Juggling laws, rules, ethics, and words.

Compassion, wisdom, and psychology. Mental health, former counselor. Loves lamas, the cool side of the pillow, puddles, and humor. Dunks biscuits. Wants peace.

I write humor, essays and children’s fiction. Read my funny stuff in The New Yorker, McSweeney’s, The Belladonna, Slackjaw, Points in Case and more!

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I write about self-improvement, building an online business and weight loss.

Author & 90-Year-Old Expert on Aging Well & Family Dynamics. “Eightysomethings: A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness”

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Former teacher (17 years) currently studying to switch to a career in freelance writing and editing.