If you have read the book, you may have seen my author notes. I started writing this many years ago. It has been a long-term project, and yet the summer of 2024 had a profound impact on my mental state as I contemplated the realities of retirement, family, and other matters. This spawned the completion of the work in a cathartic effort. I’ am glad you have come here and hope that you might’m glad you’ve come here and hope you’ll find something useful. You would think that, as a person who has spent the majority of his life in and around the military, you would be ready for some rough patches. Never did I think that my rough patch would come, because I retired. Retirement is a farce, especially for someone who has served for so long. I have come to find out that I am not alone. Many who have served have found that their internal self-worth and value emanated from a purpose they found in what they could contribute to the nation, organization, and the artistry they brought to the workplace environment.
So now that it has been written and I am back working, I am figuring out if another one should be written. I am not sure some of my family members would like to see that. But I have some ideas. Though I don’t consider myself a writer, and it certainly wasn’t always something I set out to do. It has been a unique and fun experience. However, it has also been frustrating trying to work through all the mechanics of publishing.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy or enjoyed the book. If you have questions, please leave a comment or use the contact form.