Abigail R. Gehring is an editor and freelance writer in New York City, who grew up in Vermont. She spent most of her post-college existence as a dancer. She has made ends meet as a tattoo artist, "Cinderella," cater-waiter, swimming companion to an elderly man with Alzheimer's, and countless other eclectic positions. From childhood she has been fascinated with simple living, participating in barn-raisings, home canning, and enjoying countless hours of natural crafts.