*Max Patch is a place in the North Carolina mountains. It is also the name of the road that takes you there!!
*My Husband and I have a place on Max Patch Road.
*I have 3 children!!
*I have lived in 7 different states. 3 of them more than once. (Air Force Brat)
*When I was a young girl I wanted to work for National Geographic. (The Audubon Society follows me on Twitter and Oxygen Magizine on Pintrest :)
*I went to Nursing School.
*I do Clinical Research for a living!
*I am not afraid of bugs or snakes but have screamed like a girl because of them!!!
*I started this website in January 2011 and I maintain it myself....o.o
*My Husband and I were married at the soggy Dollar Bar and Sand Castle on Jost Van Dyke (look it up) They have the best web cam ever!! www.Soggydollarbar.com
My SPCA Baby....
This is Buddy! Adopted from the Wake County SPCA at the age of 6 months. He has been the best dog any Human would ever want.....He is attentive, smart, loving, and the best dog ever (house broke, I can walk him with out a leash, Canine Good Citizen Award). I would have to say he is WAY above average for any and all dogs (even the "BEST" breeds). When I gave him his forever home he was 6 months old. He is now 11 years old in 2013. Boy could I tell you some stories about my "Furchild" My Husband and I have helped the SPCA of Wake County every year and contributed to the cause. We go to to the "Fur Ball" every year and give auction items to raise money. In Oct 2013 Buddy was diagnosed with Insulinoma. In human terms....Pancreatic Cancer. My little guy had a peaceful passing Nov 5, 2013. I will always and forever be excited to raise funds for the SPCA and that is that.........Buddy your an inspiring little dude......Lots of peeps love you!
I was awarded Top Featured Artist and Peoples Choice in the Aspiring Artist of the Year Contest Benifiting Art Space in Raleigh North Carolina. I support Artreach 4 Kids!
Shari with Nancy at the Artreach 4 Kids Gala.
I had the honor to participate in a photography contest. Nancy Thomas a professional photograher in Raleigh North Carolina who started Artreach 4 Kids a Not for Profit organization.
"is a Community and Regionally Reaching initiative to empower self discovery and enhance education and personal growth through the exploration and expression of ART. Artreach 4 Kids was born out of the belief that ART is an ESSENTIAL medium for Human Development and can enhance children’s learning and personal growth. Our goal is to educate how ART enhances children’s cognitive development improving concentration, channels creative thought to generate a positive attitude, and provides an outlet to exercise emotional control while building self esteem."
"We accomplish this endeavor to empower self-awareness through spirited grassroots initiatives in raising funds to further facilitate school art programs. Artreach 4 Kids creates a community of enthusiastic artists and educators who provide innovative out of the box education for young students in and outside of the classroom. Art in its many forms can reach children on a variety of levels, providing a positive experience that will further engage them socially and educationally."
"Together with your support we can help our youth CREATE a vibrant future, encourage them to achieve their DREAMS and INSPIRE self discovery."
"is a Community and Regionally Reaching initiative to empower self discovery and enhance education and personal growth through the exploration and expression of ART. Artreach 4 Kids was born out of the belief that ART is an ESSENTIAL medium for Human Development and can enhance children’s learning and personal growth. Our goal is to educate how ART enhances children’s cognitive development improving concentration, channels creative thought to generate a positive attitude, and provides an outlet to exercise emotional control while building self esteem."
"We accomplish this endeavor to empower self-awareness through spirited grassroots initiatives in raising funds to further facilitate school art programs. Artreach 4 Kids creates a community of enthusiastic artists and educators who provide innovative out of the box education for young students in and outside of the classroom. Art in its many forms can reach children on a variety of levels, providing a positive experience that will further engage them socially and educationally."
"Together with your support we can help our youth CREATE a vibrant future, encourage them to achieve their DREAMS and INSPIRE self discovery."