Mary Gilmer was born in San Diego, California, but spent much of her early childhood in Japan. Her essays are influenced both by her experience growing up in a bicultural home, as well as by her mother’s experience in World War II. With a BS in Psychology and a keen interest in the field of addictions, some of her essays are recovery related and inspirational. Currently writing her compilation-of-essays book, she is a Feng Shui consultant, having studied under Kathleen McCandless. She volunteers locally in the recovery community, and visits Hospice with her Certified Pet Therapy dog. Presently, she resides in Florida with her husband. [Read]