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Gender
Female
Birthday
1948
Location
Midwest,USA
About Me
I retired after 32 yrs teaching art & literature. 1970 Alumni of Murray State Univ.,Murray, KY. Go Racers! I have 1 son & 5 grandchildren (including twins). I'm an avid reader,artist,traveler,& dancer in powwows. I've received the Jan. 2015 Golden Scroll Award for
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A Cosmic Pledge Open in new Window. (E)
Two old lovers find a way to be together.
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, the 2013 Quills Award (H.Mention)for
Both Sides Of A Window Open in new Window. (13+)
A look from both sides of the window on a winter day. Won 2013 Quill Award.
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, Angel Army's award for Author of the Month July 2016. ** Image ID #2028754 Unavailable ** Sig for nominees
Type of Writer
poet and songwriter....my watercolor stories..... I love it when the pen finds its own magic and takes off on its own.
Writing Style
Still dabbling and doodling.Exploring and experimenting.Perhaps I will grow into something someday.
Interests
Watercolor/acrylic painting (I have one published illustrated book). As a professional artist,I exhibit frequently at Hannibal Arts Council, Hannibal,MO. I belong to a writing group and a book discussion group. I serve on the city Tree Board.
Favorite Books
Thirteen Moons, Black Elk Speaks,Sacagawea, Wuthering Heights,The Good Earth,Wind From the Carolinas, Anne of Green Gables,Bayou, The Wayward Muse,Comanche Moon
Favorite Authors
Louise Erdrich, Charles Frazier, Pearl S. Buck, L.M. Montgomery, Alice Hoffman, Robert Wilder, Catherine Anderson, Elisa Lorello
Favorite Poets
Alfred Noyes (especially, "The Highwayman",read to me as a child by my mother..also my first inspiration to write poetry), Emily Dickinson, ee cummings, Alfred Lord Tennyson (esp:"The Lady Of Shalott")
Favorite Quote
[Tim Robbins..."Loss is imaginary. Nothing ever disappears in the universe; it only changes form."] [Rumi..."The morning breeze has secrets to tell you. Don't go back to sleep." ] [John C. Campbell Folk School..."I sing behind the plow."]
Favorite Music
Robbie Robertson,Brule,Robert Mirabal,Douglas Spotted Eagle, Nakai,Dylan,Stones,Steelheart, Josh Groban, B.J. Thomas, Teddy Thompson,Phillip Phillips,Michael Grimm,Judy Collins, Carly Simon,Joni Mitchell, Adelle, Loreena McKinnet/ Folk, Blues, Celtic
Favorite Movies
Against A Crooked Sky, Last of the Dogmen, Under the Tuscan Sun, Lorna Doone, Rich In Love, Chocolat, Bennie and Joon,Blue Butterfly,Shakespeare In Love, Dog Of Flanders,Avatar,Girl With the Pearl Earring,Don Juan Demarco,A Cool Dry Place,Songcatcher
Favorite Shows
Longmire, Merlin, PBS Masterpiece Classics: Downton Abbey,The Paradise, Poldark, PBS Masterpiece Mysteries, The Good Cop.
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