Spent the first 17 years of my life hunting, fishing, reading, and some writing. Love the woods and all the animals that inhabit it. My writing progressed with a post as a columnist for my college newspaper then nearly vanished after graduation. It was difficult finding a way to support myself but I still wrote when possible. Then came a carreer and family that occupied most of my time. I was still able to put out a small book, "Enchanted Shores," featuring short stories and a little poetry. After retirement, I began writing again. "We Won't Forget You Mr. McGillicuddy," was a book born out of my experience of taking care of my dad who had dementia. Then came poetry and my Rants in the ...