I am a retired teacher having spent over thirty years in classrooms educating at-risk youth encouraging them to become better than they imagined. Before, during, between, and following my teaching career, I have enjoyed world-wide travel, and along the way "kicked-the-tires" of a few, unique, varied and challenging enterprises.

Presently, I enjoy traveling and writing. To date, I have five books published: "Be Not Forgot'" (poetry), "Messages from Vallarta" (novel of life in Mexico), “Poetic Justice” (poetry), “War Torn” (novel about my mother's young life, and my most recent novel, “There and Then” (about my young life.

I have enjoyed part of my time in Suisun City, CA near family, and other times I like visiting Puerto Vallarta and traveling worldwide. In all places, relaxation and writings are left open to imagination.

Motto:" Is my glass half-full or half-empty? Just in case, fill 'er up!"" And "Make plans for tomorrow, but take neither for granted."