Dray
My blogs
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Communications or Media |
| Occupation | Freelance Writer/Editor |
| Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
| Introduction | I'm a 36-year-old gal from the Midwest. Born and raised in Milwaukee, I have traveled throughtout the country but have always called Brew City "home." I am a full-time volunteer, board member and Marketing Communications chair for Arthritis Introspective, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of those living with arthritis in the prime of life. Diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) at the age of 7, I have grown up knowing both the physical and emotional challenges of life with a chronic, painful disease as well as the stigma of disability. While the disease does not define me, it has helped shape who I am and I am thankful for many of the lessons I have learned because of it. I have an English degree from UW-Milwaukee and have worked as both a magazine writer/editor and a non-profit fundraiser/event coordinator. I am the proud and devoted auntie to two beautiful children H & D and the crazy and devoted mother to one spoiled cat, Maya Antionette Skywalker. I am also a Jedi and believe in the Power of the Force. |
| Interests | Star Wars, Philosophy, Religious History, Women's Studies, Disability Studies, Politics, Bukowski, Democratic Party, Healthcare Reform, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Karaoke, Poetry, Music, NPR, NCIS, NKOTB, Art, Spoken Word, Slam Poetry, Advocacy, Activism, LGBT Rights, Spirituality, Travel, Men, My Cat, www.arthritisintrospective.org |
| Favorite movies | The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: A New Hope, Return of the Jedi, Shawshank Redemption, Dirty Dancing, Adventures in Babysitting, Love Actually, Muriel's Wedding, The Notebook, Pride & Prejudice (the BBC version w/ Colin Firth), Top Gun |
| Favorite music | Indie Rock, 80s Pop & Hair Bands, old school country, music with moving lyrics and acoustic guitars |
| Favorite books | How about favorite authors?, Margaret Atwood, Marge Piercy, Susan Olds, Sue Monk Kidd, Susan Minot, Kerouac, Ginsberg, Whitman,Bukowski, Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters, Elaine Pagel, M. Scott Peck, Charlaine Harris |