Date:         Thu, 6 Feb 1997 21:16:21 -0330
From: Dorcas Kelland <dkelland@AVALON.NF.CA>
Subject:      FILL:  BIO - Another Newbie

I'm not quite sure where to begin, or what to say for that matter.  I =
guess the best thing is to just go to it.

I've been lurking around for about two weeks now, and an interesting two =
weeks it has been.  I've learned quite a bit just by listening.

Probably the best way to describe myself is through my writings.  Short =
stories, children's stories (pre-teen) and some poetry is what I attempt =
to write.

Other than reading almost anything I can get my hands on, I have not had =
much exposure to the writing world and for too many years wanted to =
write but didn't believe I could.

My favourite quote:  "To Thine Own Self Be True".  William Shakespeare, =
in that statement, has helped me to understand that unless one is true =
to themselves, it is impossible to be true to others.

During my lurking this week,  I came across a piece that asked people =
what they knew their uniqueness is. What makes me unique is that I know =
my experiences are mine and mine alone and that the total of those =
experiences, good, bad, or indifferent are the total of who I am, and =
who I will become.

Dorcas Kelland lives a fairly content life in St. John's, Newfoundland.  =
My e-mail (because the FAQ said I should include it) is =
dkelland@avalon.nf.ca

Looking forward to an enriching experience.

Dorcas