Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

When my marriage exploded, I began attending a support group. One of the things we were challenged to report to the group each session is how we tapped into things that gave us passion. It was this challenge that began my exploration of history. I read books and articles on the topic, and watched documentaries.… Read more

Circumstances have forced me to find my professional self later in life than I would like. Raised by old fashioned, conservative parents, who structured the household according to Cleaver-like gender roles, my mission in life was to grow up and become a supportive wife and mom. I was encouraged to go to college and get… Read more