tracepurlee

Hi!

What I am is a grad student.

How I am is a woman-child.

Where? Western Illinois U, for now, with plans to move west to New Mexico after I finish my Master's in English this May.

Why? Love.

When: toward the end of raising five kids.

Who: I'm the oldest of three, and the only daughter of a 'big and tall' farmer and his petite, city-born wife. I've been married three times so far. I'm a believer in Jesus Christ, but don't go to church in the normal way. I can saddle a horse, write a poem, make a quilt, teach a class, and work the twelve steps. I love God, walking, playing bass, my boyfriend, libraries, reading, studying the Bible, rock and roll, coffee, and of course, my children. Although they're not children anymore, they still feel like mine.