Snapshot - The pensioner
Name: Nikolaus Netzhammer
Age: 71
Place of Birth: Erzingen/Baden (Baden-Wuerttemberg)
Family Status: Married
Children? No
Job: Latin and history teacher/ director of a private school
Education: University degree/ teacher training
How do I start my day?
A leisurely breakfast with my wife and the newspaper
What's typically German?
The fact that life follows a functional pattern, which the majority of people accept and adhere to
What's typical of me?
I have a lot of stamina when it comes to pursuing my goals
My biggest strength is: giving up smoking
My biggest weakness is: trying to do too much at once
What do I do in my spare time?
Historical research, walking and traveling
My favorite food: Ham salad
What music do I listen to?
Classical: Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Bruckner
What would I like more time for?
Working and rambling
How do I feel about the future?
I know my time is running out and that's a calming thought
My philosophy is...
live in the here and now
Author: Marina Borisowa (jp)
Editor: Rina Goldenberg