Good morning again, my friends. It’s nice to see you. We just returned from Las Vegas, but more about the trip later
The other day, I met a wonderful lady from Rockport. She and her group of volunteers send out at least one hundred (100) care packages every month to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Talk about dedication to the support of our troops – it is alive and well in Rockport.
I gave her ten copies of my book to send to our guys and gals so they’ll have something to read in the few quiet hours they have every day.
We also spoke with many of our troops who we met in airports while on our trip to Las Vegas to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary. To a man, (or woman), they were courteous and cheerful, even though they knew they would soon face another tour of duty in the Middle East. They are all so bright and young, even the old timers and NCOs, with a smile on their faces and pride in their hearts. It is amazing and encouraging to see their enthusiasm in doing the difficult and arduous job they do every day. Maybe our politicians don’t know what’s going on over there, but our young men and women do!
God bless them and keep them safe until they return home to their loved ones.
We handed out several books to the troops we met. I wish now I took more along. I hope they troops I gave them to will write and let me, (and you), know how much they enjoyed the story. I know they’ll love the hero. He’s their kind of man!
On another subject, Las Vegas has changed so much I doubt if we’ll ever go back again. It is now almost too expensive for the average citizen. Can you say $7.95 for a hot dog or $61.00 for a steak? We had a bottle of Corona for $7.00 per. (You get five bottles for $10 in Cabo San Lucas – and, you get chips and salsa!)
Guess where we’re heading for our next anniversary! Wake up Las Vegas, before it’s too late.
The new style slot machines are so sorry. No more coins to make the joyful noise as they clang or clump into the hopper. Now all you get are credits in red and white and a slip of paper to take to the cashier, (if you should be lucky enough to win.) It was disappointing. The casinos were so quiet it was like a tomb.
There were so many unused machines some parts of the casinos resembled the old ghost towns of the west. Perhaps it’s a sign of the future.
But enough of gambling. We’re glad we went, just to see how Glitter Gulch has changed.
Talk about romantic places to dine on your golden wedding anniversary: We ate at “Hooters”. Carol loved it!
Back to the books: I have a book signing in the Base Exchange at Kirkland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico from 9-5 on June 15th. I hope I’ll meet a lot of our troops there and sell a ton of books.
The Wal Mart and What A Burger book signings in Rockport are now scheduled for early July. No firm dates yet, but hopefully I’ll be able to let you know soon.
I was amazed to see a “hit” on my web site from Japan and several from the UK. Great! The word is getting out.
Thanks to all of you for helping me make this book a success. The more we sell, the more publicity we’ll get, which will make it easier for me to get the next four books published that I have waiting in the wings.
I met one customer who after he read “Signs of Our Times” made the statement, “You’re my new author for life!” I like the sound of it. I hope more of you feel the same.
Let your friends and family members know about the book. (It makes a great Christmas present, birthday present, anniversary present, or just a gift for a friend who loves to read.)
I sent a copy to Texas Monthly for their review. Let’s hope they like it well enough to feature it in the next issue.
Things are getting exciting. Saddle up and ride along with me on this journey and let’s see where it takes us.
Thanks for dropping by, my friends. See you again soon; come back and visit anytime. If you’d like something special in the way of s short story, let me know.
PLEASE: Keep sending in the reviews. It’s the only way our new friends will know what you think of my book. Thanks again,
Via Con Dias,
Karl