Born in Southeastern Manitoba in 1951. We lived on the border of the White-shell forest reserve. At the time there were still hermits living in the bush. Some were eccentric, some were shy but most...view moreBorn in Southeastern Manitoba in 1951. We lived on the border of the White-shell forest reserve. At the time there were still hermits living in the bush. Some were eccentric, some were shy but most loved to tell stories when they had a captive audience like me. It started me on a lifelong appreciation of books. Now in semi-retirement, I’ve taken up writing books but many times my mind goes back to those hermits in my early years.view less