My innate curiosity guides my exuberance for life and learning. I am an avid reader, and will never turn away from a good discussion. I am compelled to express myself creatively, primarily through writing and creating art. A Master Gardener, I view all growing things as a form of art and am particularly enamored with the profusion of colors and textures that abound in nature.
I am a published writer, and a fashion/textile designer by training with a specialty in Japanese Shibori . Although earning a steady paycheck is a necessary function of survival, creative side projects are my greatest source of satisfaction. I am currently writing a cookbook, as well as a curriculum guide on horticulture in the classroom. I love words and never get tired of writing. I recently launched my own business doing the things I love, providing website design and maintenance services to small business owners.
I listen to a lot of music and it is really fun to share my passion for music with my teenage son. I enthusiastically champion his musical aspirations because I believe that my son is an amazing guitarist and songwriter. He appreciates and plays everything from classic rock, Motown and the oldies, to indie rock and more; currently he is focusing on acoustic. Our CD and vinyl collections are vast and we have a lot of fun perusing vintage record shops.
"God gave us music because our hearts don't have vocal chords."
-Adam VanOrmer
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