Gretchen Lee Bourquin

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The Basics

Hometown:

Minneapolis, MN
Gender:

female
Birthday:

August 18
Sexual Orientation:

straight
Relationship Status:

divorced
Children:

I have children
(In College, Teenagers)

Profile updated: Jun 27, 2008
Last signed in: Jul 06, 2008
Member since: Jan 08, 2006

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Gretchen Lee is cautiously optimistic

Spotlight

Excerpt from Chapter 1- No Sensible People

rating: 10 | comments: 3

Chapter One In the voice of Mary Jeanette (Jennie) Halifax Oct 01, 1990 - October 5, 1990 Leifton, MN Daddy died in one of those freak tractor accidents you think only happens in the movies. . . . more

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Gretchen Lee is now friends with Karen R. 12:38PM EDT

Gretchen Lee commented on the article Where's the Feet? by Gretchen Lee Bourquin 11:38AM EDT
"Hmm... I knew a lot of that, but not all of it. Thanks for the lesson Kathryn" more

Gretchen Lee commented on the article By The Sea - Wednesday Writing Essentials: Writing prompts by Terry D 11:33AM EDT
"Something as big as the sea certainly puts things into perspective" more

Gretchen Lee commented on the article June's Book Adventure: The End of the Alphabet by CS Richardson by April H. 11:28AM EDT
"sounds like good cheap travel to me." more

Gretchen Lee commented on the article A Little girl's wish got me thinking by Paul Kurrey 11:24AM EDT
"The article was nicely written, and it was a sweet moment with the little girl, but I have to confer with others who object due to the dangers to wildlife." more

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About Me

People say I'm:

quiet, sometimes clever
Describe Yourself:

I'm a single mom with two teens with a day job in a cubicle. I prefer to be writing or reading.
On Gather, I'm Looking For ...:

A way to discipline myself to write regularly. To make connections with fun people and good writers.

Interests

Favorite Music, Artists, Genres:

Harry Connick Jr., MatchboxTweny, Eagles (and derivitives- Don Henley, Joe Walsh, etc) The Police (and derivitives), Bowling for Soup, Vivaldi, Mendehlsson, Norah Jones, Shawn Mullins, Anna Nalick, Amy Winehouse
Favorite Books, Writers, Genres:

Ursala Hegi, Faith Sullivan, Sandra Benitez, Kaye Gibbons, Amy Tan, Anchee Min
Favorite Movies, Actors, Genres:

Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Muppet Movie
Favorite TV Shows, Actors:

Biggest Loser, Minnesota Twins games
Favorite Places:

quiet coffee shops, the library, the Loft
Interests and Activities:

reading, writing, baseball
Wish List:

to be able to travel, to work for myself, a more just world, to feel secure, yet free

Affiliations

Political Affiliation:

Democrat/Independent
Religious Affiliation:

Protestant
Colleges:

Southwest Minnesota State University

Major:

Literature/Creative Writing

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Saralee Rosenberg, Jul 4, 2008, 11:21PM EDT

Hi Gretchen.... Sounds like you've got a great fan base with all your insights and support. Thanks for the friend request and I look forward to enjoying the rest of the baseball season with you. Go METS!!!! Go TWINS!!!!

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MJ W., Jul 4, 2008, 11:22AM EDT

A very merry 4th of July to you and wishing you a grand July all around.

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Bethany C., Jul 4, 2008, 11:07AM EDT

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Chana M., Jul 3, 2008, 11:40PM EDT

Hi Gretchen, Thank you for the friend request! I am really tired so I am going to make this short. I must be really really tired because my mind is a blank! Have a great 4th of July and I will come back tomorrow. Chana

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