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Clare Stella ping Clare You are not connected to Clare Stella The Basics Gender: female Sexual Orientation: straight Children: I have children Profile updated: Apr 20, 2008 Last signed in: Dec 15, 2011 Member since: Jan 15, 2006 Friends view all » Leah Christensen Madame Donna C. Kathryn Esplin Anita D. Walker Bennett, SF Author George Vreeland Hill . La Lady Lisa Westerfield John Philipp Granny Janny Groups view all » Poetic expressions For the Love of Free Verse The Reader's Lounge IMMATURE AND SILLY STUFF TO MAKE GROWN PEOPLE CHUCKLE CLUB Love BBW'S - Big Beautiful Women Psychic Realms politics and international news Gather Writing Essential Clare Stella's Popular Tags clare g stella (114) random musings (35) clare stella (30) life (29) humor (26) love (18) family (17) health (17) addiction (15) counseling (11) relationships (10) ravings (10) substance abuse (10) writing (10) books (9) perfume (8) memories (8) alcohol (7) sjogrens syndrome (7) illness (7)

Status Clare stays up 'til the wee hours About Me People say I'm: smart, funny, silly, hardworking, dedicated Describe Yourself: I'm old but can't remember it. I keep thinking I'm still 36. I love to laugh and frequently laugh at my own follies. I enjoy dressing well and wearing makeup and fragrance. Girly-girl...that's me. On Gather, I'm Looking For ...: an opportunity to do some writing and share it with others, friends who enjoy reading and writing, and the chance to read and view some wonderful original works by others. Interests Lately I've been listening to: birds chirping, spring is here! I'm currently reading: five books at a time each week. The last movie I watched was: I forget. I'd love to visit: Europe I'm curious about: God, the meaning of suffering, people's stories, all kinds of things. I love learning! Topping my Wish List is: seeing my boys happy and fulfilled. Anything else is gravy. Favorite Music, Artists, Genres: I love silence the best of all. In my next life, I plan to come back with a lovely soprano voice. Favorite Books, Writers, Genres: I read anything and everything from cereal boxes to literature. I enjoy mysteries, current fiction, historical fiction, and true crime. Favorite Movies, Actors, Genres: happy movies, nothing with excessive violence. Favorite TV Shows, Actors: I like to watch all those home decorating shows. Since I am lucky if I can keep my condo clean and have no extra money, I don't know why I go insane thinking about redecorating but nothing pleases me more than the before and after pictures of someone's livingroom. Favorite Places: Home, the beach in Aruba, anywhere where I am with my sons. Interests and Activities: Reading, writing, taking photos, perfume, my job as a counselor, having lunch with friends. Wish List: A wonderful husband, More money, Continued good health, Peace Affiliations Political Affiliation: I'm to the left of Jessie Jackson, that should tell you something Candidates I support: Hah! I'm not telling Religious Affiliation: lapsed Catholic, spiritually inclined Employers: presently work for a substance abuse treatment facility and write for an online web site Colleges: M.Ed. Cambridge College, Boston, MA., CADAC, University of Massachusetts, B.A., University of Massachusetts Major: Masters in Mental Health Counseling, Bachelors in Human Services, Certificate in Alcohol and Addiction Counseling High Schools: Marshfield H.S., Braintree H.S., Scituate H.S. (moved a lot) Other Affiliations: Former union president Websites: 02370.net Ping Me You cannot post a blank ping. You're all pinged out (too much of a good thing is a bad thing). close Displaying 10 of 16 Pings | View all » Kathryn Esplin, Sep 1, 2010, 8:43PM EDT oh my how nice to see you here after all these weeks and years... anna mentions you on FB but I have not seen you here much for some time. email me. view Kathryn's profile | Ping Kathryn La Lady Lisa Westerfield, Sep 1, 2010, 7:40PM EDT Hey girl, how are you doing? view La Lady Lisa's profile | Ping La Lady Lisa Granny Janny, Jan 17, 2010, 10:57AM EST I live in the East Bay...across from San Francisco. It's about a 5 and a half hour drive from Santa Ynez. view Granny's profile | Ping Granny Granny Janny, Jan 14, 2010, 8:00PM EST Will you be in the bay area when you come to CA? view Granny's profile | Ping Granny Madame Butterfly ~~ mary ann d ~~, Oct 5, 2009, 7:28PM EDT I'm happy to be your friend. After all, you share the name Stella with my mom. It's not a common name. Stella for starlight. view Madame Butterfly's profile | Ping Madame Butterfly Sandra H., Oct 14, 2008, 5:36PM EDT Hi Clare! You are right about people with brain injuries being remarkable! I will e-mail you soon and give you my Stacey's story, it's an interesting one! Take care and have a great day! view Sandra's profile | Ping Sandra Sandra H., Oct 14, 2008, 6:47AM EDT Good morning Clare! A TBI is a Traumatic Brain Injury. I hope you have a terrific day today, enjoy!!.......Sandy view Sandra's profile | Ping Sandra Sandra H., Oct 13, 2008, 5:40PM EDT Hi Clare! My retirement was unexpected, our daughter was in an auto accident 10 years ago, had a TBI and I have been her caregiver ever since. But, it's been a great 10 years so I would say, YES, I am enjoying my retirement. Thanks for asking...Sandy view Sandra's profile | Ping Sandra Pam Johnston, Jul 28, 2008, 10:30PM EDT Thanks for the friend connection Clare! I look forward to reading your stuff! view Pam's profile | Ping Pam Laura C., Jul 13, 2008, 11:52AM EDT I just found and read your article about your fiancee passing away. It was sad, but very romantic and beautiful at the same time. I just wanted to tell you that. view Laura 's profile | Ping Laura view all Pings » top