Flaking Out on the Ruby Jubilee
By Leslie Toldo “The Ruby Jubilee? What is that?” you ask. That’s…
Author Leslie Toldo
Leslie Toldo
Leslie Toldo worked in television news for 24 years, 10 here in Flint. Now, she is a blogger, writer, wedding and funeral officiant, and life coach at www.leslietoldo.com. She grew up in Baton Rouge, LA and graduated from the University of Wyoming. An avid runner, Leslie is also a member of the Board of Directors at the Humane Society of Genesee County. She lives in Linden with her husband and three big dogs: Daisy, Bear and Gus.
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