In 1942 Dorothy was born. She grew up with her brother in suburban long island. She enjoyed playing tennis and playing made up games in Long Island. She eventually moved to New York City at a publishing company for years, and she moved to Long Island again. She didn't like her position at a job, and most of the men were taking the opportunity. She quit her job and wanted o leave New York. Her brother moved to Boston 3 years earlier than her. She decided to move to Boston and try something new. When she first moved to Boston, she couldn't find a job and had to work at places that she didn't like. She worked as a recruiter in Bay State College.