Timothy McDonnellTimothy McDonnell grew up on the periphery of Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area. He recently retired after twenty-nine years of teaching English and reading skills to deaf and hard-of-hearing students in suburban Minneapolis. He now spends his tme writing and doing volunteer work for a Twin Cities non-profit organization that helps individuals transition out of homeless shelters and into independent living. Timothy loves fly fishing, kayaking, and helping his wife fulfill their mutual commitment to happiness. When he is not in the woods, he is either writing about the woods or dreaming about his next journey. Read More Read Less