Tales From The High Lonesome

About the Book

Short stories of adventure, life, and insight into growing up when time was spent in nature and living the true spirit of the west. The stories are true, most are from my life in southern and the far north of Idaho. My life was lived and written about from the perspective of someone who used crutches or a wheelchair to amble about. People, animals, and nature-filled my cup to the brim. One can ask for no more. My family made me who I am by not treating me any differently than my siblings. I was expected to do what was needed for the welfare of all. Friends have completed the journey. I am grateful.

About the Author

I was born and raised in the upper Snake River valley of Southeastern Idaho. Natives call it Yellowstone country. After a young life of adventure with family, I graduated from Idaho State University and rambled a bit. Later, a job took me to North Idaho — and more adventures in the lakes and forest country. Leaving the bureaucracy, I started my own construction company and enjoyed it for thirty-five years. (The Pend Oreille country of the Panhandle holds a big part of my heart.) Relatives wanted me to “come home,” so in 2018 I moved to what we call “Someday Ranch.” My overwhelming gratitude to my first editor at the Morning News, Elisa (EC Stilson); she put the first book together. And to Ann Anthony, editor of the Island Park News. They both encouraged and inspired me. The stories are from my columns; I hope you find some of them enjoyable. Hopefully after volume 2, the third addition will be out in fall of this year.