Well, the winter is almost over, and I am well behind my self-imposed mile stones.
Sure, I have plenty of excuses and explanations, but the fact remains that I am way, way behind my intentions of yester-year.
So, what happened? Well, there was this incident, last May, when I developed some kind of double vision, followed by a bout with high blood pressure and then followed by side effects from the medications. In two words: “Not Fun”.
Then there was this thing with the Corona Virus. Without being directly affected by it, just being exposed to the stringent rules and the constant bombardment from “experts” and media commentators, was triggering distractions (and a headache) which still lingers on.
As if this was not enough . . . our well run dry. Now this was serious, and something we could not fix by ourselves. Luckily we found a competent well driller.
On the “plus” side of the ledger, we are now enjoying better water than we had before. Above all, we are healthy, and I am determined to continue writing. I also intend to keep you informed.
All the best to my friends and readers,
Horst
Well it’s good to know you are (more or less) OK. I was worried about you. Of course we are all looking forward to your next book! Be well, Horst.
Thank you, Tealeaf,
Hope that you are well too.
All the best,
Horst
So glad to hear you are healthy and back to writing !
Looking forward to your next book.
Any chance of seeing old family photos (and possibly Harold) posted on your blog? Also, do you have any interviews posted on YouTube?
Thank you
Hello Marie,
Thank you for your kind comments.
Sorry, but I never thought of posting pictures.
Matter of fact I don’t remember any family member ever taking photographs.
Most certainly not of me.
In regard to YouTube posts, – – – I don’t know how to do that.
The social media technology passed me by.
But I appreciate your interest.
Happy Easter to you and yours,
Horst
Delighted to hear that you are alive and well. I, along with many others, continue to look forward to the publication of your next book on Harold. I do hope that it is nearing completion.
Hi Larry,
Sorry for taking so long to answer.
We got a new puppy, a Golden Retriever, and I needed to build a new dog house.
Thank you for your encouragement to finish my book about Harold. It is very much appreciated.
Hoping that you and yours are doing well and that you are enjoying the springtime.
Take good care,
Horst
I must know Harolds story. Stay functional and write, write, write.
Hello Craig,
Thanks for your encouragement.
And, yes, I am writing, again
Just short of my 90th Birthday I experienced a bout with my eyesight.
I had a hard time reading what I was writing.
Then there was an issue with my blood pressure.
Followed by side effects of the medication.
So, I slowed down to a crawl, but now the book is finished.
I expect to have it published within a month.
Thank you, Craig, your comment helps me more, than you will ever know.
Stay safe,
Horst
Dear Horst,
I was so excited to learn your final book on The Kellner Chronicles was finished and on the market! I bought it instantly.
Often and sometimes rather desperately, I pray, visualize…whatever way I rather foolishly think I might influence a Creator of a universe to keep you healthy and writing.
Since I read my first ‘to a degree’ book, I felt you are one of very few people who have the memory and the talent to teach us. Back in those days before you had certain health issues which you seemed to be, ‘to a degree’ in denial about 😜,I was privileged to communicate briefly with you. Since that time, a few brief years ago, the world, and this country have changed so much it nearly feels foreign to me. I often wish there was a way to sit and listen to your take on what is going on around us. You have a unique view and sharp vision for what is really happening.
You have moved from one beautiful state to another beautiful state. You continue to overcome other issues. I wish you well, hail and hearty. You are teacher, an historian and one of the few with the well-known Germanic tough honesty to show us what we are failing to see. To help prevent a past from repeating itself.
May you and yours remain safe and well.
Dear Elizabeth,
I am truly overwhelmed by your kind comment, and honestly, I am stunned and honored. Thank you so much.
Sure, I see what’s going with the country, we all do, and sometime I feel like screaming, but does it help?
You are correct by stating that this country feels nearly foreign to us.
And, all our veterans agree. It is a sad time in the history of our country.
Since the publication of my first book, I had the opportunity to speak to various civic groups, High school graduating classes, Rotary clubs, Veterans and many others.
All of them gave me the courage to keep on writing, not only about WWII but also about the workings of the mature mind.
Ninety plus years of living and paying attention taught me a few things I like to share.
Please note that I write to share, not to teach. I don’t presume to teach anything, but if I am able to make people think – – – I am richly rewarded.
So, for your information, I finished today a very small book about hope, and Christmas 1945.
Tomorrow (yes, I know, it is Thanksgiving, but still) I will send it to Chris Haas, my trusted VA in Pennsylvania, who promised me to have it published before Christmas.
And, then on to finishing my book about the workings of our mind. It is nearly done, but due to my minor bouts with minor health issues, it sat on the back burner far too long.
Again, my aim is to induce people to think. It’s not too difficult, we do it every day.
The simplicity of what I like to share, should speak for itself. And, it will.
In the meantime, please stay healthy and sane, Elizabeth, it’s not easy, I know.
And, please, let’s stay in touch.
Many thanks, Elizabeth, and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours,
Horst.