I was born in Portland, Oregon and I’m the youngest of five siblings. I grew up in the country, enjoying the wonders of nature. Our home was next to our grade school, so I had all the joys of a playground as well as big fir trees to climb, horses to ride, cows to milk and chickens to feed. Family reunions were also a big thing in our family. Wonderful stories flowed freely during these family gatherings. Stories and timelines have been a part of my live ever since I can remember.

I married, moved away, and my husband joined the Army. Army life took us as far away as the Canal Zone, Panama, and Bogotá, Columbia. We raised three wonderful sons.

After 29 years of service, I decided to retire from driving the city bus in Portland, Oregon (Tri-met and Max). Of those years I also served in he Air Force in the reserves. Air Force life also took me over seas, to places like Japan and Okinawa.

I now live with my husband in Crane, Oregon, once again, living next to a grade/high school, enjoying country living and my horses.

During my employment with Tri-Met, I had seen many people, young and old, who had no idea of where they came from or where they were going. It was as if they were being blown by the wind. Over time, I realized I needed to do something to inspire people to put their lives in perspective. In due course, ideas were coming to my mind what I should do about it, and these timelines are the result of those inspiring promptings.