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A train trip provides the opportunity to blow off steam. The author, retired fire chief Schuyler Wallace, while on a train trip through the United States and Canada, describes and comments on the people and places he sees.

His reflections--sometimes critical, sometimes comical--are eye opening and wide in scope. The reader will enjoy Wallace's swats at thoughtless people, cringe at his depictions of animal cruelty, and laugh out loud at the personal predicaments he and his wife confront. Environmental stupidity, life in big cities, foolishness disguised as zealotry, terrorism, and political hacks are just a few of the topics he kicks around using the insight and common sense one might expect from an opinionated old man who's been around. Surprisingly, he also conveys warmth and unblushing tenderness--a threat to his crusty reputation.

Sara Lowther Takii is a native of Ohio, earning a bachelor degree in Physical Therapy from The Ohio State University, a Master of Public Administration degree from California State University Long Beach, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University.

Sara enjoys performing in theater and writing, including plays enjoyed by many dinner theater patrons.

Sara enjoys her home and family in Bakersfield, California. David Allen Russell had a long career as an actor in film and television. His most recent published works include Superbike, The Masked Driver, Capitol Conspiracy: Love, Death, and Money, as well as a collection of short stories, Quick Flicks. He is currently living in Taft, California, with his wife Christine.