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I am a proud citizen of Manchester , in the north - west of England . It's almost 3 years since I retired from my long career as a high school teacher of art & design, so I am relishing the freedom and flexibility of my new senior citizen status ( and growing old disgracefully , of course )! I try to paint every day now, and always seem to be getting ready for the next exhibition or working on a commission . Love socialising in the city ( never a dull moment here) , going to the cinema, reading , cooking, listening to a variety of music, visiting my mum at the coast , so we can stroll by the sea. I have lots of friends of all ages , both nearby and far away, so never lonely. My husband still works full- time , my daughter is grown- up and living in London. Our lovely old ginger moggy , Simba , allows us to share his house and totally runs things , ha ha

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