Carol is a widow who lives in rural Michigan. She has three adult children. Her greatest joy in life is being their mom. Her household includes several rescued cats.

She likes shopping at thrift stores with her sisters. Some of her hobbies are planning menus and experimenting with new recipes.

Her favorite vacation spot is Mackinac Island, Michigan. The island’s Grand Hotel is in the background of this photo.

She likes locally produced coffees flavored with Mackinac Island fudge and has a music playlist for every mood.

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