Speak Up!

I had the privilege of being the guest speaker at the Genealogy Society in our county yesterday.

It had been iffy- the weather, my back, my mother's health - but the stars aligned or whatever, and I got to do it.

I read from two of my books (Out on a Limb of the Family Tree and The Year of Nine: Where the Rain Begins). The audience and I interacted some, comments, questions, that kind of thing. 

Then I read a bit from the novel I am currently writing.

You know what's fun?

When everybody laughs in the right place. When you have to pause while they laugh.

Makes my heart sing.

I sold a few books, too. That was icing on the cake.

We of Appalachia, and really, we of human race, have such a connection to one another. Much of that shows up in humor. Laughing together as a group does something to the world. 

Maybe our politicians need to be forced to go somewhere and listen to a good story teller that will make them laugh, shed a tear, and feel connected to each other and to the rest of the world.

You never know; but something has gotta give.

Is That My Phone Ringing?

Private Caller, Unknown Name, 1-800, Out of Area...

I am SICK AND TIRED of these phone calls....they either want my money or (as of late) want my vote.

"Hi! I'm William Dogood. I am running for fill in the blank and need your vote!

Of course I want good health care! My family will have great health care if you elect me! (Sorry about your family's health care, by the way).

Of course I believe in good paying jobs! I'll have a great paying job if you vote for me!

Freedom of religion? Sure, why not! No matter what!  Right? Isn't that the right answer? Just be sure and lock up your wives and daughters first!  Ha ha!

The right to bear arms? Everyone deserves two arms!

So, don't forget: Vote for Will Dogood. The name says it all.

God (or allah, or buddha, or the universe or  nothing at all!  Ha!) bless.