I was born in West Point, New York, and reared as an “Army Brat”, living in Japan, France, and Taiwan among other places. I was a flight attendant with United Airlines for two years, then married an Army dental officer continuing the gypsy life. The family moved to Augusta, Georgia, where I completed my B.A. in psychology. My daughters, Paula and Kristen, and I remained in Augusta and my parents came here for the last 15 years of their lives – a joy for me.