I live with my husband, Ray, and our dog, Dolly, in Altadena, California, which is a quiet community nestled in the foothills above Pasadena. We were college sweethearts and have been married for 42 years this July. I've lived in California most of my life. I grew up in Eureka, CA, which is located 100 miles from the Oregon border in beautiful Redwood country. I have two grown children and five adorable grandchildren (ages 7, 5, 4, 1 and 4 months)that make my life a total joy! Who would have thought being a grandma could be so wonderful? And best of all they live close by. Can't get any better than that! We enjoy the theatre, traveling especially to wine country in Northern California, and entertaining. I enjoy gourmet cooking as well as good old fashioned "down home" cookin'. There's nothing better than comfort food after a long day at work. I'm a HUGE collector of cookbooks of all kinds. I even have my mom's first edition Betty Crocker Cookbook. I'm thrilled to have just recently discovered Recipe Zaar. It's a great resource. I also enjoy gardening, playing the piano and reading. We own a medical consulting business, and are fortunate to have our children, including spouses, all working with us.