I was born and raised in Colorado. I'm the oldest of four children. In 1980, I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a BA in English/Psychology. Three days after my graduation, I married the love of my life!

We went on to have four children of our own; three girls and a boy. I spent the last 14 years schooling them at home. My three daughters have all graduated and gone on to bigger, better things. My son is a sophomore in High School, so I'm beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

As my children have begun to venture out on their own, my interest in writing has rekindled. My husband has been a great encouragement to me, as well. He has written several books himself, and is a wonderful inspiration to me.

As a child, I couldn't get enough of reading and writing. Now, as an adult, I find myself being drawn back to those things I loved so well. Helium is a great opportunity exercise my creativity!

My passion is ...

my family

I know too much about ...

myself

My parents always told me ...

before you do anything, ask yourself, "Is this stupid?"

My childhood ambition ...

to be a writer

My favorite memory ...

the warm summer wind blowing through my playhouse

Why I write ...

because it is like painting with words

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

my husband's lastest novel

My first job ...

coffee and dessert girl at Royal Fork Buffet

My best moment ...

looking at my brand new baby!

My inspiration ...

the Bible. I've learned so much from studying it over the years.

Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life The importance of love in finding a life purpose

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For those who feel lost and weary, for those who are alone and deserted: there seems to be some missing ingredient. Some elusive property that makes the lives of others appear joyous, almost giddy, by comparison. While they struggle to bear each day, those around them seem to glide through life unscathed. What is it that separates these unfortunate individuals from the happy-go-lucky?

It isn't intelligence, fame or fortune. All of these "conditions" have their share of lonely, desperate people. It isn't luck. Many "lucky" people fall into the ranks of the miserable. Even those, who seem ...

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