This book by George "Birdie" Mathes is the sixth in a series of seven books of poems, stories and short prayers that he began to write in 1976 when he experienced a powerful conversion after being baptized by the Reverend Everett Fullam at St. Paul's church in Darien, CT. At that point in George's life, he had never written a single poem or story of any inspirational or religious nature. Soon after words began to come to him in a flood. He began to write them down and place them in a notebook. They were stories and reflections about his family and friends. He also wrote poems about things in nature and his beloved pets. His wife Joan suggested, as time passed, that he might consider publishing some of these. With the help of his publisher, Heather Hummel, he took the plunge. This book is dedicated to Joan's twin sister, Joyce Ballou Kelley. His second book was dedicated to Joyce's husband Arthur Kelley who died after a long struggle with amyloidosis. Many of these stories are about Joyce and Arthur- "Skip" was his nickname. Of course, there are many writings about his beloved wife Joan of 56 years. These writings are short and easy to read. George's hope is that they might give some comfort, solace and even joy to the reader.