Terence R. Seward, "Tere", paints and writes poetry from his home studio and office in Port Townsend, Washington. His poetry has been seen in a number of national publications. A life-long Northwest resident, he received his undergraduate degrees from the University of Washington where he also completed graduate studies in healthcare administration. He was a hospital and health care administrator for 30 years. A stroke in 1997 forced Tere to re-vision his life and work, returning to enjoy his earlier passions of painting and writing.