Web Management Team
Author of the monthly column "Cripple Creek" 
Editor "MSWorld Express and Chat Schedule

I was born in 1951 and diagnosed with MS in 1984.  I spent the first ten years after diagnosis in almost complete denial, attributing the occasional ‘problems’ to almost anything beside MS.  In 1997 my symptoms were suddenly worse. I decided to take my head out of the sand and begin looking for information and resources.  One of the resources was the gift of a computer in 1998 and the following year I found MSWorld.  It was like coming home! I felt welcomed and responded-to by folks who really knew what living with MS was like.

I began to participate in a couple of the chats and wanted very much to make a contribution of some sort.  It was suggested that I read and review books for the library, an ideal situation for me as I love reading and writing.  Later I began co-hosting a chat. Presently I contribute a monthly essay, "Life on Cripple Creek."  I also edit the weekly "MSWorld Express and Chat Schedule." I’m a member of the Management Team.

I work part-time as a graphic designer for a spice company and I do design and writing for a few other clients as well.

My home is in Pennsylvania on a farm in a small house I designed myself.  I share this space with a small white dog I’ve trained as a service dog.  I am able to live independently using assistive devices when necessary.

In addition to reading and writing and design, I enjoy swimming, nature-study, travel and just hangin' out.  I'm very interested in technology for the disabled and love experimenting with all sorts of helpful equipment.

I am delighted to be an active part of MSWorld.  This is such a great group!