Hometown

Born in Ealing, England; Raised in Vermont

Places I've been

I've lived in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Colorado and Nevada as an adult. As a kid, I was a military brat born in England and lived in Washington, DC before Dad retired. I've driven cross-country 3 times in 24-foot truck UHauls. I can drive anything -- just geographically challenged. I enjoy both ocean coasts or mountains but New England is always home.

Education

• Syracuse University, BA American History - 1996 to 1999
• Warren National University, BA Health Administration - 2001 to 2007

Work

• 35 years in Health Care, Currently System Manager/PI Application Analyst - 1972 to 2007

Activities

Family history/genealogy; reading; gardening; quilting (Beginner status only!); photography & Adobe Photoshop

Favorite Music

Old folkies... Peter, Paul & Mary, Gordon Lightfoot, Ian & Sylvia; also Doo-Wap, jazz, classical, sometimes country

Favorite TV Shows

Most of PBS, especially Antique Road Show, British mysteries & science specials; prime time isn't worth turning the TV on.

Favorite Movies

Mysteries or detective movies; Well-acted sci-fi

Favorite Books

Mysteries (again!) -- Hamish Macbeth, Archer Mayor, William Tapley, Sue Grafton... Biographies, and of course, any American history 1600-1950

Favorite People

My best friend, my kids and grandkids

Favorite Places

Mountains in New England, beaches almost anywhere; I'd love to tour Europe

Favorite Animals

Loki and Petie (cats-in-residence)

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