I am a retired elementary school teacher, and have spent most of my teaching years in Cody, Wyoming mainly in third grade.  My husband and I both took an early retirement from teaching and have enjoyed exploring our country with our small fifth wheel camper, as well as cruising the coast of Canada with our sailboat for a few weeks each summer.
     My favorite camping and anchoring locations are those in unspoiled natural environments. When visiting towns or cities I prefer those with excellent museums, and/or interesting cultural or historical significance. I love the natural world from the deserts to the swamps, mountains to seashore, insects to the largest mammals. Music to my ears may be the clacking of the dry fronds of a palm tree, the sound of waves upon a shoreline, the songs of the birds, the chirp of the crickets, the wind through the pine trees, or the sound of a mountain stream. I strongly believe in protecting our environments and wildlife, even if it means some inconveniences for man. It is we who have placed our planet and its inhabitants in jeopardy, so it is we who must now be the protectors of the planet. I am always curious about the world around me. I will stop in my tracks to examine an interesting mushroom, flower, spider, beautiful beetle, snake, toad, frog, etc. In my younger days I was known to grab a snake at first glimpse, but since moving to Wyoming, one must be sure it isn't a rattlesnake before reaching for it. I yearn for peace and understanding between all people regardless of race, religion, or political beliefs. Because of my beliefs I belong to the on line action groups for World Wildlife Fund, The Natural Resources Defense Council's BioGems, and Amnesty International, all organizations that work to protect our world and make it a better place to live in. I was born in southern Wisconsin, but Cody feels like home, as I have spent most of my adult life here. I also live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan summers. I enjoy hiking, sailing and other types of boating, swimming, camping with our small 22' fifth wheel, photography, gardening, reading, using my photos to create my own greeting cards, feeding and observing birds, visiting National Parks and Monuments, State Parks, aquariums, environmentally responsible zoos, and museums. I subscribe to "RollingStone" magazine and enjoy blues, rock, and classical music. I like Keb Mo, B.B.King, Muddy Waters, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, the Doors, Aerosmith, U2, the Beatles, and Yo-YoMa's beautiful cello to name just a few. I am always interested to hear what the new artists have to offer. I am married with one grown son who is a graphic designer and lives way too many miles from home. Well that is who I am in a nutshell. May you enjoy my pages and may you find love, beauty, health, and peace in your life.