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The little old man went to the store to buy some food. Of course, he bought all the wrong things because he did not know how to read. "Fiddlesticks and fish fur!" said the little old man. "This is not spaghetti. Who wants to eat wax paper-even with sauce on it? Not I, for one!" This whimsical tale, told with humor and grace, portrays the frustration of the little old man who got everything all mixed up because he could not read. Endearing illustrations by Seymour Fleishman bring the little old man to life. Originally published in 1968.

A lonely old man, who makes friends with a dog, feels deserted when a little girl also begins to play with it.

We all face challenges in our own lives; Jamie is no exception. As you read, I hope you will enjoy my book, that you will, most importantly, understand its meaning. Although it’s directed toward children, I believe all ages will benefit from its message.

"This book gives hope to those in the deepest depths of despair. This book of poetry and art can be a quick read or one to ponder over many times. I recommend this book to anyone interested in personal healing and growth or to those who work with individuals that are beginning a pathway of healing." ~~anonymous~~

This book is about where I found a spark to live. For I existed in and out of a state within a suicidal realm for many years. The first two chapters is about this state that I call, "Limbo." The third is about healing. Final chapter is my black ink art that was created just for this book and a few that I had locked away.