Memoirs of a Left Hander
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Most biography’s I’ve read are of famous politicians, sports heroes, historical figures or successful financiers. It’s always interesting to learn their secrets to success and fame. This book, which I suspect falls under the heading of a biography, is about a person who really did nothing extra special, didn’t win any fancy awards, never made a lot of money, and certainly was no sports hero. It’s probably best described as a biography about a mid-western, middle class, average citizen who found being left handed much more fun and challenging than being another run of the mill right hander. This story is about the mundane life of Vern Schultz…that’s me! Now wait just a minute. Don’t be so quick to put this book back in the bookcase and look for something more exciting. I think it’s only right that you learn a bit more about the life of a middle class, left handed, average American citizen. Remember, everyone can’t be famous! When my wife Toodie and I completed writing our Will in 2005 the lawyer made a suggestion. She said that it’s an excellent practice to write up a narrative about our lives that could be shared with our children, grand children and even great-grand children after we pass away. She indicated that this type narrative or article would be an excellent supplement to our Will. I didn’t think much about her suggestion until the winter of 2008 while vacationing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I was sitting by the beach with little to do and thought that maybe this would be a good time to jot a few notes about my life; as dull as it may be. Well, I’m afraid I got carried away and spent the next couple of years writing notes here and there whenever I had a free moment. This book is a culmination of those notes. Looking back, I feel I’ve lived a full life and learned a few things worth sharing with others. My parents offered a sound foundation for my future and provided the stability and genetics that have allowed me to reach the ripe old age of 81. I’ve got nothing to lose, so why not open my soul to the world and tell all. I hope those who read these memoirs will understand that my life was simple, with no great accomplishments or lifetime achievements. For me, however, it was a wonderful life and I thank God for each day. Writing these memoirs proved to be a fun exercise for me. It provided an opportunity to brush away a few of the cobwebs in my brain and remember back to what I consider to be, “the good old days. At least I thought they were!”
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About the Book
Library’s are filled with biographies of famous world leaders, well known sports figures, war heroes and retired politicians. This book, on the other hand, is a biography of an average middle class American from Minnesota who has faced a good share of the same challenges and life experiences that the millions of other middle class Americans are facing in their lives. So before you put this book back on the shelf and look for the biography of George Washington, remember this book is written about a middle class American just like you…anyway, the chances are slim that you will end up President!
About the Author
The author is a retired High School Administrator who spent the majority of his career in Rehabilitation work assisting individuals with disabilities prepare for the world of work and to live independently in the community. He also participated for many years in the sports arena as an amateur baseball player, a successful coach and over 37 years as a football and basketball sports official. Music has been another major interest of the author beginning in his early grade school years and extending through and beyond retirement. His music participation has ranged from playing in local big bands of the 40’s, to jazz combos, to old time ‘umpa’ bands. Over the years he has also served as a leader in a wide variety of educational, social and community action organizations that have had a positive influence on providing equal rights and opportunities for the handicapped and disadvantaged in our society. The author has had a very interesting and diversified life with its many high points and a few low points that he shares with the reader in this book. He uses his life story, covering 80 years of experience, as the roadmap for helping the reader arrive at new approaches and alternatives they might consider in facing the complexities and challenges in their daily lives. A book written in 2002 entitled ‘Jimmy Griffin…A Son of Rondo-A Memoir’ was co-authored by Vern Schultz.