I grew up in the small Midwestern town of Troy, Ohio. After earning a Master of Arts in English from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, I went on to enjoy a long, rewarding career teaching English. My last 26 years were spent at then Edison State College in Fort Myers, Florida, the city where I also raised my two sons and my daughter. I am now retired and find joy in being Mama to my grown-up kids and Mimi to my five amazing grandchildren.
My interest in social justice also grew during my time in Fort Myers, with encouragement and camaraderie from a large group of leaders and friends. Together they advocated for migrant farm workers, the homeless community, the people of Palestine, and many others.
I currently live in Seattle, Washington, where I enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and being near my family. In addition to writing, I love the outdoors, traveling, cooking, sewing and quilting, and amateur knitting.
Seattle also provides an abundance of opportunities for serving homeless communities, being involved in organizations that promote social justice, and uniting with like-minded people.
I hope you will find inspiration in these articles and in my book Beyond Words: The Power of Action in a World of Thoughts and Prayers.