"What started out as an essay on my boyhood neighborhood an my life there turned in to a book. My purpose in writing the book was to revisit a few of my experiences there and give the readers of the book a synopsis of my experiences in the U S Navy such as the ceremony observed when crossing the equator which is quite hilarious and centuries old, being observed by men of the sea when sails were the only means of propulsion. the musical portion of my life is also laid out to enjoy as humorous events are reounted. I travel from childhood to the time I became a man and try to entertain the reader with my exploits. I have lived a full life and am not the man I used to be, and the book addreses that nicely. I give it all, a comp- osite look at a life full of both good times and sad times. I wrote the book on th light side so that it would have appeal to all readers . As we age , we evolve and look at life anew every day. I wouldn't change a thing if I were chosen to do it all again. I hope the readers enjoy the adventure as as much as I did." Richard (Digger)Vogt