Eli Whitford
My ten-year-old, homeschooled best friend. Eli brings his questions, his curiosity, and a willingness to understand the people we meet.
Meet LimoA little dog.
A little dog.
A very big sense of adventure.
I’m Limo—a long-haired dachshund with a curious nose, a courageous heart, and a best friend who asks almost as many questions as I sniff out.
Your guide through timeFollow my paws.
Follow my paws.
Bring your questions.
I may be close to the ground, but that can be a fine place to notice what others miss. A sound, a scent, an unexpected trail—sometimes that’s all it takes to begin an adventure.
On this website, I’ll guide you through the journey in my own voice. In our stories, I lead the way and Eli helps us put discoveries into words.
My favorite part? Coming home with more than a good story. Coming home a little wiser.
Behind the “Private” signEvery journey starts
Every journey starts
with a secret.
In the little town of Whittendale, Grandpa Karl looks after the library. But the shelves are only the beginning. Behind a door with a small “Private” sign waits a stone room and a mysterious Time Globe.
One touch can carry Eli and me into the past. What happens next calls for courage, kindness, and a very alert pair of ears.
“The past isn’t dead. It still has something to teach us.”
The Secret Room’s plaqueThe people beside my pawprints
No good adventure happens alone.
Grandpa Karl
Eli’s grandfather and the Whittendale librarian. His library holds the Secret Room, the Time Globe, and the beginning of our extraordinary journeys.
Our home in Whittendale
With Eli’s parents, James and Margaret, the farm is a place of family, faith, and belonging—and a place to bring our lessons home.
Meet the Real Limo · A note from DandaA Little Dog.
A Little Dog.
A Lasting Legacy.
Long before there was a Time Globe, a Secret Room, or a journey into history, there was a real little dachshund named Limo.
Limo was our shaded red long-haired dachshund, a beloved member of our family for eighteen wonderful years. He inspired the loyal companion at the heart of The Limo Time Traveler Adventures.
He never crossed the Atlantic with Christopher Columbus or traveled through a Time Globe, but his loyal heart, adventurous spirit, and unforgettable personality live on in every story.
The fictional Limo is curious, courageous, and always ready to remain beside Eli, no matter where the Time Globe takes them. Those qualities honor the special place the real Limo held in our lives.
Whenever Limo trots into history or helps Eli find the courage to continue, a little part of the real Limo travels with him.
The real Limo never needed a Time Globe to leave his mark. He found a permanent place in our hearts, and now his adventures can continue for generations to come.
Behind the pen
A Note from Danda
I never set out to become an author - God slowly planted that desire in my heart after many years of running a small business. I’m a Navy veteran, a husband, a father, and someone who hopes the stories he leaves behind about America will matter.
My love of history began long before my Navy years. But seeing other countries during my service deepened my love for America. Those experiences strengthened my belief that there is no country greater than ours and my desire to understand the people, sacrifices, struggles, and choices that shaped her.
My faith and family are at the heart of this work. Through Guided by Faith Books, I also write to encourage families seeking a home grounded in Scripture, purpose, and peace.
Meet the author at Guided by Faith Books ↗Your next adventure
Enter the journey Shall we see where the globe takes us?
Choose an era and let’s go exploring.