I was born by a river and have lived by rivers all my life. The realm of my origins encompassed the ‘mouth-waters’ of the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia and the New York City environs. Early on I traveled nationally and internationally – which in addition to my family origins, provided me a first-hand view of cultural and ethnic diversity.This path has brought me upheaval, healing, great joy, challenge, and profound learning. Along the way, I have been gifted with fine teachers and friends – both in this ordinary as well as non-ordinary reality. My ongoing explorations and learning continue to reshape my personal reality maps as I experience the great compassion, wisdom, power, and humor of the helping Spirits. Their alliances inspire me and sustain my love of life and desire to be of ‘glad service’ – whenever and however I can.