I am a writer and poet who finds my presence in the world through writing. I write about the joys and conflicts of life, the magic and disillusionment from one moment to the next, the dark side of a bright smile, the pain and relief of busy days, the simplicity and difficulty of existence, and all the contradictions of life that bring happiness and torment. My first collection of poems, The Blank Mind, is now available on Amazon and Gumroad. My love for writing is only rivaled by my love for cats.