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I never really added my history beyond my parents, so...

Paternal grandmother was an opera singer (at 102, her notes are still pretty close to being on target!)...paternal grandfather was a BAKER, so I'm going to include that...

Maternal grandfather was a carpenter/furniture maker, and Nanna was a HOME-maker (and with 9 kids, I suspect she had to use a little creativity!)

Aside from painting, my Mom plays piano and sings loudly but badly. Obviously, both of them draw beautifully.

Siblings -- my two brothers draw, one very very well. One plays the violin, the other plays piano. My sister plays the guitar and was in an all-city choir growing up. She is also an exceptional writer -- but is limited to using it in her contract work with the government!!

As for me, I think I already said. Writing (prose/lyrics), working in clay, drawing, piano and guitar (as in, can read music and play a few songs left over from the lessons in my youth), and I can sing really really well in the shower (everywhere else I'm nasally and pitchy, go figure!)

Also, I've had to be creative running a household with chronic broken bones and orthopedic accessories. Please keep your fingers crossed for me when I go back to the ortho tomorrow...maybe he'll say...well, you know, they've magically healed, sooooooo NO CAST FOR YOU!

Keep these stories coming folks, I'm loving 'em!

Beth