I still pinch meself when I wake up of a morning...Who ever thought I'd be a children's author -- let alone a best-selling children's author? I feel I should still be driving a truck, or (working as) a longshoreman.

I enjoy walking my dog and completing crossword puzzles.

Sala-manda-stron, look out here we come, A thief a warrior and a mole. Though the quest may take its toll, We'll march until we reach our goal.

Absoballylutely top hole, wot. A and B the C of D I'd say. . . Above and Beyond the Call of Duty.

Shake paws, count your claws, You steal mine, I'll borrow yours. Watch my whiskers, check both ears. Robber foxes have no fears.

A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our lost ones is sealed inside to comfort us.

Sometimes the gift of an inquisitive nature to the young can be greater than that of the wisdom which comes of age.