Ladytherapist's profile

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Relationship

In a serious relationship

Hometown

I grew up in McLeansboro, Illinois where I lived until I married in 1966. I was active in 4-H and went to the state fair (representing our county) in cooking several times. I lived in the country with my parents(who are still living) and my 3 sisters.

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High School Name (City, State)
I graduated from McLeansboro Township High School in McLeansboro, Illinois in 1964.
College Name
I graduated from Sangamon State University(Now known as the University of Illinois at Springfield) in Springfield, Illinois.
College Graduation Year
I graduated with my BA in 1975 and my MA in 1985.
College Graduation Major/Concentration
My Bachelor Degree was in Child, Family, and Community Services. My Masters Degree was in Human Development Counseling.
Occupation(s)
I am a Mental Health Therapist. I also have been a house parent for a detention group home, a foster parent, part time college instructor, Asst. my first husband with his Wedding Photography Business, Past board member of the Alziheimers Organization,etc.

Work

• , Clinical Coordinator for Mental Health Agency - 2007 to 2008

More about me

I am 62 years old . I was married for 36 years and lost my husband in 2002. I was fortunate enough to find another wonderful mate. We have 4 dogs and two cats. We live on a 40 acre farm and I enjoy being outdoors. I LOVE nature photography, crafts, and flower gardening!!!  I started a wildflower garden 3 years ago and I add to it each year.  I put native flowers from our area.

Favorite Movies

on Golden Pond, Dr. Zhivago, Boats, trains, and Planesw/John Candy, Shall We Dance, Meet the Fockers, All of Steve Martins movies, Mississippi Burning, etc.

Favorite TV Shows

CSI, CSI Miami, CSI New York, Medium, Trading Spouses, Law & Order, etc.

Favorite Charities

Salvation Army, Domestic Violence Shelters, etc.

Favorite Books

Jane Eyre, Catcher in the Rye, Biographies, self-help, professional books, etc.

Favorite Quotes

3 quotes that I live by: 1.My maternal grandmother once told me that whenever a road block appears instead of giving up, sit down and figure a way around it. 2.When I was in High School, my mother told me not to worry about anything unless it was going to make a difference in my life 20 yrs. from now. 3. My father told me that I could do anything a man could do if I really believed in myself and worked at it.

Favorite Places

Any where around nature-

Favorite Animals

I have dogs and cats but I love all animals.

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