Final Interviews

I spent the day doing a few final interviews for my book. This morning I had the pleasure of talking with my dad's oldest brother, just talking about his memories of his grandparents' farm, war-time Portland, the Vanport flood and those years in Portland before I was born. Then, spent some time talking with a lady who came to Portland a few years before Grandma and Grandpa to build Victory ships as well. There's something strange and wonderful about talking with "old" folks that makes history seem real. If you get a chance, just ask some questions. It will always surprise you and it usually makes them feel good!

Last Bit of Reading

I just sent a draft of my book off for printing. I ordered a half-dozen copies to be given out for some peer review (and, more importantly, wife review). When I get feedback from some knowledgeable folks, it will be time for a final read-through before I send it to my editor. In the meantime, I guess *I* have a little more reading to do. Here's my final stack of research, a collection of general history, county and religious history I've been collecting for the past couple of years. It should help add some interest to the story that I'm trying to tell.