I have lived in the Roaring Fork Valley all my adult life and every day I fall more in love with its mountains, its valleys, its weather moods, its people... Writing is my passion and the first "book" I wrote was at the age of 6, the story of a gypsy family illustrated by my mother. Writing poetry is what comes most naturally to me, though I also enjoy writing memoir pieces and short stories. My other passions: nature, hiking, travel, spirituality, classical music, laughter, reading good writing, movies, etc. Oh yes, and another passion : my five grandchildren, ranging in age from 3 to 16, and two adult children.