Lori Newman has lived in the Portland Metro area over the past 38 years. She is the mother of two girls ages fourteen and seven and is the step-mother to three teenagers, two of whom are twins. Lori has been writing for over twenty years and loves living in Portland. There is so much to do and see for all ages, but she mostly enjoys the changing seasons that Oregon brings. Lori welcomes your feedback at lori@whenwelisten.com.