Hey everyone,  I’m resurrecting another blog post.  This one is about Connie Merriton, Maria’s mother, and one of the toughest little ladies you’ll find anywhere, or, more appropriately, any time. I love it that she’s a strong, proud and determined Leo.  Nothing is too much for her.   Enjoy!  Nancy Why I made her a…

Why I made her a Leo.  Born August 1, 1815, at 3:01PM, near what is now Cancun, Mexico, Connie Merriton, Richard’s (presently in the series) estranged wife, is tiny in stature, but, she roars like a lioness when she feels threatened. Connie is a stunning Mexican beauty.  (By the way, if anyone is wondering, I…