I grew up in the Chicago, Illinois area. I have 3 older sisters, and my parents are in their 90's and still living in Illinois. I have always loved music and played the violin, piano and sang. We have lived in WA state for 28 years. I love dogs, reading, and coffee. I have had a wide variety of work experience, including Education Assistance Coordinator for Motorola, Field Tech in Soybean Research at U. of Illinois, Assistant to the Director of Nursing at Burnham City Hospital in Urbana, IL, Computer Operations Specialist at Hope Chapel in Hermosa Beach, CA; Executive Director for a Direct Sales company for 22 years, Voice Over Artist recording ads and books; and for the past 4 years, a group fitness instructor. My husband and I have been married 36 years, have two grown children and 3 grandchildren.