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Junkyard Wisdom Rebuilt, So you think you're a writer?,

Junkyard Wisdom Rebuilt is here!

Finally! It took months to get it posted by Amazon, but my third book is finally available for preorder! I honestly wonder if the guy responsible for uploading new products was stuck on a container ship somewhere. Took them forever! But it’s finally here.

Junkyard Wisdom Rebuilt will be released on March 10. I would love it if you’d preorder a copy!

So what is the book all about? The short answer is a better and continued version of my first book. But that doesn’t do it justice.

A couple of years ago I realized how quickly books can …

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Junkyard Wisdom Book, Junkyard Wisdom Rebuilt, So you think you're a writer?,

Coming Soon!

Great news! I’ve signed a contract to write Junkyard Wisdom Rebuilt for release in 2022! I’ve been working on this book for some time now, and it’s exciting to see it come together. 

Books capture a moment in time, and my first book Junkyard Wisdom came out just as dramatic change was beginning in the world. Over the last few years we have witnessed many world changing events, including a tumultuous Presidency (no matter your take on Trump, you have to admit it was different!), hurricanes in Belize, a coup in Myanmar, another coup in Thailand, and of course Covid-19. …

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The SOLD Project,

Updates, Upgrades, and an Opportunity

I’ve asked my daughter, Rachel, to share an opportunity to help at-risk kids in Thailand through her organization The SOLD Project. PLEASE be sure to check out the links below her letter TODAY because the opportunity is for today only. I hope you can help!
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Dear Friends,

My Dad asked that I share a few thoughts about how you can help prevent the exploitation of children in Thailand. Thanks for reading this and considering this great opportunity to make a real difference. Your contributions of time, money, and passion can have an impact on the lives of an …

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Wine Reviews,

The New Wine Country: Thailand?

Well, don’t rush to Thailand to find a Tuscan style home amongst the vineyards. Southeast Asia is not going to be a threat to Bordeaux anytime soon. Or Napa, Chile, Australia, Italy, South Africa … probably not even Texas. It’s just too hot and too humid. Plus, they don’t grow grapes! Kinda hard to make wine without grapes.

Or is it?

On my recent trip to Thailand, my daughter suggested we stop at Chiang Rai Winery in Northern Thailand. Just past the elephants, on the other side of the road from the water buffalo, across a creaky bridge that would …

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The SOLD Project,

Three Things You Can Do

Thailand was an incredible learning experience. I saw the significant need to combat human trafficking and met dedicated people who are doing all they can to stop this evil. My understanding of the issue was relatively good because my own daughter is one of those dedicated people. But after the trip, my appreciation for the need to do something is much stronger.

There are three things I want you to consider doing. Each is unique in it’s own way, and you might want to do more than just one of them. But I’ll let you decide.

First, before my daughter …

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Family, The SOLD Project,

Blessings

I begin my journey home this afternoon with a flight to Bangkok.  In a few hours I will be saying my goodbyes.  Not very excited about that.  But over the last week I’ve had some great times.  Incredible food, magical conversations, and hilarious moments.

Over dinner last night my daughter asked what my single biggest impression was from the trip.  I immediately said that seeing the The SOLD Project Resource Center in use was the highlight. Kids arrive here after school every day, riding their bikes down the dusty road that connects the school with the village, bringing a contagious …

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