Born in West Indies , Joan E. Gettry moved to United States in 1966 and has resided their ever since. During that period she acquired a New York City Lisence for Hair Dressing and Cosmetology. She has been back to school after husband's passing and received an Associate's Degree and made a promise to rest awhile before continuing her study of Nutrition and Food Science. Her love affair being in the kitchen caught her hook and sinker after seen an advertisement in her Church bulletin for a cook. It turned out to be a 20 plus years break. Currently, she is retired from that job. Where will she show up next? Her writing has been an ongoing process all these years. Which corridor will Joan E. Gettry be passing through? Stay tuned.