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Lifelong newspaper & magazine writer, author, blogger at franjohns.net, agitator for justice, kindness & interfaith understanding.

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Retired Teacher-turned- writer. Author of "Who's Tougher Than Us? The Realities of Teaching" available on Amazon. Check out my website, donnagerard.com.

Curious memoir, science, and self-help writer. Personal statement editor for college, residency, and professional programs (d.anazonwu@gmail.com).

After a 40 year hiatus, I've returned to writing. What started as the remedy for a broken heart has become a life-giving adventure. At 67, I've only just begun!

I write about seemingly mundane experiences that are relatable because we are human. Subscribe on Substack to get my stories directly: lauramc.sub-stack.com

I'm a retired mental health Clinical Social Worker. My faith and family keep me afloat. I enjoy writing, reading, playing the clarinet, and pondering life.