Joanne McNamaraJoanne has been writing poetry since she was a child, mostly for birthday and holiday celebrations. In 2011 she took some time off from her 30+ year career in banking and became a Reiki practitioner. She fell in love with the practice of helping peope relax and feel better. Joanne always enjoyed working with children and seniors. Her volunteer activities included making arts and crafts with children during special events while her two boys were in elementary school. She chaired the Garden Therapy program sponsored by a local Garden Club for several years where volunteers visited assisted living facilities and helped residents make flower arrangements. She was also a Hospice volunteer for Steward Healthcare. She has a passion for trash and always carries an extra bag to help keep the roads clean while she's walking her dog Rosie. Joanne is a graduate of Colby-Sawyer College and Boston University and currently spends her time between Wells and Cushing, Maine. Read More Read Less