Tom Icon

Tom Icon

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    I was born in a sleepy little town situated high in the cool Rock Mountains. He grew up in a rough and tumble mining community in the great American South West. By the time he was in his early teens, he had traveled to the west, east, and south coast of the United States. He received his BS of Fine Art at the University of Western New Mexico, and his teaching certificate at the Texas Tech University in Texas.

            I served his country faithfully in the Navy during the Viet Nam Conflict. At the end of his duty Icon asked for and received a local separation in Spain at the age of twenty-three. His unquenchable curiosity and demand for adventure was the starting point of an adventure filled odyssey that spanned four continents and twenty-seven countries. During his solo travels Icon was exposed to some of the most interesting cultures, and the greatest works of art in the world. This has created a profound and lasting impact that is reflected in his artwork and storytelling.

            My interest in writing was sparked at an early age by his father who was a prolific story teller that held his listeners spellbound with his extraordinary spirited tales. Presently lives with his wife and two daughters in College Station, Texas where he writes everyday and works on his art. He continues to travel to exotic countries in Central America and the Caribbean Islands seeking inspiration and insight for his ever evolving artwork and writing.

The Magic Word

The Magic Word

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<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:12pt;">Elisabeth was rude and selfish and demanding, and therefore had very few friends.<span>  </span>When she sent out invitations to her birthday party, no one accepted.<span>  </span>Her mother warned her that she needed to improve her manners and to try to get along with people.<span>  </span>She told Elisabeth that she needed to use the magic word “Please”.<span>  </span>So when Elisabeth went to school the next day, she thought of her mother’s advice, “What is the magic word?” and she started saying “Please” and also “Thank You”.<span>  </span>She tried to become more thoughtful of others, and discovered that she was a much happier person.<span>  </span>Imagine her pleasure when she returned home to find out that her new friends were all coming to her birthday party!</span><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';font-size:10pt;"></span></p><p></p>

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