In his latest zany cartoon book, "A Nickel and a Pair of Shoes: A Cartoon Odyssey," Dr. Lawrence Harte, a Brooklyn-bred author, serves up his funny, brilliant musings, reminiscent of Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain. Herein you will find a roller coaster of Harte's quotations, memories, and cartoons by a self-described "person who never met a stranger." We all have a story to tell, and a picture says a thousand words. So let's embark on this carnival ride together! Hop on and enjoy the ups and downs of a goofy world. It's the ride of a lifetime! We must have hope, laugh a lot, face reality with a smile, and always try to do better for ourselves and for the world. Let's go!