About AletaAfter a career in non-profit administration which afforded many opportunities for professional writing, I sought to broaden my writing skills in retirement. Documenting stories of my life and others in my family was of primary interest to me. Writing Workshops with Judy Bridges opened for me a world of writing and wonderful connections with others who aspire to write. These experiences led to participating in Red Oak Roundtables. Continuing to write and share my work in these venues allows me to reflect on life lessons from my career, travel, working with people in Northern Tanzania and most of all my heritage. I find that I am drawn to write about women especially and their stories. As wife, sister, mother, grandmother and friend, I try to follow the advice of poet Mary Oliver on How to Live a Life,
“Pay attention, Be Astonished Tell About It.” |
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