Ann Tavenner:  

Hi Friends, Most of you have seen me often at the reunions. I try to make it even though I left Cinci in 1979, first to Texas then to Colorado. I worked for IBM as an instructor for 15 years and LOVED my job until I had to go on disability obviously for health reasons. I was diagnosed with systemic lupus in 1977 and have had a couple close calls over the years. I am still considered an employee but am on disability, so I am getting good benefits and some (very little) pay. My lupus did go into remission after I quit working but it has a lot of side effects that I still deal with...BUMMER. I try to take each day one at a time. I married in 1995 here in Colorado. My husband has two grown daughters so I am enjoying grandchilren. I love to read, stitch, make jewelry, plan block parties, babysit ...Expand for more