I've been married to the same man for 20 years, and I've just recently taken up photography as a serious hobby. My children are teenagers now, so I have more time to enjoy those hobbies. I do have boxes and boxes of old photos that I've taken over the years, so perhaps I've always been interested in photography.

I teach language arts, so I naturally have an interest in reading and writing. My favorite radio station is the local NPR station.

My family enjoys kayaking and hiking, so we stay busy in the warmer months. Winter is my least favorite season.

I believe in Karma and Kindness. I'm not an introvert, but I bide my time before submitting anything. I try to put thought into my comments; I'm sincere in what I say. It is too easy to attach an "award" to a photo or simply mark it as a "favorite".