Obituary for Gloria - the Domestic-Divaonline

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About 15 years ago, I began writing online and the first site where I wrote was eHow. As I wrote articles there, I noticed another writer on the site who would sometimes mention the same locations in her articles as I mentioned in mine. I private messaged her, and discovered that she lived only about 10 miles from me, here in Southern California. We immediately arranged to meet, and thus began a close friendship. I know there are a few other writers here on MyLot who may remember her, too, including @JudyEv Gloria and I lunched together, introduced our husbands to each other, went for walks and picnics (which is when we took the photo at the top of this post). We proof-read each other's books and webpages, and made crafts together in her art studio. You an see photos of "Studio 13," her personal art studio in her home, at her website: https://www.domestic-divaonline.com/ However, I am not sure how long her husband will leave her website up for the public to see. The real name of the "Domestic Diva" was Gloria, and she died on September 4, just a couple of months after being diagnosed with untreatable lung cancer. She led the healthiest life of anyone I knew, maintaining a low weight, eating a low-carb diet, and enjoying a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Her death at age 75 (nearly 76) was a shock. For the other online writers who knew her, here is part of the obituary her husband posted online: Gloria Hilda Uhler September 08, 1946 - September 04, 2022 "Gloria Uhler, the incredible love of my life, passed away at her home September 4, 2022. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by close friends and family. She knew that her suffering would soon be over and she courageously accepted it. Gloria was born September 8, 1946 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, where her older sister, Rose, still lives. Gloria had two children, was the stepmother of two, and the step-grandmother of three. Gloria was vibrant and an inspiration to everyone she met. Her talents abounded. As part of the Orange County Clay Guild, she fabricated many ingenious works of art and numerous inventive pieces of jewelry. She published an instructive book about the creative methods she used in her crafting. Gloria sewed extensively, constructing clothing for herself, family members, and a great many others. She created multiple paintings and other works of art, many of which are displayed in her home. Throughout her advertising career, Gloria was an accomplished writer. After retiring, she co-wrote a screenplay which was made into a film. She was the definition of multi-talented." Here is an excerpt from the final letter that Gloria wrote to me: "I have been fortunate in so many ways. My years have been so richly textured and colorful. Sometimes they were wild and, in my view, extraordinary. I had one-of-a-kind experiences, loving family, exciting travel, and a community of friends larger than I could ever have dreamed possible. Take a drink in hand for you, for me, for lives well lived. Dance around the room knowing that I've had the time of my life. That's really something to celebrate!" Someday, I may be able to dance around and celebrate her life. However, today, I am so sad to lose this dear friend.