About Me Updated March 11, 2004

I moved to Halifax in 1978 to work on a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Following my graduation I owned and operated a small cafe - Cafe Quelque Chose - in Halifax until I sold it in 1985. I have worked as a dietetic supervisor at a local hospital, restaurant manager, textile artist, and fitness instructor with the Halifax Metro YMCA. Since 1987 I have worked for the Nova Scotia Choral Federation as Program Coordinator and more recently Executive Director. I have the pleasure of working with choristers and volunteers of all ages through our many programs and services. I enjoy the work very much.  

In my "off time" I do volunteer work, design and layout brochures and newsletters. I enjoyed renovating and maintaining a 120 year old downtown house I shared with Dan my partner of twenty years until his death in December 1998. We shared a great life and he continues to inspire me. I miss Dan very much but he lives on in me everyday. When one door closes another opens. In 2002-03 my new partner Thomas and I designed and built a house on the eastern shore of Nova Scotia. Although I miss the old place and being in the heart of the city, I'm also enjoying our new home. We have lots of windows overlooking the water, a new garden to develop, trees and waterfront to maintain, as well as trails along the ocean side bluffs and beaches minutes away.

In December of 2003 Thomas and I went to Toronto and got married. How the world has changed! I feel very fortunate to have two wonderful men in my life - past and present. I continue to do bits of work in textile art and sculpture, and photography. I belong to Nova Voce, a new mens choir and of course I enjoy the net very much. I also make time in my life for gardening, visual & performing arts, fitness, travel and people. I am blessed with many good friends and family.