Stick Figures: A Big Brother Remembers

It’s another fantastic fall day in the Pacific Northwest-- sunny, warm and plenty of trees showcasing magnificent colors. Yesterday marked 25 years since I moved from Seattle to Gig Harbor. I still love the slower pace of life here in south Puget Sound.

Yesterday was also the birthday of my late “Little Brother” Michael, who would have turned 38 years old. I am excited that my memoir of our time together, Stick Figures: A Big Brother Remembers, is moving steadily toward publication. In the process of writing the book I have been able to revisit times Mike and I shared together. Our 13-year adventure started when Mike was just 7-years old. The photo attached to this post was taken during a sledding trip at Snoqualmie Pass east of Seattle when Mike was 10-years old.

Final editing of the manuscript begins next week. Over the past several weeks, several volunteers with a variety of backgrounds helped by being “beta readers”, reading through the draft and offering valuable suggestions and ideas. Their help was invaluable, and their input was critical in smoothing out the story line and presentation.

Enjoy October and the change of the seasons. Savor some time outdoors – winter is bound to sneak up and surprise us.

All the Best,

DJ Quinn