: About Me

I'm a "baby boomer" and "cancer survivor. I am the mommy to a 5 year old German Shepherd. My goal is to sell everything,buy an RV and see the country. I'm currently taking a writing course and I love the idea that Helium is here to give me the opportunity to hone whatever talent I might have.

My passion is ...

Toby, my German Shepherd

I know too much about ...

doors and windows

My parents always told me ...

You can do anything if you put your mind to it

My childhood ambition ...

To become an airline attendant (stewardess)

My favorite memory ...

Growing up in the hills of West Virginia

Why I write ...

I have a vivid imagination and a plot "hit" me one day on the way to work.

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

I read everything. I like chick flicks, some sit-coms, and oldies on the radio

My first job ...

Inventory clerk

My best moment ...

When I starred in a high school play

My inspiration ...

My last boss. He respected my opinion.

Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me

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Toby came into my life shortly after my female German Shepherd died during surgery. You see, a chose Angel because the breeder said she had been born technically dead and was brought back to life. Of course, I fell for her and took her home. When she was old enough, I decided to have her spayed. What was unknown to me and the vet at the time was the fact that Angel had a heart problem and, although the surgery went fine, she died coming out of the anesthesia. Of course I was devastated and didn't really feel ready to get another dog. My sister convinced me that I would be happier and so, w...

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