When I was young, names were very basic. Over time they changed to different spellings, pronounciations, and even new names. In the very olden days, long before our time, the names were complicated and difficult to pronouce let alone spell. Stop and think, the easy names such as David, Joseph, Mary, Ruth, Stephen, Francis or Frances, etc. were common. The complicated names such as Zachariah, Waldetrudis, or Abakerazum just to name a few seem difficult plus how could they possibly have a nickname? When I was in elementary school, everyone had some sort of nick- name except me. My name is Irish and there was just no substitute for it. For example, the teacher in the Good Gus series, Patricia is called Miss Patty. Obviously that is an easy nickname. Her sister in real life, Felicia, who was also a character couldn’t have a nickname either. J.C. whom in real life is John Charles ended up with a long nick name Johnny the Cat. His brother James Ray became Bronco from book four, “Johnny the Cat and Bronco Ride that Bull.” It is a good story with adventure and a lesson for the young reader without them realizing it. One other thing about names is that on many of the Facebook reels, people tend to call others names. They are almost exclusively adults and they refer to them as trash, poor, uneducated, etc. None of these names apply as the individuals they are criticizing were hard working individuals, sometimes with families. Many of them have their own special talents which I believe is important, don’t you agree? There is no time left to mail, but e-books are availabel for the Good Gus series and the five star Amazon review “Misplaced Trust.” You can still make yourself look good for the holiday. 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” with a five star rating on Amazon will give you the information you need to make an informed decision. The Good Gus series, books one through four, are now available at the Morgan Mill Mail/UPS. Merry Christmas and Happy Christmas to everyone.