If you’re new to my world, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I’m a writer and promoter, living in the northeastern region of the USA. In addition to writing and promoting, I love to read, teach, and minister to others through service work. I reside in a small town along the upper ridge of the Appalachin Mountains, home of the Athens Wildcats. I grew up there and have to confess that these days I appreciate this quiet community more than I ever did as a child.
My day job for years has been that of a secretary/administrative assistant, although I have worked as a tax preparer, an office manager, a retail clerk, a radio announcer, an advertising director and a facility secretary for a mental health/drug and alcohol counseling center. That last one was a real kick, and I learned a lot while I was there. I currently provide support services to a group of design engineers who custom build complete lines of equipment for the converting industry. We have sold machines and provided technical support and services to companies all over the globe, right here from little North Towanda. Amazing! I also provide administrative helps as a Virtual Assistant. This type of work has only recently been of interest to me, but I’m looking forward to where it might lead.
As far as my writing goes, I have seen my work printed in a variety of places, most recently for Vista magazine and quite regularly in the local newspaper. I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember. My first serious recognition that writing might be something I could do well came when my tenth grade english teacher altered his plans for the entire class because of an argument I presented in a freestyle essay submitted per his request. That’s when I learned that the pen has power, I wanted some of it, and I was willing to put the time and effort into learning how to express my feelings through writing. Writing is a part of me, and yes, it does define me.
I am a family girl with two grown sons. My older, Robert, is married to Megan. He is an art teacher 3-hours north of here. You can view some of his art work at http://doodlehoose.wordpress.com.
Rob’s wife, Megan, is a chaplain and the best daughter-in-law a mom could hope to have. Megan gave birth to her first son, my first grandbaby, in late September 2008. A brother joined him on June 1st, my anniversary to my long time husband. I’m psyched! One of my greatest goals in life has been to be a good granna to my own grandbabies.
My younger son, Matt (who is still available ladies, and a very fine catch, if i do say so myself), is a graphic artist working for the counties largest daily newspaper. I’ve posted some of his work on this site from time to time. He regularly helps me with the promotional end of things advertised in Lori’s World.
My husband and I live on 20 acres out in the middle of what used to be nowhere, but is now prime real estate for natural gas drilling. We we share our good fortune with a quarter horse, a donkey, and our dog, Mauser, the love of our life until our Wee Ones came along. Thanks, Mom…we enjoy your gift to us every day!
I’m glad you’re here, and after you’ve read some of my posts I hope you’ll be glad, too. Thanks for stopping by, and please come again.
Blessings, Lori
Lori,
Wow, I enjoyed your essays very much, especially the most recent Easter essay. What a wonderful gift you have and what a blessing that you use it for the glory of God. My only problem with it is the temptation to envy your gift. Keep up the great work for it is blessed for sure.