As a native Houstonian, a rarity these days, I hold two licensures in the state of Texas: one in chemical dependency counseling, the other in massage therapy. In 2004, I trained to be a volunteer for Houston Hospice, a life-changing training session I believe would benefit all. Hospice, contrary to popular belief, is not about dying. Hospice is about helping you live until you die. Although writing has been a part of my genetic lineage, the writing bug didn't officially bite until 2007. From that point on, my true life passion sprouted and came into full bloom. I'm an observer by nature...ask