: About Me

Joining Helium in August 2007, membership is now a gilt-edged asset with dividends that just keep on growing ....

A baby-boomer born in Indonesia of Dutch parents who were also born in Indonesia I immigrated to Australia at the age of 15 months. Prevailing economic conditions precluded extending my education beyond high school and secretarial college.

My background includes freelance writing, proofreading, and editing. Working as a researcher for the advertising department of one of the Rupert Murdoch group of newspapers was a memorable phase of my working life.

It's gratifying to be part of the diverse cultural community that Helium represents. A veritable melting pot, Helium offers us the tools to carve our own niche in a homecoming atmosphere where there's always room for one more at the banquet.

Married for 30+ years we have a 20+ son.

My passion is ...

people.

I know too much about ...

clutter

My parents always told me ...

Stop hitting your sister.

My childhood ambition ...

To be like Radar in MASH only in a lock-up psychiatric unit.

My favorite memory ...

Neil Diamond Concert.

Why I write ...

To forget I'm a clerk in a lock-up psychiatric unit.

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

Reading 2/3 novels every week. Watching my blood pressure. Listening to free downloads.

My first job ...

Baby-sitting.

My best moment ...

Meeting Francesca on Helium.

My inspiration ...

Tevye, the main character, in Fiddler on the Roof

Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Principles of healing

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We are all in need of healing at one time or another. We usually reach out to loved ones or friends when this happens. Becoming a healing influence does not involve training or acquiring professional skills. There are many ways that we can offer a healing presence from a level which begins in our hearts.  Responsiveness  Conflicts, losses, abuse and unfulfilled dreams plant memories in our brains. The resulting pain can affect our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Sometimes all that is needed to respond to another’s need is to offer a kind word or to send a ...

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Writing:

Rating:

• Marketplace Premier Writer
• Creative Writing Gold
• Editorial Advisory Board
• Marketplace Approved Writer
• News Writer
• Helium Charter Member