A few years ago, I left a senior management position in employee and organization development to pursue my dream of writing full time.

I have published short fiction, non-fiction, freelance articles, and poetry. As well, I am currently working on two mystery/suspense novels and a non-fiction book targeted to women in leadership/management.

My muse is nurtured by the majestic Olympic Mountains, towering evergreens, and soaring bald eagles. I am inspired by rolling surf, the weird and wonderful antics of family, friends & writing colleagues and frequent travel to different parts of our world.

My passion is ...

My Family, Writing, Adult Education, Career Development, Financil Planning, Business/Management

I know too much about ...

what deer eat in a garden

My parents always told me ...

Think Big

My childhood ambition ...

To be a teacher

My favorite memory ...

The joy of being alive and having so many precious memories

Why I write ...

There isn't a choice, it's the 'high' of my life

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

suspense, murder mystery, humor, comedy, writing craft,

My first job ...

babysitter (mid teens)

My best moment ...

professionally - my first freelance acceptance; personally - when I'm with loved ones

My inspiration ...

Life in all it's glory

Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to set up a budget

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In simple terms, a budget reflects what happens to the money you bring in when you subtract payments on long-term debt, short term debt, the costs of living, working, playing and maintaining a place to live. Some feel a budget gives them control over their resources. Others feel they relinquish control to their budget. Like most things in life, living within a budget that you develop comes down to a matter of attitude - yours. Even if numbers 'aren't your thing' or you can't imagine putting a structure around how you spend your money, an effective budget can be created one step at a tim...

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