Here are just a few things you don't know about me:

1) I'm afraid of birds. I had birds as pets as a kid and every last one of them died within a few days of getting them home. I have a better record with dogs.

2) I've been on a variety of TV shows, but until you catch a late rerun of an old show on some obscure TV channel you will never see me.

3) Until very recently I've never owned a car with an automatic transmission. Six months later I'm still trying to get it right! Please ignore the marks on the back bumper.

4) I know A LOT of people. I keep notebooks of business cards. Don't be afraid to give me your card, I use these for reference and give them to other people who may need your service or talent.

5) I helped write a novela - it was rejected by publishers 15 times!

6) I've been in 2 earthquakes that were 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale

7) I'll do just about anything if you ask me nicely. I've always over extending myself.

8) As a kid I went to Catalina Island, I'd like to go back and see if my memories hold up.

9) I've made my own hat from Alpaca fiber: see donors picture above, Carpe Diem is tolerating me at best.