: About Me

A mother of 6 very active children I am very proud of, I am a very busy woman. Luckily my loving husband keeps me sane by chipping in and giving me time to read, write or just relax.

In school I wrote articles and edited our student newspaper. After graduation I got caught up in the busy life and neglected my writing.

For a long time I felt there was something missing but I couldn't put my finger on it. Not until I started writing a journal about my first son's first accomplishments did I realize that writing was that missing link to balancing my life.

So now I write every chance I get from children's stories, to newspaper articles and poems. Mainly I write just for my pleasure, for my kids and family, this is my first attempt to share my works with the rest of the world.

My passion is ...

spending time with kids and family

I know too much about ...

I still learn new things everyday and that's a good thing

My parents always told me ...

stand proud and tall

My childhood ambition ...

being a teacher

My favorite memory ...

the little things my children said or did growing up

Why I write ...

to vent and share my views

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

I like a big variety of all but my favorite author of all times is Oscar Wilde

My first job ...

Airline Reservation Agent

My best moment ...

Covering my first saddle bronc

My inspiration ...

God and my family

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Christmas in Germany is a very traditional affair, a time of devotion and reflection that almost makes you feel like you were set back in time. Of course even Germany hasn't escaped commercialism completely but as a general rule it is centered less around gifts, gadgets and expensive decorations and more about family time, sharing and good will. Wooden figurines, home made ornaments and candles take precedence over glittering lights and plastic. Christmas carols are more modest in arrangement and center around praise of God and the Christ Child. The season starts on the 4th Sunday before C...

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