Born in Dayton,OH. Grandparents & Mom were born in Germany.I have an older brother[by 7 yrs] and Sister[by 4 yrs].Graduated from Belmont High in 1981.Moved to Indianapolis with my parents a couple years later when my Father was transfered.Met and married my 1st Husband 11-1-86.Moved to a country town in Indiana where I still reside.Was widowed 6-22-91,after he was in a fatal motorcycle wreck.Married my 2nd Husband 8-12-95,unfortuneately he had a weak heart,which gave out 6-28-2002.I worked at McDonald's for almost 5 years until my own heart started acting up,so I've decided to finally pursue my desire to sell my art for a living-which is still going slow,but I live with a wonderful man[for 7yrs..]that supports my decision,as I also have allergies to corn,soy and carrots which makes it difficult to do my former restaurant work.He is a stone/brick mason who owns his own business.Although the money is tight in the winter,we'll make do.I can always get a tempory job at the Dollar Store if it gets to rough.