The Personal Me . . .I was born and raised in New York. I played on fire escapes and in alleyways. I traveled the world amongst the dusty steamer trunks and wicker baby carriages in the cavernous basements of the neighborhood apartment buildings. I knew all the wonderful characters who made up the neighborhood shop owners. They were the same people who watched over me when I set up my own version of the street corner lemonade stand under the noise and life of the elevated subway two stories above. It was a time of innocence and wide-eyed wonderment. Life was good.Like for most, my life has taken many turns. I long ago left the sights and sounds of New York for the blue skies and mountains of the west. Idaho, Washington, California and then back to Idaho. Life has been an eclectic mix of big and small, bright days and scary moments, great candlelit dinners and hurried microwaved meals. Three children who conjured up stories even greater than mine and a husband who, until he took a ‘higher position’ with St. Peter, was my best friend. Memories were made and he left me with strict orders to make more. So, I am. I have been lucky enough to say “I do” to a new memory making partner. He’s a glass half full kinda guy so the smiles are often, and the new memories pile on. Winding up in Ajo, Arizona is certainly one of them. The Professional Me . . .I tell you all the above because as you look at my work you will notice that it is very eclectic. You can’t make memories without it having an effect. I have owned a Greeting Card Company where we sold our cards internationally. Prints of my Sisters Series have also been sold internationally. Along my journey I am proud to say I have been the recipient of the ‘International Louie Award’ for Greeting Card design. In the Greeting card industry, that is the highest Award given. I have also been honored to work with such prestigious institutions as The Julliard School of Music, The Delta Queen Steamboat Company, and the National Museum of Women in the Arts. My work has been shown in numerous Galleries in the Northwest (and now Arizona!). I have also participated in many juried Art Shows throughout the country and have received awards for my Mixed Media work. I appreciate your taking the time to read this, and please . . .ENJOY THE JOURNEY