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I love to read more than I love to write, but I love both. I was born in England, but have lived in Canada, with small breaks, since I was six.
I currently live in Newmarket, a town near Toronto, Ontario, where I spend my days gardening, meditating, taking care of my son and husband (they take care of me, too)and two cats, cooking (I love to cook)and cooking up stories!
I've worked as a barmaid in England, an art gallery assistant, a freelance editor and writer, and currently as a reference librarian in Toronto. I had a wild and woolly youth, but I've been married to the same man for almost thirty years. Behaving myself has not always been easy.
I've spent many years studying and practising Vipassana (Insight) Meditation, which has taken me p...more


Average rating: 4.35 · 23 ratings · 11 reviews · 12 distinct works · Similar authors
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Sheila Christine wrote: "thanks for being my friend"

You're very welcome, Christine. Thanks for asking! Glad to make your acquaintance on here.


Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


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