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I was born in Oklahoma about seventy-nine years ago. Between then and now, I have been, among other things, an Army Officer, an aerospace engineer, and a registered nurse. I always wanted to write, but I never had time. I started a few stories, but didn’t get far. After I retired, I still didn’t have time. So I made time, and found that writing is very difficult, for me, but rewarding. Here’s my first book; I hope you find it worth reading.

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