About the Author

David Charles Hart, a father, grandfather and great-grandfather, is a retired Financial Services Representative, and Veteran of the United States Air Force. He and his wife, Catherine, married since 1969, reside in Washington State.

A special note of "Thanks" is extended to the following persons whose contributions to this book project were useful and greatly appreciated: Joyce Beacham-Vicksburg, Spencer Heinz-Portland, Dennis Hensley- Fort Wayne, Tina King-Pittsburgh, Miyoko Rokumoto-Seattle, Rose Stidham-Ocean Shores, Katherine Vasser-Seattle, Arthur Wright-Renton, Junko Yamazaki-Seattle, and to the members of the Northwest Independent Writer's Association (NIWA)- Thank You!