To anyone who will listen ... I tell them that I am one of the happiest people I know. I have been married to my best friend and mate for 40 years and we have two great daughters & 3 Granddaughters. I try to talk to both of the girls everyday even if our oldest lives across the country. What a time we live in... long distance is almost free, Skype , email and yes, digital photography!! Even before digital I loved photography. We have 100's of slides which I have a plan to convert to disc in the near future. I generally am the person at any family or otherwise function with my camera. I love to share my love for photography with my family and friends by capturing some of the greatest memories in our lives.

We love to travel and I truly believe this is the best education we can all receive. I love to cook (although I hate grocery shopping) and entertain are friends. Nothing beats great friends, good food and some red wine.

I can't sing although my hubbie and both daughters have wonderful voices, I can't draw or write very well but I do truly enjoy capturing special moments with my camera.

Although I have no aspiration to be a professional photographer, I do strive to understand my cameras better and challenge myself to be more creative.

I have a couple of favorite quotes...

If I could tell a story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. -- Lewis Hine

There are always two people in every picture - The photographer and the viewer -- Ansel Adams