Corene Trevelyn JohnstonBorn Corene Trevelyn Johnston in 1943 in Muskegon, Michigan, the poet had a traditional mid-western upbringing that nurtured her intimate connection to nature and her love for animals. Her poetry is autobiographical to a great extent, serving as a suplement to her lifelong passion for journaling. Corene valued formal education as demonstrated by her careers as a registered nurse, a nurse practitioner in Women's Health and a Reiki practitioner. She also believed that learning from alternative sources was as important as collecting degrees. In addition to poetry, Corene wrote food articles, the hard news of a small town and a regular rural-life column for local newspapers and publications. Corene shared her life not only with her partners but also with numerous friends who she embraced as family. Although she survived five episodes of breast cancer, she never allowed cancer to define her. Instead, she used this as yet another life event that influenced and focused her writing. Corene left this earth in 2010, leaving behind family and friends who love her still for the precious gifts of love, laughter, spirited discourse and celebration of life. Blessed Be and champagne all around. Read More Read Less