It begins at an early age in a small railroad town. A busy hub of activities at the post office, grocery stores, and churches. With his whistle stop speeches, Harry Truman, came through town campaigning. A one room school was the home of social activities. A front porch swing was the center point to watch activities that went on across the tracks at the train station. Boys riding bikes, playing baseball and basketball. A neighbor's out house was accidently burned down. Singing "Beer Commercials", in bible school. Halloween at the Hardware store where junk was piled so high you couldn't find the front door. Bootleggers trip to Dead Horse Hollow. It's all here and will help you go back to a simple time – a real Mayberry. Find out how I ended up waste deep in Mrs. Herdon's fish pond. A story about Smokey … a boy's best friend. Playing Taps at the cemetery at midnight on Halloween. The 4th of July when fireworks go wild. It's all there― with no dull moments and when every day was a new adventure. "Never a Dull Moment: Every Day is a New Adventure" is more than just a collection of art; it's a testament to the power of creativity and the human spirit. Whether you're an art lover, a history enthusiast, or someone who appreciates a good story, this book will resonate with you. Wes Kendall is not only an extraordinary artist, storyteller, historian, and visionary; he is also one of the kindest, most caring, and loving individuals I have ever met. His warmth and compassion shine through in every piece of his work." JOSH GILLIAM CEO, BFA™, CKA® Gilliam Mease Advisors "Wes Kendall is a time-traveler. He whisks us off to small-town Kentucky in the 1950s. The characters on parade rival those encountered by Tom Sawyer or Opie Taylor. As Wes humorously guides us back to the present day, you resist -- wanting to stay in a less-burdened world a little longer." MARC NORTON EDITOR Wes Kendall is a professional artist with over 60 years of experience, having graduated from the American Academy of Art in Chicago. He served as an illustrator for the Military Airlift Command and later in the Army in Vietnam, where he earned a bronze star. During 32 years as a staff artist for The Courier-Journal in Louisville, he amassed a diverse portfolio. His clients included The Saturday Evening Post and the University of Louisville. He was commissioned by Ford and Chrysler to paint portraits of their top sales representatives. He completed a 4-by-8-foot mural titled "The Storyteller" at a bank in Upton, Ky. A member of the Plein Air Painters of Kentucky, Kendall has won multiple awards, including 11 blue ribbons at the Kentucky State Fair. In 2006, he was named the Central Kentucky Art Guild's artist of the year. He lives in Louisville with his wife, Lynn. They have three grown children.