Contact: Abigail Davidson, Publicist, WinePress Publishing, 360-802-9758, abigail@winepressgroup.com  

ENUMCLAW, Wash., Aug. 25 /Christian Newswire/ -- "My writing on a subject every day is an attempt on my part to keep my retrieval process in shape," writes author Lyle Olmstead. And the "retrieval process" of this eighty-eight-year-old author is in fine form, as readers will discover when they read his book "Salt and Pepper."

In this collection of meditative, entertaining commentaries on a variety of topics, Olmstead adds spice to everyday life by reflecting on the past and ruminating on the future. From outhouses to Saturday night baths, from visits to the country store to memories of his grandma preacher, Olmstead recalls nostalgic boyhood days while reminding readers of an eternal truth: though times have changed, people and the human experience haven't. As living conditions continue to improve, he notes, people tend to become less appreciative of what God has given them.

"The modern conveniences we have cause us to forget how fortunate we are in the Western world," he writes. "Unless one lives in a back section of our nation today, the present generation cannot comprehend country living as the folks of my generation did."

Lest readers conclude that his book is merely a trip down memory lane, Olmstead spends ample words reflecting on this current age -- from the joys of computers to the headaches of cell phones, from solving marriage problems to adjusting to an ever-changing culture. "We human beings do not look for change," he concludes. "We enjoy stability. We want things to remain just as they are."

Above all, "Salt and Pepper" is about imagination prodded by memories. "Imagination allows me to travel back to my years as a child and young adult," Olmstead writes. "If I talk to myself, it is not because of insanity but because imagination has taken hold of my mind for a few brief moments."

For more information, to request a review copy or to schedule an interview, please contact Abigail Davidson by phone at 360-802-9758, by email at abigail@winepressgroup.com, or by fax at 360-802-9992. To purchase a copy of this book, visit www.winepressbooks.com or call 877-421-7323.