I am a: Writer & Speaker • Community Organizer • Event Coordinator & Publicist • Homeschooling Parent • Survivor & Thriver
I am one of those reportedly rare native northern Virginians, and have made my home in Woodbridge since 1991. I enjoy gardening and raising houseplants, dancing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, and early morning bicycle rides. I also like to experience a wide variety of food, music, song, dance, storytelling, and other cultural expressions.
A softie for wayward animals, I have often found myself responsible for wandering dogs, unwanted cats, and injured wildlife. My family has a dog and two cats, all of whom were rescued. The first as an abused and neglected puppy we adopted from a rescue group, the later I trapped when they were wild kittens. With a lot of care and understanding, all have become happy, loving members of our family.
In January, 2008, I retired after six years of service on the Board of Directors of The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers (VaHomeschoolers). During the 10 years that I served as a primary volunteer for that organization I also provided consultation, graphics, website development and administration and other assistance to five candidates for public office, and continue to serve as Assistant Web Administrator for a local not-for-profit.
I am also the Skipper (Scoutmaster) of a Sea Scout “ship” (unit) in my area. I appreciate this opportunity to share my love of sailing with younger people and watching them use these experiences to help them grow into who they will become.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Gearharts Chocolates are my absolute favorite confectionary indulgence. If you want to influence, bribe, or impress me, have Gearharts send me at least a 16-piece box. Then we can talk. I hope you will forgive me if my mouth is full. [Back to the top.]
