Luann E SmithLuann E. Smith grew up in the '50s and '60s in the small, quaint town of Oregon, Wisconsin. She resides there today surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and lifelong friends. The only one missing is her childhood sweetheart and husband of 30 yers. They left their hometown for a stint in the army and landed in Okinawa, where their first child was born during the Vietnam war. Returning home, Luann pursued a career as a commercial pilot and became the first female pilot for a Midwest commuter airline. Her family's lifelong involvement in Midget auto racing, aviation, and pioneering a progressive mobility device invented by her father has provided a journey culminating in this story: Life Before the Parking Meter Expired. While this book includes delightful vignettes of Luann's coming of age, it is also a heartwarming story of healing after a devastating loss. Read More Read Less