Things you should know, in no particular order:1. I'm a sucker for good books. My most recent favorite is "Witch of Portobello" by Paul Coelho.2. Coffee is a must. Strong, black and over ice. 3. When I grow up, I want to be a: writer, professor, therapist, humanitarian, professional crafter and karaoke extraordinaire. And I want to own chickens. 4. I'm an equal rights kind of gal.5. Nothing makes me happier than finding treasures at a thrift store.6. Give me a good, cheap bottle of Malbec anytime. 7. I can't whistle.8. My music taste, along with everything else, is eclectic. Ron Pope, Alt-J, Bright Eyes, CCR, Amy Mann, Macklemore/Ryan Lewis, The Dresden Dolls, Dr.Hook. And after that bottle of cheap Malbec, Britney Spears.9. "It is not down on any map; true places never are."--Herman Melville.10. I'm an intelligent, classy, well-educated woman who says **** a lot. (I saw it on a t-shirt, but that's me).