The author has been a college instructor of English and math, a traveler to 106 countries, a mover of dirt on an archaeological dig, and a volunteer worker overseas.
In moments of whimsy, he created a non-electronic toy for children and a specialty item for pet owners.
Bicycling and renovating old cars and furniture keep him entertained while waiting for whimsical ideas to introduce themselves
A daydreaming barnyard chicken is surprised when he is kidnapped and lands in a lunch meat factory. Thinking fast, he devises a quick escape by changing himself into a startling many-colored creature complete with dazzling footwork. His almost-acrobatic skills and the belief he is a talented disguise artist help him get away, free his fellow chickens, and close the plant.