Barb Keck has lived in southern Ontario most of her life, except when her family moved to the woods in the near north. True, her father was a pioneer in nature and extremely adventurous. During two important teenage years of Barb’s life her father moved the family from the suburban city to the country, into a remote house with no electricity and three miles from the closest farm. Her mother worked hard to fill his dreams, although somewhat reluctantly went along with this idea. What a trooper!

Barb grew up in a strict household, survived near death in her married life, lived with an alcoholic and naively started a business while raising young children. With no formal training or background Barb’s strong need to be creative, desire to promote others and work for her self compelled her to pursue graphic design. She found a way to live on a poverty income with her two daughters and raise them to be independent young woman pursuing careers. Through these experiences and many others Barb learned what it means to live life.

For years Barb has inspired others to do and be what they strive and live life as pain free as possible. Her long road of “recovery” became the “discovery of life”. Through reinventing her life to create a new one her writings today help others to be resourceful and face life’s challenges finding new ways to be.

Barb still lives in southern Ontario enjoying creativity through cooking, dancing and photography as her new passions in life.