Stopped sitting on a bench outside Fairfax Variety on Veteran's Day.

Name: Sandra Wandschneider

Occupation: Early childhood education teacher in Berkeley

Residence: San Anselmo

How long have you lived there? 21 years

Dog's name: Cosmo

What are you doing here? I had Veterans Day off, because I'm a teacher. Errands, laundry.

Why'd you come to downtown Fairfax instead of San Anselmo? I own a house here with my daughter. I like Fairfax during the day. It's more active with lots of kids.

What do you like about San Anselmo? It's really safe. I like the education system there.

What do you like about Fairfax? I like that it's laid-back, reminds me of when I was a kid.