I grew up in Sussex County, New Jersey. I graduated from the University of Hawaii, Manoa with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and moved to Maui where I lived for several years. I moved back to New Jersey in 1992. All my friends say, "What! You moved from Maui to New Jersey?" OK, I LIKE New Jersey, the fall color, the winter snow and, yes, the summer thunderstorms and lightning bugs! I also design counted cross-stitch patterns under Dragonfly Design. I never seem to have enough time to do all the things I love to do - sketching, stitching, baking, gardening, reading and many other interests. Joe and I hope you enjoy his story. Cheers, Brenda
