Here are quick links to my various passions. I'll be adding photos and additional information about them later.

In honor of my grandmother who recently passed away, I've posted a poem I wrote for her in 1993. If you're interested, click here.

I have a tribute to Keepsakes that will give you a glimpse of some of my favorite things here.

Husband Paul
Daughter Jennifer
Granddaughter Alexis
Cats
Politics
The Middle Ages
Art
Music

Fontzilla's Alter Ego

Oh, so you want to know even more about me, eh? Okay. I have many passions, but a handful of them are more important.

There's my hubby Paul, who I adore (don't tell him; it will only go to his head). We literally spend 24/7 together as we run our own business, too. People often ask how we can spend so much time together, but for us, it's easy. He's my best friend, my playmate, my everything.

Then there's my one and only offspring, my daughter Jennifer. She was simply adorable as a child, but the teen years were definitely a challenge. We got through them though and she's turned out just fine. We're both very proud of her. Jenn currently serves in the United States Navy as a 2nd Class Petty Officer. She's got brains and beauty and I love her dearly.

And she leads me to my latest passion, Alexis, my granddaughter! Yes, I'm much too young to be a grandmother, but little Alexis is a joy. Unfortunately, she and her mom live in another state so I don't see them as much as I'd like.

I best not forget my kitties. Now that my daughter has grown and gone out on her own, they're my babies. Currently, there's four in the house, and each one has a distinct personality.

Here's a hot topic: politics! Yes, I've come out of the closet... I admit I'm unashamedly patriotic! I love this country (America) and stand by her. I'm also unashamedly Republican. I have been since I was in high school and first learned about what the two parties stood for. While I disagree with a few planks of the Republican Party, overall I feel it's best. I firmly believe in the Constitution, personal responsibility, smaller government, and a strong defense. I fully stand by President Bush and his determination to rid this planet of tyrants like Saddam Hussein. If you're of like mind, you will probably enjoy my tribute page to Liberty & Freedom.

On the other hand, as a woman, I do believe in a woman's right to choose abortion, but only up until the fetus is viable outside the womb. That means no partial-birth abortions. But I don't believe it should be used as a form of birth control. Abstinence should be taught to our children. I also disagree with most Republicans' view of Microsoft. I do believe Microsoft is guilty of monopolistic practices and should be punished accordingly.

I enjoy listening to talk radio, particularly Glen Beck in the mornings and Rush Limbaugh in the afternoons. And thanks to Glen suggestion, I'm proud to add my contribution to putting Michael "Miserable Failure" Moore in his place.

Beyond my immediate family and work, I do have a few other interests. As this site clearly illustrates, I love letterforms and the printed word. I'm also a big fan of the Middle Ages. I spent several years with a re-enactment group known as The Free Companions in Virginia. We had tons of fun, but also performed educational duties at schools and events. I studied costuming and made several for myself and others. Heraldry was another passion during this period. I even achieved knighthood in the group, as Dame Anne-Gabrielle Arbalastier.

Art is another passion. I'm partial to the old masters like Rembrandt, DaVinci, and Michealangelo, but Vincent Van Gogh holds a special place in my heart. I've been to many U.S. museums, but my favorites are the National Gallery, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and a little unknown one in my home town, the Chrysler Museum. Some day I hope to travel to Europe and visit the Louvre and others.

Music is another passion. I've longed wished to play the keyboard/piano, but never got around to learning. I can pick ever so little on my six-string guitar, and I used to play a dulcimer, but mostly I enjoy listening to music. Don't ask me to name a favorite performer--I couldn't even name a favorite style of music! We have about 500 CDs and they range from AC/DC to ZZ Top. In between, you'll find classical (Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart mostly), folk/accoustic (John Denver, Harry Chapin, etc.), dance (lots of 70s and 80s compilations, Average White Band, Michael Jackson, George Michael, etc.), pop (Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Phil Collins, Hall & Oates, etc.), easy listening (Barry Manilow, Neil Diamond, Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, etc.), rock (Led Zepplin, Yes, Kiss, Kansas, Jethro Tull, The Who, Boston--this list could go on forever; it makes up the bulk of our music). I've done several pieces highlighting music. You'll find them here. Be sure to scroll all the way down to see them all.

I'm also a big fan of movies. My husband and I once worked for a video distributor --they sold previously-viewed movies to mom-and-pop style video stores all across the U.S. Working there started our quite large movie collection. Unfortunately, that was before DVDs hit the scene so we're in the gradual process of replacing those old videos while adding tons of new ones. Like with music, our tastes span a broad range. You'll find classics like Casablanca and Singing in the Rain, tons of science fiction, lots of action, horror, comedy, and some dramas. At last count, we had 185 movies.

That's all for now. More later so come back if you're still curious.