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Retired school psychologist, retired writing professor, grandmother of 7, retired seamstress. Lover of books, nature. Perfectionist. Ultra liberal.
Location: Morris, NY
Occupation: Retired
Groups: Overnight News Digest, Pro Choice, Saturday Morning Garden Blogging, What Are You Working On?, Backyard Science, DK Quilt Guild, Saturday Morning Home Repair, This Week in the War on Women, KOS Art Expo, Daily Kos Virtual Events, ClimateBrief
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