Barbara began journaling at forty as a way to better understand life’s events and as an outlet for her emotions. Following the sudden death of her husband of thirty-two years, she needed journaling...view moreBarbara began journaling at forty as a way to better understand life’s events and as an outlet for her emotions. Following the sudden death of her husband of thirty-two years, she needed journaling even more and began writing regularly. This and letters home from Belize, Peace Corps, resulted in this book.
After four years’ volunteer service in Belize, Barbara spent time caring for her mother and volunteering in Alaska and Florida. Then she settled in Austin, Texas near two of her three children’s families. After nine years’ social work employment, she is retired, again a volunteer, and still journaling.view less