I'm 53 and absolutely young at heart. My two most preferred sayings of all time - "God helps those who help themselves" and "Knowledge is power".

My three children are grown and pursuing life, the oldest one giving me three grandchildren. I entered into the best relationship of my life 5 years ago. Because of our maturity, both in years and in experience, this relationship is wonderfully solid. Third time is the charm. Notice all the 'threes' in this paragraph!

Born in Vermont, 'grew up' in California, but I now hail from Arizona. The summers are hot, but the rest of the year is absolutely gorgeous!

My hobbies are numerous. My greatest character flaw is that I often take on more than my plate can handle... but I don't care. I enjoy needlepoint (particularly crochet), gardening (particularly herbs), home remodeling (particularly on a dime), classic-car restoration (we are avid E-Bay-ers) and our current project is a '79 Camaro Z28 (T-top!); but, my passion is photography. My most prized toy is a digital/SLR Canon Rebel XT. This last Tuesday early wee-hours, I captured some lunar eclipse shots!

I'm taking two online college courses - one to acquire an associate of science degree.

The past few weeks, I've entered a whole new realm - learning how to build my own website and/or blog. What a momentous task! So much information to sift through. But I'm game. What's that frequent buzz phrase... they're under 'construction'. My whole life is! If you've got a moment, take a look -

www.beyond-imaginings.com

It's a site for all of the senses!

My passion is ...

Photography

I know too much about ...

nothing, and a little about everything.

My parents always told me ...

eat your vegetables, and say your prayers. And I do on both counts.

My childhood ambition ...

To see the big wide world.

My favorite memory ...

A month-long motorhome trip around the USA.

Why I write ...

..'Cause I can't talk for beans!

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Helium articles, SciFi, Smooth Jazz

My first job ...

..being a kid, and that remains even today.

My best moment ...

Three of them... when each of my children were born.

My inspiration ...

My daughter, an Ensign in the Navy; and the world's need for a peace-filled day - www.beyond-imaginings.com.

Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Giving birth

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Slow strolls in the afternoon sunshine, endless conversations, silent prayers for so many reasons... your health, my health, the crazy uncertain world I was bringing you into. I was happy, absolutely happy and at peace. You brought sanity back into my life.

You participated in those conversations too. A kick here, a jab there. Sometimes I'd gently poke you back, mainly to get you to move your foot from a tender spot.

I loved our doctor... I looked forward to appointments with her. She always had wonderfully new news of you. It wasn't hard to decide if I wanted to know your gen...

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