User:Agrippamom

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AGRIPPAMOM'''

Most of my family's lived in Virginia since the 1600's. I grew up in Loudoun County, Virginia, and am a graduate of Mary Washington College (now The University of Mary Washington) in Fredericksburg, Virginia. My son attends college at The University of Virginia's College at Wise in Wise, Virginia, a small college which is the only college campus that's part of the University outside of Charlottesville.

I was disabled in an accident nine years ago.

Besides my human child, I have a 16 year old Border Collie, a two year old Tuxedo cat (who rules the roost), and an Old English Sheepdog / Australian Shepherd cross puppy. Spartacus, my cat, arrived when he was four weeks old: he was found by a woman on her brother-in-law's (who is one of the many irresponsible pet owners / farmers in this area) farm in a wooded area, where he undoubtedly would have been a meal for wild animals had he been left where he was. She took him and his brothers and sisters home and found homes for each of them: they are the product of her brother-in-law's male cat and another female cat. My border collie, who never had puppies because she was spayed at six months, mothered him; kept him warm; cleaned him; and loved him. They are extremely close; the puppy loves her also. She isn't well: when she doesn't eat, they tend not to eat much, either.

I sometimes contribute to my local newspapers, and I have taken photographs professionally.

My home contains literally thousands of books, mostly first editions and some very rare, in one room which was turned into a library and another large room which is a partial library. I also enjoy cooking (but only when my son's home these days), the Washington Nationals, the Washington Redskins, and old movies, among other things.