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I've written for several national magazines, starting with book reviews and working my way up to feature articles.

I'm a painter - oils, acrylic, watercolor. My art is posted on the sites on this page, take a look and let me know what you think.

I'm a Foster Mom for the Havanese breed of dog. The group is called HALO and rescues pups from puppy mills, abusive situations, or people who just cannot care for their Havi any longer. I love it!

I'm a Master Gardener and love to grow just about everything and anything.

I believe strongly that the energy you send out influences the energy that comes back to you. That focusing on this life and material possessions is a huge mistake and that reincarnation explains a lot.

Thanks so much for visiting my page! =]

My passion is ...

are (?) can't pick just one: writing,painting,family,dog rescue,pets,gardening . . .

I know too much about ...

Nothing yet . . .

My parents always told me ...

Ummmmm.

My childhood ambition ...

To be a famous writer, artist, or star on Guiding Light and/or As The World Turns.

My favorite memory ...

So far watching a sunset on Captiva Island, Florida with my family.

Why I write ...

It just seems to come out. I write all the time - in my mind - while showering, standing in line, driving -yikes. Many of my stories or articles are 'written' before I sit down to type them up.

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

The Sun Magazine, Elling (great film!) and Dido or Swing Era Music

My first job ...

Cashier in a grocery store

My best moment ...

One (Maybe not the best, the the best in this situation) is seeing my byline for the first time in a national magazine - and many more family related moments!

My inspiration ...

My husband, who is very supportive as well as my kids, grandkids and a teacher who praised my writing. Also, Anne Tyler,Truman Capote,Tennessee Williams,Kandinsky,Leonard Cohen and the list goes on and on. . .

Relationships & Family > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Fun Fourth of July activities for kids

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Several Fourth of July projects for the kids in our family have been great hits. The most popular was the Treasure Hunt - which can be done pretty much anytime weather permits, but it's a great addition to a family Fourth party. My grandfather used to create a treasure map of his garden for me and I loved it. The treasure was usually a bag of coins or a piece of Grandma's old jewelry. Here is my version. This one included four kids ages four, six, nine and eleven, so I had to make it work for the youngest who was not a great reader yet and used photos. I'll post a list of items you w...

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