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Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.
--Franz Kafka

The especial genius of women I believe to be electrical in movement, intuitive in function, spiritual in tendency.
--Margaret Fuller

Glowing moments of peaceful reflection kindle the growth of our minds and spirits.
--Thoughts from the Shore

Learn from the mistakes made by others. You won't live long enough to make them yourself.
--Thoughts from the Shore

Conscious of our own failures, there is little that we dare condemn in others.
--Patience Strong

When complimented, a sincere "thank you" is the only response required.
--Life's Little Instruction Book

Don't procrastinate. Do what needs doing when it needs to be done.
--Life's Little Instruction Book

Kathleen Minahen Poer is an artist, designer, educator and owner of Joyware. She paints in watercolors, designs and creates jewelry and is passionate about helping others create joy in their lives by developing their creative abilities.

Kathleen, former owner of Spacial Design, participated in nine Marin Designers Showcases, won a 1st place national award for Space Efficiency, consulted with Readers' Digest Books, has been featured in books and magazines and wrote "Lillian Vernon's Home Maintenance Tips."

Kathleen has presented diverse, timely and informative seminars to many groups throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and has spoken for the National Kitchen and Bath Association.

Ms. Poer received her bachelor's degree from San Francisco State University and has completed many art and design courses since that time. Prior to starting her own business, she spent 15 years with Macy's California lastly as training manager for the San Francisco store.

Kathleen is a member of the Sonoma Community Center, serves on its board, and is a founder and past president of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers. She lives in Sonoma, and has two adult daughters.