Stevi Richardson was born and brought up in a Jewish household in the very segregated deep south. She later moved to Miami, Florida for college and remained to bring up her children while working. It was during those times that south Florida experienced an influx of immigrants that brought different beliefs, ideas and cultures with them. Much of Ms. Richardson's writings reflect this tapestry of many voices and points of view. In retirement, Ms. Richardson traded the white sandy beaches of Florida for the white snow-capped mountains of Utah where she lives today with her husband, children and grandchildren.