Today, my son-in-law Ron turns thirty-nine
He’s loving, patient, and smart
Tomatoes, squash, and peppers, he harvests from the vine
Today, my son-in-law Ron turns thirty-nine
He loves to cook, his food's divine
He lives his life with a wide open heart  
Today, my son-in-law Ron turns thirty-nine
He’s loving, patient, and smart

I am a native Texan who has lived for the past 30 years in Southern California. I am a published author of both short memoir and fiction, a two-time Pushcart nominee, a nationally award-winning writing coach, an editor, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. In addition, I am the mother of three grown daughters of whom I am extremely proud, a grandmother of four darling children and the wife of a man I still love after 44 years. View all posts by lenleatherwood