Marcia Petty

Marcia Petty

Oregon has been my home for over 20 years. I was born in North Carolina, where I learned to love a big shady yard. I have lived in Illinois, California, Hawai’i, and Florida. Living in sun-drenched states for many years has given me a mental collection of images of color and light and tropical exuberance.

My family consists of husband Walt Gorman and our indoor-only cats. The kitties make me laugh and remind me to stop and play with the catnip. I regularly visit and pet cats at a rescued cat sanctuary; sadly, most of them will never get an individual home and lap.

Before retiring, I had a long career as a technical writer and editor, mostly in the computer industry (also in agriculture, anthropology, and medicine). I have a BA in Comparative Literature (University of California at Riverside) and an MA in English (University of Florida).

I am a pianist. I accompany Encore, a women’s audition community choir. I am privileged to be asked to play regularly at the Tigard United Methodist church, accompanying soloists and joining in seasonal cantatas with choir, organ, and orchestra.