Hello and welcome. I am a writer, photographer, radio host, and artistic entrepeneaur.

I wrote my first story Birthday Game Run when I was 16 years old. It's a true story about getting stuck in a pride of lions while living in Nakuru, Kenya. We lived in the National Park in a small stone house with out elecricity, where elephant, giraffe and zebra played in our yard, and a bat slept over my head! Much of my early writings were based off these childood years.

I have a fondness for poetry and have written over 65 poems for The Poetry of Nature, a series of work that pairs macro-photography with poetry. Each one stanza poem tells the story of what the image could be if we allow nature to be sentient.

I like to blend humor with medical woes like I did with Kona Colonic, performed live at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology in Lincoln City Oregon, or, like Wonky Breasts published by Hippocampus Magazine.

And, I'll allow just about anything to have a point of view, like the tombstone in Endless Eternity. This poem was turned into a short film and featured at The Eugene International Film Festival, Da Vinci Days, and Damah Spiritual Experiences in Film. It was the innagural poem featured on KBOO Radio Writer's Read, and just made it's print debut as All Around You in the innugral issue of ReView Magazine..

I've always had a passion for world music and have hosted a world music radio show for almost 20 years. You can listen to The Sounds Global Show from 6- 7 pm EST on the main station 91.9 WUOT.

Some of the things I do

  • Poetry

    Read in ReView

    I saw you stand before me, felt the tickle of your fingers as you brushed the leaves from my recessed letters.

    I felt your warmth against me, as you laid upon my granite, and tears from unanswered questions, soaked into my engraving.

    Don't cry. I am all around you. Can't you feel me tease you as I rustle the autumn leaves?

    For I am the fragrance of the flowers. When you sit on the rocks with your feet in the stream, that's me caressing your ankles.

    Don't you understand? I get to play with nature now...

  • Personal Essays

    Read at Hippocampus Magazine.

    I don't know why I put on lipstick. He can't see my smile through the mask I wear. But our brief flirtations at the liquor store are the first I've had in years. Senior citizen discount day, Mom and I are regulars. Here's what happens: I open the car door and he puts in the scotch.

    I can tell he is kind by the twinkle in his eye. The salt and pepper hair suggest he's my age. So I dress cute on Mondays and hold the door for him. Sometimes we stand for a second before Thank you! and You're welcome! And although that's all it is, it's enough to make me flutter.

    I don't know if we'll ever date, or if he'll ever see me naked, but he sparks a question I've yet to answer...do I warn the guy I'm one boob down?

  • Creative Nonfiction

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    "How long to Lakipia?" I asked as the car zoomed down the center of the road.

    “Lakipia? Three hours.”

    We were going at least 70, and from what I could tell, ‘sides’ didn’t exist. Oncoming cars barreled straight towards each other at lightning speeds, and whomever felt like it, moved at the last minute.

    "You like my city?” We spun into the dirt as the truck whizzed by then screeched back on to the road. It didn’t look much like a city to me, more like lean-toos and shacks with sporadic blanket stores, but I loved it. “It's beautiful” I answer, praying I’ll stay alive.

  • Copywriting for Others

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    When a touch of elegance is what you need, Cascade Candle will shine for you. From the simple beauty of the classic taper to the romantic enjoyment of floaters, the soft glow of a flickering flame has soothed the soul for centuries.

    Candles capture your imagination, they warm your spirits, they even carry you through blackouts. The warmth of candle light has always been savored and the candle is here to stay.

    At Cascade Candle we take great pride in lighting up your life. All of our candles are hand-crafted and beautifully scented. With so many colors to choose from, we're sure to match any décor!

  • Macro Photography

    The Poetry of Nature

    The Poetry of Nature is a series of work that pairs marro photography with poetry. Each one stanza poem tells the story of what the image could be if we allow nature to be sentient. This image is Morning on the Marsh. What’s its poem? Click HERE to find out! :)

  • City Scenes Photography

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    In complete contrast to The Poetry of Nature, I find great beautiy in architecture and abandoned places, and Knoxville has a wonderful array of both!

  • Firefly Stationery and Gifts

    Visit the shop

    Firefly Stationery and Gifts is an online store where I sell the things that I create. There you will find Affirmation Chant Magnets, Poetry of Nature greeting cards, and art prints and gifts/

  • The Sounds Global Show

    5-6 pm EST 91.9 WUOT

    World music is my free-time passion! I have been hosting Sounds Global / The Sounds Global Show for almost 15 years now. On it you’ll find a mix of traditional, modern, and expeimental music by both old and emerging artists.

  • "Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet, and the winds, long to play with your hair."

    —Kahlil Gibran