Former Democratic Candidate for Congress in the 11th District, TX., Representative on the Los Angeles Community Action Board, Federal Agent, U.S. Army officer, Local Sales Manager for two Spanish Language television stations, Restaurant manager, and background actor (extra) in several major motion pictures and television shows, James E. F. Riley, Sr. put together his thoughts, poems, and short stories for your reading pleasure. Jim is a graduate of Saint Leo University with a B.A. in Liberal Studies. He was born in Chicago, IL., lived in Pasadena, CA.; Mainz, Germany; Homestead and Key West, FL.; Pyeongtaek, South Korea; Long Beach, CA.; Los Angeles, CA.; Phoenix, AZ.; El Paso, Midland and San Angelo, TX. One of the short stories, 'Death' from this collection has been performed as a one man play by the Roguespeare Players at the Edmonton Fringe Festival in Alberta, Canada to rave reviews making Jim not only a writer, but a playwright as well. This book will not disappoint the reader.