The Immigrant and the Outlaw is dedicated to Dan, since there are stories in it that kidded him some when he was about college age. He was a good sport about them.
Learning value of a dollar, childhood art, the Tooth Fairy, and a little coaching in table manners. “Who knew when he might be invited to dine at Terrace Hill, the Governor’s Mansion?”
Dan hasn’t been invited to dinner at the Governor’s Mansion (so far) but he has admitted it was nice not being nervous about what fork to use when a CPA firm’s interview included a meal in an upscale restaurant.
But while he was a Cub Scout, Dan did get to meet the longest serving governor in the United States, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, at a Scouting event in 1985.
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The stories about Dan are in Chapter 6: Raising a Son in The Immigrant and the Outlaw: A Collection of Stories from America’s Heartland will be released on Amazon.com May 13. The ebook is available for preorder now.
I love the bit about the dinner forks! That’s a lovely Mother’s Day photo of the two of you.
Thank you, Liz.
You’re welcome, Joy.
Such fond memories of your son. I’m really looking forward to reading your new book, Joy.
Bless you, Pete!
Nice teaser, Joy
Thanks, John. I’d hoped to have the energy to set up a blog tour, but just couldn’t. But this has been more fun than I’d anticipated!
Dan has such a pleasant smile! The images you shared are wonderful, especially the ones of you and your son. I hope you have an awesome Mother’s Day, Joy. 🙂
Thank you, dear Nancy. May your Mother’s Day be awesome as well!
Thanks! 🥰🤗🙏
Lovely heartfelt photos, Joy!
Good luck with your book! ❤️
Thank you, Cindy. I think it will be fun!
Wonderful photos!!! Wishing a very special person, a very Happy Mother’s Day!!!
Bless you, Linda. May you have an awesome Mother’s Day as well.
Great teaser! Way to go, Dan, with the forks on that interview!
Yes, forks. Thank you, Janet!
Love the pic of you and Dan…and I’m excited to read more when I get my hands on your latest, Joy. Can’t wait. Happy Mother’s Day, dear friend! 💝😊💝
Bless you, Vicki. Book week has arrived!
Sooooo looking forward to reading! ❤️
The information about Dan is great, Joy. Happy Mother’s Day! 💖
Thanks, Tim!
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