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This is the page where I'll describe myself in more detail.

I am 68 years old, and probably look it.  But most people are too polite to say so, instead commenting, "I don't believe it!".  I've packed a lot into those years.  Went to Junior Year . . olden days speak for mid High School.  Later was a nurse, worked in Red Cross Blood Bank, and was a nun in the convent. I've been married . . .and widowed . . .twice, have five children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Being a Mother has been the most rewarding time of my life, but now, I am enjoying retirement and writing.

I like to keep busy, so now I spend a lot of my time with voluntary work.  I work as a telephone councellor on a Crisis Line, am rostered as a Justice of the Peace at my local shopping centre, and work in the thrift shop for Salvation Army.  Since I learned to use a computer three years ago, I spend a lot of time researching various topics for my books. Surfing the net opened a whole new world for me.So I lead a rather busy but satisfing life, and always try to focus on the good things in life.

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MY CHINA TRIP
 
FEBRUARY 2005

WOW!

My daughter, Bernadette and me on the Great Wall.  This was an incredible feeling to be actually standing here.  But it was SO cold, and snowing. I brought home a piece of rock from the original structure.

4th June 2006  Thought it was time I upgraded this page.  Most exciting thing, Michael and Amanda are having a baby in September.  Also high on the list, I am off to visit Paul and Rose in Thailand on June 19th.  Finally found a 'Happy Housesitter' to look after the dogs and cats.
I will add some photos of my trip in my photo album.

July 14th. 
             Well I have ben home from Thailand for nearly 2 weeks.  It was a wonderful experience, especially to see Paul and Rose again. I found Thailand to be a clean place, and the people very friendly.  I saw Buddahs, temples,palaces, ancient ruins and had a boat trip on the river, seeing the river homes.  I loved everything about it, and it was very hard to say goodbye at the end of the two weeks. 

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The Grand Palace

My Favourite Time  
 
               Lying on the bed in the afternoon with a good book    

MY PETS WHO SHARE MY LIFE
 
     Four now old and lazy cats.
     Rex, my Blue Heeler dog, who suffers epileptic fits.
     Mickey, who is boarding with me, a loveable young Kelpie.

MY FAVOURITE MUSIC
 
   Light classical, romantic love songs, my son Paul's relaxing compositions

MY FAVOURITE FOODS
 
Bacon and eggs with mushrooms and cheese
Strawberries and whipped cream
Cheesecake

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MY FAVOURITE COLOURS
 
Pinks, light and vibrant
Lavender

MY FAVOURITE DAY
 
Saturday . . pay day