Bj was raised by strong parents who insisted that she could become whatever she wanted to be. Her life has been a testimony to that truth. She has worked as an art teacher, Nursing Home Activity Director, cashier, secretary, professional silk screener, typesetter, layout and paste up artist, float maker for the 500 Parade, children's TV puppeteer, United Methodist Pastor, music teacher, paralegal and LPN. She is currently retired and teaches art at the Owen County Art Guild.