Leslie “Les” E. Amidon, MSHR writes to preserve stories — the kind found in family history, quiet back roads, shared laughter, and the lessons learned along the way. A lifelong builder, researcher, and Learning Architect/Technologist by profession, Les approaches writing much the same way he approaches craftsmanship: with patience, curiosity, and respect for the past. His books reflect a wide range of interests united by storytelling. James Dwight Amidon: A Texan Goes to War brings history to life through careful research and personal connection. Autauga County Watercolors: A Visual Journey Through Central Alabama celebrates place, memory, and the beauty discovered on ordinary drives. And 100+ Udderly Ridiculous Cow Jokes reminds readers that humor still belongs alongside history and heritage. Whether writing about ancestors, landscapes, or laughter, Les’s goal is simple — to leave something meaningful for the next generation and to share stories that make readers pause, remember, and sometimes smile.