Like My Grandmother Used to Say...

Iris was born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York City until her early teenage years.For reasons unknown to her at a very early age Iris was turned over to her maternal grandmother for care.<p> She grew up in a dysfunctional family finding herself frequently surrounded by drugs guns and crime yet somehow managed to escape their influence and remain unharmed. She found a way to balance her life by finding beauty and solace in places like Central Park The Museum of the City of New York and the 96th Street Library.<p> Christmas in New York City was a magical time with her maternal grandfather the only male role model she ever knew.<p> Grandma was responsible for raising her until it was time to leave home at the age of 18.<p> Iris now lives in Florida with her husband three children and five grandchildren.</p>