At Home in Carmel

In the middle of World War II, Rita Malsch, the youngest of four girls, was born in the picturesque city of Heppenheim, Germany. Growing up in an area rich with culture and history, she inherited a love for theater, art, and literature. After marrying, she and her husband emigrated to the United States, where Rita opened a licensed family daycare. Life was engaging, but in 2002, tragedy struck. A drunk driver hit Rita, forcing her to close her business. A third surgery on her spine to allev...