I was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. I moved to northeast Tennessee 31 years ago. I love the peace, the beauty, and the sense of volunteerism which permeates this region of the country. I work as a laboratory information management specialist for a major pharmaceutical firm. Although I have a master of science, my heart has always been with philosophy and history and fine literature. Please see my website, janicehaaskasten.com for my latest writings