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Through the Cottage Door

About me

Gender	Female
Industry	Arts
Occupation	Painter and writer
Location	Sandusky, Ohio, United States
Introduction	I am a painter and a writer. I love to learn and am especially devoted to my Catholic faith and sharing hope with all. I am married to my best friend, Danny "Coach" Roth. I have two grown daughters and four grandchildren plus one great grandson, and three step-grandchildren, and three grown step children. I am the eldest of four, and we are very close along with their extended families. I live on Lake Erie one mile from Cedar Point, the home of the greatest roller coasters in the land. I watch sports with my husband, especially the Cleveland Indians, and I am a fan of Notre Dame Football and OSU anything! I consider myself handicapped by oversensitivity, but one could perceive this characteristic to give me gifts of sensitivity to others, for which I am thankful. I completed 46 years as an educator in Ohio Schools but am now a full time painter. I also like to crochet, knit, work with quilting and teach painting. I belong to the Port Clinton Art Club and the Firelands Area Art League and show my paintings locally and in my studio by request.
Interests	Reading, painting, writing, faith, family, golf, nature, travel abroad, music, the Saints
Favorite music	Michael Talbot's work. Phil Collins. Classical music.
Favorite books	Children's books, especially classics and the books of Kate DeCamillo and Kathy Appelt. Story of a Soul, by St. Therese of the Little Flower; Shirt of Flame, by Heather King; all books by Henry Nouwen; all books about St. Padre Pio of Pietracelina.