It was time for new life experiences so her love of fine wines took her to the position of
Vice-President of The Academy of Wine in Denver. The Academy conducts weekend seminars monthly at various locations in Colorado to a variety of participants, including culinary students, restaurant staffs and all who are interested in learning about fine wine complimenting exotic cuisine.
Mary's love of writing has led her to becoming a travel writer. Mary is specializing in elite cuisine, fine dining, wines and travel. What a great mix!

Mary's love of words and writing began at a very early age. Her first poem was published in, "The Buffalo Evening News," when she was in the 3rd grade. She wrote for her school newspaper during Elementary School, Jr. High School, and even into college. She was a member of many debating teams, which included extensive research, compiling the information into written form and then debating it. Helping with the photography in her high school yearbook, she learned how to capture the essence of the photographic subject, and fell in love with taking those "Kodak" moments.

In Denver, at Loretto Heights College, she received her Bachelor's Degree in English followed by certification as an English Teacher. With years of editing and rewriting student's work, her writing and grammer skills became perfected. This continued after getting her Master's Degree at D.U. For the next 25 years, Mary wrote curriculum for English and Special Ed. departments which was used in classrooms. Now that she has retired from teaching, she has become the Vice-President of The Academy of Wine. This inspired her to pursue a new career as a Travel Writer, since discovering that the combination of both could be of interest to others. She has traveled throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica.

Mary welcomes assignments from editors, publishers and public relations departments, and is excited to write about travel, extraordinary dining experiences complimented with just the right wine, and other facets of life.

" I have always had a love for fine dining, wine and exotic travel. My career as a travel writer has blended these passions into one great feast for all to enjoy!"