I am still pinching myself to make sure my new life is not just a dream. In March I opened Paragraphs On Padre Boulevard, a full-service independent bookstore. The building was constructed for this purpose and my residence is located in the rear. I can't believe I am lucky enough to have achieved my lifelong dream of living in a bookstore.

I moved to South Padre Island, TX from Denver, CO, with my "bookends"--two adorable ShihTzus-- and hope to be joined by my husband, Griff, who currently lives upstate NY on Sodus Bay. My mother will also frequently join me in our new island paradise.

The process took some time and we are still recovering from the move but each day the dream comes closer to reality. I am thrilled with all the support I have received from my new neighbors.