So many hats we must wear in today's complex society! Even under a single hat or head covering, our thoughts are conceived, varied and fast-paced. I love the way our society functions and how determined we usually are to be part of the way it works. I also appreciate that many of us still can find comfort in personal, quiet time. For me, and hopefully for you, reading is precious time. The wonder that books and stories captured in our minds lets us travel far and near and permits us to go beyond the past or into the future as our minds allow. In reading stories, travel is done with comfort and satisfaction. For some of us, good story telling also promotes diverse cultural understanding.
The stories in this book allow us to forget about the hat we usually wear at the time we pick up a book. We can be introduced to familiar or unique persons with whom we may have a symbiotic experience. With any good read, you can change to mix with the characters when they become introduced into your life.
Since reading is such an individualistic endeavor of choice to achieve enjoyment and distraction, it is probably the best selection to add entertainment to your day. This may include new thoughts that take us away from the structures that trap us with responsibilities.
These stories are like having a friendly companion who distracts us from chores or the dwelling on more mundane callings. Rethinking the plots in these stories may also add to some of your personal recollections. I say this because, for me, writing stories triggered thoughts about other experiences I have had. I find that the more I have to think about, the more I have in my head to record. Enjoy!

Carlos V. Cornejo

Carlos V. Cornejo is a native San Franciscan. He attended their public schools
K-12 and then went on to receive his B.A. and two Masters Degrees from San
Francisco State University. He served in the U.S. Marines in the Korean War. The
G.I. Bill allowed him to become a secondary school teacher and ultimately he
was elected Superintendent of San Francisco School District. His experience
spans 40 years in a multitude of capabilities in education. He has travelled the
world extensively, especially in Europe and Asia, Mexico and the United States.
He is now retired and spends time listening, thinking, writing, and expanding
his world view by talking with people and engaging in gardening.
He loves life because he continues his writing and interacting with interesting
people of all cultures. He is thankful that he is still attracted to learning and
discovering new friends and acquaintances.
His personal philosophy is that all of us want to be happy and should.