Ruthie Rosauer holds degrees in English, economics, and law. Her passion for music resulted in Singing Meditation: Together in Sound and Silence (Skinner House), and companion songbooks and CDs. Her love of trees led to her book of tree photographs, These Trees (Rose River press). Since her mother's death, her interest in senior issues has driven her to a variety of volunteer activities. She has served as a nursing home ombudsman on a volunteer basis, organized Side by Side Singing for seniors until the advent of COVID, currently serves on a regional aging advisory council, is a senior Tar Heels legislator (alternate), and serves on the board for an advocacy group, Friends of Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities. She lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina, with her husband and two dogs.
