Fun Facts About Suzanne!

Hello everyone! Let me tell you a little about me and my interests and hobbies!

women smiling while holding two kittens, showing affection and care for pets.
Four cats eating from bowls together in a home feeding area.

Fur Babies

Michael and I share 4 furry kids who are all rescues - in fact, every cat or dog I have ever owned has been a rescue. I think it is wonderful when people can open their hearts and homes to give an abandoned cat or dog a forever family. We actually started with just 2 rescues...but in 2020, 2 feral kittens were abandoned in our backyard and they both desperately needed medical attention...so now our rescues total 4! The picture shows all 4 together.

Art = Happiness

I love doing art - drawing, painting, calligraphy, illuminated letters – I feel like it feeds my soul.

Handcrafted decorative letters displayed on paper with art supplies in the background.
Decorative panel with carved floral design placed against a door on a carpeted floor.

Fun with Food

I enjoy cooking for my family and trying new recipes, especially dishes made by my ancestors and from other cultures and time periods.

Ring-shaped sweet bread topped with cherries and almond slices on a white plate.
Uncooked half-moon dumplings with filling on parchment paper, ready for baking.
Yellow dandelion flowers growing beside a weathered wooden fence.
Three ripe pears on a speckled countertop.

Photography

Taking pictures gives me another way to express art. I enjoy taking pictures in my own amateur way, starting with the traditional 35mm film camera...but some day I'd like to take a class to learn how to better use the camera on my cell phone!

Clear mountain lake with rocks in the water, pine forest shoreline, and mountains in the background.

Nature

Taking a break from work and appreciating nature - whether it is a road trip out of state or just a hike somewhere local helps me feel refreshed and ready to work again. This is a picture I took of one of my favorite places - Lake Tahoe - on the border of both California and Nevada. If you haven't been there yet, I highly recommend it!