HOLY LAND

April we tourned the Holy Land. We felt safer in Isreal than most big cities. Our tour included 4 National Parks. The Land is much more functional and peaceful than our expectations. We met Arabs who are Isreali citizens and most want to live in peace.

THE PERFECT RELIGION

March 7, 2010 an abreviated version of my play, "THE PERFECT RELIGION" was read as part of the Gardenia Center Service. The lead role was read by Sue Fiskin. Sue is a talented lady and was worthy of her standing ovation. There has been so much positive feed back that I am inspired to produce my play "HELL FROZE OVER". Although deeling with a simular subject, this play has more of a plot and is designed to be staged, not read. I am looking for 5 people in their 20s interested in acting the roles. (2 male and 3 females). My plan is a show at the Gardenia center and one at the little theater of the Panida. The cost of production would come from a grant from PINE PRODUCTIONS and money from ticket sales to charity (Gardenia Center Programs) Anyone interested in donating their time and efforts to the cause should make contact.

WRITING HOBBY

I continue to enjoy my writing hobby. Entered four stories in the Idaho Writer League 2008 contest and won a third place and two honorable mentions. Our Sandpoint Chapter is creating a "CHAP" book and I have entered my story "New Years Eve" which won the first place award in the 2006 story of the year local contest.

TANDEM RALLY YAKAMA WASHINGTON

We joined the Evergreen Tandem Club in a wine tour of Yakama. A highlight included attending the Mustange car club Convention at the local park. We had the oldest Tandem in the group. We may not be able to keep up on the bike but we are still ahead when it comes to wine consumption!

WORLD POLICE AND FIRE GAMES

We just returned from Vancouver Canada where we participated in the 2009 games. Over 10,000 atheletes from more than 50 Nations. I won a bronze medal in the over 70 years of age competition for horseshoe pitch. Certainly a thrill of a life time.

BARTER MARKETING

Although I do not accept money for any of my writing efforts, I do enjoy trading for the products of other people's hobby. These creations are my "labor of love" museum which includes, wood work, knitted items, music, and other books. My novel "Landa" is the most RED book. I have a number of plays on CD for listening. Only rule, nothing illegal, imoral, or fattening, (no food). If you have something to trade, make me an offer, and I'll send you a book etc.

KAYAK

The latest water toy is a kayak. When one lives on the water, boats are part of the dress code. I stay close to shore and ride only in calm water. The Kayak is much faster than our paddle boat.