I am a photographer, painter, out of practice yogini, voracious reader, sporadic knitter and reluctant cook. I am a wife, mother, feeder of goldfish, and have been described as a “kicky” gal. I can live with that.

25 things you should know about me. There will be a quiz.

I was born in Detroit, Michigan. If both my kids were born in California, can I still be a Motor-city Mama?

 

I am adopted and I think Ted Nugent is my ‘real’ father. Or Iggy Pop.

 

My eyes used to be blue. Now they’re green.

 

I grew up in a pink house. With coral trim. It’s a very romantic story… really!

 

I graduated #9 in my high school class. I’m smart. Didn’t take any of those annoying AP classes.

 

Met Johnny Rotten after a PIL concert. When my then boyfriend said “So, I hear you’re gonna jam with Ted Nugent”, Johnny flipped him off and said “Fuck that!” Sweet.

 

I got the hell out of Michigan in ’90. Took the Sain’t with me.

 

Lived in San Francisco, went back to Detroit for awhile, and then moved to Southern California. Now I am back in Northern California. I get around.

 

I have lived beach-front twice! It is as great as you think.

 

I have been creating art all my life. But really, who lets a 5yr old use oils?!

 

Me and a room-mate (also a painter) lived in a big brick gallery/studio in Ventura, Ca. When we moved in, there was only a bathroom w/sink and toilet, a closet, and space!

 

We had an exhibit of our paintings at a gallery on Main St. and opened our studio for the Christmas Art Walk that year. Surreal evening…

 

I am a connoisseur of community colleges.

 

I tell my son that his ‘real’ name is Rufus Beauregard.

 

I am the meanest mom ever!

 

I am now married to a man I think is wonderful! In spite of his being an engineer.

 

I dabble in Web Programming. Mostly tweaking my own sites, but occasionally doing a custom theme or banner for friends.

 

Don’t call me an engineer!

 

Although I dream of upgrading my dSLR, the Holga is my favorite camera.

 

My folks split the year between Michigan and Florida. I miss them and don’t get to see them nearly enough!

 

My dad is 89. That scares the shit out of me.

 

I love my in-laws. The fact that they now live in Santa Cruz is the cherry on top of an extra large strawberry shake.

 

I don’t like to cook. You probably already knew that. Avocados are my favorite food group.

 

I hate having my picture taken.

 

Boston Coolers are blended! The Sain’t is wrong.