I am originally from Orange City, Iowa. Yep, a prarie girl. (My college nickname was White Bread because I was so...well..White Bread.) I went to Morehead State University where I was a member of the Honors Program and Gamma Phi Beta sorority, among other things. I am a 28 year old recent graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Law. I moved to O'Fallon, Missouri in September, 2001, and I am getting ready to move again--this time to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Yes, that means another Bar Exam, and Yes, I am crazy.) I spend most of my time looking for a job in the Milwaukee area (anyone need an attorney? I'll work cheap...), working on my screenplay, being online, obsessing about whatever is in my magnesium flame at the moment, playing Mahjongg, FReeping, Epinionating, or Running from the Grand Ennui.

I also LOVE to read, mysteries usually, and I LOVE horseback riding. I used to own a beautiful bay American Quarter Horse named Strawberry Sky, and I miss her everyday. She had a star in the perfect middle of her forehead and four black stockings. Nothing better than roaming the countryside just you and your horse. ;-D I miss living in the country.

Russell Crowe is the greatest actor of our time. (right mtngrl!) And it honest-to-God has nothing to do with his biceps or those intense green eyes. (Those are strictly bonuses.) If any others of you are as big a fan of his as I am, or if you've met him, or, even better, if you ARE him, drop me an email and we can trade notes.

Maximum Russell Crowe - the definitive site for all that is Russell. This site has an amazing filmography section, including exclusive interviews with several of his costars. This site has a comprehensive print section as well- read almost every magazine interview Russell has ever given. Also--this site has been acknowledged by Russell himself. All you need to know about the man is here.

Murph's Place - this site is great. The best place for the current news on Russell, (practically up to the minute) a great message board, and even the "Silvercrowes"- a club for fans over 60.

Gladiator fan message board - aka My Home Board and Where I Am When Not Freeping. These guys are great people and SERIOUS fans-not only of Gladiator, but Russell in general. And they have more photos and screen caps than any group I have ever seen! A great place to meet other fans. If you look hard enough, you'll find me. I'm the resident Keeper and Defender of the Tender Heart and Honour. And I'll leave it up to you guys to figure out what that might mean.

Have you heard Russell's band? They are 30 Odd Foot of Grunts, known to us that love them as TOFOG for short, and they are beyond amazing! AND they have an Austin, Texas connection and even mention Rick Perry in the liner notes of "BLOC". My favorite Grunt song is "What's Her Name." Give their new album a listen! I love Memorial Day, and I really identify with that one from my own experiences.

Here are my Missouri plates, on my BMW "Baby" pictured above. If you see me on the roads of St Louis, just wave!

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I also collect Statue of Liberty memorabilia and am a card-carrying member of the Statue of Liberty Collector's Club. I love America's Lady Liberty! (Did you know her true title is "Liberty Enlightening the World"?)

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I am also a certifiably rabid fan of Scott Bakula and the TV show Quantum Leap. I could go on and on for hours about this subject, but instead, let me point you to a couple of my favorite QL sites. If you just want some general information about QL- it’s premises, character profiles, etc,- click on the QL logo. For those of you who are already Leapers or have detailed, thoughtful questions about QL from everything from auras to Gushie to "Mirror’s Image", click on Sam and Al and Ziggy will center you on the quintessential site for in-depth Leapers! Good luck, and may your next leap be the leap home!

OK, so they're liberal. But I adore them anyway. Who am I talking about? U2 of course! I love this band with all my heart, and next to TOFOG, I think they are the best band EVER!

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I just adore our Secretary of Defense, Donald "Mad Dog" Rumsfeld. (Bonus points to anyone that can tell me his middle name.) I am so honored and proud that this Eagle Scout, Navy flyer and Medal of Freedom honoree would become our Secretary of Defense. I love Rummy's unwavering support for our military and our president, his bulldogged refusal to answer stupid and dangerous questions from our press, and his quick wit. I think he is doing about the best job possible and we couldn't ask for anything more in a SOD!!

Have you prayed for our President today?


WOW! A couple in love in the White House! What a novel idea!