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 conducted 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 Free-Lance and Travel Writer. Mary is specializing in all types of Free-Lance writing including community events, 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. Since she retired from teaching, she has been the Vice-President of The Academy of Wine. This inspired her to pursue a new career as a Free-Lance and Travel Writer, since discovering that the combination of both could be of interest to others. She has written articles for many community groups and 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 community, school events, special events, travel, extraordinary dining experiences complimented with just the right wine and other facets of life.

" I have always had a love for community, fine dining, wine and exotic travel. My career as both a Free-Lance and Travel Writer has blended these passions into one great feast for all to enjoy!"