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My favorite food: a chocolate milkshake
The start of my nature trail.
Memorial sign at N.W. Spay/Neuter Clinic
After 15 years as a feral, Mr. Stray became a lap cat.
Riding in parade enroute to receiving the William Allen White Award.
Publication day! Co-author, Brett Konen, is my granddaughter.
In New York City with Anne when Abduction was nominated for an Edgar Award.
Mr. Moose – I bought the moose from a book store that was going out of business
It’s always fun to sign a book contract.
Me at age 12, two months before I got polio
Polio exhibit at the Smithsonian. Five quotes from Small Steps were in the exhibition.
Award Wall
Nebraska’s Golden Sower Award
The REAL Snickers – from Runaway Twin
Celebrating the publication of Animals Welcome. Front row: Grandson Eric, daughter Anne, me. Back row: son-in-law, Kevin and granddaughter Brett.
Carved bears in front of my house.
With my son, Bob, watching the Seattle Mariners play baseball
My daughter, Anne, my granddaughter, Brett, and me at a performance of The Nutcracker
Ribbon cutting to officially open the Little Free Library in Wilkeson. My son-in-law, Kevin Konen, built the little library.
Where’s Lovey?
Band-tailed pigeon at my feeder.
I see a variety of wildlife by my home every day.