What do we, as a society, do with our aged and ailing? A fortunate few spend their last years in small, caring rest homes like Placida House, where each resident is lovingly treated like a member of the family. Baby Dog Benji rules the roost, lavishing canine warmth and affection. Lee and Svea are the expert cook and housemother, absolutely indispensable and adored by all. Henry does the maintenance and takes care of the grounds and occasionally saves somebody's life. And Dr. William is the all-wise father figure who patiently steers Placida House safely through many a storm and keeps things...
What do we, as a society, do with our aged and ailing? A fortunate few spend their last years in small, caring rest homes like Placida House, where ea...
Dr. Thomas William is a retired psychotherapist and educator; however--as his latest volume of poetry will amply demonstrate--he will never retire from being an avid student of the human condition. "Nolo Contendere" brings us yet another collection of brilliant insights spanning the gamut from amusing wit to tragical poignancy.
Dr. William's other published works include three other volumes of poetry, "Poems on Alaska and Other Planets," "Chant of the Gemini," and "Cryogenic Suspension"; two novels, "The Alaskan Saga of Thomas Churchill O'Brien" and "Placida House"; and four books of...
Dr. Thomas William is a retired psychotherapist and educator; however--as his latest volume of poetry will amply demonstrate--he will never retire fro...
