I've always wanted to live a simple life by the sea, and my best friend and I seem to have manifested the dream. Conveniently, my bestie is also my husband, who routinely trounces me at Scrabble even though he can't spell very well, go figure. I'm not quite lighthearted, too introspective I guess, but I'm a grateful optimist. I'm a therapist, with two daughters and two grand daughters I cherish. I love authenticity, watercolor painting, writing flash memoir, and chocolate chip cookies. I enjoy bellydance, Argentine tango, and listening to my husband sing.