Richard is an Oregonian who loves rodeo's. As a native of Pendleton, he has attended the famous Pendleton Round-up 59 out of the past 61 years.
His professional journey included being a Speech Pathologist,Director of Special Education for a north Oregon county and an itinerant minister.He and his wife enjoy traveling in their RV and doing cowboy church services at campgrounds. This book is his first writing experience, and is resulting in a number of speaking engagements.