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A Nightly Reading
A lovable pup guides a nightly moment of reflection between a child and their loved ones.
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About the Author
Jeffrey Shukis Stacey was born September 11, 1983 in the oil town of Williston, North Dakota. Three weeks later his father was transferred to his company's headquarters in Dallas, TX. His parents are happily married and still live in the home which they raised their three boys in Richardson, TX.
Jeffrey is fortunate enough to have married his best friend, Alyssa, a move he highly recommends, and also is fortunate enough to be a stay at home parent for their boy/girl twins, another move he highly recommends.
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About the Illustrator
Richard Strahan Weldon Sr, or Poppy as his family knew him, was born in Lordsburg, New Mexico on April 19, 1937. He served in the United States Marine Corp. and then graduated from Texas Western University in El Paso, TX with a degree in Fine Arts. He married his best friend and love of his life, Pauline Cantrell on August 8, 1963 and created a loving family of three children.
Richard retired in El Paso, TX after 42 years of service with Southern Pacific Railroad, allowing him to pursue his true passions for spending time with his family and painting. His beautiful portraits and southwest-themed oil paintings will be enjoyed by many for generations to come.