My wife, Ginnie, had ahip replacement which gave pause helpingher.

In this lull, about my seventy fourth birthday, I began to write.I found many wells to draw from: My childhood, in the South, withclose family and friends was rich. I enjoyed camping, hunting, andfishing adventures with by brother, Wilbur, hound dogs and friends.

A graduate engineer, I managed manufacturing in several factoriesstaffed by smart, hard working people. Active duty; US Army Corpsof Engineers, building airfields in Europe. Bright loving children andgrandchildren. The joy a wonderful wife brings a lucky guy.

The spontaneity of writing has become more demanding as I try tocreate exciting, good poems. I hope you enjoy this selection.