She has traveled extensively throughout the US, Italy and the Caribbean, including numerous cruises.

Margie has been a critical-care nurse for more than 30 years, and she currently works in south Florida in a Cardiovascular ICU, with a specialty certification in Cardiac Surgery. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling.

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she lives in Port St Lucie, Florida.