This memoir follows the early life of Lloyd W. Turtinen. The first section describes his growing up on a small dairy in northern Minnesota and includes a series of essays on various topics associated with farm life. The next section describes his experiences and adventures at the local college. The last section is entitled the army years and includes descriptions of basic training and his work at duty stations at the Pentagon, Washington D.C and Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. There is humor and sarcasm throughout the book. Also included are a number of black and white photographs to enhance the stories.