Barbara’s Story – Part 2

Here, Barbara talks about her religious upbringing and her relationship to God. Her father was Rev. A. L. Lewter, a pastor, which was sometimes difficult for her. She went through a period where she had doubts about her...

Gary’s Story – Part 2

Gary dismisses the idea that his career was a breeze, that he just sailed along the wings of success. Actually, he was bullied in school so he tries to hide his dance interests. He also felt he was set up for failure because his hometown teacher told him was going to...

Gary’s Story – Part 1

Gary and I met in Atlantic City when we were both dancers in The Playboy Club Hotel Fantasy Revue, a Las Vegas style extravaganza at the Playboy Club on the boardwalk. It was a HOOT!! Our friendship has endured the passing of time. Gary discusses the beginnings of his...

Julie’s Story – Part 1

I met Julie Melville in Joinville, Brazil when I went there in 2014 to teach ESL (English as a Second Language) in a private school. Julie is a native of New Zealand and moved to Brazil after completing a number of teaching posts around the world. Julie adopted me and...

Barbara’s Story – Part 1

Barbara Lewter-Speller has just published her first book of poetry, “From Zero to 60”, which chronicles the roller coaster ride of her life. Imagine, by the time Barbara was 19 she had three daughters, had been married and divorced, and graduated from high...