James W. Rapp:  

Life Childhood was spent traveling in northeastern states. Travel became the norm after joining the Navy. I was able to see many places in and out of the USA that I perhaps never would have. The proud father of 7, grandfather of 13 and still married to the same great lady. After being injured in the service after going on 8 years of service, became a disabled veteran. Following service, I worked as an executive in the Trucking Industry for 14 years. We then moved to the beautiful NC mountains. Here I worked as a Disabled Veteran Job Councilor in The Employment Security Commission several years before moving into the Printing Industry for 12 years. This coincided with my lifetime side career as a Poet/Writer. I have been published and received awards for my work and continue to write to this day. The kids are all grown and I am no longer able to go out and work. My disability has become plural rather than singular so now I have time to write and keep from wasting my mind on the things that have put me in a chair. I work as a volunteer for veterans organizations and hold office. I do work as a Service Officer for the Disabled American Veterans to help fellow vets get their benefits and medical care and hold the office of Commander. The key to life is never to give in to any illness nor to ever stop using your mind actively. And if you also write, "Visualize from the Mind, Write from the Heart." School Was sort of a rebellious type. Liked to write and create poetry. Had an English teacher whom said I would waste my time. However, kept up my study and writing and have been published many times. Enjoyed my years in school and cherish the many relationships I had with all types of classmates. School is not a good experience unless you take the journey with many valued friends and le...Expand for more