I was born in a small town in Massachusetts near Cape Cod. I have lived, worked and studied throughout the United States and Costa Rica. From my diverse studies and cultural background of Romany, I draw on my own life experiences as a wellspring of insight and inspiration.

I consider myself a beginner writer and hope not only to entertain, but to provide a valuable service by sharing my opinions.

I currently reside in Onset, Massachusetts with my best friend, Chris and three dogs.

As a mother, grandmother, student of life and child of God, I am an agent for positive change and passionate about nutritional and personal growth.

I believe in a culture where food changes everything and laughter is the best medicine, which can fill you up, but not fulfill you, we also hunger for play, romance, achievement, self-expression, leadership, adventure and spirituality. How we choose to incorporate these essential forms of nourishment into our lives determines how enjoyable and worthwhile our lives feel.

Proverbs 16:32 tells us, "Moderation is better than muscle; self control better than political power."

My passion is ...

Diversity, nutrition and personal growth

I know too much about ...

Alot and not enough about one thing in particular.

My parents always told me ...

"You have to suffer to be beautiful."

My childhood ambition ...

To travel.

My favorite memory ...

The births of my eleven grandchildren.

Why I write ...

Because I never thought I could until I tried.

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

I enjoy classical music, people watching and art.

My first job ...

I was a car hop at a root beer stand for two weeks.

My best moment ...

Living with a family in Costa Rica.

My inspiration ...

I find inspiration in nature, children, the elderly, art and music.

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How to Stop Smoking Cigarettes

We all know why we should stop smoking including all the health benefits of quitting, but for most the how to stop is tricky to say the least.

I have been addicted to cigarettes since the day I was born. Growing up I do not recall noticing my parents smoke, however I do remember when they finally quit. My father quit when he was thirty at which time he took up smoking cigars. My mother finally quit when she was fifty, right after her first heart attack. Neither discussed the withdrawals.

I started smoking at the age of 17 just trying to be cool ...

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