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Columnist Robin Schwartz answers the Four Questions.

Television news viewers and Detroit Jewish
News readers know me as Robin Schwartz,
a weekend anchor/reporter at WJBK-TV

(Fox 2) and JNfreelance columnist. But

at home in Oakland County, I'm also a
busy wife, mother and member of the

Detroit Jewish community. I didn't know a

single person in Michigan when I moved
here in - 1998 to pursue my broadcasting

career; looking back, I'm so glad I took that

chance. I met my husband, Jon Goldstein,
here (he was director of our Federation's Young Adult Division at the time,

and I served on the YAD board for several years); we were married six years
ago this month. Being a reporter in Detroit has given me the opportunity to

WHAT BOOK, CD OR OTHER MEDIA
DO YOU LONG TO SHARE?
Our daughter, Olivia, loves books more than any-
thing else. Every time we finish reading to her she
excitedly says, "Again!" Through her, I've redis-
covered so many wonderful children's books. One
of them is Birthday Presents by Eugene Fern. (I
still remember the illustrations from when I was a
child.) It's the story of a boy who receives a special
gift that isn't like all of the toys his friends receive.
It's something he's ultimately able to share with
thousands of people. The book has an important
and enduring lesson: the newest, hottest, material
things are not really our most valuable gifts.

cover everything from breaking news and political scandals to FOX envi-

ronmental stories and news features, including a personal story about my

struggle with infertility that won an Emmy Award. Fortunately, that story had

a happy ending! Now, we're busy raising our precocious daughter, Olivia,

2, and watching with amazement as she grows. I grew up in Philadelphia.

I'm 41, and I'm a graduate of Syracuse University's Newhouse School of

Communications. I have a passion for writing, and I enjoy covering vari-
ous happenings in the local Jewish community for the JN. Since this Four

Questions column began, I've seen the many different ways people have

replied. Here, you'll find my answers to our version of the Four Questions.

— Robin Schwartz

WHICH HISTORICAL JEWISH FIGURE
WOULD YOU HAVE BRUNCH WITH?
She's not a historical figure in the traditional sense,
but Rose Gersten is an important historical figure
in my life. She was my great-grandmother. I never
met her, but I was named after her, I've seen her
pictures and I've heard stories about her speaking
publicly about politics on a "soapbox" in the early
1900s. When my grandmother passed away several
years ago, we found Rose's marriage certificate in

mint condition. My mom had it framed for me, so
I know the exact date. This year marked the 100th
anniversary of her marriage. I'd love to have brunch
with her and find out more about the woman who
played a key role in my being here today.

WHAT IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS
HAVE YOU RECENTLY LEARNED?
Sadly, my father, David Schwartz, died this sum-
mer at age 68. He bravely battled stage four liver
cancer. Through his death, I learned how precious
and how short life really is and that we really do
need to make the most of the time we have. Often
the things we waste time agonizing over and wor-
rying about are not what really matters in the end.

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE SURPRISED
TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
In no particular order: I can make a quilt from
scratch; I have a unique ability to memorize song
lyrics and can effortlessly rattle off the words
to several rap songs; I'm right-handed but can
only hit a softball left-handed; I still have a baby
blanket that's now four decades old (it's in pretty
rough shape, but I simply can't part with it).

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