Amazing, most of the time you can't shut me up...but, put a piece of paper in front of me and ask me to tell about myself and VOILA! Silence. I'm not sure why the Steve Martin movie The Jerk just popped in my head, probably because the opening line is funny and I think funny things when I'm uncomfortable. I could tell you about many situations I have been in and many experiences I have had but, I'm not sure that tells you who I am. It's really quite arrogant to assume that just because you're reading this that you want to know who I really am. So, let's just start with the basic information and if you desire to know more well, then, you'll have to contact me and we'll have to work that out...

I was born in Winter Haven Florida (near Orlando) 45 years ago. I am the oldest of 4. I have 2 sisters and a brother who is the baby. I have lived in Central Florida all my life. I am unmistakably an Aries in every way! I have been writing since I was 10 years old and my mom gave me a diary for Christmas. I am convinced it is the only reason I haven't lost my mind...

I got married in 1982, had three bouncing baby boys one in 1983, 1987 and 1989. Got divorced in 2006 after a 24 year marriage and started life anew...and I'm having a BLAST! Life is an adventure and I intend to explore it one moment at a time...

My passion is ...

writing...

I know too much about ...

divorce...

My parents always told me ...

watch your mouth...

My childhood ambition ...

to grow up...

My favorite memory ...

the first time I kissed each (3) of my newborn baby boys...

Why I write ...

Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don't feel I should be doing something else...

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

Reading:How To Become A Famous Writer Before You're Dead - Watching: Dirty Jobs w/Mike Rowe who is HOT! - Listening To: The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by Anne Rice (on my IPod)

My first job ...

Rax Roast Beef

My best moment ...

this one...

My inspiration ...

Every moment of my life...

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Finding the balance with emotional commitment

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Emotional Investment

I recently had a friend jolt me with his reaction to some words I had said to him in a conversation a few days prior. We were speaking on the phone, as we oftentimes do, and I made a passing remark (that neither of us now remembers) reminding him of a comment I had made 2 days before. A phrase, which had caused him to recoil rather strongly and was now once again upon him. His words to me on the phone went like this "that's the second comment you've made in a matter of a few days that has hit me like a neon sign in a dark room." I felt rather like the power had gone...

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