spends a lot of time thinking about whether whoever she met recently thinks she is super funny or super unhinged. She enjoys telling stories about her adventures and misadventures in friendship, marriage, and motherhood.

After practicing family law in Tucson for five decades specializing in divorce mediation and Collaborative Divorce, Peter Axelrod retired in April 2025. He immediately turned to a long-time interest, writing personal stories with an eye toward telling them on stage. So, here he is, a first-time storyteller.

is the founder of First Impressions Image Consulting, where she coaches clients to strengthen their confidence, communication, and professional presence. A burn survivor and author of “Becoming Visible,” she empowers others to reclaim visibility and self-worth through her story of resilience.

Is a former journalist and communications professional. He served as a reporter from 1983-94 and shared in the San Jose (CA) Mercury News’ 1990 Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of the Loma Prieta earthquake. He also worked in communications with nonprofit organizations in Northern California.

is a native Arizonan and nearly 30-year Tucson resident. With a career and doctoral studies rooted in ASL–English interpretation, she co-founded and leads a mentorship program for novice interpreters and is a practicing interpreter. Amy is trained as an end-of-life doula and has joined the pickleball craze.

and his wife Halina left New Jersey in 2000 to settle in Tucson. Steve founded Family Legacy Video, Inc. in 2003 to help individuals, families, and organizations preserve, celebrate, and share their life stories in personal documentaries called Legacy Videos. Steve is president-elect of the Catalina Rotary Club.