Mariecor Agravante is a military veteran's wife and mother of two children. Mariecor graduated with a BSci from Gonzaga University in Spokane WA, and is currently finishing up her Master's of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from National University of LaJolla CA. Ever the adventuress, she completed her first marathon in December 2006 in Honolulu, and has skydove at least twice. Her favorite things include MacGyver-isms, Armchair General magazine, www.aureuskidsfashion.com, PBS, Dog Whisperer-isms, libraries, and travel. Mariecor has also authored two books of poetry under the pseudonym Mariecor Ruediger. Mariecor's first book of poetry, entitled FROM GUAM TO CROWN CITY CORONADO (THANKS TO HERMANN, MISSOURI): A JOURNEY IN POESY, was published on June 20th, 2012. And her second book of poetry, entitled HOT STUFF: CELEBRATING SUMMER'S SIMMER AND SIZZLE, was published on August 29th, 2012. Both of her books are available in bookstores everywhere.