My portfolio of work epitomizes the diversity of my life experiences. First I was a puppeteer, then I was a singer/songwriter, and after that, I taught Fine Arts, Language Arts, and Technology. Since I had vast experience in poetry and illustration I was able to instruct figuratively as well as literally. Having several different careers over 50 years in the fine and performing arts, as well as teaching, I've not drifted too far from photography--shooting since 1975. I worked tirelessly to include the Fine and Performing Arts and Technology in all curricula for all ages. Retiring from teaching in 2012 I've spent an inordinate amount of time organizing and enhancing my photography getting it ready for publication.