My Books
My Books
My Books
My Formative Years
One to Eighty-One
When I retired from my career as a federal attorney I no longer required my top secret clearance, but I did need something to do. My first morning in retirement I was checking "Volunteers Wanted" ads when the sidewalk before my house erupted with kids. It was 9 a.m. and they were going to the school across the street. I had always been at work when it opened, but I was seeing them now and was amazed at how joyous and free they were. On impulse I asked the principal if she could use a volunteer, and she appointed me assistant kindergarten teacher.
The kids loved me and I loved them. Observing small children brought back memories of my own childhood, resulting in the first of these essays. That began with my life as a toddler, but a lot had happened since then and I decided to keep writing.
Still Forming
My 82 Years of Steps and Mis-Steps
At eighty-two, Stephen Gary invites readers to journey through a life rich with lessons, laughter, and the unexpected twists of time. In Still Forming: My 82 Years of Steps and Mis-Steps, Gary continues where his first memoir (My Formative Years: One to Eighty-One) left off, chronicling not just the milestones, but the small, honest, and often humorous moments that shape a lifetime.
From frog ponds and fishing trips to courtroom challenges and Caribbean adventures, Gary's reflections capture both the wisdom and whimsy of aging with grace. His candid voice seasoned with wit, humility, and hard-earned insight reminds us that personal growth doesn't end with age; it deepens.