WELCOME TO my story . . . . Throughout my life I have always thrived to motivate myself to stay encouraged thru the hard times to see the other side of the laughter within me and drawing/or writing useful books for positive human support has always allowed me to focus more on that brighter side of darkness in our world and sometime in ourselves . . . which I call 'being human' as we struggle to be the best person we can possibly be at any given time. They call me Edwin. . . . edwin gilven An alumnus from Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, single, with a brother and sister, and nieces and great nieces, all with families. As a military child I traveled most of my life back and forth from America to Europe, which greatly influenced my style, thinking and drawings. Currently a cartoonist/children book writer and a freelance graphic designer living in the Great Northwest! What a good life sharing and growing more positive thru care and encouragement. Bless U and as I would ask, "Please Stay Caring." PLEASE . . . REMEMBER . . . "there's never an excuse to be unkind." [thanks]