I am a tree-loving girl
green shorts and tee-shirt
climbing and perching
on pecan tree limbs 
searching for peace

I am a flamenco dancer
red dress with ruffles
clapping and stomping
on a wooden stage
pursuing connection

I am a wild-haired writer
blue jeans and sweater
scribling and drawing
on yellow legal pads
finding myself

I am a native Texan who has lived for the past 30 years in Southern California. I am a published author of both short memoir and fiction, a two-time Pushcart nominee, a nationally award-winning writing coach, an editor, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. In addition, I am the mother of three grown daughters of whom I am extremely proud, a grandmother of four darling children and the wife of a man I still love after 44 years. View all posts by lenleatherwood