April 2009

On Digg.com, I discovered that NASA has an incredible website called “Astronomy Picture of the Day.” Fortune is ours to have the Hubble and other technologies that give us a glimpse into magnificent creation. This picture was from the archive on Sebastian’s birthday. Belated Happy 16th Birthday, Sebastian. Love, Dad

Last night, Judy and I went to see Jose Arguelles speak and sign books at The Bodhi Tree in West Los Angeles. Events that are truly incredible, you can count on one hand. This was one.  Jose Arguelles initiated and announced the Harmonic Convergence which occurred on August 16 & 17, 1987. His book THE MAYAN FACTOR was a breakthrough in understanding the incredible gift which the Mayans left for mankind.

Last night, he spoke, he teared up as he prayed as he scanned the crowd looking at each person’s energy during  two minutes of profound silence that unified the air in the small room like a group of cloistered friends who shared an event as it unfolded by the second. It was later, at the end of his talk when I realized what had just taken place, that I was moved to tears. Over the last two years, I have developed the ability to see auras, if I relax and put myself in the right aspect. Last night, I saw Jose Arguelles. I have never seen an aura like his. He radiated a Christ aura out nearly two feet from his head that was like the corona of the sun during a solar eclipse. It was profound. I saw his radiating aura three times for about 15- 30 seconds each time during his talk. He is a truly remarkable human being sent here with an important message. The message is love. Be tuned into the natural time of the universe, not the artificial time created by man with his machines and computers and electronic devices. Listen to the natural world, the natural pulse of the universe. It is Mayan. It is a great gift.

His partner Stephanie South spoke about her newly released book about the Jose’s life called 2012 BIOGRAPHY OF A TIME TRAVELER.

The ninety minutes (90) was an experience like none I have ever had. Jose Arguelles is a remarkble human being who walks among us with a gentle step. His humility and passion are real gifts to us.  I am grateful to have had those few minutes with him.  Judy and I spoke with him and Stephanie afterwords.

Jerry Gross was VP and Editorial Director of Warner Books (of Time-Warner-AOL); VP and Editorial Director of Paperback Library; VP and Associate Editor in Chief of New American Library, Editor in Chief of Everest Books, Senior Editor of Dodd, Mead & Company, and more.

This is what Jerry Gross said about John M. Weiskopf’s novel, THE ASCENDANCY:

A visual graphic for the novel

“The Ascendancy is an extraordinary, completely original work of fantasy unlike any other I have ever read in theme and content.  John Weiskopf’s “voice” rings out loud and clear in this modern retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk for our post 9/11 Age.  It will be a book talked about and read for generations to come. And deservedly so.  Last but not least, it is an enchanting read.”

(Jerry Gross/Freelance Book Editor/Editor of EDITORS ON EDITING: What Writers Need To Know About What Editors Do and presenter at writers’ conferences across the USA.)

This is the second time I’ve read The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels.

What an incredible eye-opening book. Question what is truth. When searching, be informed. There is no better mind than Elaine Pagels. I am reading it again as I write Book Two, The Waynack’s Word.

I am pleased to announce that The Bodhi Tree in West Los Angeles has invited me to do an author discussion & book signing.

Stained glass at The Bodhi Tree

It will be on Friday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. More on this event to come later.