If you’ve gotten this far into Lori’s World you’re probably family or friend and know all about my life and what is written here.
If you’re new to my world, however, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I’m a writer and promoter, who has a husband and two sons. I became a Grandma for the first time on September of 2008. In addition to writing and promoting, I love to read, teach and minister to others through service work. I attend Mt. Pisgah Wesleyan Church, located 1/2 mile South of Springfield Road, on the Berwick Turnpike in the foothills of The Appalachin Mountains, PA, USA. I reside in Athens, PA, 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.
I have some college experience under my belt, but most of my professional life I have been a secretary/administrative assistant. I did do a short stint 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, PA. Amazing!
I’ve taught Sunday School for a long, long time, and was a youth director for seven years when my own sons were maturing.
As far as my writing goes, I have seen some of my work published, most recently for Vista magazine. 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.
As I said earlier, i have two sons. My older, BJ/Rob, is married to Megan. He is an art teacher in Rochester, NY. Megan is a chaplain and a wonderful friend. Megan gave birth to her first son, my first grandbaby in late September 2008. I’m psyched!
My youngest is Matt (who is still available, ladies, and a very fine catch, if i do say so myself)! Matt is a graphic artist. I’ve posted some of his work on this site. He’s quite good and regularly helps me with the promotions end of things in Lori’s World. All of my kids are smart, sensitive, artistic and godly. In my world it doesn’t get much better than that.
My husband and I live on a piece of land that encompasses 20 acres, where we share our good fortune with a quarter horse, a draft horse, a donkey, two goats and our pup, Mauser, the love of our life until Wee One came along. Thanks, Mom…we enjoy your gift to us every day! We are blessed to also enjoy good health and clean living, together with wonderful friends and solid family.
I’m glad you’re here, and after you’ve read some of my essays i hope you’ll be glad, too. Thanks again for stopping by, and please come again.
Blessings, Lori
