This book is a compilation of short stories, essays, and commentaries meant to entertainand provoke thoughts. It is an eclectic mixof touching on various subjects some serious andsome whimsical. Almost all the short stories havea twist at the end. It is the author's hope that theentries are found to be enjoyable and insightful.NELSON WORD. Married to Elizabeth (fromthe Philippines) resides in San Angelo, Texas. Hegraduated from Lakeview High School in 1960.He graduated from San Angelo Jr. College in 1962.He then graduated from the University of Texas atAustin, Texas, in 1965. Nelson began his workingcareer as a teacher and coach. He went to work forState Farm Insurance in 1968 and retired in 2004.