Author Description

Timeless American scenes interwoven with inspiring verse. Made especially for those who love nature, believe in family, and dare to bring dreams into practical reality. This book is suitable for all ages and with content that is especially relatable to or appreciated by the baby boomer generation. The powerful illustrations in this book invoke deep strength of character and powerful meaning. Although seemingly simple, there is insightful symbolism found in the illustrations. In both poetry and painting, we hope to address the setbacks and sorrows of death of family and loved ones, friends lost in war, and how the memories of those losses can still be felt many years later. With these experiences we emerge stronger and more grateful. We learn to develop a greater appreciation and awareness for the preciousness of life. The poetry is purposely paired with the beautiful paintings and features vibrant and engaging language, with attention paid to the rhythm and sound of the words, including the use of rhymes. Readers seem to enjoy the descriptive language including powerful use of metaphor and simile with concrete tangible details. Both the poetry and pictures contain messages about seeing the world with a different perspective, even if our physical eyesight may diminish through injury or age. We believe it is possible to continue to learn to see the world with fresh hope and to notice things in new ways. Even without sight, we can still learn to see more clearly through the heart and experience greater love. We can choose to see a better world everyday. This book incorporates two major plot themes - a courage plot and a connection plot. The story involves characters who exhibit courage in the face of challenges, while also highlighting the significance of building connections and relationships with others. There is also a subplot about newfound courage in trying something new, such as painting, and how this new activity help