I love to read and have been doing so for as long as I can remember.

I have always loved books and stories, paper and pens, ink and paint and the fabulous chemistry that all of those things combined have the capacity to create.

The books on my shelf are all books that I have read or, in several cases, am in the process of...more »

I love to read and have been doing so for as long as I can remember.

I have always loved books and stories, paper and pens, ink and paint and the fabulous chemistry that all of those things combined have the capacity to create.

The books on my shelf are all books that I have read or, in several cases, am in the process of reading. Sometimes, I see a book and feel the pure need to possess it--to hold it--to add it to the collection on my shelf. Irrational, probably so--but delightful just the same!

I love music--and that taste runs as varied as my taste in books. So much to savor--why place limits on that?

I love colors and textures in everything.

I believe in making your own choices and taking accountability for those choices.

Think. Have an opinion... Know who you are.

**I love making new friends, so if you would like to request a friendship, please feel free to do so...just leave me a note and let me know what piqued your interest! Thanks!

Excerpt from Ode to Joy--Beethoven

"Joy, thou source of light immortal,
Daughter of Elysium!
Touched with fire, to the portal,
Of thy radiant shrine, we come.
Your sweet magic, frees all others,
Held in custom's rigid rings,
All men on earth become brothers,
In the haven of your wings.

Be embraced, you millions!
This kiss for the entire world!
Brothers, above the starry canopy
Must a loving Father reside." « less