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or adventures of a second childhood

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Photo: 2004

  • Before anything else, I want to tell you about another webpage I operate.
    McCUTCHENS NORTHWEST goes into the history of my father's family. I believe that anyone interested in McCutchen history and/or geneology will find this site interesting. It includes many old photos and many links to other relevant sites. You also can read about and order the two McCutchen history books I've written.

  • Introduction: OK, on to me! On these pages I've tried to tell you about me, what's important to me, what I like to do, and how I think. (2006 note: Most of this site was developed prior to 2000, so it's not really up to date. However, although my situation and even my home has changed, I'm still the same person!) I've included
    • lots of photos, especially of my home of 28 years, picturesque Alaska,
    • metaphysical Bible intrepretations, and eventually other writings I've done,
    • photos of my family and family activities--(a virutal family album),
    • links to my family history webpage, my latest passion.
  • I retired in 1998 and since then I've been trying to figure out what I was going to do when I grow up.
    • I think I've finally figured it out…I just won't grow up!
    • So now I'm just enjoying my second childhood, as my webpage title to suggests.
    • Well, I guess that sometimes I'll have to act like a grown up, play grandma, things like that, but I've decided my career days are over.
    • I'd rather have time for travel, and family, and things I want to do without the constraints of a regular job.
    • If you'd like to know me a bit better, go read some demographics ABOUT ME.

  • Through the good and the bad, the fun and the saddness, I've had the support of a wonderful family. Come meet MY FAMILY.


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  • I have found Spirituality very freeing (vs. religion which I find restricting) and I've written a bit about my beliefs. I'd be pleased to have you read and comment .... agree or disagree, a good discussion is always fun. SPIRITUALITY.

  • My travels have taken me from Alaska to Mexico and back...and many places along the way. In this section, I share a few of my experiences with you. ADVENTURES

  • I've only included here a few of the many photos I collect with my fun digital camera. Do go to my PHOTO ALBUM for more.


  • In the late 1990's and early 2000's, I did a lot of caregiving:
    • First my second husband after his debilitating pedestrian/auto accident, followed by the cancer which ended his life in 1997,
    • then my sister, with whom I stayed while she died of colon cancer at home, and
    • my daugher, after she lost her leg in a motorcycle accident.
    • my friend, after he had emergency surgery, an extended hospital stay and a long recovery period afterwards, in Arizona while on his first snowbird trip.

  • I continued snowbirding in Arizona and met my present husband during my third year. For this story, see Jim and Helen. We are still "writing" this story so look for additions.

    If you like this site, let me know!