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Holleyhock

I am married with two adult daughters. One is a junior in college and the other graduated from college in May 2009.  I am a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.  I have an undergraduate degree in English and a Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling.  I have sewn for fun since I was in grade school. I learned to sew in 4-H.  I also like to knit for relaxation. I like to walk and work out a little at the YMCA to keep in shape.

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my VN interview

How did you get to where you are now?

I grew up in a family of 7. My father was a High School administrator and my mom was a Home Ec teacher, although she was always a Stay at Home Mom as I grew up.  I live in Northern Minnestota and am married to a Forester which explains why I moved so far north.

How do you see yourself differently now than you did 10 years ago?

10 years ago, both my daughters lived at home and were active in school. I was totally immersed in being a working mom. Today, I live at home with my husband and we are what one would call empty nesters. I am trying to redefine my life and not get sad that I'm no longer a young mom. It hasn't been easy for me.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

In 10 years I'll be 64 years old. I'll be ready to retire. I want to purchase a camper and travel to the state parks. We'll probably start doing that as soon as our youngest daughter is out of college. Right now we're helping her financially. I'm certain I'll still be knitting and sewing and reading books.

my posts

Winter Solstice

Posted in home & garden, spirituality on December 17, 2009

My birthday is Dec 21st. For most of my life, I have contributed to other’s birthdays but mine gets lost in the Christmas Rush. So a few years ago I decided to…

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my comments

Response to: Dad

Comment posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:47 am:
"Wow - this is so timely. This is right where I am right now. My mom is 82 and my Dad is 87. They live in Assistive Living. Mom is deteriorating before our eyes. Dad is trying to keep me out of it. He is holding it together, but I wonder at what expen..." (read comment)

Response to: Have you ever had a mystical experience?

Comment posted on April 16, 2010 at 12:29 pm:
"I remember an event that is as clear as day, but I know I didn't experience it and it haunts me. I live in Northern Minnesota and it's common to see logging trucks go by with tree's on them heading to the paper mill. I recall watching a load of tree'..." (read comment)

Response to: Have you ever had a mystical experience?

Comment posted on April 12, 2010 at 12:14 pm:
"I had a friend who was an Ojibway American Indian. She was married to an Irishman and they lived in the northern part of the United States. She was making attempts at finding her roots and together we drove to a medicine man in training. I am not Oji..." (read comment)

Response to: 5 mistakes to avoid if you want a low-maintenance garden

Comment posted on February 2, 2010 at 1:14 pm:
"I have resorted to container gardening. I have some large pots on my patio and I plant kitchen herbs in some and flowers in the others. My husband has a nice garden in the front yard. We live in Northern Minnesota with a very short growing season. I ..." (read comment)

Response to: Quest for perfect foundation

Comment posted on January 10, 2010 at 9:01 pm:
"That's what I do too.  I use Mary Kay Tinted Moisturizer for day with blush and eye shadow.  I would love to use lipstick, but I have never worn lipstick - it seems to make my lips chapped for some reason. I stick with simple which is found..." (read comment)