I am Bess, which is short for Bessie. I do not know how that name happened, but I like it. I live with my sister, Helen, and her family. In most of my stories, I refer to her as Mom. Her husband, my brother-in-law, is named John, whom I refer to as Dad. Their children are my nieces and nephews, and I am their 'Aunt Bess. Do you want to know what I look like? I am not very tall, about five feet three inches, have brownish hair that is turning slightly gray, and enjoy BBQ ribs. Do you want to hear stories? Good, because I enjoy telling all kinds of stories about our life together. Annabelle, Michelle, and Michael like listening to me as I recall our shared adventures.