As written beneath her yearbook photo, Class of 1970, the expressed lifetime goal of the author herein known as Myrtle Brooks, is: “to realize the love present in everything.” Maturity has taught her that this is a vision meant to be shared. Born in Manhattan, she spent her first two years in Jackson Heights, Queens, before moving upstate. The year 2019 marks the 28th anniversary of her return home to New York City. When not at home in her beloved Brooklyn, N.Y., she may be found dancing with the big rigs on the interstate as she heads for national parks and places of quiet beauty. Knowing her place, she enters such sanctuaries as a respectful visitor and humble observer; whereupon she is lovingly greeted and made welcome as family.