Richard T Burr was born in 1947, learning at an early age about the Great Depression from parents who lived through it. He also grew up listening in the barbershop to a multitude of stories told by the veterans of WWII. As an adult, he wore many hats, including: Air Force medic in Vietnam, emblematic artist/designer, creative director in advertising, English high school teacher, department chair, photographer, author, woodworker... son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Currently retired and reflecting on life in general.