I live in Keezletown, Virginia, located in the Shenandoah Valley about 2.5 hours southwest of Washington, D.C.  I love being in the Appalachian Mountains, enjoying the beauty of the Valley.  I currently teach science and education courses at James Madison University and I lead a weekly yoga class in Harrisonburg.   I deeply enjoy curating experiences for people and bringing them together in meaningful ways.

 

Favorite quote

We do not "come into" this world; we come out of it, as leaves from a tree. As the ocean "waves," the universe "peoples." Every individual is an expression of the whole realm of nature, a unique action of the total universe.

Alan Watts

Book Recommendation

"Where Do We Go From Here? Chaos or Community"

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Where I'm Finding Inspiration

"Democracy Matters: Winning the Fight Against Imperialism" by Dr. Cornell West. West writes about 3 democratic habits: prophetic witness, Socratic questioning, and tragicomic hope. In our turbulent times, fraught with violence and greed, I am rejuvenated by Dr. West's courage and conviction.

What I Do For Fun, Rest, and Renewal

I love to cook, eat, exercise, and be outside. You can often find me on the porch, hanging out with my cat, Lola "]