by John Smolens
And in remembrance of one good dog named (among other things) Dammie, and one bad cat from Canada named Bob.
My love to my brothers Peter and Michael, and my sister Elizabeth, and their families and loved ones.
Always and forever, with love to my wife, Reesha, La Guida.
About the Author
John Smolens has published five novels and a collection of short stories. In 2006 he was the recipient of a Distinguished Faculty Award from Northern Michigan University, where he is a professor of English. He and his wife, Reesha, live in Marquette, Michigan.
Copyright © 2009 by John Smolens
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
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