Tracy grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana, but escaped that hell hole in the mid-90s, never to return (the occasional wedding or funeral being the exceptions).

She’s a librarian for the University of Illinois for 40 hours a week, and spends the rest of her time wallowing in Earthly delights.  She’s a patron of the arts and a gay rights activist, and volunteering for Smile Politely is one of the best decisions she’s ever made.