Dream Job

I have finally realized what my dream job is after 46 years of asking myself what I love.

I love kids. I love talking to kids, I love teaching them about life and reflecting their gifts back to them. I love to make them laugh and think.  Also, anyone who really knows me knows that I am a total geek who thinks of a discussion on almost scientific topic a total turn-on!

Here's a modified copy of the letter I sent to the Principal of the school where I work as Lunch Lady:

I have been trying to figure out what job would be my dream job and I have come to the conclusion that I would like to pursue, when the opportunity arises, the position of Science Teacher.  I realized that this is my dream job for two reasons, the first is that I would be able to work with EVERY SINGLE CHILD, an honor that really only goes to specialists and our precious librarian. The second reason I want this job is that I LOVE science and I want to infect the kids, our kids, with the same passion that I have.

Here are my credentials as of today:

BA in Anthropology from CSULB, with pre-med courses completed, and a minor in Chemistry.

I have taken classes in Astronomy and Geology at SBCC for fun.

I am an amateur paleontologist and geologist. I have discovered and photographed over 100 vertebrate fossils on the beaches of Santa Barbara.

I study Great White Sharks by reading all I can about them and following the Shark Research Committee website daily.

I worked in pharmaceutical sales for 9 years, from 1995-2004, which honed my knowledge of the human body, in health and sickness. I also learned to be a skilled educator and communicator, regularly engaging in discussion with physicians about disease states, medicines and other therapies used for treatment. 

I have always loved science. I love Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geology, Oceanography, Paleontology, Evolutionary Biology, Entomology,  Cosmology, and Environmental Science. I don't think there is a single branch of science that doesn't interest me. I'm a total geek.

I realize that you currently have a science teacher. I just realize that an opening for this position could potentially open up at some point and I want to be ready and qualified to apply for the job. 

There. I said it. I want to be a Science Teacher.

Summer 2014- a film.

It has been many moons since my last post. There has been a lot of sadness in the world and much joy in my heart. It seems like many of us are checking out, leaving the body, leaving those of us left  stunned and devastated. The message I got early this summer is to make the most of each day. Allow for the expansion and appreciate it all. I am going to throw together a little film to show the results. Take stock. If you left your life today, would you be satisfied with the completeness of it?

the first version, HERE, is for iphone or small devices.

Summer 2014- for iphone etc.   *

watch this version on a computer.

SUMMER 2014- for the big screen



I would like to thank the stars of this film: Kieran, Aidan, Kalin, Jena, Morgan, Sofia, Amanda, Grace, Chris, Nick, Claire, Evan, Kara, Alex, Indie, Ari, Kevin, Grandma Kitty, Ted, Steph, Alabama alligators, frogs, snakes,  a rogue great white shark from instagram, Lara and Tina in a frame, a rhino from facebook, Tom, Gia, myself in my new shark-kini, Stacy, Jacob, Eric, Meredith in her turnouts and the atlas 5 rocket launched from Vandenberg in August.





Peace, love and joy to you, every day.


*(A note on why this version did not originally  play for you---- GREED. It contains a song that when played anywhere on the internet, ads pop up. The ads can't pop up on your phone or ipad, so they claim, so you cant see this little film and I know the anticipation is killing you. I will switch out "Sweet Home Alabama" for something else for this version)

A New Beach Every Day

The tides, storms, swells and waves change the beaches every day. March brought in a new moon tide with storms and washed all the sand away. Each day after brought in more sand or less and revealed fossils or covered them up. I believe there will be discoveries for eons and that I will NOT be the only one romanced by the remnants of life that we have here on Santa Barbara beaches.

The BATFOSSIL!

Half submerged.

Frequently seen formation.

Skull cross section?

Interesting small details. Measured in inches- 2 x 3.5"

The beach is always changing and SO Magical!

Small bony fossils

Brief exposure

This specimen was very large, most likely a skull. It comprised the entire rock. 

Fine bones. Very thin.