I taught myself to read with a magnetic alphabet board when I was three years old! This was the same year our city of Fulton (IL) had a flood which drove us out of our home. Then my brother and I both had pneumonia so we were in an oxygen tent. So I guess I was forged by adversity, but I sure love the great outdoors and all things home improvement-related -- as well as natural health and nutrition! Looking forward to meeting new people -- have a refreshing summer!