: About Me

I began writing when I was in second grade. We were assigned a project to write our autobiography and I was hooked.

Since that time I have written poetry, short stories and am currently working on two screenplays (in between raising two small boys).

I have taken several literature and writing courses at Northern Essex Community College and am continuously working on honing my craft.

I love that I found helium.com, it's my grown-up outlet.
I enjoy spending time with my children, but needed something a little more stimulating than "The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse." The fact that I can make money while doing what I love and being with my kids-BONUS!

My passion is ...

my family, writing, singing, acting.

I know too much about ...

cancer

My parents always told me ...

what happens in this house stays in this house-as a result I can't keep my mouth shut.

My childhood ambition ...

to be shirley temple or ginger rodgers

My favorite memory ...

I am fortunate to have many.

Why I write ...

I love to.

My first job ...

Scooping ice cream

My best moment ...

is still to come.

My inspiration ...

my kids

Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Remembering my grandpa

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Remembering my grandfather My grandfather was very much a part of my everyday life. My grandparents lived less than a mile away and my grandfather and uncle owned and operated a restaurant right next door to my house. As a small child I remember walking over to the restaurant with my sister. My grandfather would always sit us at the counter, pour us cokes loaded with cherries and give us each a bag of chips. Fridays were a special day because, in addition to the usual coke and chips ritual, he sent us home with a quart of clam chowder for our family. Some of my favorite childhood memories ...

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