Pen and Ink
A communicator, former lobbyist and fundraiser, I was born in Kentucky, and grew up in Florida but have called the Washington DC area my home for all of my adult life. I became unemployed in January, 2009 and have used this "sandwich" time to write, travel, do interesting part time work, volunteer and spend more time with my family - while seeking full time employment.
As a result of the time spent unemployed or underemployed, I have written a great deal on my blog to help others understand the complexities and difficulties of being unemployed.
I have a consulting business and help nonprofit organizations in grant writing and communications.
Government relations and working with constituents are my career interests, along with writing.
In my local and international travel, photography and exploring nature, and history are important features.
Life offers so many opportunities and I am trying to take advantage of as many of them as I can. I enjoy the opportunity to write about them and publish a blog at www.observationsindailylife.blogspot.com where I often write about nature and my observations of wildlife that parallel experiences in humans.
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As a result of the time spent unemployed or underemployed, I have written a great deal on my blog to help others understand the complexities and difficulties of being unemployed.
I have a consulting business and help nonprofit organizations in grant writing and communications.
Government relations and working with constituents are my career interests, along with writing.
In my local and international travel, photography and exploring nature, and history are important features.
Life offers so many opportunities and I am trying to take advantage of as many of them as I can. I enjoy the opportunity to write about them and publish a blog at www.observationsindailylife.blogspot.com where I often write about nature and my observations of wildlife that parallel experiences in humans.
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BA Psychology, University of Central Florida. 15 years in Government Relations in corporate, nonprofit and federal agency environments.Interests
travel, writing, unemployment issues, gardening, bonsai, family, nature, photography, hiking, cooking.Motto
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Unplug from TechnologyA personal inventory of behaviors indicating that technology has taken over our quiet time. This was prompted by a recent sermon in which the pastor stated that if you can't unplug from your technology then that is the kingdom you serve. -
Tips for Surviving UnemploymentUnemployed? Need encouragement? Suggestions? You just might find a new idea or the encouragement you need to get through this tough time. You will. But everyone needs help now and then. -
A is for Anxiety: the Unemployment AlphabetA from-the-heart account of unemployment's ups and downs in whimsical tidbits packed with real life experiences. -
Lucky Frog LiberationThe humorous story of two frogs' liberation from the meat market at the local international supermarket and acclimated to pond life in Northern Virginia. "Lucky" and "One-Eye" are safe from human predators and happily spending their days catching flies. -
Frog Learnin'Who knew frogs were so wise? Their wisdom provides valuable lessons for the unemployed and others searching for stability and a little guidance. -
Lessons from the ShamrockParallels in the life lessons of a shamrock and his unemployed owner.