ABOUT THE BOOK: Life is, for the most part, a great mystery. It is full of big questions. Why are we here? Where did all of this come from? What happens after this? Although these are important and profound questions, none of them will be answered in these pages. But you will learn some important things from half-a-life of experience. Have you ever tried peanut butter and pickles? Did you know that you are not allowed to swing if you poop on the floor? Have you ever tried to embarrass your children by wearing bicycle pants? The stories in these pages weave a multi-colored tapestry of joys and sorrows. Readers will discover tales that are uplifting, nostalgic, humorous, and sometimes thought-provoking. All are true. All are meant to make you smile. Some will encourage the reader to reflect on life between the raindrops. May you be inspired as well as entertained by this wonderful group of characters and their stories. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: L. E. Hewitt is a husband and father of seven who grew up in a poor coal mining region of Pennsylvania. He left the area in his early twenties to pursue his dreams in music. He traveled extensively before settling in Nashville, Tennessee for many years. During this time, L. E. discovered that he enjoyed writing about the people and places he encountered. He also discovered that friends enjoyed reading his stories. Thus a new career was born. Currently residing in Indiana, he continues to write and pursue dreams.