Sunday August 3rd, 2014

DAN RICE DAYS!  What an amazing weekend!  First, a huge thanks to MOM AND JOHN for their gracious and patient hospitality, and to Ron for being at my side the entire time – support, errands, anchor – great job!

Sold more books than I thought I would, and we were rained out on Saturday.  Met many interesting people, some who were drawn to Mary’s story like a magnet.  I heard many of their stories, as well, and realize that people just love to connect.  I think it makes their own stories feel more real.

Dan Rice was an amazing person – a jockey at the age of five, friends with President Lincoln at age twelve – circus owner/performer, local citizen widely traveled, promoter of peace and recognizing the need to honor those men and women who served in the Civil War.  There is a statue in the center of Girard (PA) that does just that, and it was the very first monument erected to honor our Civil War Soldiers.  Maybe take some time and check out Dan Rice, and in the meantime, if you haven’t already done so, read LETTERS TO MARY to see her encounter with the great ladies man!  Happy Sunday!!  God Bless….