Tickled by the Wind

About the Book

This is a tale of trees that move magically below the ground. They are called Humbles because they give us wood, places to hang a swing, shade from the sun, and oxygen and ask nothing in return. Therefore, they are all humble. It starts with the birth of a new seedling named Patrick. He is joined by his friends and families and all the adventures and interactions they have with the other Humbles, animals, birds, Beings (that’s us), and Unusuals (name used for cars and trucks as they are all different colors and sizes). The Humbles live in the median of the freeways and are constantly moving in their journey of life. The names of the characters are names of loved ones who have completed their life journey. I wanted to characterize their memory.

About the Author

About the Author I was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, but as a teenager moved to Ringgold, Georgia, which I now call home. I was the middle child of a Catholic/ converted Southern Baptist minister. Reading was my great joy in life, and I started telling stories to my cousins and little sister at a young age. My favorite place to read was in the branches of a tree, out of the reach of the world. I am married with two children and five grandchildren. My life has always been surrounded by trees and therefore sparked my imagination for writing this book. I recently retired, and now enjoy spending time with my family and husband of forty-five years. I am so blessed and humbled by these blessings. Each day is a new adventure.