Born in Landstuhl, Germany.

Rosarita, Mexico. La Paz, Mexico. Ross on Wye, Sandiway, Cheshire, England. Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland. Abergavenny, Wales. Winnipeg, Canada. Cozumel, Mexico. San Jose, Tortuguero (on the east Caribbean Sea side), Drake Bay (on the west Pacific Ocean side), Costa Rica. Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Vancouver, Victoria Island, Canada. Maui, Lanai, Hawaii. Ambergris Key, Belize. Moorea, French Polynesian Islands. Upper Waterton Lake, Prince of Wales, Canada. Kauai, Hawaii. Paris, Dijon, Strasbourg, Beaune, L’ Alsace, France. Baden-Baden, Germany. Oahu, and “The Big Island” of Hawaii. Castaway Island, Fiji. Dublin, Sligo, Adare, Ireland. Venice, Murano, Siena, Florence, Arezzo, Italy. Bora Bora, Tahaa, Raiatea, French Polynesian Islands.

During my college years, in which I paid for my education, I needed a serious vacation. The Greyhound Bus had a round-trip ticket anywhere in the United States for $120. My trip began in Arizona and went all the way east to New York City and then back again. This became a national tour for me of museums. This trip later inspired my stage performance which is listed prior: “The Bus Ride to Transformation: Racism, Poverty and My Black Muse.”

I have a great passion for fly fishing and I have fly fished most of the western states. I have fly fished the boundary waters of Minnesota and Canada.

I have lived in Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Connecticut and California. These are nice states, but I can honestly say that Minnesota is the only state–that I’ve lived in–that I’m proud of. I refer to us as the Iceland of America, with a profoundly unique culture. I absolutely love the natural beauty here and the cycles of weather. I love that the state sets aside money for the arts and culture – how amazing is that! To me, this illustrates the value of living a quality life, which is respected by the state government. The state strives to be ethical and make conscious decisions, with a mindfulness for all. I appreciate the focus on education and understanding its value for our residents and for the future health and vitality of the state. I love that we are a leader, globally, in medical care. Enough so that the Dalai Lama goes to Rochester for his care!

GO MINNESOTA!!!