Stanley C Udall was born to a family of ranchers and farmers, the second of eight children of Stanley Layton Udall and Ardith Opal Williams. He grew up with a love of church, music, country, trees, birds and horses. The reality of youth was often harsh and cold, but life and hope called from over the next hill, beyond what was visible. Principle interests include music, religion, history and the lives of inspiring people. After High School came college at Arizona State University, service as a missionary in Brazil, then marriage and four children. The writing of poetry began at the age of thirty five, but really became earnest only at the age of about fifty two. His book of poetry truly reflects this man, his outlook and his love of life, Nature and the Lord Above...