I was born in Omaha, Nebraska and now reside in Cleveland, Georgia with my husband and four dogs. Four of my five children were adopted in various places in the world. My family and I have lived in Harrogate England, Germany,Turkey and various places in the USA. I finds great joy in travel, cooking, writing and the people I meet every day. My writing spans more than forty years. I write from real life encounters and personal experiences. I am an avid reader and love quilting. I am an active member of the Clarkesville Writers Society of Georgia where work is shared,critiqued and encouraged.