Linda Downs:  

I doubt anyone remembers me from school. Over the years I've run into several people from school and the only one who remembered me was Denny Ott. I ran into him in '73 at an Albertson's. Other people that I thought were some of my best friends did not remember even knowing me in high school. That hurt! So I've given up trying to talk to people I recognize from high school or college. Suffice it to say that I was married since '72. I have 2 sons, 1 daughter and 4 grandsons. A beautiful granddaughter was born in 2013 so now I have 5 grandchildren. I consider all my kids the pride and joy of my life and also that they are my sole contribution to a better world.My kids and grandkids are the jewels in my crown. They have taught me humility and the truest, deepest love. I live a very quiet life out in Spanish Springs, on almost 3 acres. My beloved husband passed away at the end of May, 2010 and its been very hard to be alone after we were together for 40 years. I have lots of animals, both wild and tame. I spend lots of time during the summer months rescuing baby birds fallen from their nests. I don't have to work anymore and am retired. When I was working, I worked in hospitals as a EKG tech, monitor tech and unit clerk. After 20 yrs. of that I went to work for one of the doctors I knew from working at the hospital. I've been involved with music most of my life, on a semi-professional basis, mostly singing back-up. I always wanted to be a singer when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a terrible idea. As it turns out, they were wrong, it was fun! The last paying gig I did was back-up for Barry Manilow at Tahoe in the mid '90's. However, I have done lots of gigs at weddings & funerals throughout the years I lived in WA state. I sang at my son Jason's wedding in 1994, which I have on tape. I've lived through many earthquakes and the volcanic eruptions of Mt.St. Helen's in 1980. We lived only 60 miles from the mountain and our town was buried in ash several times. I've gotten to experience many interesting things such as a Bigfoot encounter in 1970 and living in haunted houses. I've always been a natural psychic, although I only give readings to friends or family. I made one exception last year when a friend of my daughter lost a dear friend. He was so very upset that I felt it could help him if he could make a connection with his friend. It worked and Robby was so very happy to know that his friend was all right on the other side. It's been interesting to see the plethora of ghost shows come on TV - just proves to me that everyone wants that assurance that life exists after this life. I also did a little free-lance writing for paranormal m...Expand for more