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I am a public school teacher of special needs students. I have four biological children who are grown, and four special needs children that I have adopted, who are now reaching adulthood (youngest is 17).

I am 60 years old and look forward to soon being able to retire and write full time.

I write fiction, non fiction, and poetry. I have dabbled in writing script, but don't feel very confident of my ability in that area.

I love writing, and plan to continue it until the day I die if at all possible, whether it is for pay or just to share my ideas.

My passion is ...

writing and reading

I know too much about ...

too little

My parents always told me ...

good girls don't......

My childhood ambition ...

to become a doctor

My favorite memory ...

Santa flying outside our window and ringing bells

Why I write ...

because I have to and I love to

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

HGTV all the time. I read anything I can get my hands on.

My first job ...

bakery sales clerk

My best moment ...

when I found out I was National Board Certified

My inspiration ...

all the great authors I read and think, "I can do that."

Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) Five ways to make additional money for the holidays

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5 Ways to Earn Holiday Income to Beat the Budget Busters Nothing brings out the spendthrift in a person like the holiday season.  Whether it be due to the traditional gift-giving roller coaster, or the desire to show thanks and love to another, or just getting caught up in the hype, the gift buying/giving goes rampant at the holiday time. This rampant gifting, often without consideration of expense, can really "bust the budget."  Many a budget is forgotten at this time.  Spending is the focus.  Then, come January, the remorse sets in. Others get so down and depressed ju...

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