I have many varied activities in my life—seems like I’ve had several complete lifetimes, all rolled into one!
I live near Seattle with my husband, Jere. Being in the vicinity of family here has strengthened our family bonds and also allowed us to assist family as needed.
We have a nice house on a quiet street at the edge of the “civilized” area. There are cows and horses in the field across the street! It is pretty quiet, except for being under the flight path for jet planes on approach (albeit 7 miles out) to SEA airport.
I find great joy in helping people tackle compliance with labeling and marketing laws and regulations. My newest “baby” is MASTER YOUR LABELING – an affordable membership and group coaching program where people can get questions answered and labels reviewed. For those those people who want more personalized and private assistance, I still offer label reviews and consulting.
I’m also still writing. In March of 2025, I published the fourth edition of my most popular book, Soap & Cosmetic Labeling: How to Follow the Rules & Regs Explained in Plain English. More to come as the need arises! I’m still speaking at conferences and giving classes (mostly online now).
I’m also still involved with the Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetic Guild (over 25 years now!). I served as President from 2004 – 2009, and since that time have helped in varying capacities. Right now I do “MoCRA Monday,”a Facebook Live about regulations twice a month, and am serving on the Policies, Procedures and Bylaws Committee.
I am a Scientologist (as is my husband, Jere), so we set aside time weekly to take courses at the Church of Scientology of Washington State, in the Queen Anne district of Seattle. We also volunteer locally for various social betterment programs supported by our Church, and H also occasionally go to the Scientology Retreat Ship, the Freewinds, in Aruba or Barbados, and to the Church’s spiritual headquarters in Clearwater, Florida for advanced services.
In my spare time (what there is of it!) I am researching my family tree and like to spend time putzing around the house, organizing, fiddling with the plants, and sewing. A greenhouse came with our house, and I have great plans for it “one of these days.”
[Updated July 2025]