I grew up on the outskirts of town and many
afternoons were spent lost in the pages of books. An avid reader from as long
as I can remember, I devoured books. My mother also a reader encouraged us,
never censoring any of the books we picked up. So, a love of the written word
came early and young.
Her only exception to written words was a warning
she gave often. "Don't ever put in writing, what you don't want others to
read.” I didn’t heed her words, particularly, as teenager with love letters and
diaries often getting me into trouble. Just as reading became second nature, so
did writing. I wrote poems, essays, and journaled, all in a secret place.
My secret place was the cow pasture behind our
house. Nearly every day I climbed the fence and ran down the hill in the midst
of huge cattle to a stream, and the under the trees I filled notebooks with
writings. I found my voice.
I will be 58 years old this month and for the first
time ever I am putting on paper for all those who choose to read, my words. I
write every day. Sometimes it's an opinion, a thought, or an essay. Other days
I write short stories. I am working on my first novel and enjoy the mentorship
of a wonderful writers group. I write because I love to write, and no longer
have to hide down by stream in a cow pasture.
Welcome to the Cow Pasture Chronicles.
