Through the Hour Glass of Time is a collection of poems and short stories. The poetry is about family and life, war, and nature drawn on the memories, thoughts and observations of the author. The Honey Comb short stories are about a lady private investigator and the crimes she solves. The Encounter is a short story about a Civil War soldier that comes into a situation that challenges his inner self and courage. A Fifties Childhood is memories growing up in Baltimore City when life was at a much slower pace and children were allowed to be children. It is hoped that readers will enjoy the journey back in time.