New Book
An email from a reader of my previous books, inspired HUMOR THE WONDER DRUG. Her mother, who she visits daily, lives in a nursing home. My books introduced a new ritual to their visits. They still talk about the weather and the lunch menu, but now she also reads her mom a couple of my humorous sonnets, which usually leads to additional conversation. It noticeably lifts her mom’s spirits, and she looks forward to that part of her day.
Just Google “Laughter as medicine” or “Humor Therapy,” and you’ll be amazed at how much research has been done on the therapeutic value of humor for people dealing with health issues and aging. Humor also provides preventative benefits for people who haven’t yet had to deal such things.
If you got a laugh or a chuckle from my previous books, you’ll find more of the same in this one.
2025 Appearances
Currently working with American Cruise Lines to establish a schedule of 2025 appearances on their river cruise vessels when docked in Winona, MN and LaCrosse, WI
Nice Words from Midwest Book Review
“With a very special appeal to readers who enjoy limericks and humorous verse, ’SPUNKY GRANDMAS….And Other Amusing Characters’ is a lighthearted joy to read from first page to last. Written and illustrated with wit and comedic insight into human foibles, fables, and fun, ’SPUNKY GRANDMAS….And Other Amusing Characters’ is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal treading lists and community library Contemporary Poetry and Humor collections.”