About Me

I have a degree in Journalism and I worked for The Milwaukee Journal as a reporter. When given the opportunity to work as a research assistant and earn a Master’s degree in Political Science. I served as a campaign manager and as a treasurer. However I didn’t feel that I was consistently making a difference in people’s lives so I earned two more degrees – a Bachelor’s and a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology. I have been a Speech Language Pathologist for over 20 years. It’s a great way to share language and stories.

 

What I have always been is a fourth generation partner in my family’s Orchard business. I have been selling apples and other fruit since I was 4 and managed a Farmer’s Market stall for my family since 16. I have pruned in winter cold and cut weeds in summer heat. Certainly this has shaped my attitude towards life, nature and stories.

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Whether pretending to be Huckleberry Finn or Anne Shirley or putting on a puppet show, I have developed stories. From as far back as I have remembered I have been a writer. Now I am bringing my stories – about family, work, nature – always with a humorous twist and a few surprises – to a wider audience.

 

Enjoy!