I define myself in many ways: mom, friend, lunch maker, chauffeur, hostage negotiator, author, on-call plumber, tile layer, guitar student, window washer, product designer, and on and on.

One thing I am NOT is any sort of superwoman.

I simply demand the right to do things my way---a way that often defies even the most creative imaginations---and I strive to inspire others to do things THEIR way (once they figure out what their way is!).

I live in Arizona with my 5 kids, dog, a fish called Wanda (for real), four barely surviving organic gardens, and whatever (or whomever) has taken up residence with us since this was written.