I am a former journalist in both California and Colorado, as well as a prize-winning poet. My work has appeared in more than 45 publications. I was a featured poet, via Zoom, in TallGrass Writers' and the Chicago Library System's monthly virtual open mic event. I am in 3 wonderful, inspiring, and published talented writer's groups, Writers on the Brink. in Estes Park, with Kevin Wolf. and TallGrass Writers in Chicago, with Whitney Scott. via zoom, and Dianna Henning’s workshop here in California. I live in the Sierra Nevada high desert, with my rescue Himalayan kitty, Mr. Pye, my rescue Maltipoo, Ms. Angie-lope, sweet Moosie's spirit, my brother Tom (also a poet and a musician), his partner Jackie who boards and trains dogs, their two dogs, a cat, a duck, and a newly built solar greenhouse and an orchard.
I am forever grateful for the interest, encouragement ,and kind words given to me and am delighted to be part of the necessary artheart community. Together, we can save the world!