Patricia B. Schoeler (Pat), a West Orange resident, was born and raised in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Having also lived in Livingston for 28 years, you can say she is a true "Jersey" girl. She retired from a management position in the corporate world. In retirement, Pat discovered her talent for writing poetry. Life's experiences, both happy and tragic, and the ability to empathize so deeply with others, gives her the passion to chronicle these events. She has the unique ability of putting her heart at the end of a pen and sharing this with others.