In this anthology, the author's personal essays recall growing up in an age of innocence and enjoying the simple pleasures of a laid-back life in the tropics. These essays chronicle a few important periods of her early childhood and later the recognition of a new life in seasons after migrating, as well as the pandemic of 2020. They are followed by short stories of courage, love, betrayal, loss, and faith that are sure to entertain and an impressive variety of poetry expressed in a lively combination of rhyme and free verse that fits the mood for every style and taste. This treasured collection of a choice gathering of biographical essays, fiction, and poetry is a literary work of art. Anne Coltman is the author of Scarred with Fortune, The Mute's Masquerade, For the Love of Grandma, and Charming Expressions: Capturing Life, Recalling Times and Enjoying Nature. A poet and novelist, Anne delights in entertaining readers of all ages. A fan of the arts and classics, she enjoys writing, classical music, theater, and antiques. Anne and her husband reside on Long Island, New York.