I've lived in Arizona for about nine years now and I love it. I was born and raised in Illinois, then moved to California to work. I married a native Californian, a real rarity. We raised a family and a short forty years later, here we are in the land of sunshine, cactus (i), snakes, cayotes, and all sorts of other critters. Tatting is the only needleart that I gave up on. I've done all sorts of crafts but quilting and embroidery are the two things I stick with. I have two beautiful grandsons. My husband, son, and daughter-in-law are great. Life is good.