Rosetta was born in 1909 as the youngest of ten children. The family had more laughter than money and neighbors would knock on their door to ask, "Can we come in and laugh, too?"
This book is an autobiographical account of the lessons I learned about life and how I was able to apply them to inspire, motivate and empower others in my own work as a firefighter, as well in my daily life as a husband, a father and a man. When I w
Long-time author of technical papers but a first-time author in the field of Creative Nonfiction. The book I've written has been well-received by friends and family and might have some appeal to others. The theme of the book is living without electricity, indoor plumbing, or other frills.
Background
Information
I wrote this book for my grandchildren to tell them how I lived as a child. My family lived a nomadic lifestyle, finding shelter whereever we could...barns, log cabins, tents, abandoned houses, and even a chicken coop. I wanted to share my childhood with my grandchildren before I was too old to recall my adventures.
Birth Place
Hermiston, OR US
Accomplishments
I received the Department of Interior Meritorious Service Award for excellence in report writing as a Hydrologist working for the U.S. Geological Survey.