“I am not especially comfortable having my photo taken, but being naked in the woods makes me feel stripped and unencumbered of life’s intrusions. It was a very sweet experience.”
Where are you from?
I am from the heart of Philadelphia...an area called Strawberry Mansion. Mostly concrete, brick row houses. I loved playing street games.
How long have you lived on the island? Favorite part of island living?
I have lived 30 glorious years on Lummi Island. I live surrounded in the beauty of nature that is everywhere
I found my Tribe when I moved to Lummi Island in 1988.
What brings you joy?
Laughter gives me freedom. Freedom gives joy.
Favorite Sunday Morning activity?
Receiving coffee in bed, delivered by my sweetheart.
Favorite memory of Ria?
When we first moved to the island, we went to visit someone we had just made friends with. We went to their house, knocked, but there was no answer. We had some flowers so we walked in to leave them on the table. To our surprise, he was home, but having a romantic interlude and didn't hear us! The other party was of course Ria and without missing a beat, she looked up and introduced herself and I did the same, both of us giggling like mad. That is how I met first my friend Ria, and we have have been kindred spirits from that moment on.
What inspires you?
I am truly inspired by the night.
What was your Mom like?
My mother showed nothing but love towards me..I was her great joy because I made her laugh all the time..I loved her with all my heart...It was such a gift to have loving parents...It was a true awakening when I first realized that so many people had the very opposite experience and suffered great sorrow...It made me a very compassionate listener and friend.
