Stones In A River Is A Book Of Poetry. Some Poems Are Influenced By News Events Too Often Gloom-Laden. The Alaskan Environment Inspires Other Poems. Southeast Alaska Is Where Mountains Meet The All-Important Pacific Ocean. Lives Here Above And Below The Seas Surface Are Co-Dependent And Call For Expression In Poetry. Then As Is Often True With Poetry Much Written Here Is Personal. Experiences Observations And Views Are A Good Part Of Most Artistic Pursuits.