Jim continues to research events that embody the Western Spirit that all men and women seek from our historical past to the present. He is retired MSGT from the United States Air Force, and a 2nd career as an Adjunct Liaison for John Tyler Community College, Chester, Virginia. He is also a member of several writers' groups including the Western Writers of America, Florida Writers Association, James River Writers, and Writers League of The Villages. He lives with his wife in Florida and Virginia.