bjeanwalsh, Neighbor

Barbara Jean Walsh is a freelance writer and editor living in Alameda, California. Her most recent project has been designing and editing a major book on high-speed powerboat design. She has also been the co-host of “It’s My Boat” Radio, and had a long career in the marine industry working primarily for WoodenBoat Publications and IBEX (the International BoatBuilders Exhibition & Conference). In addition, she has been an English instructor and a newspaper reporter. She has a B.A. from the University of Maine and an M.A. from the University of Denver. She is especially passionate about the role of older women in our society. You can read more about that on her tumblr site littlecodeladies.com. She is currently working to develop an online course called "Computer Secrets for Women And what the Kids won't tell you."