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Page 10, PGA C.A.N.! February 2023 February 2023
The Magnificent Ms. Marie – Part II
Clerk Alert from page 9

Susan Eberhart Promoted To A Tribute To A PGA National Karen O’Connor, a famous author with the Long Ridge Writer’s

Finance Manager Of Revenue Neighbor Group in Connecticut.

Marie affectionately credits Norm’s encouragement in helping
And Cash Management her to also become accomplished as a writer. During her formal
By Dr. Jordan Jensen, PGA National Resident studies, she would read her assignments (including poetry) to
Congratulations Pinschmidt first began taking painting lessons when she Norm who would tear up and say: “That’s beautiful,” as was the
to Susan Eberhart on was in her mid-30s; and she has painted ever since! She initially case with her painting.
her recent promotion studied extensively under the tutelage of Cuban artist, Leopoldo After passing the correspondence course, she began writing
to manager of Giraudy, who had served as the personal artist of Fulgencio for magazines, including The Writer, The Artist, and Country
revenue and cash Batista, former president of Cuba prior to the Castro Regime Magazine. For the past 15 years, she has been a featured columnist
management. forcing its way into power in 1952. During her time with Giraudy, in the PGA National Community Association Newspaper (PGA
Susan joined she focused on portrait painting and techniques of the old masters. CAN). If you don’t already read her column, “Let Me Tell You…”
the clerk family In addition to being instructed by Giraudy, Marie further studied each month, I encourage you to do so moving forward. Her work
in August 2017 as modern art theory at the University of New Orleans and attended is beautiful and inspiring, and was how I first became acquainted
assistant manager several portrait seminars by John Howard Sanden, an instructor at with my dear friend.
of the accounting & the Arts Students League in New York City. In time, this student In addition to Norm’s encouragement, Marie also credits hard
financial reporting of art became a teacher as well. Over the years Marie has taken work, determination, consistence, and persistence to her progress
department (AFRD). on a number of students as individuals or in groups. as an artist and writer. When reviewing her body of work, it is
In addition to accounting and reporting, she has To date, Pinschmidt’s prolific and ongoing output includes obvious she has invested many thousands of hours into becoming
particularly enjoyed working on many process improvements scores, if not hundreds, of different paintings—many of which the accomplished painter and writer she is today. And her shelves
and acting as the liaison for a new software launch. she has sold privately, or through public art galleries. Marie still full of art books evince her passion for reading and studying in
has many paintings for sale if you’d like to stop by and “shop” a never-ending quest to learn and improve.
County Civil Limits Increased around her home gallery. Those interested in doing so can find beloved Norm, but she has not let her loss or grief slow her down
It has been more than two decades now since Marie lost her
her email and website address at the end of this article.
To $50,000 My wife Lina and I like Marie’s work so much that we or stifle her output and joy as an artist and painter. At 94, she
recently purchased two of her paintings for our own home: one continues to live a vibrant life full of productivity, contribution,
On Jan. 1, for the upstairs, and one for the downstairs! These two glorious service, and love. And every month I look forward to reading
the limits on works of art now grace our home in a lovely way and add much her new column in our neighborhood newspaper, PGA CAN.
the amounts in to the overall ambiance we are aiming to create in our private If you are interested in perusing Marie’s art or reading one of
dispute for civil living space. Every time I walk past either painting, I feel my her books, you can visit her website at MariePinschmidt.net. If
cases heard in spirit uplifted by the majestic scenes crafted with such skill, you would like to reach out to Marie with a specific inquiry about
Florida’s county craftsmanship, and love by our dear friend. her work, you may email her at mariepin001@comcast.net.
courts increased Her adventures as a writer began much later than her career Oh, and one more thing...
from $30,000 to as a painter. But age has never prevented or impeded Marie from In enumerating Marie’s many accomplishments as a painter
$50,000. making the most of her golden years. In fact, she has published and writer, I almost forgot to mention another of her many
The $8,000 six books to date—all of which were written after the age of 70! talents—music! At this point, it probably won’t surprise you to
small claims limit Her range as an author is impressive: she has published both learn that Ms. Pinschmidt also plays the piano beautifully—even
will remain the fiction (novels), nonfiction prose, poetry, and memoir. at age 94.
same. Her journey as an author began much the same way as her To hear a video recording of Marie playing the piano for
Learn more on the Florida Courts website. career as a painter—with Norm’s blessing and cheerleading in me during our interview last month, a few weeks after her
conjunction with seeking out formal instruction. In the late 1990s 94th birthday, visit YouTube and search for “Marie Pinschmidt
Free Valentine’s Day Wedding she enrolled in a two-year writing course in fiction and nonfiction. Piano Improv” or enter URL: https://www.youtube.com/
The course was entitled “Breaking into Print” and was taught by
watch?v=5Epo9J7_yqk.
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