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Thank you for sharing your warm memories of this wonderful lady. What an inspiration she is to the rest of us, finding out how she rose to success in spite of discouraging remarks from such influential institutions. Bravo!

Loren Stephens

What a beautiful tribute to a remarkable woman. Thank you for sharing intimate moments. -- and about that comment"Glide to success." Obviously the obit writer did not have the privilege of knowing her -- cutting and pasting does not a true portrait make. Have a wonderful day. Loren

Tess The Bold LIfe

This is amazing, powerful and inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

Barbara

Thanks for your comments D., Loren and Tess. I'm glad you were inspired to by Margaret's story -

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