meandery me

These are so hard to write. I never know whether to tell you about my professional and educational background or my Zodiac sign and whether or not I enjoy long walks on the beach. I suppose my elevator pitch would be that professionally I am a full-time government contractor who teaches Freshman Composition for a community college.

But, that's not a truly accurate description and if I open up a bit, I'm a bit more loquacious.
I love to read and enjoy teaching emerging writers to express their ideas and dreams clearly and precisely with the passion of their convictions. Encouraging my students to believe in themselves, their abilities, and their right to independent thought is immensely satisfying. 

I am also a yoga teacher. Although, I kinda hate saying that. I feel a more accurate description would be "yoga facilitator." I might have the credential and insurance which allows me to confidently lead a practice but in all honesty, I learn as much from my fellow practitioners as they do from me. I'll never master yoga. Yoga is simply the discipline I have chosen to help me learn to be a better version of myself.

What else? I have a BA in International Studies and an MFA in Craeative Writing. I wrote a book! Saving Eva. Available from all major booksellers and most minor ones too. I am working on another. The progress is sloooow.

My husband and I sent our collective six children out into the world to live their own lives and they are doing a fine job. (We upgraded with two Siberian Huskies who make us wonder what we will talk about when they're no longer with us.) When we aren't coddling the pups, we can often be found on our motorcycle, loudly blatting along the back roads surrounding our community. He enjoys driving as fast as possible while I attempt to make peace with the idea that a fiery crash is a fitting end.

Let's see...I am a Cancer born in the Year of the Rabbit. I love Renaissance Faires, karaoke night, house and porch plants, chocolate, comfortable clothes, and medium walks on the beach. I do not like cleaning house, raking leaves, wet socks, or running - anywhere, ever.