I'm a journalist, poet, and a mom dedicated to greener living. I love live music, walking everywhere, riding my bike and spending time with good friends over a cold beer or glass of wine. 

I write "Demand Poetry" which is custom poetry written on a typewriter. Have you met me at the Harvest Festival?

This year I became a newly minted hockey mom!

I'm originally from Iowa, so I one of those chatty Midwesterners who loves meeting my neighbors.

I also lived in London with my hubby, Colin, for three years, so I sometimes say things like: "He's barmy!," "Oh, bugger," or "I've lost the plot."

I blog about life in America, in the details, at "Letters from a Small State."