Occupation	Writer
Location	Orange County, CA, United States
Introduction	I’m a happily retired public school educator, stepping into the ‘spotlight’ to share a unique journal-writing process that’s helped me discover who I am, why I’m here, and how to have fun following my purpose passionately on this planet. The true spirit of my work is to build bridges for those who feel cut off from themselves, bring joy and freedom to their daily lives (delighting in who they are, just as they are with no modifications needed) through playful interaction with unique journal writing processes. This site is an intermediary playground in which to meet and have fun interacting with others attracted to giraffes, risk-taking through writing, mindful reflection and self-exploration. A more detailed version of my story is http://giraffejournal.com/2010/09/19/welcome-to-giraffe-journals/

Your hand has been replaced by a rubber stamp. What does it say?

Believe that you're perfect and loved ... just the way you are right now!