Frances Payne's Page

Hometown:

Olney, MD

Why do you wish to join this community?

I grew up with NGS as my father had a 55 year career with the Society.

About Me:

Retired Social Worker. Although I was certainly on the periphery, my father's many years with the Society fostered my great admiration for the NGS and allowed me to experience second hand some of its amazing endeavors. My pride in my father's lifelong career is boundless.

Favorite National Geographic publication:

I enjoy them all, but am especially fond of some of the initial books that the Society created and that I spent many hours enjoying as I was growing up. I still have their first 1930's two volumes "The Book of Birds". And I continue to admire and enjoy their many books since.

Favorite travel destination:

Italy