After graduating from the University of Missouri in 1969 I was commissioned as an officer in the Marines. I served an interesting 'tour of duty' in Southeast Asia in 1972, during which time I was "in and out" of six different countries...including Vietnam. A greenhorn lieutenant when I landed, I was eventually promoted to captain. Because of my God given 'take charge personality' and a few "very junior officer" notable accomplishments I found myself frequently being handpicked for special assignments. I 'saw action' with seven different units...some good ...some bad...some ugly. I saw men die. I saw capable men withered by fatigue, brave men crippled by fear. Since I served, more than forty years ago now, I have had the pleasure and privilege of meeting and getting to know hundreds of fellow-Vietnam Vets; short term acquaintances, professional colleagues, neighbors, close friends, family members. Although our individual Vietnam stories are unique and intensely personal, I have come to realize that a common thread runs through most of them. For more than twenty-five years I have been asked to formally speak to sundry civic organizations, history classes, and social gatherings. As a result of fielding thousands of audience questions and listening to their spontaneous reactions to my "talks" I have learned what people are interesting in hearing. I have seen their reactions to my version of America's 'Vietnam experience'. I know what's interesting and what's not; what's important to those who weren't there, ordinary people who merely wonder 'what it was like'. I have enjoyed two "successful careers" and am currently embarked upon my third. I have fired most of life's best bullets, emptied most of my chosen weapon's most precious magazines, drained my fullest canteens, exhausted most of my allotted time on this fair planet we call earth. I want to share a few of the stories of men I served with, men I came to know later in life, men I loved as brothers-in-arms surviving in harm's way; or men who were simply 'Crazy Vietnam Vets' (like me) with a special story to tell. "Men JUST like me...only different " Ours are interesting up and down tales of wonder and weird, of good times and bad. I am happily married to a "seasoned" school nurse, am the father of three college educated sons, and have two fine grandsons. I live in Blanco, Texas about forty miles due west of Austin. I have always viewed life's glass as half full; hope you enjoy our 'Not Ordinary' war stories.

"DREAMS" takes you on an exciting journey through the world of your dreams. You will soon be able to remember your dreams, decode your dreams, and use those dreams to your best advantage. Your waking world will be transformed; things will never be the same.

Dreams are real, dreams are personal, and dreams can change your life.

"Cathy has helped unravel my most cryptic dreams. I have been amazed at her suggestions and thought she knew the most intimate workings of my mind. "DREAMS" reveals her secrets. Well written, with abundant examples, there is something here for every dreamer."

- Joyce Neville, CFO TAD Enterprises, ACBL Silver Life Master

"Dreams are important. Years ago, I dreamt about a stranger and saw him the next day in my waking life. We've been married now for twenty years. I especially like Cathy's book-and I've read many on dreams-because it includes the history of dreams and examples from celebrity dreamers. This information helped me feel comfortable about making dreams a key part of my life."

- Carole Chapman, author of When We Were Gods

In this third and final volume of Julia Turk's Navigator's Dream series, the Navigator makes one final voyage into the realm of tarot to ultimately find enlightenment-but it will be much more difficult than a simple turn of the cards for our psychiatrist-turned-philosopher and mystic. In "Seatime," the hero ascends into the Major Arcana of the tarot deck via a sailboat led by the Higher Self of the Navigator, known as Guide.

Joined together with a motley crew, the sailboat takes the Navigator and Guide deep within the islands, or Sephiroth, of the Mystic SEA. These are not tropical islands intended for peace and comfort; each island is different than the last, and each carries a mystery that must be unraveled. Although the Navigator has learned much amidst the tarot cards, has the hero learned enough to make it home?

Externally, the Navigator has difficulties, but internally there are problems as well; as the riddles unravel, so do the deeply held psychological issues of the Navigator. By the end, the mysteries of the Major Arcana might be solved, but will the Navigator be able to heal the wounds built prior to the tarot adventure?

My dreams were instrumental in encouraging me to continue on my quest, guiding me along and giving me validations when I was feeling doubtful. By going deeper into that place within, I was able to find inner peace and discover the diamonds in the treasure chest of my soul. Through dreaming, journaling and analyzing, I was able to fully understand my soul's purpose, and I was able to find forgiveness where I thought none was needed. Within The Healing Power of Dreams are tips and suggestions to assist you in achieving dream recall so you can receive vital information, solve conflicts, and heal your life. As you continue to recall your dreams, not only will answers be revealed to you but you will learn more about yourself, your aspirations, your dreams, and your desires. As you open your heart to heal your life, life itself begins to unfold-exposing more aspects of you that you didn't know existed. When you unlock the immense power of love within you, you begin to evolve into more of who you were truly meant to be-a great magnificent being. Your past can not be ignored, avoided, or pushed aside because it is a part of who you are. All your life experiences and lessons along the way have brought you to this point in your life. As you no longer refuse to face your past, you are releasing the pain of the past and discovering the diamonds in the treasure chest of your soul.

Ever wonder about the meaning of an exceptionally vivid dream or one that keeps nagging you the next day? Chances are, that sort of dream carries a hidden message ready to be decoded. Wise Dreams shows you how to understand your very personal dream symbols and how to decipher the concealed wisdom and insight your dreams bring to you, using extraordinary examples from a decades-long dream journal, including dream messages on:

 fear's illusions  unknown self-sabotage  revelations on nurturing the self  communications from loved ones  encouragement from dream guides  visions of the future

Wise Dreams includes a form to help you decode your own dreams.