Vari:
Vari and her mom have a very close relationship. And most folks say they look alike. Vari has traveled to Israel, Greece, Egypt, and western Europe and is now studying Geology and general studies in Seattle. She lives in hippified Fremont near the Troll and is taking care of one of our two black "almost labs". She lets Esme' up on her bed once in awhile.

Shane:
Shane is 24 and studies the law in Los Angeles and figures he's being challenged about as much as he has ever been. He's a former English Major who wants to fight for the rights of those who can't be heard. Shane was a wrestler in high school and went to State. He says law school is unrelenting and more pressure than state wrestling ever was. Shane likes Nietzche. Who doesn't?

Jason:
Jason lives in Munchen (munich) and loves to drink beer and Ogle German women in dirndles (low cut clevage revealing folk dress). I made that up. I have no idea what Jason is doing in Munich other than study psychology and German studies. He is stretching himself by living in a foreign country and by having to speak and write his university homework in German. Jason likes people and he's looking forward to some free meal once his hippy-love-van parents come to Munchen.

Ozzie:
Like a child who clings to his mothers dress...he's ozzie perfect, ozzie Jordan...10 years ago we found him at the home of a Washington State Ferry deckhand. He's refered to as the "emotion police" and judy claims he sees spirits...
You can see many paintings inspired by this muse at http://www.judymerylkaplan.com/

Esme':
A stray who wandered in from Evergreen state College and stayed for the last 8 years...Esme' is a character in a short story by J.D. Salinger (Catcher in the Rye) and although she doesn't have the teenage charm of Holden Caulfied, she can fetch like there's no tomorrow... many paintings are Based on her fine head including a tribute to the famed bust of Nefretiti called "Esmetuti"....

Kevin & Judy:
We turned 50 this year and decided that was reason enough to plan an ambitious year long adventure. Kevin lived in Berlin for 4 years back in the late 70's before meeting Judy and has always felt at home on the road. KT started an independent video production company in Seattle in 1986 and soon therafter, met Judy and got married....instant family ensued and together we have lived in Seattle and Bremerton running KTVC, inc. ever since. Judy has been an Artist and a painter all of her life and now has a RN license with a holistic certification as well.. She knits beautifully, creates art with abandon and makes life genuinely wonderful. She loves dogs but hates "scratchy" sheets...