You've heard it said that life's a bitch ... it's not, it's what you make of it.

I've been and done many things: student, soldier and single parent Dad ... but those things don't define me. I've got the certificates, carry the scars and have a beautiful daughter (who's now left home and is making her own way in the world), to show for them, but those things are not ME!

What am I? Well, the Raven is supposed to be a shape-shifter and to represent wisdom, mystery, magick and the ability to take the unformed and give it form. Like the raven,I guess I'm something of a shape-shifter: I'm both a fun-loving, Heavy Rock listening, snakebite drinking Pagan; a published writer, the consumate professional (yeah, right) and a gentle, thoughtful, quiet (well, fairly ... sometimes ... lol) totally loyal, non-judgemental friend ... or so I'm told!

What am I? Tough question ... I don't know, to me I'm just 'me' ... you'll have to judge for yourself!

... oh, and just one more thing: like I said,