: About Me

I am a writer in a Postmaster's body. I've been a postal employee for over 30 years and hoping to devote more time to writing when I eventually retire.

In fourth grade our teacher wanted to get rid of the puppet stage and she decided to have us write an article as to why we wanted it and the best one would win. That was my first blaze of glory. I kept the stage for years-not sure if I ever used it...

I won a book for a limerick I wrote about a soap opera and I've had a few articles published in  local newspapers. One was regarding my husband's name (George Washington). We will have been married 35 years this year. I have two wonderful grown children, Tiffany and Benjamin and a cat, Joshua. (Lost my best friend, springer/spaniel terrier, Patches, over a year ago).

I have also won a local short story contest and I just want to do more and more. I love it when people enjoy my writing-making them smile or chuckle or maybe even cry-just touching the emotions one way or another.

I have many projects-a novel, short stories and even a comic strip. Working does seem to get in the way of writing, but I am trying to juggle.

My passion is ...

Writing

I know too much about ...

The United States Postal Service

My parents always told me ...

say Thank you.

My childhood ambition ...

Be a writer.

My favorite memory ...

times spent with my family

Why I write ...

I love it and I love to touch people.

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

too many things at once.

My first job ...

assembly line at a toy drum factory

My inspiration ...

Life

Sports & Recreation > Outdoors & Sportsman (Other) Fun outdoor fall activities for adults

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The hot days of summer are gone and the breezy days of autumn are upon you. It’s a wonderful time of year, but it goes quickly. Here are some suggestions to get the most out of your autumn days. This is a great time of year for bike riding. There are many great rails to trails places to ride your bike safely and experience nature at the same time. If you don’t have a bike, these trails are just as great for walking. Find trails near you at www.americantrails.org. Who said just kids go to pumpkin patches? There’s no reason why you can’t take a hayride to the patch an...

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