I was born in Suffolk, Virginia at my grandparents home. Being a military man, Dad was away for about six months. When he had finished his tour, he came to Suffolk to see his second daughter. When ...view moreI was born in Suffolk, Virginia at my grandparents home. Being a military man, Dad was away for about six months. When he had finished his tour, he came to Suffolk to see his second daughter. When he was told I had been named "Joyce Ann", he objected and renamed me Arvis Marie. By that time, my sister, who was only a year older had begun to call me "Joy-Joy". So instead, I was named after my Mom...Arvis Marie.
I went to elementary school in Eatontown, New Jersey; middle school in Hanau, Germany and; high school at Pocono Mountain Junior-Senior High School. Boy! What a time! Finally, I received a B.A. degree in Art Education for Norfolk State College. My childhood memories are packed with a diversity of events and this coloring book reflects some of the joyful moments I've had.view less