About Me

I have a Master's degree in English with an emphasis in British Literature (hence, the library in my home).  I have always loved to read, study, and research.  I especially love to study scripture.  While in graduate school, I was the Editor-in Chief for the Astate English journal, Tributary, which won numerous awards from the Arkansas College Media Association including Journal of the Year and Editor of the Year.  

I worked at my alma mater for nearly 13 years before taking early retirement in Aug. 2020 due to health issues.  I live on a very modest monthly income due to my disabilities.

I began to experiment as an artist with oil pastels on the garage & fence in my backyard (photos in the "Cottage" section).  I added colored pencils, acrylic paints and pens to my supplies and began making art in sketchbooks, then on wood pieces given to me by a neighbor, then on canvas.

I love beautiful things...clothes, furniture, architecture, jewelry, fashion, makeup, music, and literature...I also love "fun" things.  I have a collection of fashionable sunglasses, gloves, fur coats, capes, jackets, costume jewelry, and lovely things in my home.  I also love flamingos, peacocks, and swans (beautiful birds) - you will see evidence of this in my home.  The ornate Baroque and Rococo styles are my favorites (think Marie Antoinette...).

Contact me info@edencottage.org

TRIVIA - I enjoy gardening, but I don't think I'm very good at it.  I can drive a stick shift and am a pretty good shot with a revolver.  I may look like a "girlie girl," but I have been a single mom most of my adult life, so I have learned to be smart and self-sufficient.  I have a Master's degree in English (specializing in British Literature), and my Myers Briggs personality type is INTJ - the rarest in the world for a female.  


Round Sunglasses

Summer 2024

I LOVE WINTER!

Pink fur coat and sunglasses.

Boho Vibes

Found the dress at Ross's.

Bohemian Dress

Found at the Goodwill!

Dec. 26, 2023

Mirror sunglasses!

Fur coat

Taken around 2009

Leopard Print

Who doesn't love leopard print?

Funky sunglasses

And a Boho dress...

 

Leopard Print Sunnies

Pink gallery wall in background.

Gray & Black

These are very llightweight.

Pearls!

Christmas gift from my cousin.

Cheetah Print

Fun top and sunglasses.

Butterfly Sunglasses

 Gift from my firend at church.

Safari Hat

I love hats!

Elton John Impression

I love these sunglasses.

Sparkles

Summer 2023

Daisy Mae

Daisy sunglasses.

Catwoman

How fun are these?

 

Pink Heart Shaped 

Sunnies by Betsey Johnson

Cloche Hat

This one is felt.

Zebra Stripe

Zebra embellishments

Cheetah print & Aqua

Found at Trees-N-Trends.

Red, White & Blue

Gift from friend in SS class.

Green Swing Dress

Found it in a thrift store.

Betsey Johnson glasses

Aren't they great!

Easter 2024

Pink & Black

Easter Hat & glasses

I love sparkes!

Rhinestone!

And a fur cape...

 

FANCY!

Christmas gift from my neice.

Barbie Pink & Black

Embroidered Barbie sweatshirt.

Photo Bomb by Jack

Summer 2019

On the Deck

No idea what we were doing.

60's Vibe

I made the headband.

New Highlights

Not sure what year...

Be Very Afraid!

 Facial mask in a gift bag .

I love this hat!

Summer 2016 

I still have this hat!

And I still have that checked top!

A Little Serious

Taken before 2015.

2004

Taken for the church directory.

Having Too Much Fun!

W/ my favorite cousin & neice!

Me at 19

January 1981

Me at 19

Taken January 1981.

Me at 25 or 26

Taken at the beauty salon.

Me at 23 or 24

That was Mom's favorite dress.

Easter Hat

Easter Sunday 2024

Pink Hat

Easter Sunday 2024

Me and Mom

1984

Christmas Red

Taken by my friend's daughter.

Working Girl

Not sure what year...

Come Sit With Me!

There's plenty of room.

My favorite coat.

Fur coats not needed in AR!

Smirk

Found dress at Dillard's - $9.99.

You Are So Funny

Taken at a reception.

Sunglasses Collection

I told you I had one...

Gloves Collection

I told you...

Velvet Opera Gloves

Part of my collection.

Driving Gloves

Part of my collection.

Black Velvet Gloves

with fur.

Black Leather Gloves

with animal print fur.

Winter White Gloves

with fur.

Barbie Pink Gloves

with fur, of course.

Aqua and Orange

Fun gloves.

Silver Hair

October 2024

Neon Top

You need sunglasses for this top.

Neon Orange Top

Very, very bright.

Ruby Red Roses

Nov. 2024

Pink & Red Animal 

Print - Fun top.

Cool Round Sunnies

and red lipstick.

My Brother.

Delta Canvas Photography

My Brother.

Delta Canvas Photography

Editor of the Year

For Tributary

Yes, really my Brother!

Delta Canvas Photography.

Me and my Dad

Taken in 1985

Me and my son

Christmas 2016 or 17?

Me, my son, and Dad

Son's HS graduation, 2013.

My Mom

with my nephew.

My Mom

Holding my son, 1995.

My Mom

Holding me, 1962.

My Mom and Dad

February 1968

An Old Family Picture

Dad, Mom, my brother, and me.

Me

Black round sunglasses

Me

Hey there!

Me

Purple sunglasses.

Personalized Plate

Sept. 2025

Pink Shirt Dress

Found it on a clearance rack!

I Love Animal Print!

2025

Animal Print 

It never goes out of style.

Halloween Beauties!

taken at Astate, 2019?

Velvet Animal Print

March 1, 2026

My 1979 Trans Am

Custom paint job.

My 1979 Trans Am

Side view.

Red Shoes!

Found at Ross's 2025.

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