: About Me

I'm a writer, researcher and editor. I have had articles bought by five separate publishers in Helium's Marketplace. I am an internationally published author.

My interests and my skills are very diverse. I'm a lifelong automotive enthusiast and an avid gardener. I have 20+ years in the field of construction. I love DIY projects. I love to cook, bake and create. I love animals and the great outdoors.

I received an associate's degree in Information Technology in 2009.

My articles cover a wide variety of subjects from parenting, to automotive history. I have many life experiences that I believe add a positive touch to my work. The bulk of my articles on Helium are found in Home and Garden, Autos, and Parenting & Pregnancy channels.

For a diverse sampling on my work on Helium and links to external works please visit my writer's zone.(Link found to the lower left)

Many thanks to my mentor and friend, Ann Marie Dwyer. Her published book, Taming the Terrible Twos: A Parents Survival Guide contains an article written by me. This internationally published book is a must-read for all parents.

To purchase this outstanding book, follow the link found to the lower left.

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My passion is ...

life

I know too much about ...

the ugly side of people

My parents always told me ...

look before you leap, but somehow I never grasped that concept.

My childhood ambition ...

was having a comfortable home and lots of kids

My favorite memory ...

Christmas morning when my kids were small

Why I write ...

I have alot to say and I love to express myself

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

I read everything I can get my hands on. I watch Sci-Fi every chance I get. Classic Rock is the BEST!

My first job ...

a short-order cook in a 24 hr restuarant for $1.75 per hr

My best moment ...

is yet to come

My inspiration ...

the Good Lord and my grandchildren

Autos > SUVs Automotive history: The Jeep

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During World War II the U.S. Army put out a call to manufacturers for a light weight, all terrain vehicle to transport troops. Willys-Overland and Bantam (The American Bantam Car Co) were the only ones to step up to the plate. Bantam beat Willys to the deadline and secured the first Jeep' contact in 1940. The initial order was for 70 vehicles. The next 69 were slightly modified from the prototype and designated Mark II. Only one of the original 69 Mark II's has survived and is on display at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum in Fort Eustis, Virginia. Willys, Ford, and Bantam all worked to...

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• Marketplace Premier Writer
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