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american poet and photographer, happily married to brilliant chemist. living in the countryside near goettingen, germany with our 3 cats -- dela, dharma, and vincent. mother of lj's neversremedy and nana to the exquisite pinkfaeprincess.

i have been a published writer since 1973, an editor, the author of numerous non-fiction articles, one hardcover book, and one children's book. have also penned one screenplay, two teleplays, and hundreds of poems and song lyrics. former professional photographer, musical comedy actress, and singer/songwriter in los angeles, california. my most recent book, "the big happy bear," was written to help fat children cope with issues of self-esteem.

i come from a long line of writers. my father was a successful television comedy writer, my grandfather wrote the editorial page for hearst's "journal american," and my great-great-great grandfather was a "dichtermeister" (poet master) in germany. there is also a family rumor that i'm distantly related to robert frost. my mother was an advertising copywriter and music teacher. my daughter, lj's neversremedy, is a published poet as well.

i am member of "mensa" (the high I.Q. society), was born in manhattan, new york, and raised in northern new jersey and california. i have traveled all over the u.s., most of europe, brazil, and the bahamas. i lived in monte carlo, monaco for one year and spent another living near cape town, south africa. i was one of the top 10 professional women chessplayers in the United States.

i once spent two blissful days swimming with dolphins.

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