From childhood on, the author has been fascinated by reading and the power of words to express personalities and events. Through travels across this continent and worldwide, from Mexico to Canada, from Italy to Fiji, the delight of words in storytelling continues to bring style and vigor to his stories and reflections on those experiences. From a variety of occupational experiences including truck driving, pastoring a church, teaching in private and public schools, and doing business as a licensed masonry contractor, his stories are a reflection of the great variety of life experiences humans on this planet give rise to and to enjoy the images and feelings that come to their minds as he relates his. To do so is a compelling objective that he hopes will motivate others to tell their stories for that truly is the one connection we all share.