Introduction

This book is full to the brim with my own personal research, observations and opinions. I was a Preacher for many years, so I have talked a lot in this life, but I have also listened intently over the years as many folks told me their stories, - some of which would often reveal their deepest fears, while others would serve to illustrate their most extravagant dreams.

I would also confess that I do enjoy reading as much as time allows me, which seems to always serve to "flat out" widen the parameters of my imagination.

Understanding Perspectives

Now, I am not under any kind of delusion that you have experienced this life in the same way that I have, or that you think of things the way that I do, or that you observe the things of this world exactly as I do. You got your thoughts, and I have mine, - and for better or worse, many of mine are laid out here in these pages.

Shared Humanity

Still, in the end, you and I are both human beings, with joys, defeats, sorrows, ideas, frustrations, fears and loves. So anyway, I guess we can just go from there.