T. E. Waldmann-Williams, Ph.D., believes that service to God, self, family, and others is of the utmost importance. If you serve all of these, you serve your community, state, country, and world. That is why she joined Rotary International. Waldmann-Williams was raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and graduated from St. Albert High School. Her undergraduate degree is from the College of St. Mary in Omaha. She received her master's degree from the University of Nebraska and her doctorate from Union Institute and University. She worked for AT&T and established TWW Consulting LLC in 1998. Waldmann-Williams has lived in Iowa three times, in New York, in New Jersey twice, and in Nebraska. She now resides with her husband, Merrill Williams, in Knoxville, Iowa-the Sprint Car Capital of the World and home to Dixie Cornell Gebhardt and many other incredible people! She hopes this book serves you in your journey through life. Cindy Gordon is an Iowa artist who was born in Fort Dodge and raised in the Des Moines area. She has drawn since she was young and considers herself self-taught. Gordon was also greatly influenced by her uncles, two distinguished art teachers. She worked for many years doing portraits in graphite until she learned to use watercolors. Gordon refreshes and adds to her skills by taking classes with private teachers, attending workshops, and studying with other artists. In 2009, Gordon became a signature member of the Iowa Watercolor Society. She has been a member since 1995.