Raised in Winchester, VA and as a teen entertained in the 3 state area - sang pop and tapped danced (a number of times at the same time Patsy Cline was entertaining - she was about the same age and also from Winchester. Later I wrote, produced and directed an outdoor musical on the 100 steps of the high school. Last year there were 1,400 people in the musical. All intros of the numbers were introduced in poetry form. Later I was selected Executive Director of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival which is held every year with a Grand Feature Parade, Fireman's Parade, Dances and Luncheons and Sports Breakfast. Many celebrities have attended this festival such as a Bing Crosby, Bob Hope along with the President Ford. I wrote a promotional book called, "My Apple Blossom Times", and they were completely sold out. More recently I wrote a children's book, "Little Cousins Birthdays" which got a 5 star review on Amazon. Little Cousins was based on a true story. I have a poetry book I am currently working on called "Walking Through Life in Poetry and Special Thoughts." I have three grown children - Bambi, Gina and George My husband Fred and I have enjoyed traveling in our motorhome and camped in every state with the exception of Hawaii and Alaska. We followed the Lewis and Clark Trail all the way to Fort Clatsop, Oregon.