I am fun-loving, warm 'n friendly, and a Mid-West farmer's daughter, now grandmother. I try to be fair in thought and kind in deed. I am an observer with an amazing recall of details. I am a pragmatic progressive woman who loves butterflies and wild horses. I voted for President Obama, both times.

I have a . . .

sunny-side-of-the-street attitude.

I refuse to. . .

acquiesce to the dark side.

I will . . .

work beyond my capacity because The Great I Am supports and guides me, and gives me strength to go on.

My Makers (the Father God and the Mother Goddess, and Jesus Christ my savior. . .)

lift me into the light when my own grows weak, refurbish my soul when the body would say stop.

Other stuff . . .

I have been married once to my forever love, Jay, for over 37 years. We have a daughter (33) and son (31). Our son is married. We have two grandchildren and a terrific d-i-l. My daughter is engaged to a man who loves her.

I have 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and both of my beloved parents are deceased.

Former dancer/choreographer, pianist, vocalist (first soprano)

I retired from teaching after 21 years (for health concerns)

Parkinson's disease since 1983

Breast cancer survivor since 2005

Diabetes Type II since 2010

Visit me at Facebook. I am listed as Carole Smith Carey. You might want to friend me!

(updated 2014, Aug 15)