It takes a lot of life experience to craft engaging, universal song lyrics and singer, songwriter and musician Mary Jennings has had more than a lion share. Hows this for a start: career stops as a teacher, aerobics instructor, clothing retailer, bartender, luggage saleswoman and paranormal researcher. Add to that the early loss of her mom , and there are plenty stories to share. Jennings states that music has kept her sane. Not surprisingly, her songs often possess a modicum of sadness and darkness, about which she says, I share these emotions with others because I know so many have felt the same things. If I can create melodies and deliver words that express their feelings, Ive done my job