Fort Hickok

About the Book

Oceans of ripe wheat bending in the wind, the smell of fresh cut alfalfa, and the thought of juicy strawberries on shortcake are things that go with living in Fort Hickok. The strip mall may suggest an old time frontier fort, but beneath this facade is a realistic planned development of shops and services to the patrons that go there. People thirst for new experiences and forms of entertainment, and some of the most delightful and educational experiences can be watching basic food making processes take place, such as wheat milling, cheese making, and baking breads, pastries, and other fattening delicacies.

When is the last time you watched a cow being milked or a bunch of frisky pigs playing in their food? And the little calves and chicks in the hen house are also a treat to see. This isn't make believe folks, it is a real and everyday part of rural America, and you owe it to yourself and your children to be a part of this down to earth human drama. So let's revive the "we can do it" spirit that has made America the great place it is and show the world that we can live within our means and can be very happy doing so.

About the Author

I can speak with confidence about farming, raising cattle, milking cows, and making cheese because I did these things as a son of a farmer in a small farm town. After years of working in corporate America I came to see the mindset of the managers, one of making profit at all costs, regardless of the true economic toll on our fuel supply or our environment. After the oil embargo of 1973 I became interested in alternate forms of energy, self-sufficiency, and living in a sustainable manner and I have something to say, so here is my contribution to getting America on solid ground again.

I grew up in Tescott, Kansas, a small farm town and spent most of my career as an analyst/programmer in the Dallas area. Presently I reside in Abilene, Kansas and I love to create simple solutions to some of our nation?s nagging problems.