Retired from business and military life, James Dick now lives with his wife and animals in rural North Florida. His days as a youngster spent on North Carolina's beautiful Outer Banks each summer developed in him a genuine love for nature and animals. Later in life after serving as a military officer, he embarked on a career in environmental management where he devoted his efforts to making life better by keeping our country beautiful. He supported the concept of responsible development and growth while taking into account the importance of keeping the land beautiful for our children as well. In his retirement years he has embarked on a second career of writing about animals, including the human element, and how they master the circumstances they are given while showing the importance and evidence of God's power and love.