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...and in Ireland

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First grandchild Max

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helps capture moments and preserve history. History fascinates me; we are always creating it.

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I love to learn new things and to experience new places. The Irish, descended from Gaelic and Vikings, were often nomadic. I like to think I inherited the gene for adventure.

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Sign of perseverance.
The Irish suffered discrimination for many years, even within their own country. I think this makes the Irish unique and very loyal.

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When I had health concerns, I began a yoga practice and lifestyle. It helped me physically, mentally and spiritually. It is a big part of my life and my expanding worldview.

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In my garden...

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Family is central to my life and central to Irish culture. The Irish surnames "O'" and "Mac" mean "descendant of", an example of how important family ties are historically.

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Birthdays are always celebrated by a cupcake first thing in the morning accompanied by "Happy Birthday To You". We celebrate Christmas, Halloween, Independence Day and many other holidays.

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Our family's customs revolved around the Catholic Church. However, as my family has grown, we embrace more inclusive customs in our community. We continue to gather family and friends to celebrate events such as weddings, graduations, academic and athletic events.

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My six word memoir: Life's an adventure; live it all . 

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My six word memoir: Life's an adventure; live it all . 

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Cliffs of Moher Summer 2016

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Values             "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela

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Values             "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela

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Education and equal rights were key to values that I was brought up with. They instilled in me a deep sense of justice. My parents involved us in civic and community activism and made education a major priority. Their parents and grandparents were not allowed to go to school in Ireland so as immigrants, they were determined to make a better life for themselves and their children here in America.

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I am an Irish Catholic third generation American. God, family, community, self are part of my culture, my code of behavior and my heritage. Ireland was traditionally a patriarchal society and the matriarch's place was in the home taking care of everyone else. As I have gotten older, I embrace more  self-care so that I can give to others and allow others to care for themselves.

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One of my happy places Chincoteague Island VA

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One of my happy places Chincoteague Island VA

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My family has always lived on the coast-the hardest part of being a landlocked Philadelphian...The sea at sunset or sunrise always touches my heart.