Twyla is my North Dakotan friend who is now living in Minneapolis after spending some time in New York. She lives in Golden Valley, a suburb of Minneapolis, is amicably divorced with two teenagers, Tuco and Ronnie. She is an avid gardner, wine drinker, beer drinker, dinner and party host, Twyla alternately loves and hates people. She is an independent IT consultant who specializes in business analysis, team leadership, development and general fire fighting.  Twyla likes to build things and build things with people.  Three pizza ovens for example.  Bringing people together and community are a personal mission for Twyla, connecting people and expanding minds, sharing ideas and helping people inspire each other is what keeps her up at night, in a good way.