The View Outside My Window

This fine view has kept us captivated to listen to nature and learn to live without fear of the wild instincts that dwell in us all. As life moves us to extinction, so the wolf must adjust to allow man to protect their future. As man extends his will on this earth, mother nature finds herself trapped and searching for freedom from man's cruelty and neglect.

I am wolf, I am wolfgama, caretaker of the Chapman Pack. Listen to my plea, listen to my story. Listen to your heart.

I first learned about the wolf when, as a child I was introduced to the story of Little Red Riding Hood. The fierce eyes larger than saucers, the long fangs dripping with saliva. Oh yes I was afraid of the big bad wolf. I bet you were too.

I grew up in a small town in the Netherlands. My father was the town's butcher. I was one of eight children. My Mother was at my father's side. I had a nanny for the first 7 years of my life.

We immigrated to the United States and settled down in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

We grew up in a small neighboring town and my journey was shortlived. Having the itch to expand my horizons, I traveled in my teens, many trips on the roads to see the countryside. I fit in to the hippie generation. I found a place in politics to express my views and thoughts. It led me to get energized into the women's movement. I was married, had children and got busy with my family. After 7 years of marriage, it was time to move on. Another page another story.