Introduction One day, years ago Dodie gave me a notebook filled with questions on many subjects. This year early 2003, she invited me to go with her to a writing workshop. I was so inspired that I put down my paintbrush, put my watercolors away and started to answer those questions Dodie had presented to me. What started out to be answers to simple questions drew from my mind memories of so many wonderful people and so many thoughtful experiences from my past that along the way other stories came to be told. I hope those who read these words will enjoy them...