Poetic Pathways-Is a 140 page collection of photographs of nature, In Alaska, Hubbard Glacier, in California, a mountain face at San Gregorio Beach, and in Montana an icy river. In Oregon, Mount Saint Helen's, and in Mexico on the front cover of Poetic Pathways is a Mayan Temple with a view from the inside looking out to a path, representing the many paths we take throughout our lives. Each photo goes with a collection of poetic essays, poems, short stories, letters and lyrics. This book was created in the hopes of offering some encouragement and inspiration to others on their journey through life. This first book will be dedicated to my Mother who died in 2007 after 17 years of having Alzheimer's and my Dad who died in 2004, a percentage of the earnings of this book will go to the Alzheimer's Foundation.