For the past year, Tina, Richard, and I have been working pretty much full-time writing, editing, and formatting the Book!

It’s about time for everyone to get to see the results!

Two draft copies arrived last Wednesday afternoon, and the folks who had just finished Richard and Tina’s school here in Springfield just before the 2020 Bud Summit got to see it first!

Yes, it is that large! It is 632 pages, 6 inches by 9 inches in size, in hardcover with a dust jacket and autographed by the author! Along with the extensive story, we have included a lot of photos to help the reader get the full experience of the story.

Smile and Mean it tee-shirts and other items

My granddaughter designed these “Smile and Mean it” shirts for Tina and me to wear at the Bud Summit!

She is selling these shirts and other items on her new web page here: 319east.com/collections/smile-mean-it.

And, as you go about your day during these challenging times, remember to Smile and Mean it!

Tina, Cassie (who helped with final editing), Dolly, and I (right) show off the shirts and book!

Images from the book

And, just to give you a small taste of the book, below are some images. Those who look closely might notice the book cover has been edited. We got a lot of great feedback at the Bud Summit from our two draft copies!

Dust cover image—

Images of two “spreads” from the book—

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