International artist, fly-fisherman, independent business owner, started the first computer imaging business, applied to the cosmetic industry, presented a painting to the two Nobel Peace Prize winners in Northern Ireland
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Proud mother of five sons, fourteen grandchildren, and one great grandchild
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do (or did if retired)?
I am still an active artist, painting only those things that move me
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community and your favorite dishes there?
Bourbon Street Grill – beignets; Grapevines – chicken piccata; Pueblos – margarita; Picnic Cafe – cakes
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community? And if you moved here, where were you from originally?
I have lived here for 9 years, and originally from Beverly Hills, California
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community and why?
Chris Worick – extremely knowledgeable about Dahlonega’s history
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Maldives – most beautiful beaches in the world
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
The Piano; Jeopardy
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Life is short, so live it to the fullest
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Spend the summer in Maine painting
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Marvin Gaye
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
The General Store
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Frank Atchison – Shenanigans
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The absolute patriotism and dedication to the splendid military, also the recognition of past soldiers
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Traveling the world
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m extremely interested in architecture, the in workings of the some of the huge mechanical devices for mining, and engineering
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Lake Louise in Canada
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
October; Easter; all the days my children were born
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My family
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My parents
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Chanel No.5, lily of the valley
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, warmth, laughter
