Fred's focus as a writer is on relationships...to the Appalachian landscapes of our lives where the common bond to place is grounded in a deep knowledge of who we are and where we belong; to the ou...view moreFred's focus as a writer is on relationships...to the Appalachian landscapes of our lives where the common bond to place is grounded in a deep knowledge of who we are and where we belong; to the outdoors, where curiosity and wonder could lead us--and especially our children--to better know and more deeply care for the natural world; and to each other in family, neighborhood and community at a time when more than ever, we need the riches of wisdom and strength, courage and humor that each of us can offer toward a durable future.view less