She has been a self-employed artist since 1973. Serendipity brought her to San Miguel in 1994, and she has been the driving force ever since. Her first book Tears from the Crown of Thorns/Lágrimas de la Corona de Espinas is a bilingual historical book created from her photographs of the extravagant events that occur during Holy Week in San Miguel de Allende. However, Rich Roots is closer to her heart. She felt compelled to tell the untold story of the people who have welcomed her into their families.