I want to tell you a little about myself in hopes there is something about me you can relate to.  Hopefully, something that I might know or have experienced that would make your life better.  I’ve lived in big cities and in the country.  I’ve raised pigs and worked as a farm hand where I plowed for a summer job. I don’t mind baiting my own hook when fishing and would prefer bare feet over shoes anytime. But, there is another side to me as well.  If I had the money to spend on as many massages as I wanted I know I would be addicted to them.  Lipstick is an absolute must for me!  You could easily catch me anywhere, anytime, with a tube of lipstick in hand.  Oh, and  I can’t stand it when my hair is flat!  

    A few of the things that bring me joy are decorating, baking, traveling, entertaining, traveling  and helping others find joy in life and being overcomers.   I love to decorate on a budget.  I think the budget part is probably a good thing.  I definitely see treasure in most people’s trash.  I will paint absolutely anything.  I even painted my coffee maker!  It looks great!  I enjoy planting flowers and find it relaxing to water them.  I love baking and consider it art. I don’t bake as much these days because I am the only one at home that will eat it.  Boy, will I eat it!  Every last drop!   Pretty dishes and tablescapes put a huge smile on my face.  I absolutely love to have others over for parties, dinner and tea.  I can’t forget traveling.  I like traveling for fun and relaxation at beautiful locations with beautiful accommodations.   But, even more than wonderful accommodations are meeting local people and experiencing their culture.  I was a teacher and an administrator for 29 years.  One of my strengths was helping students and adults be successful.  I am featured in an educational book, Living Faithfully, The Transformation of Washington School, which opened doors for me in the world of education.  I enjoy consulting with educators and parents on education topics. My spiritual life is important to me.   I love God.  I have done life with God and without God.  I never want to go back to doing life without him!I think I have a gift for seeing a person’s strengths.  It helped me be a good leader as a principal.  A few times in my personal life it has cost me but for the most part I consider it a gift. Oh, and I absolutely love being over 50!  I will elaborate more on that another time. This scratches the surface.  I look forward to sharing more in the near future.  Maybe we will connect and I can help to bring good thoughts or a smile to your day.