11 Fun Facts to Know About Me

1. Triple Virgo magic.
Born on September 20th, with Mercury, Pluto, and Mars in Virgo—curious, creative, and always exploring life’s deeper rhythms and mysteries.

2. Love’s journey.
I married Kent, my first husband, at the Winter Solstice in 1976, at Pentacle Theatre in the round. Years later, after a difficult divorce, Mike and I married on Halloween—a joyful surprise for family and friends. Now, with Fred—my third and forever husband—we’ve shared 18 beautiful years. We were married at Hoyt Arboretum in Portland’s Forest Park, surrounded by tall trees and the quiet blessing of nature.

3. Portland roots & community.
For 42 years, I’ve called Southeast Portland home—a creative, caring neighborhood that grounds me and keeps me connected to the heartbeat of community and belonging-and lots of nature to be in.

4. Early beginnings.
As children, my sister and I wrote and performed plays in our garage for friends and neighbors, selling lemonade to fund the fun. She became an actress and ESL teacher; I grew into a mother, teacher, and Intuitive Energy Guide—helping others remember the beautiful light within.

5. Joy from within.
Laughter Yoga found me after my mother passed. For six years, I taught weekly classes, discovering how laughter opens the soul—and it remains one of my favorite ways to lift energy, ease the heart, and find calm in the moment.

6. Miracles of birth.
I delivered 75 babies as a Midwife and attended 200 births as a Labor Doula—including six of my grandchildren—and welcomed my own four children at home, surrounded by family, love, and safety.

7. Creative sparks.
In 8th grade, after recovering from a serious illness, three remarkable teachers changed my life. I discovered photography, collage, poetry, and the empowerment that comes from creative expression—a passion that continues to inspire everything I do.

8. SoulCollage® calling.
At 48, SoulCollage® found me. Within a month, I trained and began hosting home meetups for eight years, sharing the joy of intuitive, soulful collage-making. I continue teaching online and will be offering in-person workshops again in 2026.

9. Adventures large and small.
In 1980, I spent 30 days traveling through London, Paris, Venice, and Florence—sleeping in our car for six of those nights! Later, Fred and I became Airbnb Superhosts and now host a cozy one-bedroom guesthouse in our backyard. These days, we love exploring Oregon in our little travel trailer—seeking nature, quiet trails, and open expanse.

10. After my second divorce, I was guided to a community that embraced my Native heritage. I studied with my Lakota teacher for 14 years, participating in over 500 sweat lodges, serving as a ceremonial drummer for Vision Quests and Sundances, and it was here that I first learned to journey with my drum — experiences that continue to guide and inspire me in my Reiki practices.

11. Gorm, the regal guide.
Our Siberian Forest Cat leads us on three daily walks—rain or shine—reminding us to move with curiosity, presence, and play.

✨ Now that you know a little about me, I’d love to know a little about you.
Reach out through the contact form above—I’d love to connect.