Memories of growing up in rural Indiana offer some soul searching, humor, and insight into the moments and values that guide each of us. Family and friends have always been there for me. Grandpa's farm, the schools, and the church have been influential, and books and television have had an impact as well. I found my first dog, fought a bat, and have spoken with the Tooth Fairy. The third grade still haunts me, and a motorcycle ride eventually led to a wedding. The family I was blessed to have been born into and the one I have lived with for nearly forty years have been the sources of my...