Take That!

When KSL channel 5 news ran a story about my book on July 24th, several people posted some nasty comments on the internet saying I shouldn't send my money to a third world country. So.... I just had to rebuttle and get the last word in. You can watch my You Tube video clip by going to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-573k2jSnEU. If this doesn't link you to my video, type in: What are you doing to make a difference? on the You Tube website.

Let me know what you think. I know this is a very contraversial subject, but I think I ask a valid question, "What are you doing to make a difference?"

The worth of a penny to a new generation

I am always amazed when I am standing in line at a store and the person in front of me doesn't want to keep the pennies the clerk tries to hand them back as change. It is never an elderly person or even a mid aged person who rejects their change. The customer is usually 30 or younger. I always want to step up and tell the clerk I will take the coins if they don't want them, but then I would probably get some strange looks -- so I don't.

Does this new generation not understand the worth of every penny? Or are they just lax in their money skills? I know a penny doesn't buy as much as it used to, but when combined with 116 more, you have enough to buy a coke.

I must be getting old, because right now I am counting every penny I have and using them to provide food for my family in this wonderful economy. Maybe one day this new generation will understand the worth of a penny.

On November 6th, I have another book signing scheduled for the Borders Books in Costa Mesa, California. The address is 1890 Newport Blvd., from 6-8 PM. The following day, I will be at the Borders on 3333 Bear St., in Costa Mesa as well from 1-3 PM. Anyone who happens to be in the area on those dates I would love to see you!

Fetchin' Water Walk

The Koins for Kenya organization is a large part of my book The Power Of A Penny: The Priceless Journey Of One Penny. On Saturday, September 26th, this organization is going to host their first annual "Fetchin' Water Walk" at Rock Canyon Park which is located at 2620 N. 1200 E. in Provo, UT. Registration begins at 7:30 AM and the event will begin at 8:00 AM. Volunteers can go to www.koinsforkenya.com before hand and print out a collection sheet. Then, on Saturday, Sept. 26th they can experience what African men and women do every day to satisfy their water needs by walking to get a pail of water. This is a great organization where
100 % of all proceeds go directly to villagers in Kenya to help improve their living conditions and teach them skills that will last long after the volunteers have returned home.

On my end, I'm still trying to sell as many books as I can to help this great cause. So, tomorrow night I will be at the Uintah County Library - 155 E. Main St., in Vernal, Utah. I have been asked to come and talk about my book, The Power Of A Penny: The Priceless Journey Of One Penny and to discuss why I wrote it. Afterwards I will be doing book signings. I hope to see you there!

Double Dose of Old Abe

Here is another interesting penny fact - just in case you didn't know:

President Abraham Lincoln is the only person to be depicted on both the overse and reverse of the same U.S. coin, up until 1999 when the New Jersey quarter was released and has George Washington crossing the Delaware? I would be honored to even be on one side of the coin!

Im excited to announce two more book signings!

The first is on October 10th from 1-3 PM at the Borders in Provo, UT. The address is: 4801 N. University Avenue.

The second one is on November 14th from 2-4 PM at the Borders in Grand Junction, Colorado. The address for this venue is: 2464 Hwy 6 & 50. Just in time to start doing some Christmas shopping!

A Penny Richer

Thursday night, my wonderful sixteen year old son broke his arm motorcycling. He did such a great job of it that an orthopedic doctor named Dr. Burke Young had to be called in and he did surgery on Friday night to repair all of the damage. I gave him one of my books and he told me that when he was younger, his mom would always pick up a penny and say, "Now I am a penny richer." I'm sure a visit to the ER, a two night stay in the hospital along with the five hours of surgery are going to cost a pretty penny so I'm picking up everyone I can find!

Saturday morning we got to check my son out of the hospital just in time for me to attend a book signing at Gales in Vernal. Several of my friends came and bought signed books to give as Christmas gifts for their friends and family. There were also several Gales customers that I met who told me how much they enjoyed the book. One nice lady told me she really liked how the characters kept changing and the penny moved through the book. It was nice to meet so many nice new friends.

I know Saturday's are busy days, so for anyone who couldn't make it, I will be at the Uintah County Library on Thursday night from 6-8PM, for an author's night. I have been asked to talk about the book and why I wrote it and then do booksignings after. If you need more information, email me: thepowerofapenny@gmail.com

Power Of A Penny in Africa and Other Updates

Yesterday, the Koins for Kenya founder sent me some pictures from his latest trip to Kenya. He took some of my books with him and he said the villagers were so excited that a story was written about their Koins. He said up until about four years ago, books were rarely seen in their village, so they were excited to receive them!

An Author night has been scheduled at the Uintah County Library on September 17th from

6-8PM. I will be talking a little about the book and then be doing book signings afterwards.

It will be in the Commons Area of the Library - the address is 155 E. Main St. I hope to see everyone there!