kidz writer

ABOUT ME I am a simple woman. I am graced by the love of a remarkable man and five exceptional children. I am, in the paraphrased words of a fine poet, "like a bride, wedded to amazement."

HOBBIES reading, knitting, running, interiors, music, and taking care of Bing.

INTERESTS justice, legal system, local politics, kids of all ages, kindness, mystery of this life, and the magic of every person that I meet.

I Listen To every person I talk with.

Unusual Talents I knit a mean messenger bag and I hold my alcohol well.

I Read a variety of books. My favorite, of late, is "Kissing in Manhattan." It is a spectacular piece of writing.

I Watch Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert when their writers are not on strike.

Skills I Have I am graced by many. Enough said.

Places I've Lived This small, wonderful town for many years.

BOOKS The works of Russell Banks, Jon Krakauer, Anne Tyler, Zadie Smith, Anne Lamott, Sue Miller, and "Eat, Pray, Love."

MUSIC My favorites these days--Led Zeppelin, Ben Harper, John Mayer, Alison Kraus, k.d.lang "Songs of the 49th Parallel" and the mixes made for me by my children.

MOVIES Into the Wild, anything featuring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Cate Blanchett, or Sean Penn.

Best Day of My Life There have been many.

Why to Be my Friend I am uncomfortable with the idea of virtual friends. I am happiest in the company of those that I can reach out and touch.

Causes & Charities Planned Parenthood, the Ashland School District, the ACLU, and Environment Oregon.

Places I Eat Amuse, Kobe, Gepettos, Pasta Piatti, Mix, and Dragonfly.

Best Advice Given I neither seek, nor do I give, advice.

Dream Come True For there to be global peace.

Brief Bio / Overview I am experiencing discomfort on this one and I will just say that.

Things I Enjoy Time with my family, friends, and meeting the new unusual person that intrigues me.

Hobbies I Have I already answered this particular question.

Pet Peeves The saying of "relator" rather than "realtor."

Place I've Traveled The British Isles, Hawaii, Mexico, parts of the United States.

Favorite People I have heroes, most of them local. They know who they are.

Things I Need I am graced, at this time in my life, by needing little.

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