I live a quiet life... or as quiet as one can get living with 6 horses, 6 dogs, 26 barn cats, 2 sisters and their bunnies and ducks! A friend of mine actually "founded" BOOKISLE, but when she moved out of the area, I began my adventure as a small business owner.  The adventure has grown and the summer of 2005 we purchased a building and moved the bookstore.

I will always hate computers, and they know it and exact their revenge; so I leave them to my sister [Hi Roma!] and Cy [sister of the heart]. That does not mean I do not want to meet from people on the Internet. . . I just need an "interpreter" (Cy) to deliver the messages {grin} Hey, what are friends for? 

Michele has an extended family that keeps her busy as well as being active in her church and other community activities. Recent diagnosis of Diabetes has caused some life changes, but books will ALWAYS be a part of life!  She is an RWA [Romance Writers of America] Associate member and has been happy to participate in judging for several contests.

 Although Michele's farm is nice, I prefer city living.  I am not technically an employee of BOOK ISLE as I am self-employed.  Michele calls me her "Internet connection" -- I am the one to answer her email!   Hey, what are friends for? I also manage the Internet, eBook and NEW book departments for Book Isle. 

I married in 1972 to a unique man (Photo is our 30th Anniversary). Obviously he's a keeper!  Or maybe it is because he generally feels I need a keeper? ;-)!  Chuck's diagnosis of progressive MS caused us to reorganize our lives, but it doesn't affect our love. 

Business college, various part-time jobs as the children have grown, managing the family's Mini-golf business for 10 years and now managing eBOOKISLE (NEW, Used & E-Book store) has given varied and interesting life experiences. [I plead the 5th on any "war stories" you may have heard!]

Our 2 sons no longer live at home. According to their women, my sons have adjusted to fatherhood very well but need help in communication - typical men. In November, 1998 Christopher was born; Sarah was born November 2001 and Carol was born October 2005 giving Tom a full house. Joe's daughter, Emily was born April 2002.

Cy is an Associate member of RWA [Romance Writers of America] which has lead to BI STAFF judging for several RWA contests.  She also is a PNR [ParaNormal Romance] eGroup member where she volunteers as Reviewer. See WHO YOU KNOW Page for more information on these groups.

Foxy was found abandoned in the store parking lot in September 1999 barely old enough to eat soft food. Now she has become a member of the Book Isle ladies.  First named Fox Mulder, the name was adjusted when it was noticed that SHE would not grow into the name.  This Foxy lady is the true boss of the store.

Click photos for larger image.  Foxy resting in store window.  Cleo claiming a chair in Customer Wish corner.

Orville and Reddenbacher (also known as Fancy) are brother & sister cats who came to live at Bookisle January 2008 when their owners could no longer care for them.