On our small property we have native plants plus beds of organic vegetables planted by my husband who's been an organic gardener for much his life. Our environment presents an opportunity to discover new species and cherish the familiar birds, insects, plants, butterflies, toads, frogs, animals, fungi ...

I enjoy walking in nature both locally and whenever we travel. I was raised in New York City and also lived in Illinois, Florida, Connecticut, California, Long Island (Suffolk County, NY) and presently North Carolina.