I had a wonderful childhood in North Haven in the 1950's. Attended St. Joseph College for my first two years, then spent my junior year in Spain at the University of Madrid. There I met my first husband and moved with him to Morocco. After having two children, and looking at what my life might be if I stayed there, I moved back to the States, divorced and was graduated from Albertus Magnus College in New Haven.

At a social club event, I ran into Ed Polanski. I remembered him as the teacher in North Haven who taught me driving skills and how to shoot a rifle. Back in the 50's, there was a rifle club at the high school that met and practiced in the range in the basement.

In spite of the 20-year age difference, Ed and I were married in 1982 and moved to Wallingford. I knew at the time that I wouldn't have him forever but we shared a wonderful marriage until he died in 2004.

I've worked all my life at various jobs: from cashier at Stop and Shop to a general accountant for Maroc Sun Oil in Morocco. I retired from Radio Frequency Systems in 2007 as a marketing manager.

I have recently put my house up for sale and am moving to a cottage at Ashlar Village in Wallingford. Now it’s time for fun without the responsibility of maintaining a house.