I went to Johns Hopkins University. Then on to three years in the Peace Corps in French-speaking Africa. Afterward, I went to graduate school at UCLA. My home is in a small town on Puget Sound half an hour north of Seattle, Washington. Beautiful! One of the most inspiring spots on the earth. And coming from an environmentalist and nature lover, that is saying a lot! I've been attracted to Home Business, especially in the midst of the economic downturn, to have more control over my life, where I live and how I live. I have traveled a lot internationally, but intend to do lots more and want the financial resources to do this without concerns about cost.