TO: Editor, Gazette

Have completed assignment. Article attached. Make what you can of it. Leaving Caswell Crossing promptly. Returning to office eventually. Respite required. Not sure what I did to upset our employer, must have been a doozy. Present my apologies. And a gift. Will repay. Whatever it takes. Condition: do not reassign to interview Gideon Fletcher— on NO terms. Will gladly cover: sewing groups, weather, similar. No poetry readings, that’s going too far.

P.S. Whatever my sins, recommend avoid at all costs. Employer’s sense of humor more sideways than previously known.

Time: 18-ot something (broadly speaking)
Place: Kansas Territory (give or take a few hundred miles)
Elevation: Even the birds get dizzy
Humor: Yep (but it’s a bit sideways)
Gideon: Innocent (at least, he says so)
Rivers: brave, indeed, to stand in Gideon’s way

Life has an odd sense of humor; it gives us exactly what we do not want, precisely when we need it most. Gideon does not want to be stuck between the Rivers, but he surely is. They are a rowdy clan of do-gooders. He is a maverick on a mission. It’s a tug-of-war all the way.

Originally written as a Master’s project, this is an introductory guide to ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. Designed to be encouraging, non-threatening and informative it presents much like a children’s book, yet contains many insightful details. Whether you are a teacher, parent, family member, or doing some introspective exploration, this book is for you. Definitions of technical terms are given using real life examples, humor, and common vernacular.

“Let me tell you how this is gonna play out. I told you before, if I wanted company, I’d invite some. Now get your sorry behinds off my land.”

You’d think that would do it, wouldn’t you? So did I, but those blasted hooligans just wouldn’t listen. Neither would that yip-happy dog. I moved to the small town of Integrity to get some peace and quiet. Thanks to those hooligans, I ended up with some peace of mind. But this is more their story than mine.

The Straw Hat Penny Horse is a delightfully playful story about Patrick and Elizabeth’s trip to their grandparents’ home in the country.

Time with the grandparents is always an adventure, but this trip is even more special because of the wonderful surprise awaiting them.

Stand up tall! Make a face! This is a bright, fun picture book about a young boy who delights in exploring the many things he and his reflection in the mirror can do. Children will enjoy getting up and moving along with the story. For ages 2 to 10— and the child in us all.

Join Mimi as she takes a fun run! She romps in the leaves. She zooms across the yard. She jogs with the neighbors. So many wonderful things are happening on her street, she just has to be a part of the action.