My life has been a blast. I spent all of my growing up summers in and around Tippecanoe Lake in Indiana where I developed a love of water, nature, and outdoor life. I spent part of at least 84 summers on the lake. I lived there full time most of the last 40 years. I remain a part of a large, active, loving family which is my pride and joy. I am an avid fisherman, sailor, and water enthusiast. At 87, I have given up many competitive activities including: water skiing, sailing, and sports car racing. I love music and sang in many choruses and performed in musicals since I was eight. Now I write