About the Author

As I construct these lists, I am reminded of how full my life is and what extensive training for being a writer and photographer I have had from living my life fully. Even though there are times I feel lost, immobilized, or confused, I never lose the ability to see …a caterpillar clinging to a milkweed stalk, a full moon, an eagle soaring over the Missouri River, the glow in my childrens’ smile, the love in my husband’s eyes. I was taught to see every imperfection. Yet such scrutiny has also shown me the perfect detail of a snowflake or the emotional pain on someone’s face. What seemed an horrific curse has grown into a perpetual blessing.

I live a life filled with words. My parents’ somewhat annoying emphasis on proper use of the English language, stimulating household conversation, and a prolific love of reading, taught me that words matter and that using words properly and effectively, matters even more. 

Thanks for stopping by.
Diana