I am fully grown, set to expand, due to shrink before it's all said and done. I allow myself explosions of foolishness, silliness, and general mayhem. I am a mother with all of the expected hormones and fierce, bear-like protective instincts. I fully own and revel in my sexuality. I am not ashamed of any feelings, thoughts, or dreams.

A former beau is now in Thailand changing the world. I need to be up here, changing the way women feel about themselves. The way girls feel about their bodies, the ways girls feel about other girls. If this results in a book for young adults or adults or both or all, I'll be fulfilled. That will be my Thailand.