The writings of this book contain the wisdom found in a lifetime of living hard and fast, soft and slow, loving life and feeling death, and climbing the highest mountain and knowing the dark and lonely of the deepest valley. The author has known the joy of passion, the thrill of beauty, the grace in kindness, and the peace of God in his heart. His writings and his photographs show a small part of the highlights of his life, the beauty of nature, the selflessness in a loving heart, and the wonders of a loving God—the legacy of his life in an abbreviated form. For a brief moment, step into the life he has shared with you, through his words and his photos, and truly share in the self that he has willingly given to you. May you be blessed by my ability to share with you. Randal H. Flutur