Liminal Glimpses

Poetry is my therapy. When I have difficulty figuring out what I think, feel the need to make a statement, or simply need to purge some emotionI write. I write to exercise my brain. Mr. Winters, wherever you are, thank you for introducing me to a thesaurus in 9th grade English.Ive been a single parent (before and after), married and divorced, and now have my best friend and resident pain in the ass. I love you Dave.I have three amazing children, Tristan, Casey and Ayla. I love you all so much. I have a brand new granddaughter, my first! Welcome to the world, Jenny Lynn Key.I have seven full siblings, and Mom. To borrow a line from some famous person my family puts the FUN in dysFUNctional! I love you guys! Ive made money doing personal care, agriculture, ranching, cosmetology, firefighting and all phases of food service, including prison cook!I held field trips for local daycares and kindergarteners. One class saw a lamb birthed. I tutored first grade reading, art teacher assistant, helped out in many classrooms, PTA, 4-H, Sunday school, committees and council.