I have been something of a homebody for the past several years. I enjoy cooking, gardening, doing home projects, hiking, swimming, going to galleries, shows, and museums. I'd like to travel and experience more of what life has to offer. I'd also like to learn to dance, just for fun.

I am warm, smart, and funny

Until recently I was busy raising two special needs children whose needs were very different. Now one is living with a relative and the other is in a special school during the week. I have been doing more of the things I enjoy: gardening], working on my house, volunteering.

getting along with people and teaching.

My red hair, I like to smile, and I am talkative.

I don't watch a lot of movies, but prefer high quality thought-provoking drama, or fall-out-of-your-chair funny videos. I like to go to stage shows and dance productions. I live near one of the world's best opera houses but I haven't been in years. I read how-to books, nonfiction, and good quality fiction. For music I listen to everything from classical to Native American singing. I will eat almost anything.

My kids. They don't have to be right next to me, but they add so much to my life.
My friends. They have saved my life, figuratively and literally.
My extended family. They have also stepped up and helped when I needed a hand.
My faith community. They keep me connected, engaged, aware, grounded.
I appreciate indoor plumbing, hot water, a grocery down the street, the Internet, cell phones, but I can -- and have -- done without.

What my kids need, how to handle the gardens, and which activites are the best use of my time.

picking up my son from the bus. He comes home on weekends and I want to spend as much time with him as I can. We usually go straight home to get a late dinner and catch up on the week's activities.

I am really about 25 inside!

you like to laugh and you'll eat my cooking!