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About Me:: I am a poet and an author. I write and give poetry recitals as well as talks on topics which include social issues and self growth. My husband and I are licensed Marriage, Family Therapists in private practice in Claremont for over 20 years. We have been involved in issues involving consciousness, social change and human rights since the 70s.

I helped establish Habitat for Humanity in Pomona,CA. For the last 16 years my husband and I have been working in the area
of prison reform and we would like to see the amendment of California's Three Strikes Law and the return of Judge's discretion.

I believe all life forms in nature are the "refracted beauty of Creations' pleasure" and should be respected. Therefore, we are in alliance with organizations that serve to bring peace, justice and sustainability to all life.

I am a poet and my book "Singing My Self Home" and the first part of my book which deals with dreams and transformation contains references to the birth to the awakening of humanity from homo sapien to homo luminous.

Some Things I'm Trying to Do to Promote Sustainability:: My eco-social book for children ages 8-14, "Youngen Finds Her Song, An Inspiring Adventure From The Heart Of Nature." was recently released to the public and is being used in schools to teach concepts such as: self confidence, compassion, earth stewardshp and peace.

I have recently planted a native garden with some vegetables (in my front cut down on driving. I would like to get off the grid by getting solar panels but I am looking into an economically feasible way to do it!