I grew up on a farm outside of the town of Toulon, Illinois—the kind of small, rambling town where everyone knows everyone else. Having earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Catawba College I es...lihat lebih banyakI grew up on a farm outside of the town of Toulon, Illinois—the kind of small, rambling town where everyone knows everyone else. Having earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Catawba College I established a career as a lab technician. I share my passion for the sciences as a Biology, Environmental, and Anatomy lab teacher. Assisting with a travelling Field Biology and Ecology course gives me yet another outlet to explore the natural world. Such travelling has enriched my life and provided much of the inspiration for my writing. When I am not working I like to stay active by exercising, hiking, swimming, and exploring waterfalls. However, I also appreciate the simple pleasures of reading on a rainy day and swinging in a hammock doing nothing but watch the day transpire on my green acres with my Sheltie, Neville, and two Himalayan cats.lihat lebih sedikit