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My name is Rose Mary.  I was born in S.C., and lived there until I was almost 30.  I was raised very close to a gaggle of aunts, uncles and cousins.  My mother and all of my aunts are great Southern cooks.  I like to think I’m not so bad myself. 

 I have been an Occupational Therapist since 1987, almost all of my career in the Air Force.  I spent about half of my career doing Pediatric Occupational Therapy, including school-based therapy overseas.  The last 6+ years I specialized in hand and upper extremity care.  The overwhelming majority of my case load worked at a desk all day, as did I.  What I know about the aches and pains, and numbness and tingling associated with driving a desk all day is A LOT!  I loved educating clients.  I can’t wait to share what I learned from my clients, as well as lessons learned from my own pain.  Seems I have a true knack for this stuff, with simple, logical solutions.  Let’s let that be our little secret.  Don’t want to make those primary care doctors, orthopedist and neurologists defensive! 

I retired from the Air Force Feb 2009 after 20 years of service.  I was stationed overseas, in Turkey for 3 ½ years and Germany for 3 years.  I took pretty good advantage of the travel opportunities.  I settled in San Antonio Texas, where I have lived a total of 7 years, having been stationed here twice.  I love San Antonio, Texas Hill Country, and Texas coast travel.  Of course the food is always one of my favorite parts of travel, in this country or any other! 

Since I retired, I’ve had the opportunity to reacquaint with my creative, artsy craftsy side.  I discovered mosaics through a friend.  I drafted designs in one all-nighter, which turned into Old Glory Designs, several series of patriotic mosaic designs, all reminiscent of the American flag.  Check me out at www.oldglorybyvern.etsy.com and www.vernatopia.com .