she is a lesbian, radical feminist, cat lover, bibliophile, non-smoker, unitarian universalist (though she doesn't go to fellowship on a regular basis) and in the process of becoming athletic again. she dreams of being jeanne d' arc and swooping in and saving those that need saved (though she'd rather not be burned at the stake). she is a loyal friend who will do anything she can for those she loves, but she can flakey sometimes when her depression flares up. she is a loner. a southerner self-transplanted to the pacific northwest in 1998 and now believes that it doesn't rain enough here. she's known for her honesty, she can't help it, its the only way to be. she is 4'8" tall, and round. she has natural blonde hair and she also has blue eyes. she is very intense. she hates small and large crowds, she prefers the one on one or the one on a few. she has no idea what she wants to do with her life, though she would like to see more of the world than what she has seen so far (a good part of the continental united states) and she very much wants to be a mother. finally, she has huge crushes on alix olson and carolyn gage (these are from a far).

i decided to do a search for my grandmother's obituary, which i hadn't read yet. i found it for free at the charleston paper.

ROBERTSHAW, Mary Mary Elizabeth Dede Robertshaw [note from brooke: her name was actually Mary Elizabeth Draper Robertshaw] died February 22, 2003 at a local hospital. Born July 20, 1916 in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the only child of George Henry and Mary Bertha Draper (nee Appleton). She was a nurse and served in the US Navy during WWII. A former resident of Annapolis, MD, she was a small business owner and served as President of Zonta, a women s business association. Mrs. Robertshaw was a member of the DAR and a member of The Church of the Holy Cross, Sullivan's Island. Her husband, Alfred Robertshaw, preceded her in death in January 2000. She is survived by her two sons: Harry Robertshaw, Eggleston, Va., and Tom Robertshaw, Birmingham, Ala.; daughter, Suzanne Robertshaw, Winter Park, Fla.; and eight grandchildren, Silas, Zack, Brooke, Ben, Emma and Dave Robertshaw; and Kerry and Alex Rock. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Friday, February 28, at the Church of the Holy Cross, 2520 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, S.C. 29482. Immediately following, a reception will be held in the parish hall. Memorials may be made to the Church of the Holy Cross. Arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT, CHAPEL, 1520 Rifle Range Road. Tributes may be sent via www.mcalister-smith.com.