Bonnie on a walk in Ragusa, Sicily. June 2024.
Tell us about yourself, Bonnie.
I am a retired philosophy professor from the University at Albany/SUNY, specializing in bioethics, especially in reproduction, genetics, and end of life issues. My most recent book, co-authored with my husband, Paul Menzel is Bioethics: What Everyone Needs to Know (Oxford University Press, 2023). In February 2025, I'll be giving an endowed lecture at the Bioethics Centre of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
At the age of 77, I'm one of the older yoga practitioners. I love the teachers at Nest and the camaraderie. Nest is my community.
What is your all-time favorite movie, book, song or artist/artwork?
The Godfather, parts 1 and 2
What do you love most about practicing yoga?
It makes me feel so good!
What is your favorite yoga pose?
Triangle
What is your least favorite yoga pose?
Third warrior
Bonnie, her son-in-law, Eric, and granddaughters. Taken in 2022 at a family reunion to celebrate Bonnie’s 75th birthday. She now has a grandson as well, who was born in 2023.
What is your favorite place to visit?
Italy
What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
Between us, my husband and I have 11 grandchildren.
Also, I started yoga at the age of 50.
What is your favorite quote, or your favorite piece of advice?
You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need.
What else would you like our community to know about you?
I think we live in Paradise.