I am a new poet, recently retired as Assistant Professor of Humanities at Tulsa Community College. I attended Edgecliff College in Cincinnati and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History from Seattle University. I received a Master of Divinity from Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, and a Doctor of Theology from the Melbourne College of Divinity in Melbourne, Australia. My previous academic writing includes articles and books on the Greek language and New Testament studies. I have two children and three grandchildren. I avidly pursue the fiber arts, including spinning, weaving, and knitting. I enjoy sketching with pencil, ink, and watercolor. I am an enthusiastic birdwatcher and aspiring naturalist. I love exploring the Oklahoma prairies, New Mexico deserts, and Oregon coastal forests and seashores. I am a member of the Tulsa NightWriters, the Oklahoma Writers Federation, Inc., and the American Academy of Poets.