I have lived in Michigan City, Indiana most of my life.  I have been clowning since 2003 professionally, but all my life UNprofessionally.  I started clowning to introduce Humor Therapy to patients.

My REAL name when I'm not Nettie Belle or Blondie is Lynette McDonald.

I am married, have three grown children, two grown stepsons, 3 ADORABLE grandchildren, 3 granddogs and 2 grandcats.

My grandchildren like to clown with me, and occasionally, I can talk my husband into it too.  He likes to be the props man.

I have a regular full time job but my clowning is very important to me.

I am currently the president of Michiana Clowns in Michigan City, and also, a member of the World Clown Association and Midwest Clown Association, with a 3rd place in whiteface makeup competition in 2005 and 2007. 

Of course, I love spending time with my family; my grandchildren are so much fun, but I also enjoy going to the beach, riding my bicycle, and walking for fund raisers.