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Join me on September 13 for a special radio show. My guests will be: Dan Hargrave, Owner of Hargrave Custom Foundation Repair and Drainage Correction, chatting about issues that can affect your foundation or basement Spike Carlson, author of A Splintered History of Wood, a new compendium of the facts and fables surrounding use and misuse of [...]

I just got back from a wonderful trip all through the northeast to promote my new book, “If I Had a Hammer”. My friends at Toyota supplied me with a Prius to use on the adventure. Starting in Dallas, Texas - I logged close to 4,500 miles with an average mpg of near 50. That’s [...]

Wow, it’s been a crazy winter. I have been working on completing my book, If I Had a Hammer - Over 100 Easy Fixes and Weekend Projects. It will be available on www.Amazon.com, www.BarnesandNoble.com, and at bookstores everywhere as of May 1, 2008. Thanks to all of the hard-working staff at my publisher, Harper Collins, [...]

On Dec. 22, between 1-3 Central Time, I will host a very special Cowboy Christmas show on WBAP-820 in north Texas. My co-hosts will be Red Steagall and Don Edwards. Mr. Steagall is the poet laureate of Texas, a writer, musician and radio host. Whether performing at a cowboy gathering or for the President of [...]

As we all know there isn’t much in Texas that is as important as football. That’s why I am off the air for the next few weeks as Baylor takes center stage during my timeslot on WBAP-820 out of Dallas/Ft. Worth. Watch for me to return in late October - and I’ll have some interesting [...]

We are boarding the train in Whitefish Montana, and heading back to Chicago. Gorgeous scenery and moutain vistas.

We reached Montana and met my parents. We have rented a Toyota Prius and its been a blast driving it through the mountains. We are now on our way to Edmonton to visit our cousins. -Andrea

Heading from Chicago to Montana excited about arriving in glacier park. Meeting lots of fantastic people and the food is fantastic. More to come soon. -Andrea

I am so excited! My son and I are leaving today on Amtrak to head to Chicago and then on to Glacier Park, Montana. Watch here for updates on my trip. - Andrea

DFW Show: WBAP-820 am Here’s some info on an energy device we talked about. Hank Green of Eco Geek spoke about the Power Minder Mini. It is available on www.Amazon.com. Link to Power Minder Mini.

TV News: May 28 - Many companies are joining the movement to help preserve the earth for future generations. I was on Fox 4’s Good Day in Dallas-Ft. Worth recently (Memorial Day), featuring earth-kind products. Check out these planet-friendly alternatives… From Current Energy on Knox in Dallas or online www.CurrentEnergy.com A Bright Idea LED light bulbs from Lighting Science Group [...]