MariaE

ATTENTION! If you have a problem with one of my swaps, please PM me before posting the rating and I'll be glad to resend the swap. :)

I live in the southwestern part of the US. Originally fro Michigan, have lived in El Paso, Texas, Greenwood, IN, Memphis TN, Brentwood, TN (Nashville), Eden Prairie, MN, and Scottsdale AZ. I was divorced last year after 28 years of marriage..it's been a little tough... I taught English writing and literature at high school level for a few years. Have done lots of volunteering in schools, church, community. , I write, read, draw, paint, sew and embroider. Love the outdoors, and love to cook and have people over. :) Also am an artist and currently taking a figure drawing class.

Contemporary Christian, smooth jazz, classic rock, pop

My Antonia, Like Water for Chocolate, the Bible, , historical fiction, spy stories and thrillers. Tons more!

Facing the Giants, Like Water for Chocolate, Mission Impossible, James Bond, Bourne Identity....one of the best is ELF with Will Farrell! Also Pulp Fiction

NCIS,Law and Order,Flashpoint, CSI, News, some HGTV, DIY, Impractical Jokers,

collage, knitting, sewing, painting furniture and whatever, art dolls, beaded knitting..sock knitting if I get time

coffee, sewing items, pincushions, knitting items, 100% wool, merino, silk, bamboo, soy, corn yarns. Like lip balm, to do list pads, like vintage stuff, odd fabrics and trims or vintage scraps and trims for sewing and adding to dolls or purses, love folk art doll or purse patterns.. knitting patterns.. Also like art pens or gel pens or scrapbooking pens and markers.also love any kind of paint, canvas, chalk,pastels, india ink, stamps, stamp pads. Also stickers