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I lost my husband of 49 plus years about 18 months ago. In an attempt to move on, I let some friends talk me into running for mayor. Long story short, I'm Now a newly elected mayor of a small town in southernmost Illinois. I had attempted to enter the political arena some years ago. I lost two attempts at councilwoman, one attempt at county commissioner. I understand from history that Abe Lincoln took several attempts also. I have no desire to run for president. Ha!

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How did you get to where you are now?: I've stayed active in my community since I moved back here twenty years ago. My husband and I raised our children to think independently. I'm exceedingly proud of each of them. This is to say that my children no longer me watching of them and it has freed me for my own pursuits.
How do you see yourself differently now than you did 10 years ago?: I wasn't a widow ten years ago. I had a very loving husband who doted on me! He encouraged my writing. I finished one book and published it. It was a grand experience.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: I still plan to be active, but not particularly in politics. I'll probably go back to writing.

a postcard to my younger self

I'm very proud of you, but you should have paid more attention to your health and weight.

my role models

Golda Meir, Margaret Thatcher and Julia Childs!

my posts

my comments

Response to: An angel in the outfield

Comment posted on October 30, 2010 at 4:56 pm:
"Sisters? My name is Judy. I lost my sweetheart two plus years ago. I've had to find all those people to get repairs done also as I live in a home that is 100 plus years old. I published a book about seven years ago called, Ser..." (read comment)

Response to: Why I Fly

Comment posted on July 15, 2010 at 12:38 pm:
"My husband was taking flying lessons in the early 70's. I was only 28 but I knew I wanted to learn to fly also. I managed to get in 14 hours before money ran out. It was a life-changing experience. When you are in the air look..." (read comment)

Response to: How I became an author at 75.

Comment posted on March 12, 2010 at 6:13 pm:
"Aileen is absolutely right. I published my first book at 63, humor genre. I stopped my writing to get involved in politics and now I'm the mayor of a small town in southern Illinois. Since I'm only going for one term, I'll be ready ..." (read comment)

Response to: non surgical skin tightening

Comment posted on February 9, 2010 at 4:21 pm:
"Excuse me but it's early for me. As I read this, I read it as "Old Baggy" skin line. It was a good laugh to start the day...." (read comment)

Response to: Recognizing and Treating Menopause Symptoms: A 50+ woman's guide to managing hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings, depression, vaginal dryness, night sweats and other menopause symptoms

Comment posted on September 6, 2009 at 8:18 pm:
"Definitely, I'm almost seventy-one and I have a soft shade of red hair. I love it. Work on your walk, slow it down until you are thinking "I am balanced." It will help...." (read comment)