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Trixie – A Feral Journey
The Story of Resilience & Insights, Change & Courage
‘Trixie: A Feral’s Journey’ is a tale that will ignite the imaginations of young minds and cat enthusiasts alike. This tale introduces us to an adored and beloved kitten, a character who struggles to find her place in the world.
Trixie’s life is anything but easy. She faces the loss of her mother and siblings, leaving her to navigate the challenges of survival in a harsh and unforgiving world. But what sets Trixie apart is her indomitable spirit, her bravery that shines through even in moments of fear.
It is a heartwarming and thrilling narrative that will keep both kids and adults eager to turn the pages. ‘Trixie: A Feral’s Journey’ is not just one of those famous books about cats for toddlers. It’s a remarkable adventure that encapsulates the essence of courage, resilience, and the triumph of the feline spirit.
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If I Die Before I Wake
The year was 1968. I had already been in Vietnam for five months. I was 20 years old.
In August 1967 I was drafted out of my Anaheim, CA. home, and was no more aware of a Vietnam than I was aware of any “domino theory that was forcing the U.S. to escalate it’s draft mandate. It was the time of The Tet Offensive, Apollo 8 orbiting the moon, and the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy; and about all my 19-year-old self could think about was getting gas money for my 1957 Chevy, and what girl I could take-out and impress with it.
“Greeting: You are hereby ordered for induction in the Armed Forces of the United States.”
This rude awaking of the Military Draft Notice, and the Induction system in general, shocked, and insulted my young artistic sensibilities – like it must have for most of the 300,000 American men drafted that year, that opened that envelope, and reacted with the same combination of panic, anticipation, and resignation.
