I've been tagged by Carrie of Noelle Garrett Designs. Thanks, Carrie. Now I must list seven facts about myself. This is fun, yet challenging. I want to seem at least interesting, if not exciting, and still tell the truth :o) I can only promise my facts will be truthful.
1 I love jazz. As a teenager I was so passionate about it. In a time when Elvis Presley was everyone's idol, my idol was Max Roach, a drummer. My dream was to have a son who played the drums. My idol is now Thelonious Monk, but I do have a son who plays the drums.
2 My all time favorite thing to eat is ice cream, especially Ben and Jerry's. However, I can still remember Edy's White Out. I had it once and searched and searched only to discover it was a limited flavor. I even wrote to them and asked them to bring it back.
3 It has only been 5 years since I have been able to travel. I have been to Nice and Paris alone and to Rome with a school trip. The only place I would return to in a heartbeat is Nice. I always thought it would be Paris.
4 I was raised to believe that girls should get married and have families and stay at home and live happily (or unhappily) married ever after. It did not work for me. I was divorced with 2 babies 3 months and 15 months old. I raised my sons alone and have lived alone for so long, I don't know how I would behave if I had a husband. Not at all what I thought would happen, but I am happy with my life.
5 My son, the drummer, followed in my footsteps and became a teacher, even though I warned him not to do it. He is a brilliant teacher who gets measurable results, and he loves it. I am so glad he did not listen to me. My other son is handicapped; he has a big heart and is a history buff.
6 I was born in Philadelphia, but moved to New York almost 25 years ago. I love where I live in the Bronx. Even though I live in apartment, I have a back yard. It is so peaceful and quiet. One of my friends from Manhattan said living here it was like living in the country. I love it.
7 I published 2 books and am working on a third.
So now I must tag some people. I have chosen
Theresa of Cottage Violets
Cathy of Treasured Heirlooms
Silena of The Enchanted Valley Boutique
Susan of The Dutch Rose
11 comments:
Hi Marie,
Thanks for sharing the little facts of yourself with us. You are such a strong woman, and you are so inspiring!
Pei Li
I am so enjoying reading everyone's facts about themselves. Sounds like you have been through alot and come out ahead.
Jennifer
A published writer!!!! WOW!
Susan *dutchrose*
Marie,
Sounds like you have had some ups and downs too. You have been very blessed to have been able to travel some. I long to do so. Maybe one day.
Inka
Now why did we not know you are a writer?? Titles?? C'mon Marie, we want to know.
Have a great vacation,
Pat
Thanks for sharing yourself. But I am in LOVE with your kittie widget. I hope you don't care but if i can figure it out I have to add him to my blog...k
Hi Marie!
How are you pinkie? I was thinking of you today. Hope you are enjoying the summer. Wow..I think it's amazing that you are a published writer. I sure did love reading about you. You rock Marie!
xoxo
Janet
Janet's Creative Pillows
Hi Marie,
Thanks for tagging me. I will attend to that very soon....now I want to know about the books that you have published. That is quite an accomplishment and being a book lover, I am very impressed. Thanks for a fun post!!
Your story is an inspiration to all of us.
Wow Marie, very interesting. My mother was born and raised in Brooklyn but I can not imagine living there...I used to live in Palmyra at the base of the Tacony-Palmyra bridge just across from Philly.
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Hi Marie,
Loved reading things about you! I was thinking of you this morning and thought I would pop in and say hello. Hope you are doing well. Have a great weekend!
xoxo
Janet
Janet's Creative Pillows
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