Face Time with Laura Machin

Campton Hills resident Laura Machin, 61, was at a nature walk at Corron Farm in Campton Hills when she answered 10 questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory.

Where did you grow up? Arlington Heights

Pets? Two golden retrievers, McGregor and a puppy named Finnegan

Who would play you in the movie of your life? Maggie Smith

First job? A bagger at Jewel

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A dress designer. I became an interior space planner.

A movie or book you’d recommend? “Last of the Mohicans”

Favorite charity? Good as Gold Golden Retriever Rescue

Hobbies? Kayaking, riding my motorcycle, painting with acrylics

Favorite local restaurant? Urban Grille in Geneva

What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I was adopted, and I found my birth family.