8.	How many hours/week does each family member work?
	Rick: 40 hours/week as a cable splicer for Southwestern Bell.
	Pattie: 20 hours/week teaching in addition to endless hours 
	at home.

9.	Are you satisfied with your jobs? What do you 
	like/dislike about them? 
	Rick feels that some areas of work are cramped as when he is 
	in manholes, but enjoys working outside.
	Pattie likes the Christian atmosphere of the school where she 
	teaches, and loves kids. 

10.	How much money does each family member earn/month?  
	Together Rick and Pattie make $3,400 (US)/month 
	gross wages.

11.	What are your total expenses each month for:      
	Food: $300 (US)
	Clothing: $40 (US)
	Household goods: $80 (US)
	Luxury items: $25 (US) (entertainment)

12.	What is your family's energy consumption and cost?
	Electricity: $130 (US)/month (1,500 kilowatt hours)
	Water: $33 (US)/month (45 gallons/day)

13.	How much waste do you generate; and how does your 
	family dispose of its waste ?
	We recycle cans, plastic, and glass, and compost organic matter. 

14.	Does your family buy, produce, or sell foreign goods?
	We shop at neighborhood grocery stores only and at Wal Mart. 

	Family Possessions

15.	What is each family member's most valued possession? 
	Why?
	Pattie: Bible.
	Rick: Bible.
	Julie: Dollhouse.
	Michael: Lego toys.