I am a Latina living in Little Italy, Arkansas, a small community about 32 miles northwest of downtown Little Rock. Born and raised in southern New Mexico, I moved to Arkansas in 1983 and have made Arkansas my permanent home. I now have the luxury of devoting time to my church and leisure activities. I enjoy gardening, music and crafts. For 15 years I worked as a secretary in a variety of capacities. For the most part, I worked in television and in the mental health field. I am President of the St. Francis of Assisi Altar Society. We are a small group, but dedicated to the preservation of our mission church. I also serve as church secretary for St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.