About the Author:
The Uptown Poet Jeff Larson was born and raised in the Hiawatha Valley along the Mississippi River in Southern Minnesota. His childhood was spent in Wabasha MN before a move to Waseca MN, and later to Lake City MN. The family moved briefly to Loves Park/Rockford IL during his High School years then back to Lake City to come full circle.
He obtained a B.A. in finance at Georgia State University, Followed by an MBA, and a Masters Certification in Adult Learning. He is a Certified Black Sash Sifu (Teacher) of Kung Fu & Qigong. and the Author of “The Power of Qigong”. He has written numerous articles for Inside Kung Fu magazine and is the producer of a Floating Monk Qigong DVD titled “Chi for Health” visit Floating Monk.com to learn more.
He was the fourth of thirteen children (and the second son) who grew up in a hardworking, humble family. The pictures in the book depict these early days and mirror the images of Norman Rockwell paintings. Life was simple and Carefree in those early (small town) times when families lived their lives and pursued their dreams and life on the whole was very, very good.
The Poet wishes to recognize and remember everyone who was a part of those special times, his father, mother, sisters and brothers, grandparents, relatives and friends in the Winona MN, Wabasha MN, Kellogg MN and Nelson WI area, especially the Larson’s, Gander’s and Ever’s.