“Thoughts of Another Time” from the time I was in the Army..

I found that in the world, such as ours, that we are so busy rushing to get things done(Working,pleasing others,to do as others tell us) that we take little time to stop, to think(actually meditate,reflect) upon ourself, others and all that goes on around us. Sometimes we are so concerned with our own problems that we don’t stop to look and see that actually our problems are small compared to the rest of the world’s and we are not unique in having certain problems, but all people have similar problems. Not only now,but before and after us there will be the same problems maybe varied some but basically the same.

This was wrote sometime in the 1970’s as one of several thoughts that came to mind. Larry

Brenton Skating Plaza,Robert Ray Drive.

Writing Essay Contest 2015.

Iowa Author Fest Essay Writing Contest
Open to all Des Moines High School Students tenth through the twelfth grade. The essay will be judged by six local Indie authors and a copy editor. The winners will be awarded their prize at the Iowa Author Fest September 26th, 2015 at Brenton Skating Plaza, Robert Ray Drive in downtown Des Moines at 1:00 pm. by organizer Larry Stumbo during the Iowa Author Fest. Essays will be judged on originality, grammar, and spelling.
Winners will be notified by September 1st, 2015. Prizes awarded will be 1st place: $100 2nd place: $75 and 3rd place: $50.
Rules:
1. Essay is to have a cover letter with their parents and their contact information. If they win, their parents will be contacted informing them of their child winning.
2. The student is to write an essay of their choice in the length of 2500 words maximum. DO NOT place your name on the essay. If your name is on essay, it will be disqualified. This way the judging will be fair as none of the judges will know who wrote the essay.
3. The essay is to be doubled spaced, Times New Roman font, 12 point font size.
4. Entries must be received no later than May 29th, 2015.

Mail the essay with cover letter to: Iowa Author Fest 6120 Urbandale Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, 50322.
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Registration for Iowa Author Fest
September 26th, 2015 Saturday
9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Brenton Skating Plaza
Robert Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa

Name:____________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________

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E-mail:___________________________________________________
Phone Number:____________________________________________
Genre:___________________________________________________
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Other contact Information:__________________________________
Liability Waiver and Release
In agreeing to participate in Iowa Author Fest, I, __________________________ along with all my associates in my Author’s booth, hereby waive, release and forever discharge the organizers, its members, volunteers and all other individuals and entities in any way assisting or connected with this event from any and all claims, loss, damage liability and all liability of whatever kind or nature whatsoever arising out of my participation in this event.
Fee: $20.00
Deadline: August 15th, 2015Remit your payment to:
Larry Stumbo
6120 Urbandale Ave.
Des Moines, Iowa 50322
E-Mail: B2013K@outlook.com

We have limited space. Tables and chairs not provided.

Second Annual Iowa Author Fest.

Iowa Author Fest supports the creativity of our local Iowa authors/artist/musicians in their endeavor to bring their work to reality and promote their written word/art/music to their patrons.

The Iowa Author Fest at Brenton Skating Plaza, Robert Ray Drive, down town Des Moines on Saturday September 26th, 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Readers come meet Iowa Authors and support their art of words.
Also joining us are Iowa Artists and Musicians: Food available.
Contact Larry Stumbo-E-Mail: B2013K@outlook.com