I have enjoyed a personally rewarding professional career. For 25 years, as a teacher and as an administrator of community-based service programs for persons with disabilities. I like helping people. Providing written information that is useful and easy to understand has become my trademark. But I also want to share the fun of life and community. I want to convey hope and stimulate the imagination. Over the past ten years I have begun seriously writing poems and songs, short stories and essays. Literature has always been an instrument of enlightenment to me. From Homer to Ray Bradbury, the writings of my grandparents, Victor and Mabel Green, and the texts of my education, all have been stirred to create the essence of who I am and what I create.

I am proud to announce that one of my poems, "A Rainy Day Reality" was published in the Maple Leaf Rag III, Portals Press, New Orleans, LA. (http://www.portalspress.com).

Doing research on programs, services, products,current reseach, etc. for persons with disabilities and senior citizens? Check my website, Independent Life Resources, (www.ilresources.com). Many readers are apparently enjoying my children's story entitled "Prince Frederick and the Selfish Spell". This is a fairy tale that teaches the virtures of sharing and one boy's experience with trying to hide his possessions away. Finally, if you happen to be in New Orleans, La., I often read poetry and/or perform original music at: Neutral Ground Coffee House, 5110 Daneell, Maple Leaf Bar, Oak St, The Gold Mine, Dauphene and St.Peter, and the Urban Cup, Magazine and Upperline. Please contact me if you wish more insider information.

Michael True, Publisher
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Independent Life Resources
A 'World of Resources' for persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and Those Who Care! Features a comprehensive directory with descriptive links to: products, programs and services, local, national, and international organizations, senior citizen assistance, government contacts and resources, condition-specific information and related research sources, care provider, health service, education, and parent resources, leisure/recreation and travel websites, news, articles written by Michael True, and more. Over 180,000 visitors since May of 2001! I, personally, provide guidance and answer visitor questions.