Gravy
At the Teotihuacan ruins
Paddling at Hagg Lake
Camping in Washington at Rainbow Falls
I was a teacher for 36 years. Eleven in San Francisco, four at Jefferson, and twenty at Franklin High School in Portland, Oregon. I taught mostly Freshman Language Arts.
I enjoy reading and writing and playing my guitar in my spare time. I love live music and hanging out with my friends who also love live music. I love working out, roller skating, walking my dog, camping, and taking my kayak out to local rivers and lakes. Whenever I get a chance, I travel. My last trip out of country was a visit to Mexico City in June of 2023, but long delayed because of Covid. My next trip out of the country is scheduled for September 2027 and I'll be headed to Montreal and Quebec City, this time with a group. I have been all over the world in my travels. When I come home, there is always a wagging tail. Dog love. My dog is a loveable Staffy mix named Gravy.
My educational background is a degree in English from the University of Montevallo in Alabama. My Master's Degree is in education from University of Alabama in Birmingham. I have also taken many courses since then at universities all over California and a few in the Portland area.
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