Eric RibbensEric Ribbens is a retired botany professor. The oldest of eight children, he lives quietly in Macomb, IL with his wife Mary Fran. All my life I have loved books. I first wrote these stories for my father, who is a retired librarian. Do you like my ey patch? I had a little boy look at me a few years ago. He turned to his Mom and whispered Mom, that man looks like a pirate! But he's not because he doesn't have a sword. Read More Read Less