In honour of Thanksgiving for our American friends to the south, I’m posting another wonderful picture (by artist Nathan Frechette) from my book. Fellow base brats who lived in Germany may well recognize the scene!

This is the first time saying it, out loud, “I wrote a book!” So far, all I’ve ever said is, “I’m writing a book.” But now it’s done. Finished. Edited. Re-written. Fixed. Proof-read. Done. Ready to print, to sell, to read. My editor will attest : I love mixing my verb tenses. But this time … More I Wrote a Book

I mean for me, as in age, not the decade. Soon to be in that decade, coming out of one part of life, full speed ahead into the autumn of my days. Life is still beautiful. 

Wow, how time flies! This was 3 years ago. Now I even have a new book released. Check them out : Books If you grew up on military bases in the 1960s and 70s, then I know a few things about you. You don’t have a hometown. You’re super patriotic. You’re proud of your upbringing, … More A Past Life

Camp Follower: One Army Brat’s Story. Status Update: Finished the editting, re-re-reading final copy. Illustrations are in – I’ll leak them soon! Gotta say, feels fun again.