Betty Taylor has put together a memorable assortment of poems and essays, a look at the days of two-seaters and rubbering on party lines, with humor offsetting the more serious pieces. A retired schoolteacher, she writes of former students, and casts a ruthless light on her own struggles. Readers will applaud the talents of an author who skillfully articulates life's ups and downs, the pages herein offering a glimpse of writing so masterfully done that they need only to sit back and enjoy the ride.