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Arriving in Spring 2019….Operation Rumination. One year in the making.

Operation Rumination book cover

Statistics suggest that 7.3 percent of all living Americans have served or are currently serving in the military at some point in their adult lives and that half of all veterans are now over the age of 60. Author Rick Vuyst delves into his own personal thoughts as one of the 92.7 percent who never served in the military. To understand better he spends 7 months with veterans listening to their stories. In the process he wrestles with the fact he never served and reflects on the freedom he enjoys that was paid for by others.

Approaching the age of 60, Rick chooses a 2 mile stretch of beach to run, reflect, train and ruminate. The goal was to voluntarily engage in a personal “boot camp” of sorts to meet the physical fitness requirements of a 17-21 year old entering the Army (run, pushups, sit-ups). He corresponds with young men currently in boot camp that summer and visits with veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan wars. He ruminates on what he learns as he trains, often culminating in sit-ups and pushups next to a lighthouse on Pere Marquette beach Muskegon, Michigan. He turns back the clock by changing physically, mentally, emotionally.

And don’t forget about Rick’s 2018 release… I Just Wet My Plants.

Here’s what people are saying about ‘I Just Wet My Plants’:

This book was recommended to me and I love it. The personal stories intertwined with the gardening experiences and tips make it really fun and easy to read…and super entertaining. Rick has a great conversational style and really does put himself out there with his personal stories on life as well as gardening. This isn’t necessarily a “How To Garden”. It’s about enjoying gardening and life.

I have been waiting for publication of this book! Great anecdotes and stories about the pleasures and pains of growing your own garden. Rick Vuyst’s writing is sure to entertain you.

I enjoyed reading this book very mulch. Not only did it teach me about gardening, but it also taught me about life. I love the authors humor and heartwarming stories. If you are a gardener, you will love this book.

I Just Wet My Plants

5 Stars!