will never be able to Thank You enough for being a part of my family Love Pam
Just in case you don't remember John's college nickname. I could never forget!!!! MOUSE
Because I live in Seattle I missed out on alot of this "Crough stuff" but I was there for Sheryl & John's wedding & they made a big impression in my llife
I though your favorite song was Bow Jangles!!!
When Ryan and I were younger, we got "The Kids Book of Questions"—a book filled with all kinds of tough, funny, challenging questions. One of them was, "If you were stranded on a desert island, which person would you want there with you?"
Ryan,about 8 years old at the time, thought for a second and said, "Uncle John...because he's really positive and would know some good tricks to help us"
Uncle John: You're a man of great knowledge, many laughs, a huge heart...and lots of good tricks.
Love you!
Uncle John-
I still feel the same way 19 years later about this question...."If you were stranded on a desert island, which person would you want there with you?"
My response...
...."Uncle John...because he's really positive and would know some good tricks to help us".
P.S. Mouse was an easy one!!!
Ryan
Well John NMN Maguire, I remember when I first met you. I was 9. I thought you were soooo cool. Still do. Glad you're a Crough. Love you Kelly
John (Mouse) my brother-in-law is one in a million. He is kind,genuine and sincere.I will never forget the story (Mom) use to tell and we would giggle and laugh until we were in tears. At one time Mom (Grandma Jean) Sheryl and John were in the same Speech or English class together at Marymount College and I think they were doing a book report.John was called upon to read his report and it was apparent he had not proof read it or it was obvious he knew nothing about the subject he was speaking about. He continued to stutter and stammer at the front of the class as he tried to pronounce some of the words he was reading. Mom and Sheryl were snickering in the back.We shared a laugh or two every year about that. But, one thing at John's house I know I can always get a good cup of coffee and a great visit. Enjoyed your answers.
Love you John
CS
The first time I met John I took him to my favorite hamburger joint, Papa Nicks in Ivanhoe Minn. John was clearly elated at how much it reminded him of home, the careful preparation that Nick used to put our burgers together...what a classic. John is a great brother in law, we have had many great laughs together and are reminded on a daily basis that Crough Women are Strong Women, and no Crough gathering is complete without Bush's Beans... enjoyed your comments, Jeff
Uncle John - What a guy! Your answers to these questions both made me chuckle and contemplate life's journey a bit! =)
I will never forget the semester that you took me in while I did my student teaching. It was a true blessing and I'll always remember "Imus in the morning!"
When I first met John I was in 3rd Grade. The best part about John is he liked to play which really appealed to my tomboy sense adventure. So if he came over to study at our house, I could count on many breaks while John played tag or threw a ball at me or chased me around the house with his big grin and upbeat style. I also remember Sheryl embroidering a "mouse" on the bottom of her bell bottoms. She was smitten. You've always been a great support to me and my family. Love ya, Lisa
I get the last word...or song..."Oh, we don't have a barrel of money, Maybe we're ragged and funny, but we travel along singing a song, Side by side."
Almost 35 years!!!
Love,
Sheryl
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