*I am a prolific reader and enjoy many genres of literature. I facilitate and manage Heather's BookClub in my local community that serves 40+ members for over 10 years now. We support local authors and independent publishers.
*I am a board member of the Arkansas International Writer's At Risk program in where we provide refuge for international writers who are at risk in their home country.
*I have installed four Free Little Libraries in my community in where there is free access and exchange of books. All four of these were converted to Free Little Pantries at the height of the pandemic, feeding several hundred local people.
*I volunteer, as associated with my school district, to distribute food to those in need.
*I am a mountain enthusiast finding rejuvenation and restoration under the tree canopy of a forest. I have a camper van named Luna and a dog named Jack. Together, we frequent off-grid trail heads for camping, and enjoy sunrise hikes in the beautiful states of Arkansas, Colorado, and Utah. I climbed my first 14,000 ft mountain top this past Summer and hope to check off many more during my lifetime. There is nothing quite like the view and serenity one finds at 14,000 feet.
*I like to make gifts for family and friends by doing cross-stitch or embroidery. My favorite samplers are those in which I can convey a message of love or gratitude. This activity provides a wonderful opportunity for stillness. It is very restorative to me personally, serving as a sweet connection from creation to gifting with the recipient.
*I practice mindful meditation every morning and facilitate a weekly Zoom group mediation session.