It has been a while since I have posted anything on this site, but, hey, things happen. I have gotten involved in a fiction writers critique group that takes up a lot of my time. That, plus my golf, yard work, photography and family — whew, I am tired just thinking about it.
Of course, there are no good excuses for not doing the things that one loves and you know that I do love to write.
This won’t be a long article. I just wanted to post a few lines so I would have a forum to tell you about my sons Rob and Joe, who performed recently at Dick’s Wings on San Jose Boulevard in Jacksonville FL. Joe is the singer-guitar player (as well as songwriter) and Rob added a new dimension by playing the bongos. It was quite well received by the almost-packed house, especially this dueling brothers thing they did toward the end. Here is a clip of that, plus there are some photos on a website. Send me your email and I will send you a link if you want to see the photos.
Here is the video. Hope you enjoy! Let me know if you do.

In response to the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti, two Clay County, Fla., residents teamed up with

Brian Graham helps unload supplies in Haiti.

The Relief Foundation and the Red Cross to rebuild a demolished orphanage that has left many children homeless in that country.

Brian Graham, the state chairman of the Florida young Republicans, and Clay County School board member Charlie Van Zant spent several days in Haiti last month rebuilding the orphanage. They arrived Feb. 19 and returned Feb. 22. They were joined by many political leaders, including the mayors of Miami and Coral Gables, as well as members of the state Legislature.

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