What books have most influenced your life?
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and A Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Who are your favorite music artists?
I like such a wide variety of music, it's difficult to narrow it down.

What are your favorite websites and why?
I use Google and Dictionary.com most of the time.

Where else can people find you on the web?
www.jeannibrosius.com, www.myspace.com/jeannibrosius or just type my name in a search engine and lots will pop up.

What are your professional highlights?
I'm an award-winning nationally syndicated columnist, former newspaper writer/editor, speaker, internationally known author and National Public Radio commentator. I worked as managing editor for a health magazine.
As membership chairwoman for the National Society of Newspaper Columnists, I co-authored the NSNC Guide to Syndication, which is available to its members.
My speaking has taken me to many cities around the country

What advice do you have for the journey of life?
Pick your battles wisely.

What are you most passionate about in life?
I'm most passionate about my children and their well-being. I also am a health nut, and I like skydiving, reading and yoga.

What ticks you off?
People who lie and bad grammar. So, liars with bad grammar don't have a chance with me!

Any thoughts or ideas on living a greener life?
I love the idea of living greener. I just wish I could afford to do a lot of the things I'd like to do. However, I try to use environmentally friendly products and conserve energy when possible.

What would people be surprised to know about you?
I once spent the night in a school bus, and I would eat off the floor if I knew no one was looking.

Choose your battles wisely.