Born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia during WWII. Have lived most of my life in the US. Hope the two countries never come to blows because I am fiercely loyal to both.

Married for 42 years to my husband Jack, who retired in '08 after teaching science for 18 years.  We lost our 31-year-old son Scott on Dec. 1st, 2002 to a drug overdose. He was a Paramedic and an RN.  Compassionate and kind to a fault.

We have one remaining child, a son Dale who is finishing his Master's degree in environmental science.  A very kind and caring son who lives near us.