I grew up in a former one-room schoolhouse in the countryside of western Pennsylvania. My family and surroundings nurtured my love of animals, plants and rural life. As an adult I was fortunate to live two versions of my dream life on a homestead and a horse farm.

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After nearly five decades of country living, life’s twists and turns took me to where I never wanted to be: living in an apartment in a small city. After an uncomfortable adjustment, I learned to bloom where I’m planted. Now I'm on a journey toward a more natural, spiritual and creative life. 

 

I'm the author of A Farm Heritage Album and two editions of The Complete Homestead Planner. My articles and essays have appeared in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pennsylvania Magazine, Woman’s World, EQUUS, Draft Horse Journal, Mother Earth News and other outlets.​​

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When I'm not busy writing, I enjoy reading, photography and caring for my plants.

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