We had dinner with Mari one night and she told us a story about how she was booked on the Andrea Doria when she was 3. She switched ships and did not die. Her Mom, Dad, Grandma, and herself were all supposed to be on the ship and all her other relatives thought they were dead and had a memorial service for them. Because they did not get on the ship, I imagined that her Mom, Dad, Grandma and herself walked in and everybody thought they were just imagining things.
Katarina: What is your name?
Mari: My name is Mari Graham.
Katarina: Where and when were you born?
Mari: I was born in Spain on April 5,1953.
Katarina: Did you have any brothers or sisters?
Mari: Yes I had 1 brother but he died when he was 1
Katarina: What was your favorite thing about school?
Mari: I don't have a favorite, but I do love learning!
Katarina: What was your first job?
Mari: My first job was working at a French restaurant when I was 14. The owners were my parents friends. My parents did not want me to get paid but their friends insisted so I got paid 75 cents per hour.
Katarina: What is your favorite place to visit?
Mari: My favorite place to visit is a beach called Bay Biscay in Spain.
Katarina:How often do you visit spain?
Mari: 3-6 times a year.
Katarina: Why did you not go on the Andrea Doria?
Mari: I do not know, but we went on the Roma the Andrea Doria's sister. I didn't know the story about being on the Andrea Doria until my parents told me when I was 12. It was like I was given a 2nd chance at life.
Katarina: How long have you been a teacher?
Mari: I have been a been a teacher for 13 years.
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