Prologue
The first step of every journey is the hardest to take, as is the first word of every writing endeavor. No, strike that first sentence. In one of Garrison Keillor's works of fiction, he includes a multi-page prologue, a phony apology for the quality of the book, a lengthy explanation of how the "real" manuscript had been lost on a train, making it necessary for the author to give the reader a lesser version. Let it be known from the first word of this work that the reader will get the best we have, our collective memories of growing up in Warren County, Indiana, in the 1950's, 60's,'70's, and 80's.
While some poetic license is taken, the majority of the content is based in fact. At some point, the reader will come back to this page to check, just to be assured that these tales are, in fact, fact. Be assured, reader. This book is based on solid facts, as best we can remember them.
While some poetic license is taken, the majority of the content is based in fact. At some point, the reader will come back to this page to check, just to be assured that these tales are, in fact, fact. Be assured, reader. This book is based on solid facts, as best we can remember them.
We would like to acknowledge the technical consultation given by one niece, a professional writer, and point out to her that the Comic Sans font was avoided like the plague. Of course, as time goes on, perhaps she will see the appropriateness of using a comic font--if for no other reason than to get some relief.
