I am, who I am, at this moment. Nothing more, nothing less. Usually I'm ordinary, sometimes I soar, occasionally I do something great - like smile at a stranger or play with my kids. I'm mom, dancer, knitter, wife, lover, hater, sister, daughter, friend. Person of power, oppressed, romancer, selfish and generous, free and bound. As we all are, I am a nuanced creature living in a world colored with shades of gray.

 

I have been married to David William Murray Fisher, actor and writer, since 1999. He manages to simultaneously infurate and wow me. We've been through a lot together and I can't imagine anyone else I'd rather journey with. I have learned that marriage is not a fairy tale. It's not always easy and making it last has meant making the most difficult and painful decisions of my life. But I can honestly say that it is worth it.

 

I have 2 daughters, Shayel was born in 2002 and Aliyah was born in 2005. They are amazing and have honestly made me a better person. Shayel is sensitive and dramatic, expressive, empathetic, gentle and passionate. Aliyah is rational, thoughtful, introspective, generous, kind and a perfectionist.

 

It's likely that one of the most interesting stories of my life is my journey from zealous pentecostal republican pastor/missionary to agnostic liberal democrat humanist. I don't talk about it very often ... maybe I'll write a book someday....when I everyone I knew then is dead.

 

I geek out on typography, color, shapes and texture and love making pretty and interesting things to look at and enjoy. This includes knitting and crochet, collage and other paper art, digital art, graphic design and layout and recycled art. When I get more space/a studio I have plans to add more to the list. I also love to dance. I am currently taking ballet and jazz and would also like to add Latin and international ballroom. 

 

When I'm not dancing or making stuff, I like reading historical mysteries, listening to jazz, watching sci-fi and crime dramas, laughing with my husband, dancing with my girls and mindlessly gazing at the stars.