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A Minute With: James Kaspar
James Kaspar spent a number of years in the Midwest before his family moved to San
Mateo in the 1950s. He was in the second graduating class at Hillsdale High School. His
college and graduate school studies took him out of California, but he returned to the
Peninsula 38 years ago and has remained here since. He made Redwood City his home in
1988 and has no intention of leaving.
Before becoming The Spectrum Magazine’s cover photographer, James worked for 30
years for the Superior Court of San Mateo County, where he was manager of the Probate
Court Division and chief court investigator. He retired in 2003.
His hobbies include photography, traveling, working around the house and socializing.
Living in Redwood City is?
Celebration of diversity.
Working for The Spectrum means?
Getting to know the community.
One word to describe retirement?
Joy!
Whom do you most admire?
Dr. Martin E. Marty, a prominent theologian.
What talent would you most like to have?
Playing the piano.
Something few know about you?
I have a master’s degree in theology.
What phrase do you most overuse?
No problema.
Favorite song?
“We Are Family” — Sister Sledge.
Favorite movie?
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”
What is your motto?
Life is a journey.
Anyone you got on your mind?
No.
Memorable moment?
Hearing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak while
only 10 feet away.
First word that comes to mind?
Peace.
You still can’t believe?
I am fully retired.
You currently feel?
Fine.
You are inspired by?
Examples of good deeds.
What or who is the love of your life?
Currently it is Libby, my golden retriever.
If you’re happy and you know it?
Share it with others.
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