As Barbara Blanchard, was an opera singer and recitalist in the US and in Europe. Also sang in Central America.
Married a physicist, and we made one daughter who became a flamenco dancer, who married a flamenco singer, and they made 3 children, 1 girl, 2 boys, all under 6 years old, who keep this grandmother hopping. (They like to dance and sing.)
Taught singing for about 25 years, now retired and enjoying grandmotherhood.
Came late to writing. Must have been something to do with menopause. Am happy to be aging; endeavor to do it gracefully.