: About Me

I have always enjoyed writing, since I was a kid, and it has been a therapeutic outlet for me, as well as expressing myself creatively. I have kept journals over the years and cherished them as I do my books. Although I have strayed from something that has always brought me joy, I decided to pick up on it again, and enjoy the community of Helium. Perhaps I will pick up on that children's short story or share some of my cherished poems and create some new ones.

I have a very full life, a wonderful husband, 2 cats that I adore, some really great friends and a town that I love to live in! Now that I am not working as much as I used to with crazy hrs and scheduling, I find that my pt hrs afford me the luxury of being on line more.

I have worked with at risk kids and children who were severly abused and have found that writing has been a useful tool for them to say things that they would not feel comfortable talking about. The expression of an experience can sometimes free one to move on. That has often been the case for me and my healing. No one can ever take away the words or feelings I have inside that are expressed by me. One may not like it, appreciate it or get it..but they are my words. And that is something. I have'great admiration for all the fine writers in the world and enjoy reading the vast array of writers that have joined Helium

My passion is ...

reading, writing, art, beauty, gardening, my husband, my cats, children

I know too much about ...

Betrayal and abandonment..

My parents always told me ...

children should be seen and not heard..

My childhood ambition ...

to be an English teacher, and to sing and dance

My favorite memory ...

sunset on the beach with my favorite aunt, my wedding day,bringing all of my cats home to be a member of my family, the day I held my college diploma in my hands, celebrating achievments with my husband,

Why I write ...

to create, to express, to heal, to inspire, to tell truth, to share, to reveal, to incite, to recover , to be

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

psychological thrillers, paranormal fiction, Fox, news, HLN, Damages...

My first job ...

A "mother's helper" to a family of six in Larchmont NY for the summer

My best moment ...

every moment...is a gift

My inspiration ...

children, my husband, my pets, nature, good friends, the universe

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Article :Spa salons offer relaxation Just the word spa makes me tingle with joy. It conjures up memories of being pampered and de stressed and ultimately made to feel like a queen! I can remember several spa experiences where I actually felt like I was floating on a cloud by the time the staff was done with me. Spas offer so much for stress reduction and to rejuvenate a tired body. Some basic stress relievers are Swedish massage (which is a mild stimulation of the body) therapeutic/deep muscle, reflexology (for your tired feet) or a soothing facial. I especially enjoy the hot tubs, and sau...

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