Work at a major midwest University advising graduate students in Higher Education. My husband and I are "empty nesters" but adore our little darling "Misty", our feline child, of 14 years. Am looking forward to retirement some day soon after spending almost 30 years on the job. I take some forensic classes in my spare time. I enjoy writing music and doing a little amatuer recording at home.

From Tai Shan, Public Relations Director, National Zoo:

Dey call me da Prince, Yup, dat's my name,

I'm livin' wif stardom and i'm livin' wif fame.

My momma and my dad are livin' here too,

We are da Royals at da National Zoo.

Dey say dat I'm special, and smart as can be,

I can show you how smart, if you come visit me.

I have lots of Aunties and nice Uncles too,

Who take lots of pictures of us eatin' boo.

I'm da super Panna, and i'm not lyin',

If you dont think I am, ask my best buddy, Bwian.

Dey say dat my mom might have a new cub,

I'll give dem my toys, but not my old tub.

Well I better go now, my fans are all here.

Dey have all come to see this handsome bear.

Why don't you join dem, and come to da zoo?

Just remember to bring me, some fwrooties and boo!