As a blogger and memoirist, I write real stories about mental illness, child abuse, language barriers, and identity. My debut memoir "I Asked the Blue Heron" is now available in stores and online in Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo.

Palos Verdes Peninsula – 5 Things To Do for All Ages

The picturesque Palos Verdes Peninsula at the south tip of the LA County offers visitors and Angelinos alike an opportunity to reconnect with nature. The key words are ocean views and hiking. Plan ahead: bring binoculars, sturdy shoes, sunscreen, hat and water to spend a day or two checking these five points of interest and…

Patricia Qualls – Decisions on Hormones

The wide open doors of Patricia Qualls Contemporary Art Studio invite the visitor to a party of color and light.   I’m interested in Patricia Qualls journey as an artist because I am looking for women who have reinvented themselves when a crossroad appeared in their path. I pause to contemplate the largest piece on…

How to find home

How to define home when living an entire life in transition? During the last 20 years, I have lived in three different countries and moved eight times. It’s not packing boxes what unsettles me. Each move has required passports and immigration procedures, driving licenses, professional certification, and helping my family thrive in the new culture.…