Donna Myers:  

Hiya. It's strange to write about yourself, isn't it? Let's see... My husband and I live north of Seattle on Camano Island. I was very happy in the city (Seattle) for most of my adult life, but somewhere in my 50s decided the quiet life was a better way to grow old. Now instead of enjoying downtown and all the wonderful, busy things that the city offers, I find enjoyment in my quiet community, surrounded by water, mountains and horse farms. I enjoyed a career in public relations and communications at Shoreline Community College just north of Seattle and also did a short stint teaching abroad and in California and Washington. I was ready to retire, however, which I did about two years ago. I now spend my time with my grandkids, gardening and traveling. I have two granddaughters, Maddy (11) and Isabella (6), who live about an hour's drive from us. We see them often. Unfortunately, our grandsons, Thomas (2+) and Matthew (8 mos.), live across the country. We will be going to see them next month! I have a vegetable garden that flourishes in the s...Expand for more