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About the Blog

Book Reviews: I’m passionate about books and love reading. 

Dogs: I love dogs! 

Wildlife: I am a wildlife biologist and conservation advocate. 

History: I am an accidental historian. I never intended to research or write about history. My mentors are Dr. Fred Rathjen, Dr. Paul Carlson, and Dr. Monte Monroe, Texas State Historian.

Nonprofit: Nonprofit advisor and consultant incorporating Texas nonprofits ranging from animal rescues to providing much-needed weekend snacks to kids to helping other organizations. I am a board trainer, along with being a grant researcher and writer. 

About Me 

A native Texan reared in the Texas panhandle and deep east Texas, I earned MS degrees in Wildlife Biology/Museum Science and Environmental Toxicology. At Texas Tech University, my research was nonprofit administration, exotics in Texas, and West Nile virus. I worked for eight years as a wildlife biologist in Texas. 

A former tree climber, I collect seeds, dog kisses, and books. My home is still in Texas. Searching for a new place to call home. 

Donations and Castiel

Consider a small donation to Forgotten Winds to help offset the cost of maintenance. Donations are used to help pay for the platform, to help rescue dogs, to help travel, and to keep Castiel in treats. 

 

 

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