Christina Forbes:  

As I write this in August 2013, I am retired (as of 2007) thanks to a wonderful man who I met in 2000 and married in 2004. In the past twelve and a half years we have known each other, we have traveled to all seven continents (including Antarctica) and visited over 60 countries. Romantic man that he is, Bill proposed to me in Paris in 2002. I feel very blessed with my life now since, as almost everyone, I too have had my share of tough times. I have two children. My daughter, Alison, is 31 and works as a researcher on Vanity Fair magazine. My son, Brian, is 37 and a musician with too many activities to list. Both live in Brooklyn, NY while I live in St. Augustine, FL. Neither are married and I have no grandchildren, but perhaps someday. During my career I have worked for McGraw-Hill where I was Assistant Products Editor for Purchasing Week magazine (it was a fun time attending press conferences at places like 21, the Plaza Hotel, the Four Seasons and Tavern on the Green for such products as the first electronic calculator and the first color copier). When the magazine was sold and became a monthly, I became the Presentation Editor (art director). I also worked as assistant to the President for a small Nestle Company (about 60 people) where I wore many hats including that of Personnel Manger and Office Services Manager. I was sad when I heard that Dominican Commercial had closed, but was glad to have the opportunity...Expand for more