Like many of the other blog posters who have shared about themselves here,
I’ve wondered if I should accept Corey’s invitation to tell a bit about my life.
Don’t we all wonder if we are “good enough” or “ interesting enough?
Finally, I thought I’d just throw that doubt out the window.
So here’s a bit about me.
I’m a native Mainer now living in North Carolina,
a change that has been a real culture shock.
When my husband retires in a few years,
we will move further north and also hope
to live part of the year in France.
It would be wonderful to meet Corey
after reading her blog for so long!
I love everything about French culture.
My husband even proposed to me
at the top of the Eiffel tower,
using a giant fake ring in case
I dropped it over the side!
My work life has been varied but in the last 20 years
I’ve worked in the law in varying capacities,
with a foray into owning a flower shop,
which was partly great fun and equally as stressful.
I’ve been a court reporter and
now organize violent crime cases
in our police department.
It’s never dull though does make me wonder
how people can do the terrible things they do.
My admiration for First Responders grows daily.
With my hubby Garry at the Berlin Wall. Like Corey and all of you, I’ve loved antiques for as long as I can remember.
I still have my first “real” purchase- a lovely petite Queen Anne writing desk,
which I found covered in grime at the back of a shop.
A little elbow grease is all that was needed to bring it back to life.
Oh, and purchasing 9 random old skeleton keys to unlock it!
At Marimurtra Botanical Garden in SpainTravel and photography are my two passions.
Like the rest of the world, this year’s journey
to the Middle East was postponed-
a great disappointment.
My husband Garry and I have traveled to many
countries together and I hope to many more.
I’ve filled my spare time roaming back roads
searching for what I call
“Rust and Ruin”-
abandoned houses
and buildings that
call me and my camera.
Garry and are (apparently) renovation addicts
we have spent the last 3 years renovating a lake house in Virginia.
Dare I say this will be our last reno?
We’ve said it before…
The view from the lake house- the blue hydrangeas sold me.As this unbelievable year, 2020 nears an end,
I wish everyone health and peace of mind.
Remember to make time
for the small joys in life.
Thank you Corey for the invitation!
~Debra Graham
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