Many thanks to Akshay and to Free Spirit for publishing both my prose/poem and my short story. During the past few years, I have worked to get by many writing blocks, and Free Spirits acceptance of my work is an honor and an inspiration. These days I am living in Northern California with my wife and my German Shepherd. I am continuing to write about my family, growing up in Philadelphia, moving to New York City, then to San Francisco. Although I didn't plan on writing a book, the work on my life with dogs, seems to have taken a spirit of it's own. I look forward to continuing working with Free Spirit and Poets Choice.