Mary

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About me

Gender Female
Industry Education
Occupation Teacher
Location Oakland, California, United States
Introduction I am a widow of three years redefining myself in a new chapter of my life. "Widow" is only a part of who I am, but this designation has a big influence on who I am today. As you read my postings you will discover much more about me and my new life as a widow. And yes, Semper Fi, once a widow, always a widow, even after new found love or even remarriage.
Interests Running, cycling, Pilates, cooking, fine wines, gardening, widow/er support, jewelry making, dogs, traveling, anything Irish.
Favorite Movies Young Widow: Naked in the Memorial Playground, Michael Collins, In the Name of the Father, Schindler's List, Wizard of Oz, Last of the Mohicans
Favorite Music Blues, Country, Rock, Alternative
Favorite Books Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, Children of the Troubles by Laurel Holliday, The Good Women of China by Xinran, My Life in France by Julia Child, The Apprentice by Jacques Pepin, Widows Wear Stilettos by Carol Brody-Fleet, The Five Things We Cannot Change by David Richo, Making Toast by Roger Rosenblatt