About the authorJoseph lived in several southern states. His father was a college professor, specializing in Ornamental Horticulture. His mother was a public-school teacher, specializing in raising “Little Joe”. A host of wonderful grandparents, colorful aunts and uncles helped her.“Little Joe” still rides The Juneberry Raft and watches little brown bugs in whispery woods with John Allen Kirkpatrick.Joseph received his BS in Zoology from University of Arkansas, followed by an MBA from The George Washington University.After five years at sea, courtesy of the US Navy, he spent a few years in university administration followed by a major leadership position in the Florida Citrus Industry. During this time, he continued his service as an officer in the US Naval Reserve.He retired as a US Navy Captain, after 28 years in the Navy Reserve.Married 57 years (at his wife’s death), he has two sons and one grandson. He resides in Florida, where he writes daily and watches his friend, Cheryl, DOO-DAP around and talk to celery.Joseph listens to tall trees, walks dusty roads, saves turtles, and listens to songbirds sing each week. Read more about this authorRead less about this author