: About Me

I'm a freelance writer in the process of becoming the next Erma Bombeck or Dave Barry. In times like these, this country needs some serious comic-relief and I'm gonna be it. I've written humor columns for several local papers and am currently looking for a syndication contract. I'm also writing a book.

Living in Southern California for over 20 years, I'm originally from upstate New York. Interests include riding, sports, music, and my two children.

My passion is ...

writing.

I know too much about ...

horses.

My parents always told me ...

to keep writing. And go outside.

My childhood ambition ...

was to fly.

My favorite memory ...

riding my horse across the back ridge - it felt like flying.

Why I write ...

because I can't NOT write.

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

complete quiet. I'm a mom. I treasure peace.

My first job ...

training baby ducks to go down a slide at the county fair.

My best moment ...

after the birth of my two boys? Winning a major polo match! That just rocked.

My inspiration ...

is my songwriter boyfriend, Howie Vaughn.

Relationships & Family > The Single Life The challenges of dating as a single parent

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Single parents cut right to the chase - "I have children. Should you survive this relationship, the best you can hope for is 2nd place in my heart. If you agree to these terms, sign here. If not, don't let the doorknob hit you on the way out." We find amazing ways to be efficient in dating. While most singles lure their dates into a relationship, downplaying weaknesses until later, many parents throw their foibles right out front. They don't want to waste time with someone who doesn't get who they are. I'm a single parent. My kids are terrific. It will take a super guy to keep up with us. ...

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