Why? Because who I am is always changing. I was once a child and then I was an adult. What I can tell you is where I’ve been, what I’m working on now, and where I hope to go.
Where I’ve Been:
- Raised six children. Owned several pets and animals.
- Taught piano to children for over twenty years.
- Studied communication and received a degree from the University of Washington.
- Managing Editor of a Literary Magazine.
- Published several articles in various publications.
- Taught children of many ages, reading, writing, art, outdoor skills as well as serving as a parent liaison to a local school faculty.
- Led youth groups of 12-18 year-olds in activities and service.
- I’ve been divorced, single and remarried.
- Served for a year as board member of a local breast cancer nonprofit raising money for mammograms for low income.
- I’m part of a blended family, warts and all, but still duking it out.
- Participated in leadership and active membership in the Mormon church from birth to 35 years old.
- Author of two middle-grade books: IF Dogs Could Blog, It's NOT Just a Dog!
- Became a Life-Cycle Celebrant.
- Being a good grandma to 7 grandkids.
- Understanding and utilizing social media.
- Staying relevant, intellectually and physically.
- Writing every day and improving my ability to connect to readers.
- Researching animal communication, mythology, language, art, authors and writing, media and culture and anything that interests me.
- A middle-grade fiction series about a girl who learns to use her special gift to save animals.
- A humorous look inside a blended family: articles and finally a book.
- Novel about time and distance and the love that connects two very different people.
- Maintaining a spiritual practice through meditation and yoga.
- Pursuit of a Healthy Lifestyle: Exercise and healthy eating. (Increased fruits and vegetables= some chocolate, bacon and pizza?)
- Membership in SCBWI and PNWA
- Certification courses for Celebrancy: Funerals and Memorials, Healing and Sustenance Ritual, Ceremonies Across The Life-Cycle, Weddings.
- Toastmaster Training
What I Hope To Achieve:
- Have fun, celebrate life and enjoy the ride. (This includes an extensive bucket list!)
- Significant influence for good in my family with my associates and the world.
- Stay true to my heart, my hopes and my dreams.
- Peace: the calmness that settles the soul when you’re in perfect balance.
- Leave the world a better place than when I entered.
- Write words that resonate with my readers and leave a legacy of understanding and hope for others.
- Support people through important transitions in their lives through personalized ceremony and ritual.
So there you go. What I’ve done I can’t change, what I’m working on can grow and what I hope to achieve...well, anything's possible. Right?
Just For Fun:
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| Senior Pam |
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| The Fam Before All The Baby Birds Flew Away! |
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| Bucket List No. 1: The Coast of Maine My Best Friend and Me (He happens to be my husband.) |
Here are a few of my favorite clips:
The New Vacation , Walk About Magazine
Vacations that Treat The Senses, Walk About Magazine
Guts To Glory, Walk About Magazine
Guts To Glory Column, Walk About Magazine
Pram Pushers, Walk About Magazine
Nontrads: Students That Have a Life, UWT The Ledger
More clips available upon request.