It is possible to go through life and miss some of the sweetest moments. In this collection of heart-warming short stories, thoughtful essays and verse, Hal Bredbenner brings you to people, emotions, and stories that will bring a fresh perspective on your life and how it can best be lived. This collection is best enjoyed while listening to a mockingbird sing on a warm summer night, or in front of a crackling fire with a cup of cocoa, or out on the beach while you watch your kids play in the surf.

God the Creator taught Adam, the first Man, about astronomy, horticultural, animal husbandry, metallurgy, and much more. However, Adam's greatest knowledge was about God, who he knew more intimately than any other man. Over his lifetime Adam saw this knowledge slowly eroding as his sons moved away and forgot the wisdom of God he had taught them. Now, just before his death, Adam summons the clan leaders to meet on the Long Day and hear his timeless wisdom and truths about God one last time. Adam challenges his offspring to decide between Good and Evil, a challenge that is as relevant today as...