: About Me

I am a ...
Christian, wife of a terrific guy who is my knight in shining armor, blessed mother of four wonderful adult children, (a nurse, a craftsman, a successful mgr, and a sailor in USN) grandmother, mom in law, and mom by love, auntie, daughter, sister, and niece. I am a poet, Helium writer, avid reader, actress, lousy housewife, smart aleck ... ... ... ... ... ...

I also had the fortune of havng all four grandparents, and five great grandparents while growing up. In fact we reached 5 generations - twice!

In most groups I tend to end up being, the confidant, camp counselor, and /or the go to person for safety pins, needles, etc, a.k.a. the "Office mom".

I love crafting, nature, traveling, most animals, and people of all shapes sizes, and ages.

I choose to keep a positive attitude, to do my best to stay healthy, and to treat everyone with respect.

My passion is ...

Hubby, Grandkids, Creation

I know too much about ...

Sorrow

My parents always told me ...

If your going to do something, do it right.

My childhood ambition ...

Either to be a nurse or a famous actress. - (didn't do either.)

My favorite memory ...

The miracle of newborn babies.

Why I write ...

Instinct

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

I read everything, watch kids, listen to people, nature & music

My first job ...

preschool aid

My best moment ...

Standing in a Redwood grove, insight of the Pacific Ocean

My inspiration ...

People

Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice Transform your hotel room into a home

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Bring the best of home with you, but leave the clutter there. Most of us travel for one of two reasons, 1st for our work, 2nd to get away from our work. Either way making a hotel room exactly like home would be difficult, and may be counterproductive. Lugging framed photographs, and knick knacks is impracticle, and heavy. That said, bring a few things to make your stay more comfortable. Your pillow, "0 my own, mine own." Most of us sleep best on our own familiar pillow. If you don't want to carry, or have insufficient room to carry the whole thing, just pack a pillow case from home. It sme...

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