: About Me

I am a genealogist and family historian as well as a freelance writer. Additionally, I have had fulfilling careers in both real estate and law.

My free time is devoted to my family, my husband, my dog and the renovation of a historical church which is our home.

My main genre of interest is non-fiction based articles and reviews. My tastes, which are wide and varied, include but are not limited to history, genealogy, gardening, nature, books, music, movies, science, health, business and cooking.

My passion is ...

Life

I know too much about ...

I can never know too much about any subject. My thirst for knowledge is too great.

My parents always told me ...

My parents told me lots of things but the first things that come to mind are to sit up straight, don't bite your nails and eat all of your vegetables. Humor aside, my mom always impressed upon me that I can be anything I want to be so have high aspirations.

My childhood ambition ...

I had many childhood ambitions. Everytime I would pick up a new book I would become inspired.

My favorite memory ...

Everyday is a new day filled with new favorite memories.

Why I write ...

I write because I enjoy being creative and contibuting knowledge.

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

My favorite books are non-fiction and mysteries. Since we don't have TV reception, I mostly watch DVDs. I love all kinds of music except country, hip-hop/rap and hardcore opera.

My first job ...

My first job was selling vegetables from my grandfather's garden on our corner at age seven.

My best moment ...

I try to live everyday with new zest and make every moment my best.

My inspiration ...

Knowlege and faith are my inspirations.

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Memories of my grandmother

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Every person has a story to tell. She only hopes that hers will not be forgotten when she is gone. She goes through life hoping she makes a difference. She touches the lives of those around her but never really follows the passion of her dreams. There was so much that she wanted to do with her life. A life that has all but passed her by now. When She is old, gray and alone she reflects, wondering if her life of motherhood made any difference at all. Could she have done things differently? Would any other path chosen have changed things all that much? She stores away the fading memories of ...

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