The Gud Ritr

This is Miss Mary Windau (RIP), former Dean of Women and English teacher at Huron High School in Huron, Ohio.  In 1962, Miss Windau told me I was a "good writer." It was the only compliment I received in four turbulent high school years.  This is not to suggest I was worthy of any at all, for any reason.  I never forgot that though and often think about her as I am pecking away at this here keyboard. Interesting how brief remarks can stick with a person for a lifetime isn't it?!

Anyway, a much too late thank you so much Miss Windau. Through those few words, you encouraged me to pursue and enjoy a pastime that remained with me for a lifetime. I did a little internet stalking and have found that many others feel the same way about you.  Well done Ma'am.  Well done.  

(I should add that I have produced a book, a memoir that maybe is at times humorous. "Hayseed" includes sections that occurred when I was one of her Huron High School students.  If she were here, she might have given me a C-... for effort... maybe. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRZG3DVC)