I attended Nicolet High School and count the “Knight Ladies,” my buddies from those years, among my best friends. Living still in the Milwaukee area, they remind me of my roots and keep me grounded. As with all true friends, they are always “there” for me.

After graduating from Smith College in Massachusetts and working a few years in Philadelphia, I settled in Seattle. After more than thirty years in the city (including more than twenty-five in the same house), I know this is where I belong. Views of mountains to the east and west, taste of saltwater in the air, and fresh-water lakes everywhere – what more could I ask for?

Rain? It never stops me. I am outdoors year-round. I bike rather than drive whenever possible, and I walk a fast-paced five miles most days. And, always, my gardens call.