Voracious reader born in pastoral central Illinois. Trained in horticulture, ceramic fine art, and image theory at University. Traveled extensively within the United States. Called by Oak, Maple, Apple, Catalpa, and Elm to root in place to establish a native seed bank. Currently working within the framework of Plane and Pine to welcome skilled and dedicated neighbors from Asia and Africa. Ally of Tulip, Locust, Magnolia, Mulberry, and Cottonwood. Adapting to build bridges between worlds rather than abandoning loved ones and obscuring the pathway toward collective peace. Circuiting true north.