Nightshift in the Er

Born in a small town in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Lake Linden,

Margaret Mayotte-Hirn grew up experiencing her life to the

fullest. Today, she can look back and remember and be glad she

experienced all those things that made her who she is today.

She worked full-time in hospitals for 48 years and began writing

when she was in her 60s. She raised three children, got a divorce,

remarried, and enjoyed three new children in her life. She also

gardened, raised Arabian horses and showed them, played

softball since she was 26, and volunteered in her spare time.

It didnt leave much time for serious writing, but the desire was

there.

Leaving full-time hospital work did give her more time to do

more. She volunteered and was selected Volunteer of the Year

for 2 different organizations. She traveled states-wide to play

softball in tournaments. She was an advocate for senior action

and exercise.

At age 70, she underwent bilateral knee replacements which

slowed her down for a little while. Determined to return to former

activity, she dove into therapy. Within 6 months, she regained all

her mobility and resumed all her activities. During her sloweddown

time, she thought about publishing the 2 books she had

written in past years. With that taking place, who knows maybe

her next passion will be writing.

Inquisitive, daring thoughtful, caring and looks at life in a simple

straight-forward way and addresses its challenges. These

attributes are refl ected in her writing.