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Since his death, Margot lives alone. The first time she had to register “widow” as her marital status, she had a shock. But gradually she reinvented herself and soon found that the hours of the day were too short. She found great satisfaction in working as a volunteer for the organization “English in Action”, giving practice in conversation to people for whom English is a second language. With an extra bedroom in her apartment, she was able to welcome family and friends to visit and soon she had what she called “a free bed and breakfast establishment.” Almost every week one or more guests occupied that extra room, with overflow on the living room couch or sleeping bags on the floor. “I could fill a book with the adventures that these guests brought into my life. I was able to finish the many started projects such as translating the Amman family book into English and the album of father’s life and works. Friends and relatives are touchingly concerned about my welfare and although busy with their own lives, always find time to share it with me.”