About the author
Ray Crough, an accomplished writer, resides in Frederick, Maryland, and has called it home for over 40 years. He has a diverse range of interests, including beekeeping, painting, digital art, gardening, bicycling and writing. Ray's creative endeavors span family history, poetry, memoir, essays, and the quirky yet imaginative "Dog Named Blue" song and coloring book. With a background in aerospace, Ray has contributed to the success of 12 spacecraft. He draws inspiration from the stories and wisdom of others, echoing Heraclitus' quote: "One cannot step in the same river twice. In the flow of time, an opportunity lost is lost forever." His message for our time: "Go for it!"