Indeed, an entire book could be devoted to this very subject. The sacrifices these workers made in building our nation's railroads have long gone unnoticed and unappreciated. They came from all walks of life and nationalities ranging from Irish to Chinese immigrants. On occasion, especially in ...
Later, protected from the sun by a gazebo installed near the sea, or under the shade of a spreading tree, I would write to the rhythm of the waves as they gently pushed up against the sand castles of children and the crudely formed words of idle teenagers. I wished to combine the calm...
indeed, lost a good friend. One of my saddest childhood experiences was when I watched men dismantling the railroad that used to provide me with excitement and entertainment. How such a bulwark of power and awe could disappear, and without my having been consulted, caused me no little degree...