This is me

I’ve always been drawn to art and storytelling — not because life was easy, but because creativity gave me a sense of belonging. Adopted at the age of eight and feeling alone and an outsider for much of my early life, I found comfort in books, imagination, and later, painting and photography. 

Painting and photography became my way of connecting with the world — interesting people, nature, clouds, sunrises and sunsets, and the quiet beauty that often goes unnoticed. These are more than images to me; they’re moments that speak to the soul.

I think this is what inspires me to continue my love of reading and to dabble in art and photography. It is here that I hope to fill that void. I dare to dream!

Whether you’re here to view my work or simply wander through, I hope you find something that speaks to you too.

The Cabin
Trees lake 5
Volcano
Autumn
Dag and Mary Ann2

SOME SECRETS

Quad Trip, Costa Rica

Mary Ann

I WAS ADOPTED!
I stayed in an orphanage from age 6 to 8, lived with a foster family, and then was adopted by them at age 11.

Besides reading, I love doing crossword puzzles and playing scrabble.

I eat Keto and enjoy good coffee (lots) and tea. I love pizza!!

I never travelled anywhere, intentionally, until 4 years ago. Since then, I have been to Nova Scotia many times, Jamaica, the Dominican twice, Costa Rica three times (twice for more than 5 months) and currently Mexico (which we split with our time in Canada).

I had two successful publications that I founded and operated – Real Kids! and the Cliffhanger, both in Ontario, Canada.

I have a son and a daughter, a step-son and step-daughter, and 5 grandchildren (2 boys and 3 girls).

I married my second husband in 2008 and he has been my biggest champion. When I look at him and say I can’t do this, he is right there telling me ‘yes you can!’

I LOVE TO LAUGH! My comedian husband provides lots of laughs.

I believe we all have a passion in life; for some of us it is apparent from the beginning, for others like myself, it needs to be nurtured; we need to believe in ourselves, and have the confidence to leap forward in spite of obstacles and setbacks.

And I have learned that it is ok to dream – big dreams and small dreams – just dream! Tapping into my creative side allows me to do this.