After decades of Politically Correct attitudes, big-government fixes, culture wars and muddled foreign policy, the U.S. finds itself on the brink of what may become an historic decline from preeminence. In addition, recent trends and events such as globalism and the war on terror have created an environment for the U.S. which is increasingly more dangerous. America was founded on the principles of democracy and freedom. In the last half of the 20th century America forgot these important principles and allowed elements potentially dangerous to freedom and democracy to prevail. What can citizens do to change this trend? As the nation's social and political institutions are in peril of failure citizens must rise up and demand change. Several areas are identified for reform including education, the media and the political process. Ready or not, America's challenges of the 21st century must be addressed with an eye to both the future's perils as well as the Founders principles. Further information and topical updates may be accessed at http://bridgesburning.com.

Florida isn't just one big, paved-over shopping mall of designer gowns and ticky-tacky tourist treats. The fabled "Sunshine State" (Flarda, as the Crackers call it) still calls the romantic, the adventurous, the explorer, even the renegade seeking the peace and quiet of the gently washing surf or the mystery of the wooded swamp. Although rapidly dwindling under the flowing lava advance of asphalt and concrete, the natural and truest Florida can still be found and enjoyed and appreciated like it was by the ancients. These stories from the mythical, "Down Yonder, Florida," will get readers in touch with the magical, mystical, enchanting and - most of all - welcoming "Land of Flowers."

Burning Bridges is a much deeper and darker look at social, political and emotional issues. Poems that go from full rage to a softened view about life. The collection is meant to cause discussion and maybe even some controversy.