Joseph lived in several southern states. Several southern states live in Joseph today. Joseph received his BS in Zoology from University of Arkansas, followed by an MBA from George Washington University. He can tell you all about turtles. Don't get him started about turtles. For five years, Joseph served at sea on active-duty US Navy. Seemed like 20 years. Don't get him started about seasick. Then he served several years in university administration as a business manager. Don't get him started about boring jobs. Florida's citrus industry then hired him to manage a large trade association and trucking company. Don't get him started about fun jobs. On evenings and weekends, he remained in service to the US Navy Reserve. After many years in the Navy Reserve, he retired as a US Navy captain. Don't get him started about the Navy. Once married for fifty-seven wonderful years (until his wife's death), he has two sons and one grandson. Don't get him started about his grandson. He now resides in Florida, where he writes daily. He lives with a great woman, who is his inspiration and companion stargazer. Don't even ask. Joseph listens to tall trees, walks dusty roads, and whistles with songbirds in a life of daily wonder. Ask him about this. He'll have you chasing doodlebugs. Please address any questions or other inquiries to author@shoelessdreams.com. For information about other works in progress, visit shoelessdreams.com.