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 I'll make an attempt here to let you know when events are taking place that may be of interest to those who enjoy books, art, music, and the sweet things in life. Some of these events you may like to attend, or look up on the internet, or just wish all the writers and artists well in your good thoughts.
       
      Two important events are annual reunions of Vietnam Helicopter Pilots over the fourth of July and Overseas Department of Defense School teachers about two weeks before. This last year they were both in Orlando, Florida, but that doesn't happen often.
       In 2012, VHPA will be in New Orleans, August 2nd through the 5th. www.VHPA.org.  will get you the information, and we'll hope to see all of Eric's flight class and lots of military friends there this time.  If you are in New Orleans then, drop by to see us.
       DoDDS overseas teachers' reunion will be in Denver (closer to home) July 19th through the 22nd at the Denver Tech Center Hotel.  We'll hope to see a lot of Bamberg and Stuttgart and Patch people there. There again, any former students from any of those schools who happen to be in Denver are welcome to stop by the Hospitality Room where we hang out.
 http://www.doddsworldreunion.com   will give you more information.

 

 


Does your group need a speaker?

I enjoy speaking to groups about World War II or the Cold War, or teaching classes in writing for groups of all ages. Click on "Contact the author" should you need a speaker for your group. I've enjoyed everyone from the Kiwanas to Pillar to the International Flying Farmers to fifth grade and high school classrooms.

 

 


ARE YOU IN A BOOK CLUB? 
I love people who love to read. 

        It's amazing that with all the new gadgets, games, and media around the world, Book Discussion Groups are still going strong. Like the rest of us, most people enjoy having a good read handy.
        My books are also on Amazon.com, and three of them are now available on Kindle, in case you are now hooked into electronics.
        Should you or someone you know belong to a book club, please let me know about your group. I'm always happy to meet with a local group in person, or with an out of state group by long distance speaker phone to either lead a discussion or to answer questions.  It's fun for me to get together with folks for a lively discussion. Please invite me.
        Contact me if you would like a Book Club kit with discussion questions and other useful information about any of my books your group would like to choose. Special rates on my books are available for purchases of five or more books.  Locally, I can deliver books. If you live further away, I can ship the books to you. Simply click on "Contact the Author" from this website and let me know about your group.       
 

 

 

 IF YOU LIKE MUSIC and will be having an event anytime soon, contact my  son-in-law, Felix, as he is an experienced musician and can serve you up a great performance for song, your dancing pleasure, or your need for a country or Elvis or any kind of musical "fix." You'll love him, as we do, since we love to dance. Phone for Felix, the "Lone Wolf" is 719-266-0334 or e-mail     Lone.wolf.music@hotmail.com   You can find him Tuesday nights at Falisi's in Pueblo. He'll be playing for the big GALA on February 18th for Cheyenne Mountain Newcomer's Club (CMNC). This is our big formal dinner dance, and if you contact Linda Schierholtz at linda@tsmmortgage.com as she is the chairman for the GALA.  

 

 


COMPUTER WEBSITES
       When you need to set up a computer website or find creative Art Lessons, find my cousin Woody at http://www.taospaint.com   Woody is a watercolor artist and retired art teacher.  Should you be interested in art shows, watercolor paintings, gift cards, Woody can help you.

 

 


The new book is out !

  Dancing in the Wind arrived in June 2011. I hope you'll enjoy it. It's a story right out of today's headlines of the "Sandwich Generation," exhausted from worrying about what to do with Granny and their younger family members all at the same time. It's a light-hearted look at a subject that can be fraught with confusion. Click on "Contact the Author"  or "Orders" for more information.

 

 


Kudos to the students at Horizon School in Colorado Springs. I was invited to discuss with them the important effects World War II had on the world of the 20th Century last year, and to conduct a writer's workshop. The kids and their teachers were delightful. They made me wish I'd never retired from teaching.   Now, Horizon will be doing another special day to honor Holocaust victims with interactive, educational displays. This will take place on Wednesday, May  9th, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. and I'll be there, too. Come see us      

 

 


Museums find a home for two of my books.
The Yuma Military Heritage Center now carries Shadows on an Iron Curtain, since it is about the only story written so far about the Cold War activities of the Army Cavalry on the BORDER. All other writers seem to have written about the Berlin Wall, instead. This museum specializes in the history of the American Cavalry, and is certainly worth a visit. The link to the Cavalry website is at www.blackhorse.org.  
Mutti's War now resides in the new World War II museum in New Orleans. If you know of any other museums for these two books, or groups  who speak of relationships in the military for Between Duty and Devotion, history reenactment groups, family groups who might like some of the other books listed on the Home Page, please "contact the author" and let me know about them. Thank you. I love connecting with groups for whom I've written their story.

 

 


Stuttgart/Ludwigsburg American High School Alumni Reunion  2012, will have the alumni and teachers traveling back to Stuttgart to our old stomping grounds which is now a German Hochschule. Check into  www.StuttgartLudwigsburgHS.org the alumni website.  I'm told plans include a Neckar River Cruise, touring the school, and a party at the Cannstaater Volksfest for the beer drinkers in the crowd. Who can resist German "oom pah-pah," and beer?  Judging from the Facebook chatter, I'll assume quite a few of our Stallions will be making the trip.

 

 


Speaking engagement for the E-NINERS in Denver

I've been invited to speak for the E-Niner organization in Denver on January 25th during their luncheon meeting. These are veterans and retirees of the Cold War era and WWII. I'll be speaking about Mutti's War and Shadows on an Iron Curtain about which these vets will remember and, I hope, enjoy. If you'd be interested in joining the group, call 314-7222 for details and reservations.

 

 

 

 

 

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