"My roots go deep into the colonial lands of New England where the summers are hot and muggy, fall foliage is best ever, winter harsh and cold but snowy, mud season a challenge, and spring, ah, so long awaited.  I had visited Puget Sound regularly and moved here in 2004 and began work at People For Puget Sound in 2006, organizing folks to take action to protect and restore our beloved Sound. San Juan Island's beauty and its archipelago landscape bring solace, calm and appreciation to my well being. Plus, I love picking my own oysters at the Westcott Bay Oyster Farm."