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When asked why she wanted to be a recreational therapist, she replied, “So I can wear tennis shoes to work!” It was easier than explaining how it combined her love of recreation, her fascination with psychology, and her desire to help people of all ages and illnesses reach their full potential. After earning her BS, she worked in Pediatrics, Psych, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and private practice, for a total 28 years. She was one of the first RTs to be certified nationally. Writing began in high school as an editor for the paper and yearbooks. Later she was a popular columnist, public speaker, and teacher of swimming, exercise, and mental health classes. This is the first time she stopped long enough to write it all down.=