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Born in 1934, my early years were spent being a pest. My mouth had a life of its own. Everything ordinary followed: education, teaching, marriage, and 6 children. The normal ended when my husband, Bill, died unexpectedly at age 50. My world turned upside down. Where to go? I managed a congressional campaign, and then a nonprofit. I settled down and earned a Master’s degree and spent the following years in grief counseling. Vero Beach, Florida is my home in the winter and Old Town, Chicago in the summer. For fun, I do amateur standup and storytelling. My mouth still has a life of its own.