Q and A with Raylene Dore
Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?
I rarely watch movies and I wouldn't want a movie of my life. It wouldn't be a fin- ancially successful venture.
What do you think the greatest invention has been?
I think the wheel has been the greatest invention, an early one that brought great advancement to mankind.
Do you have any lucky items, objects or traditions?
I don't have any lucky items or objects. If traditions (not of the luck variety) are included, then, yes I do, if you call praying a tradition.
Is there anything you wished would come back into fashion?
The world would be a much better place if the practice of the true virtues of prudence, justice, fort- itude and temperance came back into fashion. Then we would see more truthful- ness, integrity, respect and a vast increase in good habits.
What three things do you think of most each day?
I am in awe of the wonders of creation and God's unfailing love for mankind. Thoughts of my husband and family constantly flow through my mind. It is beneficial to reflect on how one fulfils his/her vocation.
What's been the best decision you've made in your life so far?
The most important thing in my life is my Christian faith. So the best decision was to practise it, followed closely by the decision to marry my husband. Jim.
What do you love most about where you live?
Dalby is a very good place to raise a family. There is none of the big city bustle, traffic congestion, long times to get from point A to B, added living costs and elevated noise levels. While choices in some areas can be somewhat limited, other factors make up for that. Dalby is only three hours from Brisbane and the coast. So a pleasant trip away is quite feasible, even for a day. We have a large house which is kid-friendly on a large block of land where we are always open to welcome family members who to visit.
What was your first car? (or what would you like it to be?)
My first car was a little yellow Mini Minor which I owned for about 10 years. We had to upgrade to a larger vehicle once the family started to grow.
What do you consider is the most important appliance in a house?
For me as a busy mum, the automatic washing machine was the thing that helped me the most and freed up my time for the many other necessary tasks. Washing daily was essential and the most loads I did in one day were eleven.
What historical period would you like to live in if you could go back in time?
All past historical periods have their advantages and disadvantages. So, I think I'm better to stay with the period I live in, despite the many and increasing challenges and attacks of this time, particularly in relation to families and freedom of belief