Retired after working 25 years in the V.P. law department at a large health sciences university as a senior contract assistant. Currently editor of two sites at BellaOnline.com and on the editorial board (fiction section) of its literary magazine Mused. I am also the owner of a direct selling home business, since 1995 through Watkins, I specialize in herbs, spices and flavorings.
Additionally, I have a no longer updated movie review Blog as a result of writing movie reviews for an online site. (I was asked to make the movie blog live, so here it is Going to the Movies with Vannie 
My personal links are listed below in links section.
These days I spend my time writing copy for my columns, giving back to my community by way of being an active Friend member of my local library. In 2009 I chaired a Romance Symposium and Book Signing at the library.
I usually manage to get away to the New Jersey shore a couple or three times a year. I love being able to spend 3 and 4 days away, it's not too much or too little time. Mostly I sit on the boardwalk and read, watch fishermen/women, sip wine on the ocean-view balcony and wave to folks in boats.
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Angelica
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Posted 2:21pm April 25th, 2010Aloha Vannie -- thanks for your comment on my blog!
I like reading historical romance ... well, any good romance -- what is your favorite?
I actually read every genre -- I think I'm addicted
Blessings, Angelica
babyboomerbev
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Posted 6:23pm January 3rd, 2010Happy New Year and thanks for taking time to read my blog posts. It is sincerely appreciated!
chrisdeschner
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Posted 4:57am November 9th, 2009Thank you Vannie, for your nice comment! I have read some of these authors, but not all them. I was introduced to most of them by some classic movies, that´s how I really got to like their work.
You are right, Henrik Ibsen is very special....
Kind regards,
Chris
Lady Waitn2receive
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Posted 3:19am November 3rd, 2009Thanks for the friend request! I see we have a couple of movies in common as our favorites - The Women (1939) and Green Card. I must add The Proposal with Sandra Bullock in that group. I can watch Green Card followed by The Proposal anytime and I have The Women (1939) on VHS and DVD so I can watch it anywhere I am. I love to introduce people to original The Women. It is definately way before it's time. As a matter of fact, I remember when I first saw it 20 years ago and always remembered it. I do have a passion for b/w movies. AMC used to show a lot of b/w movies, but then started showing more up to date classics. I was so overjoyed when TCM was available in my area.
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Posted 10:09pm October 5th, 2009THANK U DEAR A FRIENDLY PLACE I HOPE SO..LOL
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Posted 1:14pm October 5th, 2009THANK YOU FOR THE REQUEST IM NEW HERE SO IM NOT IN HERE MUCH. BUT ILL COME IN AND CHECK UP ON THINGS.LOL.. HOW ARE YOU
Kathy Tarochione
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Posted 4:35pm September 15th, 2009Hi Vannie,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I can tell we will be good friends and connected on a deeper level.
BTW, I receive several newsletters from BellaOnline. Great website.
Always blessings. . .never losses,
Kathy
Bernie
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Posted 10:22pm July 26th, 2009Hi, Vannie - Thanks for commenting on my short story. I love to write; in fact, I generally write a short story a day. Professionally, I am a technical writer and editor so creative writing in my off time works well. Take care. Bernie
Jackie (JCB)
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Posted 9:36am July 25th, 2009Hi Vannie,
Thank you for commenting on my blog and finishing your profile. You've been busy, lady! When I was teaching art, I had my students study and design album covers for Kenny G music. We surely have that favorite (Kenny) in common. I also enjoyed The Solid Gold Cadillac and especially Born Yesterday. Keep up your good work and sharing attitude.
JCB (Jackie)
Vannie
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Posted 5:36pm July 24th, 2009Hi Ann.
Yes, I am new, I arrvied today, thanks to a good friend posting the URL in another site. I just finished my about me section. Also, thanks for friendship, its much appreciated
Vannie
Ann
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Posted 4:55pm July 24th, 2009Hi Vannie,
Looks like you are new to growingbolder.com. Welcome. I hope you will fill out your About Me and My Favorites to tell us a little about your self. Thank you for signing my blog.
Ann