Bernice Zakin is a retired interior designer who has always had literary ambitions. She has now written eleven books, which include two books of light verse, six books of fairly humorous essays, one memoir, and one travel book. This current volume will be her twelfth publication consisting (hopefully) of humorous essays plus some light verse as well. Bernice lives on Long Island, New York, as well as Palm Beach, Florida, and can be reached via email at BerniceZakin@aol.com. PS. She gets up early in the morning, so she's always available.