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Kathlena

Let me get lost awhile in the ebb and flow of sound, where words move with perpetual wisdom... - Kat

About Me

I am originally from Huntsville, AL, though have been in the Nashville area since 1995. My main career is as an occupational therapist with geriatric home health patients, which is actually quite inspirational and fullfilling. But I spend much of my time in the car between patients writing lyrics. I'm still in the process of creating demos with one of my co-writers for some of our lastest songs. And I'm always interested in working with other writers. I published a poetry book a few years back, because I felt the need to put some words into the world which might help someone else feel understood and connected. It's entitled "GARDENING THE SOUL" and is available through my website WWW.GARDENINGTHESOUL.COM, booksurge.com, or Amazon.com. My poetry is also listed on Helium.com for viewing and rating. So please check it out and let me know what you think. I am also a landlord for several properties in Nashville(pursueing the American Dream of early retirement so I can spend my days writing). Let me know if you're ever in the market for a great rental property or have one to sell. I have also been renovating an older home for the past few years, and enjoy the transformations. But as soon as one project is finished, another project presents itself. So send me a message; I look forward to meeting new friends and creative partners. I've already discovered that myspace can be one more avenue for divine intervention and collaboration. I welcome the opportunities. Blessings to you, Kathlena

My Interests

I enjoy writing, renovation projects, tennis,gardening, running, spending time outdoors, reading, traveling, riding horses, rock climbing, cooking, learning and tasting new wines, watching movies, and having incredible conversations.

I'd like to meet:

Other songwriters, poets, authors, real estate investors, and just really great people.

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Music:

My interests are pretty varied. I love an acoustic sound, blues, jazz, folky to funky. Here are some of my favorites: Indigo Girls, John Mayer, Alana Davis, Sly and The Family Stone, Marc Cohen, Damion Rice, Jamie Cullum, Micheal Buble, Norah Jones, Maroon 5, Fiona Apple, Nickel Creek, Willy Porter, David Wilcox, Sandra McCracken, Will Hogue, BB King, Clapton, Trisha Yearwood, Prince, Sade, Keith Urban, and Dave Mathews, Joshua Payne, and Marc Jordan.

Movies:

Well, I've always been partial to a good tearjerker or a non-stop comedy. I like old black and whites as well. Some of my favorites are with Doris Day, Audry Hepburn, Cary Grant, Rock Hudson, etc. Some of my modern favorites are Wedding Crashers, The Notebook, Thomas Crown Affair, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Wedding Date,and Pride and Prejudice. Of course, right now I can't seem to think of the hundred others.

Television:

I hardly have time to watch TV these days, but my favorite show is Gray's Anatomy. Other than that, I tend to watch HGTV or movies.

Books:

I have too many favorites to even mention, but I'll try. The poet who first inspired my writing is Rod McKuen. As far as novels, Dick Francis is an English Jockey who writes murder mysteries and Stuart Woods also writes interesting mysteries. I read a lot of educational and spiritual books as well. A favorite I've read this year is The Five Love Languages (a must read for everyone).

Heroes:

-Jesus -People who risk their life for others -Anyone who has the guts to spill their soul to the world