I was born in Richmond, Va, a baby boomer, and went to the local Catholic military H.S., Benedictine. Go West! One priest advised. So I went to Oklahoma University and discovered new places, new people, and admired an Indian culture so sadly diminished in the heritage of our country.  Always independent, I learned to paint and remodel. I learned to cook and serve fresh gourmet dishes in a country inn I designed and appointed in the Victorian style.