Writing is something I use to do so effortlessly, it seemed doing it regularly was unnecessary. Then life took over and there never seemed to be time to put my thoughts, ideas, or dreams in writing. Seems now all I have is time, but the effortless skill of my youth is labored and reluctant to cooperate and participate in the process. So, now I try to write what matters to me and perhaps it will matter to the world. I have spent many years educating youth. It gives me great pride to watch young students become young authors.