I'm a freelance writer/editor/proofreader and caregiver for a parent. I was for many years a newspaper reporter, photographer, copy editor and page designer. I have two kids, a granddaughter and two cats. I like reading, writing, photography, kids, animals (especially real cats and pretend giraffes), nature, hiking/walking, TV, cooking, travel, computers, video games, the internet, tech topics, garage sales and thrift/antique/consignment shops.