I have one sister. Her name is Kim and she is older than me. A fact that I don't let her forget ever! She's a nurse and lives here in Charleston. She is an accomplished guitarist, though she'll never let you know it. I'm married to Shawn Keller…some people call him Major Keller. I call him my better half. He’s a man of conviction that amazes me with his intellect, creativity, and razor sharp wit. Did I mention he’s really tall and handsome too?! He has served two tours in Iraq, is AIRBORNE certified and attended the prestigious Langauge Institute in Monterey, California where he became fluent in french...ooh la la! Now he is fluent in two foreign lanuages. I think that makes him a polyglot. I'm so proud!
During Shawn's second tour he was with a Civil Affairs unit. His work there was very meaningful and incredibly interesting. If you're not familiar with Civil Affairs work, read the book, WAGING PEACE. It talks about the future of our military and our place in the world and the very crucial role that Civil Affairs will play in it all. He did "hearts and minds" work, helping the Iraqi people rebuild their country through hospitals, schools and the basic neccessities of a civilized world. Again, can you tell how proud I am?!
Our oldest daughter is Sarah Mae- she was named after my grandmother and born in the summer of 2000…my life hasn’t been the same since! She is beautiful and smart and has a real flair for dramatics.
She's an amazing mixture of her Daddy and I. She's an adventurous kid full of energy. She loves to perform and can be found singing, dancing and doing voices all around the house ALL THE TIME! She also has been so strong dealing with her father's deployments. I couldn't be more proud of her, even if she has trouble getting her dirty clothes into the hamper:)!
In April 2008 Shawn and I welcomed the newest addition into our family, our baby girl, Emily Charles Keller...we call her Charlie. She has been such a special addition to our family and I wonder how we lived without her. She's got her own little personality and I love seeing her grow and change. Sarah loves being a big sister and watching them together is just about the best thing in the world! I do love my girls!!
My hobbies are cooking, watching old movies, collecting old stuff (I can’t afford actual antiques), writing, and home remodeling…I love the smell of fresh paint in the morning, it smells like victory! My favorite movie of all time is The Sound of Music- I just love that scene where Maria and the Captain sing “Must Have Done Something Good” to each other! I’m also a big fan of Doris Day and Quentin Tarantino…let’s just say I have eclectic tastes. You know how I love TV. Some of my favorite shows are, Lost (I love to be confused), Project Runway (I love to watch the creative process) and Dancing With The Stars ( I love to live vicariously through other’s feet). I also think that Grey's Anatomy has some of the best writing on tv, and some of the hunkiest stars too. When it comes to comedy's, I love The Office and 30 Rock. My family and I love MYTHBUSTERS! The only thing I think I like better than TV is food! I'm a sucker for Italian food, or anything else that tastes great! I love to read about food, to cook food, to watch food on tv, and to eat! I'd love to host a cooking show someday. I've actually done a few cooking dvd's. Email me
Alison@Y1025.com for a free copy while they last!
When it comes to music, again, I am eclectic in my tastes. I've been obsessed with Patsy Cline for about twenty years. I also adore Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, Suzy Boggus, Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Mercer, Carly Simon, Sam Cook, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Barry Manilow, and the list goes on!
I guess the person that has influenced me the most was my Grandma Theda Mae- who taught me about love and human kindness, and the power of fellowship.
If you asked me my greatest accomplishment I would have to say my daughters, and my marriage with my husband Shawn. I'm also pretty proud of the writing I've done over the years. In particular, my first produced play, Southern Psychology and my children’s book, While You Were Away, Daddy.
In June of 2009 my family and I moved to Wade North Carolina...a tiny community right outside Fayetteville. My husband Shawn finally jumped from reservist to full time ARMY and took a job as the Civil Affairs Course Manager at the JFK Special Warfare School at Ft Bragg. Now I am away from my beloved Charleston and hope to return someday soon. Until then, I have put a small studio in my house here in Wade that allows me to continue working part time on the radio. What we do for love!
