I am grateful for the many friends who came out to celebrate
with me the launching of Tending Memory. As 
Michaela says, "A gypsy's riches are measured not only in
gold, but in friends, and family, and gypsy generosity."
To view photos of the Kitchener launch
party.
(Photos courtesy of Leslie Bamford).
Thank you to Samantha Paul for
capturing with her gypsy dancing the essence of the
novel's fictional character, Nadja - "Nadja's
dancing arouses the passion of the traveller's stories, the
sadness of those who have suffered much along the journey, the
freedom of the open road, the independence that is the gypsy's
heartbeat."
Thank you to Gary Kreller for
playing the part of the wandering minstrel, entertaining book
launch attendees with his music.
To
download and listen to the studio
recorded version, with Gary on the accordion and his friend,
Verne, on the guitar
Thank you to Elaine Auerbach
for catering the event and handling the bar in her Smart Serve
way. Thank you to her as well for the beautiful gift of a
sculpture depicting a scene from Tending Memory, and
crafted by Elaine herself, a talented artist.
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A
gypsy toast of gratitude to Betty and Bob Paul for hosting the
book signing gathering for family and friends from Eastern
Ontario. Courtyard Tearoom in Perth offered a lovely setting
and gracious service. Thank you to all who came, bought books,
and have subsequently read my story - for in the end,
"when all is told and done, riches are measured by the
stories they generate. How far the stories travel, and how
long the stories live." 
