: About Me

I was raised by my grandparents in southern Florida, where I received a Catholic education. That meant little to me at the time, but now I fully appreciate the sacrifices my parents made to ensure a solid future for me.

I earned a BA in English and a minor in Secondary Education from the University of Florida. Before moving to Chicago to marry the love of my life, I taught 7th and 8th grade Language Arts in Orlando for two years.

Currently, I teach in Chicago and reside in a nearby suburb with my husband. When I'm not teaching or writing, I spend my time reading, taking road trips, visiting breweries and wineries, wining and dining in the city, bowling, singing karaoke, and volunteering with organizations like the March of Dimes.

My passion is ...

being passionate.

I know too much about ...

my students.

My parents always told me ...

"Don't borrow trouble."

My childhood ambition ...

to be a world-renowned author.

My favorite memory ...

August 4, 2007.

Why I write ...

to arrive at the answers.

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

Mary Higgins Clark/The Vampire Diaries/David Cook

My first job ...

Taco Bell cashier.

My best moment ...

helping at-risk students to graduate from high school.

My inspiration ...

the sunrise.

Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Unforgettable country love songs

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"Love conquers all." Any love song worth remembering keeps that in mind. True love isn't a passing trend. It stands the test of time and defeats all obstacles on its path to forever. Tanya Tucker's "Two Sparrows in a Hurricane," a contemporary country love song, is a masterpiece. Everything about the song is genuine, organic. With its slow tempo, simple instrumental arrangement, mellow vocals, and pure lyrics, nothing is overdone. Especially not the message. This song doesn't paint love as some unattainable dream. It tells the simple story of a young couple that stays together through a li...

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