Book excerpt: We all have been blessed with having a God given memory and in this volume I have opened up the stored memories of my youth. Some are tales that have been shared with me but most are simple stories about me and my family and are snippets from my life. There is humor and sadness contained in these stories some of which are very short and have a deeper meaning and application. It is my hope those who read will sense how special life and the memories held dear to our hearts will be a source of comfort and joy.Written simply in a folksy way, it is with great joy I share with all who will read.