In 1977, the Nifty Gritty Dirt Band became the first American pop group to tour the U.S.S.R.. And the wall came tumbling down.

Want to know a man's good points, ask his dog. Want to know his weaknesses, ask his cat. If he has a no dog or cat, don't bother with him.

Call to town - request removal of DEER CROSSING sign. Reason: 'Too many deer are being hit by cars! Not a good place for them to cross."

"Home is where the heart is." Or should it be "Home is often where the heartburn is."

My publisher, All Things That Matter Press, is trying to get authors to let the world know about our books -an idea I can get behind. http://ping.fm/kwRvm

Superstition for today: To kill a raven is to harm the spirit of King Arthur who visits the world in the form of a raven.

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3 retirees playing golf. One says, 'Windy, isn't it?' 'No,' 2nd replies, 'it's Thursday.' The 3rd says, 'So am I. Let's have a beer.'

Hungry traveller at monastery is taken to kitchen. A brother is frying chips. 'Are you the friar?' he asks. 'No. I'm the chip monk,'

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33% of dog owners talk to their dogs on phone or leave messages for them on answering machine when away. How many of dogs have cell phones?

When the prisoner was told that he had gotten a stay of execution, he smiled and said, "Well, no noose is good noose.”

Factoid for today: A penguin swims at a speed of approximately 15 miles per hour. (I have no idea which breed of penguin or where going.)

Great ad: *Complete set Encyclopedia. Excellent condition. Best offer. No longer needed, Got married last month. Husband knows everything.

How about this ad? WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE
Worn once by mistake. Call Stephanie

Another great ad: COWS, CALVES: NEVER BRED.*Also 1 gay bull for sale.

Great ad: FREE PUPPIES:*
1/2 Cocker Spaniel, 1/2 sneaky neighbor's dog.

Can your child read a book and understand the ideas it offers? Can you? Books allow for a depth greater than movies and television. http://ping.fm/QB1jC

How do I get more followers? I need to spread the word. Perhaps you can repost this link. http://ping.fm/CLaTL

Look at the great lineup of books from All Things That Matter Press. Especially Widow's Walk, a story of Irish American experience. http://ping.fm/YxGEg

Savor the moments, mix them into a day, create a lifetime.

Have you read "In My Father's House There Are Many Murders" in the current issue of Sex and Murder Magazine? http://ping.fm/L2l8L

I say that I prefer the truth, but ask myself, "How much truth can you withstand?" In a scary world, perhaps lies are better ---not!

Some people's noses and feet are built backwards: their feet smell and their noses run.

2/18/1885: Mark Twain publishes Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Have you read Widow's Walk? http://ping.fm/bTctn

Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably well worth it.

Good judgment comes from bad experience ...
and most of that comes from bad judgment.

Generally speaking, you aren't learning much
when your lips are moving.

Factoid: The last dodo bird died in 1681. (He was reincarnated as a commentator on Fox News.)

Truth awaits the intrepid. Lies are the fodder of the fearful.

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I wonder how many of the "Progressives" who are so willing to second guess Obama have a clue how to actually get things done.

If we start with the assumption that governments lie to citizens, we can create better conspiracy theories with which to lie to ourselves.

Men too narcissistic to buy condoms that fit; they go with the large. http://ping.fm/WL6gJ

Saint Patrick's Day is coming. Give her a story of the Irish-American experience. Widow's Walk, a novel of faith, love, and starting over. http://ping.fm/20gfR

The evil men do often impacts others who go unrecognized. http://ping.fm/CCIOw

Senior personal ad: Active grandmother with original teeth seeking dedicated flosser share rare steaks, corn on the cob & caramel candy.

"Your money or your life?" (long pause) "well?" "I'm thinking. I'm thinking." Remembering Jack Benny.

Hope you'll stop by Dog Eared Pages on 32nd St just sought of Bell to get a signed copy of Widow's Walk. Today 1 -2:30

Factoid for today: Your nails grow faster in outer space. (By the way, that doesn't mean there's more Jello out there.)

Happy birthday, Mr. Lincoln. Shame what's happened to your party.

That which we will miss the most is the first which me must do without. When all has been released, we will miss nothing.

If I knew from whence I came and to where I go, I would still be lost in the contemplation of its beauty.

MANDELA, MANDELA, MANDELA - A great leader and a good man.

Santa Fe Literary Review accepts excerpt from my Memoirs From the Asylum for spring issue.

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Boredom can lead to madness in parrots. The birds need constant interaction, affection, and mental stimulation. They also like crackers.

The Republicans have become the party of obstruction, we need to get rid of them and start a new party with new solutions. http://ping.fm/BqPf7

Factoid: There are estimated to be two kangaroos for each Australian human ... strange threesomes anyone?

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Do Irish eyes smile when you buy Widow's Walk? I don't know, but mine definitely do. http://ping.fm/FbuO9

Should we be taxing soda? It helps to cause obesity, tooth decay, and perhaps cancer. http://ping.fm/cE974

Happy hundredth birthday to American boy scouts; time you put on long pants, old fella.

When science offers easier weight loss, be happy but cautious. http://ping.fm/JOS2g

2/7/1964: The Beatles arrive in US first time. Remember Ed Sullivan?

The memories have gone before, the loves
have left. He takes up a book and by the pale light cast from the lamp he reads his end.

Factoid: Most frequently requested photo from National Archives - Elivis shaking hands with Nixon and offering to be drug enforcement agent.

If you can't hear the music, try singing.

Sat Feb 13, signing Widow's Walk at Dog Eared Pages Used Books, 16428 N. 32nd St, Phoenix 1-2:30. Drop by, get your copy, check out store.

Oh, for those simple days when we believed. Now, it is so hard to know what is right and who is wrong. The simple days beyond recall.

Un-notable factoid: The first famous Super Bowl commercial was a 1974 ad for Noxzema featuring Super Bowl legend Joe Namath.

Great test answer: What happens to a boy at puberty? He leaves his childhood behind and enters adultery.

Have you considered the way of laughter - the antidote to tears and the cure for memories.

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If you worry about tomorrow, you'll miss today. Live now and do it well.

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The holier than thou are often the lowest of the low. http://ping.fm/yOL1F

Visit Sex and Murder Magazine to read my short story In My Father's House There Are Many Murders. http://ping.fm/Akraw

You can now get your copy of Widow's Walk from Barnes and Noble. http://ping.fm/VaXzs

Accomplish the small tasks well and the larger labors will surely follow.

Factoid: In many instances fish scales are used to brighten eye shadow, nail polish, and lipstick.

Too many politicians today suffer from RECTAL-CRANIAL INVERSION. (head up a--)

He doesn't 'GET LOST ALL THE TIME' - He
'INVESTIGATES ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS..'

That man doesn't have a 'BEER GUT' - He has developed a 'LIQUID GRAIN STORAGE FACILITY.'

The woman is not 'EASY' - She is 'HORIZONTALLY ACCESSIBLE.'

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Atheism is a non-prophet organization. Is Max from Widow's Walk a prophet or a madman? http://ping.fm/RV7DC

Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.

A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion.

The man who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.

When the cannibals ate the missionary, they got a taste for religion. When you read Widow's Walk you'll get an understanding. http://ping.fm/tmv9n

Now a plug for Widow's Walk a novel of starting over, of faith, love, and responsibility. Please visit http://ping.fm/4sVNd
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Weird factoid: Catherine the Great kept her wig maker in an iron cage in her bedroom for more than three years. (Talk about bad hair days)

At least in Israel there is debate over the treatment of Palestinians. http://ping.fm/xiMLT

Sen. Susan Collins takes the dumb road. I hope her constituents in Maine will call her on this one. http://ping.fm/Doz5c

Live in The United Kingdom? Now you can order Widow's Walk from Amazon-UK http://ping.fm/1y5CC