In my youth, my name was a rarity. Today, when I introduce myself, the inevitable response: "Adele? Like the singer?" Writing is my lifeline and compass, guiding me through the landscape of existence and self. In addition to my creative endeavors, I am a wife, mother, and proud grandmother. My family is my world, and provides the canvas upon which my life's story unfolds. It is a story awash with love, joy and heartache, nurtured through decades of lived experience. So, when you ask, "Like the singer?"— yes, and no. My name may be more familiar now, but my journey is uniquely mine — a tapestry woven with words and emotions.