It is time to stop idly standing by, throwing up our hands and saying, "What can I do about it?" The current developments in our country demand a sense of urgency. Our professions, livelihoods, and how we define freedom depend on it. In this article, I share what I see.

As you see in the picture above, I was tickled to receive the legal acknowledgment of my copyright.

It has been a several months since I was able to post on the blog. The move from Texas to Massachusetts was quite the undertaking, and I hope you understand that it kept me wholly occupied.

“Deputy While Immigrant” won Firebird Book Awards

This year is off to a running start for us. On a personal note, my employment as an Assistant Public Information Officer for Bexar County, Texas, ended on January 12. My wife and I are getting ready to pack up and move to Massachusetts. For those of you who have read the book already, you know that for us, it means coming full circle. That said, please expect a little break in the blog posts to provide time for set up in our new home. The 6th edition of “The Book Beat” will be created in Massachusetts.

First feedback on the manuscript has arrived.