Welcome to my thoughts! I’m beginning my journey as a writer with a curiosity of where it might take me. I have always loved writing and creating stories, but until now have never pursued it publicly. I’m a northwestern Oregon native, and have primarily lived in the Portland/Gresham, Oregon area my whole life. It’s a really lovely location that offers a wide variety of scenery: The Gorge, The Mt. Hood Forest, The Oregon Coast, and the higher/drier climate of Eastern/Central Oregon all just a daytrip away. I adore the outdoors and attempt to most respectfully enjoy them through hiking, snowshoeing, and kayaking, as well as from the back of a horse. When I’m not doing those things, I’m usually found in my backyard – gardening or trying to identify a bird. As much as I love local travel opportunities, my adventurous heart loves exploring internationally, as well. My wife and I have had wonderful opportunities to travel to Ireland, Iceland, Canada, Scotland, and Germany, and we have plans for much more. Travel brings so much appreciate for the beauty of our world and a love for the talented people everywhere. I’m also a devoted animal person. My wife and I currently have two dogs, a cat, and four horses. All of these things leave me with so much inspiration for story writing that sometimes I worry I will never get all my thoughts out. I’ve decided to start writing, because I have a little more time on my hands right now and, since I have always loved free writing stories, I thought, “Why not share them? The worst that could happen…no one reads them, best that could happen…someone could enjoy them.” See for yourself!
From Thoughts to Stories 