I am a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Part poet, part teacher, I believe in the power of love and compassion toward all, even those I would really like to squish with my car. Life to me is an ever-evolving mystery, and if you do not believe in grace, I feel sorry for you. Since without grace, none of us would be here. And I realize making such a statement is lacking grace, but I never said I was perfect.