I grew up in Oregon, the third of eleven children. I didn't have a lot of material things, but there was plenty of love. My mother required us to read every day. I loved reading about children going on magical adventures. After reading all of Edward Eager's books, I began reading Nancy Drew.
I am the mother of four children. When I became a mother, I never wanted anyone else to raise my children, so I did everything I could to be a stay at home mom. I took in ironing, sewing and babysat for all the neighborhood children, while their parents worked. Mine was the home with cartoons and th more...
