Born and raised in Western NY. Irish in descent. Forever a child at heart. Photo geek. Art geek. Adventurer. Lover of the ocean, of the trees, of the Rain and the Fire, of good music, good vibes, and even better people. Lover of all things beautiful, of all things Jim Henson, of all things ilyAIMY. Proud member of the Refuge Writer's Guild. Champion of animals, kindness, compassion and respect. Advocate against abuse, stagnancy and racism. Slave to a neurotic black cat named Rocket. Forever dedicated to living my life as fully as I can.