April 3, 2016

DELIRIOUS AND MYSTERIOUS!

Let’s start with delirious… my natural state of mind. Why, you might inquire, am I feeling a tad euphoric today? Well, mainly because my last “Adam Gold Mystery,” which is titled, RANSOM ON THE RHONE, just received the Honorable Mention Award (2nd place) at the 4th ANNUAL BEVERLY HILLS INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS! This marks the third award for this particularly book, which as the title suggests, takes place on the Rhone River in France. I wrote this one after taking a week-long cruise with our great friends, Barbara and Max Talbott. The best part of writing the book was re-living our river adventures and remembering all of the great people and ports that we encountered. (By the way, since April 15 is right around the corner, I should mention that the entire voyage was tax deductible. Yes, even the wine and caviar!)

And since we are on the subject of awards… I am proud to share some other wonderful news with you… THE SECOND MOURNING, my semi-brilliant book about the Garfield assassination, just won its 13th book award last Wednesday! The 2016 Great Northwest Book Festival chose my book as “Honorable Mention” in the General Non-Fiction Category. This is a much tougher category (more submissions) than the History Category, so I was thrilled to become a “chosen one.” (A little Passover humor!)

Before I forget, congratulations to Marvin Stern from Salt Lake City, Utah. (Mr. Stern won last week’s photo trivia contest.) He was the first to correctly identify the location as Cove Boutique in Austin, Texas. (A gorgeous boutique for the ladies on South Congress Avenue.) Actually, Judge Susan Marquess (the famous “hanging judge” of the Hill Country) was the first, but since she is family, she was promptly disqualified. Incidentally, she’s called the “hanging judge” because she goes from store to store hanging up clothes. Odd hobby, but who am I to… judge?

When I was teaching public speaking at St. Edward’s University, I would always remind my students that it was normal to feel nervous at the podium. (Survey after survey shows that the two most feared social situations for young folks are: 1. Going to a party filled with strangers. 2. Giving a speech) Oddly enough, these are the very two situations that all writers must deal with in order to market their books. Hence, my teaching career was great preparation for this book gig, which involves a lot of public speaking before strangers. (and free food and drink, too!)

As an example of the above, I had the pleasure of attending a book signing up in Mason, Texas, last week. (Mason is a charming little town perched on the western edge of the Hill Country.) After a hearty breakfast, at the Willow Creek Cafe, I strolled over to the Mason Square Museum, which contains some fascinating artifacts, including a massive, 6,480-carat chunk of blue topaz! I offered to trade several books for the topaz, but the curator turned me down. (I wonder if Stephen King is forced to suffer such indignities?) In any case, the Mason County Library now contains several copies of THE SECOND MOURNING, so if you’re ever in the area, “check out” the books! (Incidentally, if you want to look for topaz, you can go to the Bar M Ranch, just west of town. They allow private digging for a reasonable fee.) Try not to hit their sprinkler system, like you-know-who did!

In closing, I would remind my Texas friends that spring signals the start of snake-mating season, so be very careful. Each year, several people die from snake-bite here in the Hill Country. I strongly advise everyone NOT TO BITE A SNAKE! (Slim-Jims taste better and are very affordable.)

With that being said, I shall take my leave of thee. Hopefully there is a photograph below this hysterical blog post. If so, be the first to correctly identify the location and you will win a marvelous prize. Until we meet again, I remain,

Doc Yanoff (Love to all!)

March 20, 2016

HAPPY (BELATED) ST. PATRICK’S DAY!

So, how was your 2016 holiday? Did you celebrate St. Patty’s Day, the day that the beloved saint drove the snakes out of Ireland… and the worms into tequila bottles? We certainly had a rip-roaring day & night. (from what I remember) Of course, you must remember that my wife’s maiden name was McCloskey, and you can’t get more Irish than that. This year the sweet leprechaun made a traditional seven-course Irish dinner. (one boiled potato and a six-pack of beer!) Just kidding. We actually had green beer, green cabbage, and green corned beef hash. Unfortunately, there was no green dye used. (the stuff was just old!)

The Irish, as many of you know, are a very happy lot. However, in a recent survey, Denmark was rated as the “happiest country on earth.” I’m not surprised. I’d be happy too if I had a pastry named after me. (Danish) Was that last joke a little cheesy?

So what else is new? Well, I’m proud to announce that my last book, THE SECOND MOURNING, recently won its 11th book award! The brilliant tome was awarded “Honorable Mention” at the 2016 Los Angeles Book Festival, which I think is in California. I have been invited to the grand ceremony, which will be followed by a gourmet meal at a restaurant that received a 3-star rating from Michelin. (Why is a tire company rating restaurants? Sounds a little sketchy to me.)

Meanwhile, the presidential race rolls onward! I might throw my hat into the ring, and if I do, this will be my campaign motto: “BAN PRE-SHREDDED CHEESE. MAKE AMERICA GRATE AGAIN!” (Good Lord, that’s the second cheese reference!) That last joke was an oldie and a moldy! Speaking of politics… I see that Clinton and Trump will be on the Late Show this week. (Bernie Sanders will be appraised on the “Antiques Roadshow.”) Come on, that one was cute!

Speaking of cute….. Congratulations to Mrs. Donna Diloretto of Austin, Texas. Donna was the winner of last week’s trivia contest, correctly identifying the photograph of El Morro National Monument in Puerto Rico.

I would also like to mention (and thank) the beautiful and talented Mrs. Gladys Deatrick (of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee) for sending me a wonderful compact disc. (A copy of the recent PBS program titled, “Murder of a President. Romance, Madness, Medicine, and the Death of James A. Garfield.”) As many of you know, my book, THE SECOND MOURNING, presents the true story of the assassination, and provides some startling information about the assassin.

I would also like to thank the lovely Shelda Hamilton of Saskatchewan, Canada, for sending along some photographs of her home town, Saskatoon. (Please say hello to your ne’er-do-well companion for me.) Shelda is “attached” to Dr. George, one of the most prominent physicians south of the North Pole. Or north of the South Pole. I forget which.)

I may be heading for Los Angeles on Wednesday, so if I end up in jail I’m sure you’ll understand. The last time I was there, I had a traumatic experience at Denny’s Restaurant in Brentwood. I ordered breakfast (a two-egg omelet) and get this… the waiter forgot my coffee! To make matters worse, he brought over O.J. (When did that creep get out of prison?)

Well, that’s about all for now. (whew!) Have a safe and wonderful week!

Love to all,

Doc Yanoff

P.S. Feeling lucky? Be the first to correctly identify the location of the attached photograph and you will win an autographed book!

March 15, 2016

INTERVIEW OF THE YEAR!

GOOD AFTERNOON, LADIES AND GENTS! ATTACHED FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE IS MY RECENT INTERVIEW WITH THE GREAT LINDA THOMPSON OF “THE AUTHORS SHOW.” I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE PRESENTATION, WHICH IS NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE.

BEST WISHES…

DOC YANOFF

March 6, 2016

PUT THE MEDAL TO THE PEDAL!

So, you might ask, what am I “driving” at? Well, there I was, on my way to sunny south Florida to pick up my gold medal, recently awarded by the Florida Book Festival, when lo and behold, I receive an email from my publicist, (Blind Lenny Lefkowitz) stating that I won first place in the USA REGIONAL EXCELLENCE BOOK AWARDS! Soooo…. I have to make a quick u-turn and head north to Washington, D.C. But wait, this is not as easy as it sounds. I happen to be flying on an airplane. I was tempted to ask the pilot to drop me off somewhere over Virginia, but I decided against it. (Oh, shoot, no parachute!)

Make a long story short, I came to lovely Boca Raton and spent a week charming the locals. If you want to see the USA REGIONAL announcement, just go to their website. By the way, they were very kind to me, and they described THE SECOND MOURNING thusly: “The book truly captured the spirit of United States history and the excellence that this award was created to celebrate.”

Speaking of capturing spirits, my mother’s 90th birthday party was a HUGE success. (Even though Mr. Trump was not present.) Thanks to the efforts of Grace and Glenn Yanoff, the affair was held at the incredibly beautiful Addison Reserve Country Club, which went all out and presented an amazing seafood extravaganza of lobster, shrimp, mussels, clams, oysters, and crab legs. (Yes, I arrived with rubber-lined pockets, and left with a couple of pounds of delicious lobster tails. Unfortunately, the melted butter stained my pants.) By the way, my new name at the club is “butter-butt.”

Hey, have you folks read the Sunday New York Times? No, they didn’t mention me. However, if you look in the Travel Section you will see an article called “36 Hours in Austin, Texas.” The good folks in New York listed the best “things to do” in Austin, and one of those things was a visit to my daughter’s new clothing boutique, called COVE. (The dang kid is getting more press than me! What’s the story with that?)

Well, all is not lost. I did get a short mention in the Boca Raton Gazette. Some reporter was asking tourists if they knew the difference between an alligator and a crocodile. When they made the mistake of asking me, I said, “It’s not that difficult to tell alligators and crocodiles apart. One will see you later, and the other will see you in a while.” The reporter (a young dude) had never heard that bad joke before, so he was quite amused, and once again, I made the front page. (The paper has an impressive circulation, which is more than I can say for its elderly readers!)

Before I forget, the winner of last week’s trivia contest was…. Cormac McCarthy from West Texas. Mr. McCarthy correctly identified the photo as Shell Beach, on the magnificent island of St. Barts. I spent a lovely day on this beach, but was asked to leave after a minor misunderstanding. (How did I know she was a minor?) Just kidding. Here’s what really happened… Shell Beach is a nude beach and very French. Some young lady was walking along the surf with an owl on each shoulder. I told her that she had nice hooters. (and the rest, as they say, is history!)

To show that there are no hard feelings, I will offer another autographed book to the first loyal blog follower that can correctly identify the location of the attached photograph. (no cheating, whatever that means.)

Well, it’s time to check my scuba equipment for tomorrow’s big dive, so I will say farewell until we meet again. (I’m cleaning my mom’s pool in the morning.) You folks take care and have a fantastic week…. By the way, do you know that I almost gave up diving? (too much pressure!) Love to all,

Doc Yanoff.

P.S. The trivia contest photo is attached! Good luck!

February 28, 2016

HEAR YE! HEAR YE!

Just a friendly reminder that my interview with the fantastic Linda Thompson will be available for public consumption on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. All you have to do is go to the website of the show (www.authorsshow.com) and look for my name. THE AUTHORS SHOW is a phenomenal program, and I’m sure you will enjoy the interview. Furthermore, one lucky listener is going to receive a complete set of the “Adam Gold Mysteries!” (autographed and suitable for framing… or reading!) During the interview, we discuss my history book, THE SECOND MOURNING, and a number of other interesting topics, so be there or be square! And don’t forget to drop me a line, to tell me if you enjoyed the program. (One name will be drawn from those who respond.)

By the way, the winner of last week’s “photo trivia contest” was Abigail Russell, from Dover, England. Ms. Russell was the first blog follower to correctly identify the location, which was….. the island of St. John in the lovely Caribbean. She even got the beach right! (Scott Beach on Caneel Bay) Congratulations, Abigail! Your Jaguar is on the way. (Gosh, I hope she has a cage!)

Well, my friends, I must run. (or walk) Heading down to the Cove Boutique on Congress Avenue in Austin for some brunch with the head honcho. (and lovely young lady named Rebecca Yanoff) I do hope she picks up the tab. (she sure is heck is making more money than her old man!)

You folks have a safe and wonderful week, and we shall speak again next Sunday.

Love to all,

Doc Yanoff

***** P.S. The first person to correctly identify the location in the attached photo will win a HUGE Trump-like prize!

February 21, 2016

GO EAST, YOUNG MAN!

Horace Greeley actually advised a western direction, but If I headed west, I would not be able to pick up my Gold Medal, recently awarded by the Florida Book Festival. Hard to believe, but my history tome, THE SECOND MOURNING, won the award for “Best History Book of the Year.” Due to my recent Caribbean cruise, book tour, and daily rum intoxication, I missed the awards ceremony, but… all is not lost! Now I get to return to the scene of the crime, so to speak, and receive my medal and a wheelbarrow full of cash. (All right, maybe it’s a bucket full of cash.)

The ceremony was held during my stay on Antigua, so I had to miss the festivities. However, I can’t complain about being marooned on such a lovely Caribbean island. Nevertheless, one must wonder… Do bakers get “macarooned?” Boy, that would be sweet. (pun intended)

Lest you think me vain, I have two other reasons for heading back to the Sunshine State… First, and most important, I shall be attending a gala birthday party for my beautiful mother, who is turning 90 in March. Since I am her favorite, (surprise, surprise) I will be giving her a VERY generous gift… two copies (autographed) of THE SECOND MOURNING. I usually give my mom a 10% discount, but this time the books will be free. (Is it any wonder that I’m her favorite?)

In addition to our surprise party, I will also be visiting the Haitian Emanuel Baptist Church, where I am slated to receive a “certificate of appreciation” for donating several cases of my mystery novels. This thoughtful award means a lot to me. Both of my mother’s caregivers are originally from Haiti, and like most nurses, they are true angels. In my humble opinion, every nurse is an angel, which is why most hospitals have “two wings!”

In case you’re wondering, the next “Adam Gold Mystery,” titled A RUN FOR THE MONEY, will be published in May or June, depending upon several factors. (If I can avoid incarceration in Fort Lauderdale.) Keep in mind that I will be in Florida during Spring Break, so there are no guarantees. (Last year I got into a little jam while judging the wet T-shirt contest. Who knew you weren’t supposed to take photographs?)

Incidentally, I just started a new book about sexual horseplay. I’m not sure of the title, but I think I’m going with “50 SHADES OF HAY.” I don’t want to give away the plot, but my characters try to “rein in their feelings” while dealing with “unbridled passion” for each other. Look, I know these jokes are lousy, but there aren’t many good horse jokes, so don’t “nag me.” (Yikes, that one was really bad!)

Hey, before I forget, congratulations to Miss Laura and her family. (Joyous residents of Oklahoma.) They recently received (via UPS) a brand new baby boy named Liam! Back here in Texas, we are all delighted and thrilled, and we send our very best to all of you Sooners. (and we hope to see you “sooner” than later!)

I wonder if it’s too early to send Liam a blog invitation? Maybe I should wait until the lad is eating solid food. (Then again, my jokes might make him nauseous!)

In closing, I shall leave you with immortal words of Dorothy Parker, the wise-cracking babe who invented Parker House Rolls. (or not) When asked to use the word “horticulture” in a sentence, she replied, “You can lead a horticulture, but you can’t make her think.”

Amen.

Well, my friends, be well and be safe. Love to all,

Doc Yanoff

P.S. If you are the first person to correctly identify the location of the attached photograph (s) you will win an autographed copy of my new book! Good luck!

February 7, 2016

SHIP SHAPE!

Well, I’m back on land and feeling grand. However, I do miss those lovely Caribbean Islands. You know, John Donne, the English poet, once said that no man is an island. I respectively disagree. I guess he never heard of “Man-hattan,” or “Manila,” or “Man-nisota.” Just saying. Frankly, my dear, I sometimes wonder if I was born on a beach. Would that make me a “son-of-a-beach?” Hmmm.

Hey, I just thought of something… What if there were no hypothetical questions?

Speaking of deep thoughts, I have some more good news to share with my loyal blog followers… My history book, THE SECOND MOURNING, recently received the “Honorable Mention” award (3rd place) at the NEW ENGLAND BOOK FESTIVAL in Boston, Massachusetts. This distinguished award marks the tenth book award of the year, and needless to say, I am very grateful.

By the way, since we’re on the subject of books (surprise, surprise) I have another important announcement…. In conjunction with the PBS television series “Murder of a President,” (the tale of President Garfield’s assassination) I will be interviewed on the nationally syndicated program called The Author’s Show on Friday, February 19th, at 10 a.m. Mountain Time, 11 a.m. Central Time. We will be discussing THE SECOND MOURNING, so if you get a chance, please tune in. (I will post the pod-cast at a later date.)

Incidentally, I would like to take a moment to say hello to all of the new friends that we made on last week’s cruise. I met many wonderful people, from all over the world, and I hope to keep in touch with each and every one of you! Also, I want to send a special “kiss and hug” to Miss Laura, up yonder in Oklahoma, who is soon to deliver a very special “package.” We all wish you the best of luck, dear! (Have you considered “Stephen” for a middle name?) Just saying.

Finally, I would like to extend a huge “thank you” to the folks at the Addison Country Club in Delray Beach. (I was more or less the guest speaker at their Friday evening gala event.) Great people, great conversation, great lobster. What more could a fledging author ask for?

In closing, I would like to thank Eric Clapton for allowing us to visit his property on the magical island of Antigua. (I will pay for the broken gate lock) Mr. Clapton owns a lovely mansion up on a bluff, which rents out for a measly $50,000 per week. (includes sun tan lotion.) I would have spent the morning drinking coffee with Clapton, but he didn’t have any CREAM. (You have to be a certain age to get that joke!)

Well, have a safe and happy week, and we shall chat again soon…..

Love to all,

Doc Yanoff

January 24, 2016

LOST AT SEA!

No, not me, my snorkel! Would you believe that a felonious dolphin snatched my snorkel out of my hand and swam or swum off? True story. First day in the water, too! I wonder if that rascal did that “on porpoise?” Well, no problem, I always travel with extra equipment. If you haven’t guessed by now, I am currently (lots of current) sailing through the lovely Caribbean, bound for the island of Gluttony.

Our ship (the S.S. Minnow) is just gorgeous, and the food is superb. Don’t ask me how they do it, but this particular vessel has 4 five-star restaurants! (Yes, I intend to eat in each of them.) We left the port of Miami without incident, but I got into a little trouble during the mandatory muster drill. (I thought they said “mustard drill,” so I took a nap.) I had to “ketchup” later!

Today we are in Nassau, the site of my first book event. So far, I am quite impressed with my fellow passengers. This is a very well-read bunch of folks, and they all seem quite interested in my books. (Although two older ladies thought that I was Stephen King, not Stephen Yanoff.) A little embarrassing, since one of them was my wife.

For those who care, I am aboard the S.S. Riviera, which is part of Oceania Cruise Lines. This is my first voyage with these folks, and so far, I am very pleased with the accommodations, food, drink, and service. Our next stop is San Juan, Puerto Rico, where we will be touring with a special group of historians interested in the sites and sounds of the Old San Juan. (forts, museums, etc.) I am looking forward to this stop, and meeting the territorial governor. Of course, Puerto Rico is technically bankrupt, so he might ask me for a loan. (I am leaving my wallet on the ship.)

When I was living in New York, I would come to Puerto Rico once a year to visit my hubcaps. Interesting city. Best part? No snow! By the way, about 200 passengers on our ship missed their connection due to the weather. Lousy break, but you know what they say about the weather. (everybody talks about it, but nobody does a dang thing!)

I hope you will forgive the relative shortness of today’s blog, but I am a little pressed for time. (we have a ding-bat, I mean, dinghy, waiting for us onshore.) I shall drop you another line later in the week, unless some damn fish steals my laptop. In that case, I will drop you a fishing line! Have you heard any of these lines before? All right, I won’t “string out” these lousy jokes…

Have a wonderful and safe week, and please don’t worry about any international incidents that you may read about this week in the Caribbean. (I am trying to stay out of trouble, but tonight we are going to a “rum festival” so I cannot make any promises!)

Love to all,

Captain Kidder (a/k/a Doc Yanoff)

January 10, 2016

THE LONDON BOOK FESTIVAL!

Tally ho, old chaps, we’re off to see the Queen! (If I can find a reasonably priced airline ticket.) I’ve reserved a suite in Downton Abbey just in case. Well, it’s not actually a suite, but there’s plenty of hay in the room. I have no problem with that. I’ve always been a “stable guy.” Hay, that was a pretty good joke! You’re probably wondering what I’m babbling about, right?

Well, my darlings, the winners of the 2015 LONDON BOOK FESTIVAL were just posted online….. and guess who won another award? No, not Stephen King. Me! I know, I know, I’m simply in a class of my own. (That actually started in third grade.) Anyway, here are the juicy details…..

THE SECOND MOURNING was awarded the Bronze Medal for “Outstanding History Book of the Year” at the London festival last week. First place went to a book about Galileo, the Italian astronaut. (Make that, astronomer.) Second place was given to a book about Leonardo da Vinci, the Italian guy who invented some sort of code. Recognize a trend here? I tried to convince the judges that President James Garfield was Sicilian, but they wouldn’t buy it. Actually, since this festival was international in scope, I’m surprised I won anything. I’m also VERY grateful.

My next book will be about “procrastination,” but I haven’t started it yet.

Incidentally, anybody know what language they speak in England? I’d like to learn a few phrases. (Mainly about using the privy.)

Speaking of foreign languages….. The 2015 Annual Blog Reports were recently sent out, and we did quite well. (Top 5% of all blogs in the nation!) Most of our readers come from 72 different countries around the globe. The top 3 countries this past year were: 1. United States 2. Brazil 3. Italy Surprisingly, we gained several followers in Iraq. (This last time I went to Iraq, Iran!) We also gained some new followers in Togo, Burundi, and Eritrea. (I’m not positive, but I think that folks who live in Eritrea are called “Irretrievables.”)

Hey, did you see that there is a new company in Austin, Texas, that is offering customers a chance to reduce their hotel bills if they’re willing to share a room with a stranger? (The company is called Jose Cuervo!)

Finally, for those of you who might find yourselves in the Caribbean in January and/or February, the first two book tour stops have been finalized by my brilliant and semi-conscious publicist, Blind Lemon Lefkowitz. First stop will be at La Maison de la Press on St. Martin. Second stop will be at Best of Books on the lovely island of Antigua. Other stops to follow. Time and dates t/b/a.

I was just listening to Ted Cruz on one of the television shows. He adamantly denied having a Canadian passport, but swore he would get one if Trump won the nomination. Hmmm. Poor Bernie Sanders. He keeps trying to take a “selfie” with his supporters, but he can’t figure out how to use his rotary phone. Hmmm.

Well, I must depart at this juncture, as I need to check out the Austin-London flight connections. I doubt I will actually go abroad, as I am pressed for time, and short of cash after the holidays. If you folks have any extra money that you don’t need, please mail it to me in a brown envelope, and if you would, address it to the “Starving Authors Literary Slush Fund.” Please remember….. it is better to give than receive.

I do hope you enjoyed today’s blog. If so, it just proves that there is no accounting for taste. Hey, who said that? I think it was Jeffrey Dahmer. Maybe Hannibal Lecter. Hmmm. (NOT to be confused with mmmm!) Would somebody “flesh” that out for me? Thank you.

Have a safe and happy week! Love to all,

Doc Yanoff

January 3, 2016

THE EIGHTH WONDER OF THE WORLD!

Well, that sounds like a bit of a stretch to me. Of course, I just woke up, so I do have to stretch a little. In any case, that blog post title sounds like hyperbole. (Not to be confused with a hyper-pole, which is a nervous person from Wausau.) I should have used the following title….. THE AMAZING YANOFF DOES IT AGAIN! (No, that’s too modest.) Look, what I’m trying to tell you is that my humble history book, THE SECOND MOURNING, has just won its 8th book award of the year!

The “Sunshine Boy,” (me) just won the GOLD MEDAL for the “Best History Book of the Year” at the 2016 FLORIDA BOOK FESTIVAL. I wasn’t expecting this award, so I am quite touched. (Please, no jokes about me being “touched in the head!”) Thank you. Where was I? Oh yes, the book award. Well, I have now been invited to a gala awards ceremony to be held at the Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston in early February. (Why Boston? Beats me.) Nevertheless, I am seriously considering a visit to “Bean-Town” to pick up my award and check.

The judging criteria for this year’s award was twofold: 1. General excellence and the author’s passion for telling a good story. 2. The potential for the work to reach a wider audience. (My audience is pretty wide already, but a lot of folks will soon be going on a diet.) There were over 3,200 entrants, so the competition was pretty stiff. (No jokes on that one, either!)

Well, I’ve talked about myself enough. What do you folks think of me? Just kidding. What else is new? I’m glad you asked….. Our holiday celebrations were simply divine, and Santa brought me everything I asked for. (except the blonde.) We had an especially good time on New Year’s Eve, attending the Annual Lakeway Lobster & Laughter Festival, hosted by the inimitable Jaime and Gary Rubenstein. The couple outdid themselves this year…. French wine, fancy hors d’oeuvre, and the piece-of-resistance…. lobster & mac casserole. (Which was renamed, “Creamy Crustacean Alla Pecorino Romano.”)

By the way, if you’re looking for a good caterer, you might want to contact Gary “Romano-Man” Rubenstein and Miss Jaime. (Jaime is the Sioux chef. Well, I Hopi she’s a Sioux, but you “Navajo!”) Gary is talented and funny, and Jaime has some really hot buns. (Hey, that’s not as bad as the Indian jokes!)

For those of you who live in Austin, come on down to South Congress Avenue and take a look at my daughter’s new boutique. It’s a high-class operation called “COVE,” and they sell some lovely women’s clothing. (and you can also purchase my books there!) The store is next to Perla’s Seafood Restaurant. If you mention my name, the salesperson will feel sorry for you and advise you to make some new friends. (What were you expecting, a discount?) Not.

Well, I must start packing for my trip to Round Rock. The wife and I are going to visit the Princess of Portugal and Baron Lee today. They are hosting a ceremony acknowledging the wonderful life of Lee’s beautiful mother, who recently passed away. She was a great lady, and she will be missed by many.

Finally, I want to thank each and every one of my loyal blog followers for making 2015 such a pleasant and productive year. We achieved some great things this past year, and it looks like the fun will continue into 2016. Please keep in mind that ALL of my success is due to folks like you, and your encouragement and support means the world to me.

God bless. Have a super Sunday and be careful out there! Love to all,

Doc Yanoff