With this endearing book Nancy Farley shares the gift of America past, lives and times that we can learn from, enjoy and treasure. She tells of her childhood experiencing the simple pleasures that today can seem so impossible. She makes known those things that have been lost as American society became modern, digitized and commercialized. With each story that makes up this book readers will be entertained, educated and thankful for the American heritage we get to enjoy today. Nancy grew up in Northeastern Kentucky and earned degrees at the University of Kentucky, Morehead State University and Georgetown College. She spent most of her teaching career at Kentucky State University a Counselor/English Instructor. She and her husband, Robert, now live on a farm in Central Kentucky where they enjoy frequent visits from their children and grandchildren.