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What can I tell you about me? If you know me, you know me. Everything is right out there. I'm sort of a no BS kind of person, or at least, I try to be.

If you don't know me, one of the first things you need to know is that I have a hearing problem. I wear hearing aids and that brings my hearing up to about 90%. I still feel uncomfortable talking on the telephone, though. So if you say something to me (in person or on the phone) and I give you a response that makes you think maybe I'm stupid or crazy (or both), chances are what I heard and what you said may be very, very different.

I'm in my early late 40s, have two teenage college-age sons, and have been married for almost over 20 years. I love graphic design and all things electronic. That said, I’m also into most “domestic” pursuits like cooking, gardening, and taking care of my family. I’m not a slob, but I’m not the best housekeeper, either.

I also like to do lots of “non-girl” type things, like carpentry and fixing things. I’m a hands-on type of person.

My favorite fiction authors are Sue Grafton, Janet Evanovich, and Dean Koontz. I read much more non-fiction, though.

I’m the second youngest of a family of seven children (really 8, when you consider I have a half-sister that I wasn’t raised with). Big families teach you stuff. Big families are loud, too! With 9 people at the table, there was no such thing as a “quiet” dinner at home.

We sit at the dinner table nearly every night in my house. I can’t imagine doing it any other way. We’ll see if we keep it up once the kids are grown and gone.

Enough rambling for now. I think I’ve filled my “About” quota.

–Valerie