About Us

Leland E. Pulley – Author and Contributor (see Colleen K. Pulley below)

I have a wonderful wife and love her very much. She has been with me since our marriage many years ago. We have raised several children. We know the importance of marriage and parenting. Good family life is needed in every country and society.

I like to write and have a style of my own. Nonfiction is my interest. All writings are intended to uplift and help others make improvements in their lives. After a few decades of adult experience, I am confident my advice is sound, and it can be utilized by most people.

I have written six books.

  1. A 150-page paperback, self-help book: Reaching Up, Reaching Out
  2. A 410-page hardbound book: Better Parenting – A Simple Approach
  3. The first e-book: The Growing Up Years Affect Your Whole Life
  4. An e-book: Long-Term and Happy Marriage
  5. An e-book: Easy and Enjoyable Parenting
  6. A trade paperback: Road Map to God, and now an e-book version of it.

My audience is anyone who wants to make adjustments and changes in his or her life that will lead to a better future. Creative ideas, mixed with sound counsel, are offered to anyone who will read or listen.

As a former engineer, I think logically and legally. I merely say what needs to be said in a direct manner. I strive to be clear, so my writing is understood as intended. I offer reasonable suggestions and recommendations.

My reward is to see you improve due to my information and your efforts. Remember, only you can change your life.  You are the boss. I am merely a friend to assist you in any way that you allow. 

I hope you see encouragement in the materials on this website. They should provide motivation and effective ways to accomplish all types of goals.

Take your time in using my materials. Be patient with the information provided and yourself. Many things covered on this website take weeks, months, or even years to do or accomplish. However, your efforts and small improvements along the way will provide encouragement and proof that you are doing what is right. This is all anyone could expect.

Colleen K. Pulley – Author and Contributor

I was born in Nebraska and spent most of my early life in Oregon. I wanted to become a registered nurse, but before completing that goal I met and married my husband, Leland.  Together we started our family.

Leland’s career took us to Pennsylvania, California, Michigan, and New Jersey. Over fourteen years we completed our family. My focus was on my family and creating a happy home.

I decided to seek a degree in nursing, and in 1986 received my associate in science degree in nursing. I began working in Virginia as an RN, at Medical College of Virginia in the Intensive Care Unit. When our family moved to Oregon, I began working towards a Bachelor of Science degree and received it in 1998. Over 32 years of nursing I worked in Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal Intensive care units.

Though I enjoyed my nursing career, I also enjoyed writing. Initially I took courses in creative writing and children’s literature, and had articles published in magazines. I was a regular feature writer for seven years with an online newsletter. My Column, “Life in the Middle”, ran from 2004 to 2011. My e-book, Observations of Life, was published in 2014.

I am now working with my husband, Leland, on this website (www.lelandepulley.com). I hope you will enjoy my articles and thoughts on living a happy life; finding ways to experience a strong marriage and good parenting; and creating a life you want and deserve.