Mary Masterson DuBois

Profile Updated: May 13, 2010
Mary Masterson
Residing In: St. Charles, MO USA
Spouse/Partner: John DuBois
Occupation: Writer, artist, caregiver
Children: We raised 3 only children. 1975, we had Genevieve. Once she was in school, along came Peter in 1981. More… We tried for years to have more kids, but no luck. Gave up completely and along came Alex in 1991. So at the age of 39, we started all over again. This fall, our baby goes off to college. What next?
Yes! Attending Reunion
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I have written for several publications, but am now freelance. Do art work whenever I can, but not much lately, beyond life-size saints for Vacation Bible school. Am involved with WeeWriters club, getting ready to self publish an anthology. Have been in St. Charles Comm. College's Midrivers Review Anthology for 3 years running.
Most of my life is lived on a very personal level. For 34 years, I've raised children, taken care of husband, home and for the last 5 years, my mother as well. I enjoy gardening, my greenhouse, cooking, reading and writing. The last best book I read was How The Irish Saved Civilization.
Have developed tendency to be fairly private person, not nearly as extroverted as I used to be.
Love to travel, have been to Italy, Ireland and Cancun. Looks like I may be grounded for a while yet, due to family constraints. But hope still exists.

School Story:

Loved being a part of Student Workshop Theater. It was the biggest part of my high school experience, since I wasn't into sports. Also, the Writers Club was important to me. The slumber parties at Carolyn Muhs' house were a blast. I remember the night we kidnapped Tom Beal and wouldn't let him go home. And the times we played with the Ouija Board, and scared ourselves silly. And the seances at Georgene's house, when we tried to contact Lillilan Gish, only to find out she wasn't dead yet. No wonder we couldn't get her. And when women were burning their bras, and I came to school without a bra for the first time and told John Chesmelewski and he was aghast. Those were very good days, simple days. And you know what? I never did drink booze or smoke dope in those days. Never needed it, I was too busy having fun.

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Happy freakin' birthday! Break out the wine and chocolates and party on!
Love ya, Mary

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Nov 08, 2018 at 4:58 PM

So you just turned another year older. That would make it...what...67? Oh what the hell does a number mean, right? How are you feeling? What's amazing is that no matter how many years are on my chronological age, inside, i'm still 16. I think we all pick an age we like, and stay there. It's always a shock and an unpleasant surprise to me to see that old woman in the mirror or in photos. Surely, I don't REALLY look that old, do I? But yes, I do. But inside, I still want to run, hop down stairs, walk in mud puddles; the hell with falling hazards. So, on your birthday, I hope you feel young on the inside, no matter what damn lies that damn mirror is spreading. May God bless you with another year of grace and joy. Love, Mary

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Happy Birthday, Diane! May the years be kind to you and filled with joy. Feliz Cumpleanos.
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Hope life has been treating you well. I haven't gone too far afield, still live within 15 minute drive of HHS. No great accolades, just a life more or less well lived. Got 3 kids, 6 grandkids and I am involved with all of them. Two days a week working in parish office to make a bit of mad money. Still writing, hoping to cough up the great American literary novel. Perhaps a posthumous publication, eh?
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Posted on: Nov 10, 2015 at 1:38 PM

Hey Bruce! Missed seeing you at the last reunion. I hung out with Jan Bettag, Jane Appling, Diane Desimone, and Tom Beil. It was good to see them again, but that was about all the folk I really talked to, except Steve Watts and Holly Hildebrandt and Sherri Maddox. Hate to watch us all getting older.
Take care,
Love
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Posted on: Jun 17, 2015 at 10:31 AM

I was touched by your account of your last years with your husband. Being a full time care giver is both a blessing and a curse at the same time, I know. My mom lived with us for the last 8 years of her life. Have you ever considered writing about your experiece with your husband? It's a story that would bring comfort and guidance to many others out there. Look forward to seeing you at the reunion.
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