A writer and musician from Peoria, IL.
Washington Irving said it best, so I will defer to his words:
The following writings are published on experiment. [The writer's] writings will partake of the fluctuations of his own thoughts and feelings; sometimes treating of scenes before him, sometimes others purely imaginary...Should his writings, however, with all their imperfections, be well received, he cannot conceal that it would be a source of the purest gratification; for though he does not aspire to those high honors which are the reward of loftier intellects; yet it is his dearest wish of his heart to have a secure and cherished, though humble corner in the good opinions and kind feelings of his countrymen.