We raised three magnificent children, who are each kind, caring and fun to be with. Although Gene has been retired for many years, I continue to be active in my work, marketing the Endangered Species book I wrote, seeing clients on a very part-time basis, nurturing our long-term marriage, spending quality time with our family, including our 6 granddaughters, being an advocate for animals and children, and loving the outdoors. After having walked the Camino, on my own, in 2015 and dubbing it as the most exciting adventure of my life, so far, I continue to love to explore life. When Gene was asked a question on our 25th anniversary, "what's your secret?," his response was, "I've always left the bird cage open." Great advice to others that has worked for me as we approach our 53rd anniversary. As much as we love wallowing in the magic of the Wood River Valley and all it has to offer, we also love our special winters in Baja, learning Spanish and organizing an annual auction for the orphanage in LaPaz. I love that I was named after my father's sister in Greece, Alexandra (which means helper of mankind), and from what I've learned--her door was always opened to "strangers."
Gene and I remodeled a portion of the home we've lived in for fifteen years, to accommodate our guests. Although our mailing address is Ketchum, we are south of city center by 8 miles in what is called "mid-valley." Our home is in an established quiet and friendly neighborhood, with large trees and a fully fenced yard. Summer fun includes a nearby local swimming pool, tennis and volleyball, but when the white stuff comes, it's skate or x/c skiing right outside the door. Baldy parking lots for downhillers is an easy 8 miles north from the Aspen Grove Suite. We are perfectly situated in "mid-valley" which means 10 minutes south of Ketchum and five minutes north of Hailey. Best of both worlds. World famous Sun Valley Village is minutes away