Sometimes serious, sometimes just plain fun, this collection of brief poems and short stories looks at the world's beauty and the lessons it teaches in a way we can all ponder and appreciate. Blended in with funny moments that have no other purpose than to make you smile, you'll find insightful reminders of the beautiful planet you live on if you just take time to look. The short stories include, among others, Scruffy's Strays - an endearing story of a young man’s adventure as he learns to overcome a bad self-image and finds freedom in the power of positive thinking; 4:10 Blues – a street musician learns about the power of charitable giving; Fire of 49; a nonfiction biographical moment explaining what is really real in life. All thoughts to ponder as you view your own walk through this incredible world.