One of the best memories I have of my dad, who died when I was only 13 years old, is watching football with him on t.v. every Sunday afternoon. It wasn't enough to just watch the game, I had to learn the game, and my dad taught me a lot. My own husband will often times tell his own friends, "If you want to know something about football, ask my wife."
Although I am a lifelong fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, I watch as much NFL football as I can, and I absolutely love the game. I am the mother of four children, work full time and serve as an officer of many organizations, which, as you can imagine, keeps me pretty busy. But, I always have time for football and THE STEELERS.
Obviously, I love to write and have a special passion about football and sports in general.
I am excited about the opportunity to share my thoughts with you all, and I appreciate your taking the time to read what I've written. Feel free to share your comments and your own thoughts with me at any time!
My passion is ...
writing about things I truly believe in
I know too much about ...
dealing with difficult situations
My parents always told me ...
to be true to myself and kind to those around me
My childhood ambition ...
I actually wanted to be a singer star!
My favorite memory ...
my early childhood years, before my father passed away
Why I write ...
I write because it gives me the opportunity to express my feelings freely
My first job ...
I was a waitress in a fast food restaurant
I have always been a dog lover, and I have owned quite a few dogs throughout my life. But, the "love of my life," when it comes to dogs, will always be my teacup Yorkshire Terrier, Bailey. When I first laid eyes on Bailey, he was only four days old. Seven weeks later, he became a member of our family. From the moment I carried him through our front door, he captured the hearts of my entire family and became a part of us all. In addition to being one of the most adorable little dogs you would ever want to see, he also had a personality that stood out, and everyone he came in contact with co...
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