Halcyon Days

About the Book

This book is a sailing travel-adventure demonstrating how dreams can come true for those who have the desire to accomplish, persistence, a sense of adventure and are willing to take risks in order to make their dreams come true. It is about the pleasures, responsibilities, trials and tribulations that go along with any major change in lifestyles.

About the Author

Austin Moorehouse was born in Pennsylvania and raised from infancy in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1959, 60 and 61 he sailed in the Stewards Department under the now famous Captain Morgan Howel on the Steamship Aquarama during the summers in order to earn tuition, room and board at Bowling Green State University. He became interested in Mental Health as a Clinical Psychology Technician in the Army during the early 60's. He attended several other colleges before graduating from Cleveland State University in 1970. Post-graduate work was completed at Ohio State University to become a licensed Nursing Home Administrator. He spent a total of 32 years as a Mental Health Professional working at various positions from Social Worker to Mental Health Administrator for the Ohio Department of Mental Health.

Encouraged by his wife, Teresa, he began sailing in the early 80's on Lake Erie as a hobby on weekends, holidays and vacations where it became more than just a passing interest. Studies in meteorology, sailing and seamanship resulted in a major change in lifestyle and lead to the current adventure.