Ed Pearson was born in Whittier, California and presently lives in the Inland Empire of California. He is an avid Western fan reading countless books and watching numerous western movies and television episodes. He is married to his wife Sugar Plum and they have three children and two grandchildren. Upon retirement from a county agriculture inspector position, he embarked on several adventures out west in New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and Utah. The story of his adventure to New Mexico with his son Dave is inspirational and includes historical locations that should not be missed.