My initial start in writing began in the fourth grade, with Mr. John Collins from Grange elementary who inspired me. He was the first person to ever encourage me as a child. I wrote poetry off and ...ver maisMy initial start in writing began in the fourth grade, with Mr. John Collins from Grange elementary who inspired me. He was the first person to ever encourage me as a child. I wrote poetry off and on all my life but never really did anything with it until now. I have this to share with my readers. If you write even a little bit, keep going, and don't give up on yourself. I'm over sixty, and most of my life has been spent wasted when I could have done more. Life is too short to give up on your dreams. I was born in Baltimore, Maryland, where I lived most of my life. I now reside in a small community in Pennsylvania, with my three dogs and my wonderful husband.ver menos