Since age five, working has been the most significant activity of my life. Performing such jobs as being a field hand, mechanic's helper, clerical worker, typist, secretary, teacher and business owner. I found fascinating the challenges of the working life. Later on, I "grew" several businesses and they, in turn, parented me in many ways. 

 

In all of these jobs, I met and learned from many almost novel-inspiring personalities from lousy bosses to disgruntled co-workers to inspirational leaders and various other heroes who quietly went about their jobs with dignity. I learned about money and profit, and how our system works or doesn't and what it was like to be part of a true team--what the word synergy was all about. 

 

I have special concern for working people, especially those "lost in the system." I believe that all people should have adequate income and security, housing, healthcare, education and jobs. They deserve to be heard and respected. Further, our national priorities, I think, need to be reordered---given a good overhaul-- including developing a much greater awareness of the abuse of our planetary home. I hope to contribute to this process to a greater extent.

 

Over the years, I have "searched for meaning" only to discover that it was never lost! Becoming conscious of my connection to all things in the universe was for me a large step in finding out what was at the end of the rainbow. And, I hope to learn better how to selflessly serve others and spread ripples or goodness throughout the universe.