I grew up in Wisconsin.  As a child my nickname was Dee Dee, then in adult years… I was known as Diane.  Now as a new Grandma, I’m back to Dee Dee, a name my father coined.  My hobby has been photography since I was very young, thus “Focus” on What’s Important (fow-i.com). My father’s passion of photography inspired me and he gave me his first camera, a Brownie Hawkeye, to use and document life.  He showed me how photography could capture the moment, stop time in a flash, and create a priceless memory.

Upon reviewing my digital archive, I was motivated to create unique cards with some of my photographs.   Now, I have added story books to my list of projects.  I would love to inspire others to be creative, enjoy nature and all living things around them.  Focus on What’s Important!

I currently live in Somers, Wisconsin with my husband and our dogs, Bode & Jasper. We have loved a few other sweet dogs through the years and will always cherish those memories.