Born in North-Central Florida, raised in rural area, both parents professionals but also practiced self-sufficient family farming.  Age 12 moved closer to town, into a suburb, and I was transferred to a private school.  Very shy, from the country, I didn't fit in with my country-club designer labeled classmates.  Had one best friend who didn't fit in either because she was from Canada, we enjoyed talking about everything under the sun and beyond.  Then she left to take a full scholership to Duke.  I went to UF and earned a BSN.  Worked as RN for over ten years, moved to Upstate NY with daughter's father - like it up here for the distinct changes of seasons.  I am widowed now and live with a good friend.  Not currently working.
Central Upstate NY