I am a 20-year-old in an 83-year-old body. No complaints here. Married for 59 years on May 7th with a daughter and 2 sons all in their 50's. Two teen grandchildren. Native NY'er who left in the 70's and worked as an RN, mostly in the ER, all over the US and AK. I did this until I turned 75 and we had relocated. I am a watercolor artist(not professional), quilter, knitter and antique lover. I have a dog and a cat. Surviving multiple medical issues and keeping on top of things. I admit that I enjoy being in control and having things done my way, which is always according to the rules. As you can see I now have a face and thanks to all of you who never give up on me. I'm a Virgo so I never give up and love to be in control, always play by the rules and expect nothing less from others. I am not the most popular color in the crayon box, because being from NY my accent annoys a lot of people and I am automatically expected to be rude. Even though I no longer live there I miss the forgiveness of NY'ers.

I am returning after a year of poor health and stress due to family medical problems. I am here in "full steam ahead" mode and just love being back because I know now, this is MY THERAPY.