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The Dance of Life is a true love story. From young love to old age, the author traces

the ups and downs in the lives of two normal, everyday people. Th e twists and turns

in The Dance focus on Jans perception of the events in her life. From the decisions

she makes, to the decisions made for her, she has unanswered questions that leave

emptiness within her she cant seem to fi ll. What if? Why? If only!! How many times

do we all second guess ourselves? Good choices, bad choices. Often, there are no

choices. Jan doesnt quit until she fi nds the answers. It is funny, it is sad, it is sexy. But,

most of all, it is honest.

Writing this book has brought Jim and I even closer. Discussing the questions we both

had about our relationship as young people, and how Th e Dance steps were performed

without our awareness, have given us much to think about and remember. I hope you

enjoy reading The Dance of Life as much as I enjoyed putting it on paper.

The first part of the story explains how Virgil's ancestors from Europe all arrived at that small region called Woodland, Indiana. Emphasis is on what was going on in that part of each one's world to cause them to migrate to this country and eventually to that spot in Indiana. Wars, religious intolerance, and decisions by the various kings or queens were the driving forces that caused so many to leave their homelands and look for better conditions. Life on a farm during the Great Depression and World War II is described in some detail. The emotional devastation upon learning of the deaths of two brothers in that war took a heavy toll on the Mochel Family.

The second part deals with the many varied experiences of Virgil and Marian as they traveled their life-journey together, up to the present time.

Despite their complex structures, molecules most likely do not take time to ponder the ways they fit into the big scheme of things. They just are.

But when zillions of molecules bond into organized, functional systems, we get everything, including you and me—and some seven billion others.

Chuck Champlin, a writer, journalist, and former Walt Disney Co. communications executive, seeks inspiration via deep imaginative journeys into the infinitely vast and invisibly tiny realms of the cosmos in this small book with a big message.

In observing molecular assemblies, we can see that physical matter came together, possibly all on its own, to create life and thinking minds. It is profound that our minds, perhaps born from accidental creativity, can intentionally assemble marvelous new things.

To think like a molecule is to be aware of the physical foundations in matter that have given rise to our thoughts—and from there, it's onward into the realm of pure imagination and the twinkling stars of our infinite potential.

Prepare to go on a journey of foot-stomping praise and worship; expressions of true, romantic love; humor that tickles the "funny-bone;" and some just plain good readin' when you just want to relax and enjoy a little time out.

The purposes of "A Treasure Chest" are to inspire, motivate, provoke, entertain, and provide an enjoyable respite for a few "golden moments."

Drawing upon the wisdom of Gospel passages, some of the poems include verses or excerpts from the Bible that reflect the theme of the given work. This is to encourage hearts and minds to rest on the Lord during and subsequent to the reading experience.

Dr. James H. Lockhart, also known by colleagues, friends, and associates nationwide as "Doc" or "Deac" (Deacon), hopes that you will be delighted and inspired by "A Treasure Chest of the Best-Loved Poems of J.H. Lockhart."

Penny Higgin's The Jiger and the Tiraffe is a whimsical poem about the fanciful origins of tigers and giraffes coupled with a strong message for children: everyone is a special child of God. 

I n the course of time, I lived through an incredible experience. It began around the time my wife and I renewed our wedding vows. It was from that point forward my health began to decline. I went through the loss of appetite and energy, until I was left to nothing at all. It was from there that I went into the hospital. I traveled from hospital to hospital until I ended up in North Carolina. Over an 8-week period of time, after tests, IVs, blood transfusions and other medical treatment. I was discharged from the hospital feeling like a new person.

The Dance of Life is a true love story. From young love to old age, the author traces

the ups and downs in the lives of two normal, everyday people. Th e twists and turns

in The Dance focus on Jans perception of the events in her life. From the decisions

she makes, to the decisions made for her, she has unanswered questions that leave

emptiness within her she cant seem to fi ll. What if? Why? If only!! How many times

do we all second guess ourselves? Good choices, bad choices. Often, there are no

choices. Jan doesnt quit until she fi nds the answers. It is funny, it is sad, it is sexy. But,

most of all, it is honest.

Writing this book has brought Jim and I even closer. Discussing the questions we both

had about our relationship as young people, and how Th e Dance steps were performed

without our awareness, have given us much to think about and remember. I hope you

enjoy reading The Dance of Life as much as I enjoyed putting it on paper.

The first part of the story explains how Virgil's ancestors from Europe all arrived at that small region called Woodland, Indiana. Emphasis is on what was going on in that part of each one's world to cause them to migrate to this country and eventually to that spot in Indiana. Wars, religious intolerance, and decisions by the various kings or queens were the driving forces that caused so many to leave their homelands and look for better conditions. Life on a farm during the Great Depression and World War II is described in some detail. The emotional devastation upon learning of the deaths of two brothers in that war took a heavy toll on the Mochel Family. The second part deals with the many varied experiences of Virgil and Marian as they traveled their life-journey together, up to the present time.