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About

I am the mother of three sons.  Of all of the jobs I have had, I count motherhood the one that filled my heart with unquestioning love and  the purest heartache. My oldest son was killed in a tragic accident in 2005. It almost broke my heart in two. Maybe it in fact did.

This is where you can find out what I believe, my education and background. 

This is where you know my story and why I believe what I do. 

Jake's Scholarship

Everything you want to know about Jake’s accident and what we did.​ >

My faith

Wisdom Wednesdays, the worship I participate in and spiritual mentors I have had and why them. >

my Science

Links to talks, documentaries, peer reviewed papers, current research, and future directions. >

The Latest

In the second report on the efforts at pasture restoration, Janet tries so kill the native pollinators. (This is NOT a good thing…)

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Bedtime Stories

Handsome Cowboy Series

What happens when you buy a farm, you don’t know what you are doing, and you start meeting cowboys? 

A lot. 

Interested in Astrobiology?

Most of my field work  was performed with an amazing group of scientists in the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert. 

The best thing about making documentaries? Again, the people. 

(You’ll have to watch to the end to see me.)

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Humans That Currently Influence Me

Mark Lanier

Lawyer, Preacher

Valeria Souza

Scientist

My Men

(don't tell them)

Scott Mckay

Hull, England

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All the ideas, advice, and opinion six decades can provide… and maybe a little wisdom.

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for more, much more...

All the ideas, advice, and opinion six decades can provide… and maybe a little wisdom.