Rare ability to astutely announce and emcee professionally scripted events and ceremonies, as well as to easily lead and vocally guide festivals, parades and other events that may need an upleveling of direction and communication. Specific background abilities include: Former local public radio host of NPR's "All Things Considered" on KCRW, Santa Monica/Los Angeles. (See details below)Professional Voice Talent as a Speaker, Narrator, Moderator and Facilitator, Announcer and Emcee, with a strong background as a Writer, Author and print and broadcast Journalist - and Parade Announcer!Legal journalist (reporter and editor), 1980 - 1990. Ghostwriter since 1997. Radio news announcer since 1998. Licensed spiritual counselor since July 2006. Published author October 2007.Film festival and parade announcer, with an emphasis on joyful kid events!Specialties: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an emphasis on compassionate, non-violent language, and an easy ability to be in the moment, humorous and be able to handle last-minute or unexpected changes.