Julie Tennis is a writer and philosopher who lives in a tiny logging community in Southwest Washington. She uses metaphor and the written word to contemplate nature and the subcons...view moreJulie Tennis is a writer and philosopher who lives in a tiny logging community in Southwest Washington. She uses metaphor and the written word to contemplate nature and the subconscious to gain insights into how we relate to each other and ourselves. The Gratitude Beads is her first book. You can find more of her writing at www.julietennis.com.view less