44 :: author, visual artist, writer, editor, community evangelist, advocate, journalist, memorist, poet, plagiarist of life :: perfect girlfriend; good friend & daughter :: hedgewitch, creatrix, emerging crone :: gimpy, cranky, unfeigned, indomitable; snarky, funny, generous, pert, talented, stubborn, reclusive :: powered by creative urges, diet coke and popsicles :: co-staff to a passel of fuzzy beasts :: encouraged & supported by the love of a wonk called manthing & a modest but cherished circle of loved ones.