I've been away for awhile but hope all are doing well.

Never in a millions years did I ever think I'd being getting involved in politics. It's not like I don't have political opinions, I've just never thought anyone would be particularly interested in hearing them.

Between my book and how it relates directly to present day Health Care Reform discussions...politics has kept me quite busy. As it turns out, many of my readers are sending their copies  of "A Nation of Expendables" to their government representatives...Senators and Congressmen alike.

It's not like I've sold a million books...I'm not even close but I do find it extremely flattering that those who have read the book were moved enough to forward their copies to their representatives in order to make a point.

One of today's Associated Press headlines stated: "Oil prices plummet more than $6 amid economic fear."

I understand what this statement means in relation to the stock market and current pricing. I guess it's all relative but a "plummet" in my world would be if barrel prices dropped back down to $86.00.