This week: Lori Wilcox, an opthamalogist technician and artist from Solon township

Lori Wilcox

Name: Lori Wilcox.

Town or township of residence: Solon Township.

Resident of county since: 1979.

Birthdate and place: Nov. 10, 1952 in Pontiac.

Occupation: Ophthalmologist technician and artist.

Marital status (include children): Married, with two grown children, Stacey and Trevor.

You live in Leelanau County because: “Grandparents established summer residency and we followed. Plus, it’s the best place ever.”

Last good movie you saw was: “I don’t watch movies. I can’t sit still long enough.”

Last good book you read was: “Astrid and Veronika, by Linda Olsson. It’s about a younger and older woman sharing life stories.”

If you could trade places with one person for a day, that person would be: “I wouldn’t trade, instead I’d go back and talk to either one of my grandfathers, just to hear their stories.”

Things important to you that you have accomplished so far: “My artwork and being able to continue it. It’s a blessing.”

What you hope to be doing in 10 years: “Painting. I’d like to do more murals. I really like doing that.”

Things you lose sleep over: “Worrying about problems with my kids or family.”

If you could change one thing in Leelanau County, it would be: “Getting the bikers off the road and giving them more safe space.”

Favorite dessert is: “I don’t really like chocolate or dessert.”

Are you a coffee drinker? “Barely; I drink decaffeinated tea or water.”

Favorite place in Leelanau County is: “Good Harbor Beach and my front porch, painting.”

If you had more time, you would: “Probably more painting and relaxing.”

The words that best describe you are: “Energetic, fun-filled, cartoon-minded.”