Ronald A. Lancaster was born in Eureka, California and was raised in the small town of Fairfield, California. After graduating from high school he joined the U.S. Navy and continued on with a 20-plus year career. After serving two tours of duty in Viet Nam, he continued his career in the Navy as a management trainer/facilitator and subject matter expert in the field of aviation safety and survival. Retiring in 1988 he was soon selected for a position as a Work and Family Life Specialist, Counselor/Facilitator for DOD, focusing on the Transition Assistance Programs. Working at Navy Fleet and Family Support Centers throughout the U.S., he developed relationships with many counselors and service members. It was during this time that he developed his story telling abilities, often using them to entertain and educate his classes and clients. His quick wit and ability to create pictures in the reader’s mind, make these true short stories of his early family life both fun and sad, yet a delight to read.
Tears too Late
by Ronald A. Lancaster
Tears too Late
by Ronald A. Lancaster
Published Mar 30, 2017
167 Pages
Genre: FICTION / Biographical
Book Details
It’s California in the 60’s. It is supposed to be a time of peace and love. A poor dysfunctional family manages to survive, but pays a high price due to alcoholism, child abuse and mental illness. True life short stories of survival, friendship, and family. Time or tears do not heal all, as you will see. Stories that make one laugh and cry with every other word. Stories of growing up under unacceptable conditions shine through reflections that caused tears too late. Then suddenly, almost as if I was saying a prayer, I began to speak softly to the officer, saying again and again the words, “No more, no more, no more, please.” So, being the only sane person on the floating prison, I decided that if it came down, it could go back up. I called to my sister, “Come to me,” I said, “and oh yeah, shut up!”