Marti Eicholz was born and reared in Indiana. She has graduate degrees in Education and Education Counseling. She was an Elementary School Teacher, Supervisor for Curriculum Development, Administrator of a Multi-Ethnic Middle School, and a University Instructor. Now as a retired educator through the symphony of words, I am experiencing an emotional journey, leading to a stronger grasp of the universe and of others. For me, storytelling is a spiritual purge. With each story I somehow am improved. My writing is for me and for others like me who want to find a newer, better, gentler version of who we can be.