It's is always nice to know a little about the person who is writing the poems, short stories or articles you are reading. So I am going to tell you a bit about me.
It's is always nice to know a little about the person who is writing the poems, short stories or articles you are reading. So I am going to tell you a bit about me.
I was born on January 1st, 1955. Yes, I am a New Years Baby. I hear that all the time. Not the first of the year but I think I came a close second.
I was born on January 1st, 1955. Yes, I am a New Years Baby. I hear that all the time. Not the first of the year but I think I came a close second.
My parents had tried very hard to get me to come a day or so earlier, but I guess I wanted to have a chance at being number one.
My parents had tried very hard to get me to come a day or so earlier, but I guess I wanted to have a chance at being number one.
I had a grandmother, Elizabeth J Miller, who was a gifted writer. I sometimes feel she is a part of me as this writing all comes so easy.
I had a grandmother, Elizabeth J Miller, who was a gifted writer. I sometimes feel she is a part of me as this writing all comes so easy.
She also wrote many poems and short stories. If I ever get the link to her website my cousin set up in her honor, I will link it to this one.
She also wrote many poems and short stories. If I ever get the link to her website my cousin set up in her honor, I will link it to this one.
It's funny how close I feel to my grandmother. She died at a rather young age and I was only 3 years old. She had a very bad type of asthma.
It's funny how close I feel to my grandmother. She died at a rather young age and I was only 3 years old. She had a very bad type of asthma.
Sometimes I feel as if someone is leading me as I write. Some poems, such as the creation were written without me even realizing the words
Sometimes I feel as if someone is leading me as I write. Some poems, such as the creation were written without me even realizing the words
were flowing and I was writing them down. I was a senior in high school sitting in my home room class when that happened.
were flowing and I was writing them down. I was a senior in high school sitting in my home room class when that happened.
As everyone does, I have grown older. I have 4 children, 2 girls and 2 boys. They are wonderful people and are also grown up now.
As everyone does, I have grown older. I have 4 children, 2 girls and 2 boys. They are wonderful people and are also grown up now.
Only one remains at home for a little while yet. My youngest finished college and is now starting the police academy in hopes of getting
Only one remains at home for a little while yet. My youngest finished college and is now starting the police academy in hopes of getting
a job with a police force after graduating.
a job with a police force after graduating.
My three other children are working in their careers. My daughters have blessed me with 7 grandchildren at this time with the 8th due October 29th.
My three other children are working in their careers. My daughters have blessed me with 7 grandchildren at this time with the 8th due October 29th.
There are 5 girls and 2 boys right now. The newest will also be a boy. All grandchildren age between 2 and 7 years.
There are 5 girls and 2 boys right now. The newest will also be a boy. All grandchildren age between 2 and 7 years.
I babysit the older 5, the two youngest are twins and go to a daycare. They do keep me busy, but I enjoy spending this special time with them all.
I babysit the older 5, the two youngest are twins and go to a daycare. They do keep me busy, but I enjoy spending this special time with them all.
They also love my stories.
They also love my stories.
I live in the United States, in Ohio. I am married and we just celebrated our 38th year of marriage. A great joy is my parents also just celebrated their
I live in the United States, in Ohio. I am married and we just celebrated our 38th year of marriage. A great joy is my parents also just celebrated their
62nd year of marriage. They are turning 84 this year.
62nd year of marriage. They are turning 84 this year.
I have my dog, Roscoe and a stray cat who really lives at our house named, Porter.
I have my dog, Roscoe and a stray cat who really lives at our house named, Porter.
I am a Christian. I believe Jesus died for me so that my sins will be forgiven and I can join him in heaven to serve him there some day.
I am a Christian. I believe Jesus died for me so that my sins will be forgiven and I can join him in heaven to serve him there some day.
Not in a big hurry though.
Not in a big hurry though.
I also have two blogs I have written and may write a third that are my own. Then I write articles for 4 other blogs owned by another person.
I also have two blogs I have written and may write a third that are my own. Then I write articles for 4 other blogs owned by another person.
I enjoy spending time on the internet and have many friends from all over the world.
I enjoy spending time on the internet and have many friends from all over the world.
I do hope you enjoy the site. Someday I may add a way for your to communicate with me and express feelings about what you have read.
I do hope you enjoy the site. Someday I may add a way for your to communicate with me and express feelings about what you have read.
Thanks for visiting my site and learning more about me.
Thanks for visiting my site and learning more about me.
Barbara Ross
Barbara Ross