As a retiring teacher, I am exploring new ways to use my time. I have always enjoyed writing, so I thought this would be a fun way to get started and get some practice.
Texas is my home state. I have lived in several areas of Texas, large cities and small towns. My husband and I have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
My passion is ...
Living today
I know too much about ...
teaching
My parents always told me ...
to work hard at whatever you do.
My childhood ambition ...
to be a teacher
My favorite memory ...
is time spent with my family on our boat on Lake Texhoma
Why I write ...
It is a wonderfully creative outlet where there is always room for improvement.
What I am reading/watching/listening to ...
I read lots of murder mysteries as well as classic literature. Reading a wonderful Inspector Jury mystery by Martha Grimes at present.
My first job ...
busing tables at a cafeteria
My best moment ...
When my grandsons saw the ocean for the first time.
My inspiration ...
My family
Joys of Riding the Bus Bangkok, Thailand, a beautiful city, has been in the news recently because of the riots, but in 1973 it was a haven of peace in an area of the world torn by war. I arrived there on New Year's Eve and set about finding a place to live and setting up house. My husband, a pilot in the US Air Force, was stationed in Thailand for one year on a remote tour. His mission was to support the conflict in Vietnam. His base was a four hour bus ride north of Bangkok. He came down to the city most weekends. We had fun exploring the city, seeing the sights, trying new restaurants, s...
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Member since: April 2008
Articles Written: 18
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