Don Hanley has lived a very full 85 years in the western United States. A ‘child of the depression’, Don was born in Nebraska in 1933, and began his working life at age 11, at a lumber yard first in South Dakota and later in Kansas. In 1964, he was ordained as a Catholic priest, but later left the priesthood to marry. Don earned a doctorate in psychology, and has worked as a psychotherapist, graduate school professor, and counseling supervisor. His writings include professional articles and booklets, two novels, and is currently working on a third novel. Don lives in northern San Diego county.