Maria Gloria MINOR:  

Life My Spouse Two years after I graduated from high school I married an Army officer after 11 years we divorced. I met my second husband on a blind date, now we have been married over 29 wonderful years, I've been blessed with a good man. We were in the military and did extensive traveling, I've learned about many different cultures, life and met many wonderful friends. While stationed in Hawaii I belonged to a women's singing group, we entertained various high official government functions, I enjoyed it and it was a lot of fun. I was correspondent Secretary for the Officer's Wives club in various States. During my year in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas I was Miss Buffalo Queen,it was a lot of fun. In Hawaii I was taught the art of ceramics from Hawaiian Artisans, they helped bring out my artistic talents. While stationed in Germany I belonged to a women's rifle team, I became a target sharpshooter, was fun going to the rifle range but its not a hobby i do anymore. Through out my years in the military I have learned a lot and so have my daughters, it was a unique experience in our lives. My Kids I have two beautiful young women who have blessed me with 11 beautiful grandchildren (7 grandsons and 4 granddaughters, a great granddaughter Faye, 6 yrs old and great grandson William Mast /6 ys old and Daniel Rowan Condit, 3 yrs old, my life is very full., they sure keep me very busy. I did work as an Optometry Technician in Austin, Tx, I did preliminaries for the Optometrist and also am the Office Manager. Years ago in Utah I worked for an International Jewelry Company and designed key chains and belt buckles which are still sold today in various states. Later I ran a successful day care center for a few years but after the grandchildren started coming I closed it down, my family is a top priority. I also did own a ceramic business but due to health reasons I had to close up shop. I also enjoy writing poetry, one of my poems has been published so far. I am retired now and taking it easy enjoying my grandkid and great grand kid, i love my family! I enjoy traveling, movies, dinner, music, I have a variety of interests. Life has been good to me, I currently had to replace my pacemaker, because of this wonderful small high tech device I've been able to see my last 3 grandchildren and enjoy my older ones. I've been given the gift of life and I try to enjoy it to the fullest. My grandkids nicked named me the "Bionic Nana" LOL. Military I was a military dependent for over 25 years and traveled extensively to many "fun" places. My most exciting assignments were Europe and Hawaii, along the way I met many wonderful people from various countries and U.S. We are retired now, now and then I still miss the excitement of a new assignment, living in a military base but have gotten use to being a civilian too. We still try to travel but as a vacation now. I don't regret be...Expand for more