Making History by Brenda Whiteside

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Daddy and Mom in the 40's

Emerson's quote reminded me of something my dad told me when I was ten years old. We'd moved (again) a couple of weeks into my fifth year in grade school. The school had three classes, and the children were placed by where they fit on the learning curve. Since I was late coming in, all the slots were filled in the class I should've been placed. I ended up in a class that taught at a slower speed. My grades showed the result when each time my report card displayed all A's. 

Then one grading period I received a B in history. I'd gotten so accustomed to A's that the B made me pout with disappointment. My dad said something to me I've never forgotten: "You tell that teacher you're too busy making history to study it." Daddy always offered me the best advice. 

Like when I was a teenager. He told me instead of marrying one guy I should just sing in the sunshine. That didn't please my mother. And that's a subject for another post.

Making history. That's what we're all doing so give it your best shot. Sure wish my dad was alive to see I'm a published author. Especially since I just contracted Post-War Dreams with The Wild Rose Press. This 1945 historical romance was inspired by my parents. Daddy would see some of himself in my hero, Benjamin. I feel certain he'd be proud of the history I've made.  

No release date yet. Look for Post-War Dreams later in the year. 

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