How Did Stubby Get His Name?

Stubby & Rusty is a story my daughter and I wrote about a Pelican that gets caught in a fishing line and hook that was simply left in the ocean! His poor little wing couldn’t get free, and his foot had to be partially amputated, and that’s why we call...
Stubby & Rusty: ArtWork in Progress

Stubby & Rusty: ArtWork in Progress

Even though our upcoming book, Stubby & Rusty, is about a pelican, I am working on drawing a pod of dolphins for the book. It has taken me a least two weeks to get the shape of their bodies just right. (Pictured to the right is one of my earlier drafts) When I...
Real Life Pictures From “Stubby & Rusty”

Real Life Pictures From “Stubby & Rusty”

The story of Stubby & Rusty is true! It took place in a beautiful island in Florida called Pass-a-grille. Here are some real-life photos from Pass-a- grille, Merry Pier and the Sea Bird Sanctuary, where the real Stubby recovered from his...
TAFT school visit w/Ann Sather

TAFT school visit w/Ann Sather

Tickets for Rocky visit to TAFT school this year with Ann Sather This is the pre school class that she reads to weekly, and the place we visit each year. All the children got the new book and cd of Tickets for Rocky. Ann and I were surprised with a gift from the...