Shorties is a collection of stories about things that have happened to me and to people close to me over the course of my life. These stories aren't earth-shattering or shocking. They are about everyday experiences that can take on greater meaning when they are examined closely. I believe that everyone has stories like these about things that have happened in their lives. Reliving these experiences in order to write them down has been a joy for me. I hope that some of those who read Shorties: Stories from Life will be encouraged to record their own stories so that they can feel that same joy.