Fotique

Born to strict parents, who secretly hoped for a little boy that they could mold into a successful scientist/engineer, my tagline should read, “Expect the unexpected.” My father had a hard time accepting the surprise of a baby girl, especially one that would be shaking things up for years to come. Clinging to his desire for the son he never had, he worked hard to improvise – trying to teach me woodworking, how to change tires and oil. On the other hand, my mother was thrilled at the thought of another little lady, and strived to balance our activities with refinement of manners, etiquette, and raising a proper young lady. (She’s a bit old fashioned.)