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Relationship

In a serious relationship. Interested in meeting people for friendship

Hometown

Macon, GA & Parsons, KS

Places I've been

Yes, I listed two... Macon is where I grew up and my family still lives. Parsons is where I lived for 26 years and raised my 5 sons... their hometown, and mine too if memories count! I attended College in Wilmore, Kentucky, and lived in Clarksville, Tennesee for a short time just after I married.I have been in Virginia now for three and one half years and have yet to think of it as home.

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The Professional ME:

 I have over 20 years of experience as a trainer, consultant and Child care giver. During this time, I’ve delivered over 1000 hours of child care training, successfully mentored over 30 Child Development Associate candidates, served as Director of a child care center, piloted training specific to child care Directors, and served on the boards of several early childhood organizations.

I have provided training to all levels of child care professionals, from those just starting their first Child care experience, to students enrolled in Community College programs for early childhood education. I’ve offered classes through two community colleges and collaborated with three others to provide quality early childhood classes or CEU (continuing education units) courses for teachers of young children.

My experience also extends to chairing both local and statewide early childcare and education conferences.

Visit my website if you are interested in training or consultation services: www.bestchildsplay.com

The Mother ME:

My five wonderful sons are my  greatest joy. They are scattered from coast to coast now, with one in California, two in Virginia and two in Kansas.  They  are good sons and good citizens. Eli just returned from a tour of duty in Iraq. Caleb is in College and the others are working andstarting their own lives as independent adults.

People often ask if I regret not having had daughters. No. It has been a wonderful expereince to  raise a large family of boys. I am honored to  have been given the  task.

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Activities

Hiking, Reading, Photography, writing, drawing, quilting...I have eclectic tastes or maybe I just Want to try new things all the time! LOL

Favorite Charities

Non-profits helping children in need.

Favorite Music

I enjoy a variety of musical styles including: Classic Rock, Pop, Celtic, Classical, soft Jazz, blues, some Country, Folk, Bluegrass, Adult Aternative....

Favorite TV Shows

Rarely watch TV and haven't really since the sixties. When I do I watch HGTV while doing house chores....I do enjoy movies and will watch DVDs a couple of times a week.

Favorite Movies

Bridges of Madison County, Somewhere in Time, BraveHeart, Legends of the Fall, and many more..yes, I am an incurable romantic!

Favorite Books

The Four Agreements, Mastery of Love, Dance of the Dissident Daughter, ..and on and on...I read a lot!

Favorite Quotes

First be the change you want to see....Ghandi

Favorite People

My children

Favorite Places

Elk Falls, Kansas (pop 90); Ocmulgee Indian Mounds, Macon, GA; The Big Sugar Creek, Pineville, MO; The Brandywine Valley, Northern Delaware

Favorite Animals

Cats! Ferrets!

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