Nurse Joyce was introduced into the series in Book 7, “The New Library.” In real life Joyce is very busy doing promotions and when I am in San Diego at the Marine base, she always appears with me and Miss Patty, the school teacher. Recently Nurse Joyce was working at a large Action Hero Show in San Diego with several other men and women. Two of her co-workers, who each had one child, said they didn’t have time to read to their children. Nurse Joyce was absolutely flabbergasted at their remarks. She reads to her niece and nephew whenever she can. She simply couldn’t understand why the parents, both playing with their phones, the woman with perfectly manicured nails, the man with the body builder physique didn’t have time to read to their children. Finding time to read to your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews should be a priority in everyone’s lives. It stiulates their imaginations, improves their vocabularies, and gives a bonding time with you. The electronics are everywhere all the time. Many families even let their children and/or grandchildren play on their phones and tablets during meals. I think it is wrong. When eating at the table, there should be conversaton. Before my children were born I had stepchildren. Every Sunday we had a Sunday dinner. Part of the reason was to make sure we all ate together at least once a week. Both teens worked, one played sports and it was not always easy to eat together. My stepson would eat a breakfast first thing and I would give him money for a second one at school. He ate two lunches. As I worked, I always left a snack when he came home from school before going to work. At work he brought food and upon ending his shift, I always made a dinner for him. Even in today’s world it is important to recognize that family time is key to positive personal growth and develpment into adulthood. Next time when your children or grandchildren are bored, read to them instead of allowing them electronics. You will both enjoy it. The Good Gus Series is available online at Kindle, Nook and Waterstones. Hard copies, personally autographed, are available through our website www.goodgusbooks.com along with past blogs for your reading enjoyment. Now available audio and videos for the Good Gus series on YouTube! Digitizing for all the books are available now on YouTube! “Misplaced Trust” is now available on Amazon in e-book form. It is also available digitally at www.misplacedtrustbook.com. If you are thinking of a Will or a Living Trust, “Misplaced Trust” will give you the information you need to make an informed decision. Please check me out on IHeart radio. The Good Gus series, books one through four, are now available at the Morgan Mill Mail/UPS. I am now on Instagram and Tic Tok!