: About Me

Hey, everyone!

Like so many others, I'm new. At least I'm new to this website. Actually I've been around long enough to be called a senior citizen. The important part of me is, I really like to write. I've done it all my life. I've published a few articles and short stories. and now I'm working on a book.

In the meantime, I've lived several lives. No, I am not a candidate for my doctor daughter's couch. . But to make the proverbial long story short, I raised three girls, worked many different jobs, had my own businesses and was always, always busy. Somehow, in the back of my mind, I was always writing. I have continuously edited books, magazines and media broadcasters for grammar and punctuation. Now that I'm retired and have time to myself, I can put myself in front of the computer and do what I should have been doing all my life.

I am anticipating making new friends who share my interests and desire to learn. To my new compatriots, hail! Please write to me. I tend to be terse but I have a big heart under my direct replies. Farewell for now.

I didn't expect to be gone so long when I said fairwell; however, chemotherapy tends to rearrange your schedule.More on that later.

My passion is ...

Lots of things, stick around and I'll write about them.

I know too much about ...

...unhappy things. We should live in Utopia.

My parents always told me ...

You don't want to know.

My childhood ambition ...

Write, write, write....

My favorite memory ...

It's hard to chose one; there are many.

Why I write ...

Because I HAVE to.

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

National Geographic's The Changing Earth, Mash rerun, a cry from the baby's room because I am baby sittiting my almost 3yr old grandson

My first job ...

Working for a dog trainer/handler

My best moment ...

A letter of encouragement from Isaac Asimov magazine.

My inspiration ...

The planet (I live in the southwest), people, music and those moments of prose that live forever.

Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Why dogs are called man's best friend

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Extraordinary Friendships They may be black, brown, red, white or gray; large, medium or small; male or female, but there is no doubt that dogs are our best friends. Dogs are loyal, protective and understanding of our mood shifts. They ask for little in return: a warm bed, some food and water, and an occasional pat on the head. How many humans would be willing to give as much as a dog in return for almost nothing? Not surprising to a dog lover, many breeds of dogs are being recognized as service animals. No longer are they confined to hunting or herding chores or guard duty. They are now a...

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