Deneen is a life-long Roman Catholic living in Northern Virginia outside of Washington, DC.  She is a product of parochial schooling; first through eighth grade, and struggles to keep her own children in parochial school despite the price tag for the outstanding education.  She enjoys experiencing new and old friendships, cultures, food, the art of listening more and talking less, and lively, open, but fair, debate.  And most of all, she loves her God, her family, her faith and her country.