Happy Hello Dear Readers,

Today is an absolutely gorgeous fall day. The breeze is cool and the sun is shining.

My work load is getting somewhat lighter. From September 10 to 24 I worked steadily on page proofs for SUICIDE WARFARE. The next and last time I will see the book before publication is October 15 to 29 when I read the actual page proofs. Everything is done electronically and is so much easier. Proofing is an exciting time because I get to see all of my research and my thoughts pulled together. It really looks like a book. But the real book will be published in January 2013, If you haven’t checked out the cover design, Barnes and Noble has advance publicity at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/suicide - warfare - rosemarie - skaine/1111523919?ean=9780313398643.

In the middle of page proofing, on September 15, I submitted my essay, “Why the Gulf War was Popular.” This essay was a data set analysis.

I am discussing other book topics with the publisher, so I’ll keep you posted. Meanwhile I am active in the Obama campaign canvassing. I enjoy house - to - house campaigning because it helps you see just how wonderful the USA is because it is made up of citizens like you and me. I find people care a great deal about our country.

I hope the sun is shining on you as brightly as it is on me here in Cedar Falls.

Cheers, R