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On occasion, Sharon writes about her life and her work and shares these writings with the members. It is a chance for members to get to know Sharon on a more personal level. It is an opportunity to understand "the woman behind the curtain." Sharon's writing often gives members a better understanding of how Neighbors evolved and why. It also gives members a better sense of community.

Sharon's Bio

I didn't call myself a writer until 2007, and it was my husband who named me one initially. Writing has been my passion since childhood, though I never dreamed of being able to publish anything until my 40s. I published on my own site and in a local paper, but had never written anything for pay until 2008. Now, it is a critical element of my job and it remains my passion.

I am a middle-aged, happily married woman. I have a teen age son and two step children in their 20s. My parents call me their "flower child", though my friends consider me relatively conservative. I live in Great Falls, VA with our menagerie of cats and dogs and neighboring wildlife. I vacation in New Mexico and Florida at every possible opportunity.

I was born in El Paso, Texas, but was raised just a few miles from where I live now from age 7 until I attended college at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, VA. I taught middle and high school English for a few years, moved to Okinawa, Japan for a few years during a short first marriage. I earned my M.Ed. in Counseling & Personnel Services from University of Maryland, then taught a few more years, then married my current husband.

I worked with Jeffrey for 12 years as co-owner of a remodeling company, and then I started myNeighborsNetwork.com in 2000. In 2003, I turned my hobby into a business and have been running it ever since.

I am an introvert, shy by nature. I love to read, knit, needlepoint, pet my cats, and of course, write.

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Finishing the Book
I was 26 years old when my mother gave me permission to stop reading Tess of the d'Urbervilles. I was at page 249 and truly struggling. I hated it. “If you don’t like it, just put it down. Stop reading it,” she suggested. Really? Are we allowed to do that? I spent my life reading books because they were required... click here to read more

Belonging
Belonging I think I found you in a line at the bookstore trying to connect with those who think differently than I. More succinctly Intricately simply. I found you when I felt alone inept Terror. Someone gave you to me yet I belong to you. How do you know ... click here to read more

17 Books
A year ago, a friend of mine had resolved to read 40 books in 2009. Michelle is, obviously, an avid reader. Impressed and amazed at Michelle’s vast consumption of words, I took on my own New Year’s Resolution. Twenty books was my target. I was well on my way until my Lyme diagnosis in September. For the last four mon... click here to read more

Join Me in January - Writing!
Please join me in January! My friend, David Hazard, is presenting the Ascent 2010 Writing Intensive Workshops "for the evolving writer." David is my writing coach, and I personally recommend his skills and program to you. David's 4-day workshops are held in Alexandria, Leesburg, Reston, and Winchester, VA, and in... click here to read more

Freewriting 12/23/09
Sharon’s Freewriting: Most of you tell me that you read my Sharon’s Nook pieces when it’s quiet around you. It’s usually late at night after the children are tucked in, or early in the morning before they wake. Some of you read it when you are utterly exhausted and lonely, thinking you need to just sit down and ‘be’ ... click here to read more

Sharon's Annual Christmas Letter
Dear Friends and Family, Once again, we were graced this past year with many gifts from our family and friends, exemplifying the amazing love and generosity of those who surround us. Jeff and I could not have made it through this y... click here to read more

Want to Read my Lyme Disease Blog?
You are currently signed up to receive Sharon's Nook essays by me. :) Thank you. If you are interested in reading about my journey through Lyme Disease, simply write back wtih Lyme as your subject line. I'll take care of signing you up. You may read my Lyme blog at www.sharonlivingwithlyme.com AND, if you know... click here to read more

The Death of Courtney Schilling
With angst in my heart, I am reporting the death of Courtney Schilling, age 24, at 11 am, today, Saturday, October 31st, 2009. Her parents and brother, Joe, were with her. I have no other details at this time, but will keep everyone apprised. Courtney died 3 months and 2 weeks after her diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Her... click here to read more

Pray Pray Pray
From Courtney's mom today: Very emotional morning..Courtney VERY weak and slipping when I got here. . .asking for a priest. Moments after sacrament of the sick, we got word she tested postivie for C-diff, an serious intestinal disorder. They have started antibiotics for that and we hope it is not too late. KEEP UP THE P... click here to read more

"Did I Get Any Mail Today?"
Our friend, Courtney Schilling, is back in the hospital . . .not planned. Her mother wrote me tonight saying, "Very unsettling KEEP UP THE PRAYERS from all, and the request for cards...the only thing she asked about today was "Did I get any mail?" Please send Courtney a note, a card, something funny, to 12063 Summer Mea... click here to read more

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