Beauty of the Sunset II

This book is a collection of essays written by Tom Potts during his retirement years. It is a continuation of the essays first published in Beauty of the Sunset. The simple essays, with touches of both humor and sadness, express the beauty of the sunset or retirement years reflecting the many blessings of a wonderful life. The essays are grouped in three People Who Make a Difference, Enjoying the World Around Us and Off the Wall-opinions and thoughts about our world today. Readers may be encouraged to share their thoughts, experiences and dreams with those they love.

Tom Potts grew up in Baltimore during the Depression. Following service in the Navy during the World War II he graduated from Cornell University and began a 37 year career with Exxon. He has volunteered as a consultant to non-profit organizations and tutored in an adult literacy program. He also serves as a volunteer tutor and mentor in an elementary school. In retirement he enjoys his hobby of writing with four published books and numerous published essays. Tom and Barbara, his wife for 55 years, live in Houston, Texas. They are blessed by three happily married children and ten grandchildren.