Born and raised in Chicago, I now live in sunny, Southern California where I long for a good old cold, blustery day. I have 3 adult children and 4 treasured grandchildren. Most people think that I am from Ireland-3 of my grandparents were from Ireland and 1 was from Scotland. I have MANY interests including playing the ukulele (no Hawaiian music), the mandolin, the bodhran, knitting, crocheting, reading, arts and crafts, cooking, movies... I have been accused of having a fantastic sense of humor and I love people.