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Sheila Buska - bringing the fun back into life! Humor columnist, freelance writer and author
Judge - 2004, 2005 and 2006, Erma Bombeck Writers Competition National Society of Newspaper Columnists: Board of Directors - Membership Chair, 2006/2007 Web Editor 2005/2006 Interim Editor, The Columnist newsletter, Spring 2005 & Summer 2005
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Humor columnist and freelance writer: "Smile-breaks" - the column you'll find yourself in the middle of, is a fun, upbeat commentary on daily life that has been appearing in newspapers since 1997. "Smile-breaks" has appeared in: The Espresso Del Mar Village Voice San Diego County Herald News Rancho Bernardo Sun Rancho Santa Fe Review The Daily Californian Diamond Gateway Signature Carmel Valley News Sedona Excentric Update Solana Beach Sun Hillcrest News Del Mar Times And can also be seen at these websites: The Espresso (Smile-breaks aka Shenanigans)
Sheila's other publishing credits include numerous feature articles and op-ed pieces in: The San Diego Union-Tribune American Profile Magazine Pittsburgh Post-Gazette San Diego Seniors The Daily Californian The Columnist Author: "Time Outs for Grown-ups: 5 Minute Smile-breaks," a collection of fun commentaries on contemporary life, published by CSN Publishers, 2003. See "More about "Time Outs" Personal Sheila thinks people worry too much and wants to bring a little fun into their lives. And she's passionate about bringing people together through laughter about their common experiences. She says it isn't so much "Don't sweat the small stuff," as it is "Enjoy the small stuff." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Born: Brewer, Maine, in a year long since forgotten Grew up in the small college town of Orono, Maine; moved to San Diego as a teenager Currently living: El Cajon, California - San Diego County Day job: CFO, Cabo Cafe and Controller, Monarch School Project, a nonprofit organization in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education, that provides education and support for homeless children and teens. Family: four children, seven grandchildren and one husband Loves: freeway driving, speaking, loud music, traveling, banana splits and people -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Education Writers' conferences annually from 1998 - 2006 B.S., Accounting, Magna cum Laude, San Diego State University - 1984 A.A., Liberal Arts, University of San Diego - 1959
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