“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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Latest Posts

  • Kindle the Reading Fire

    I used to have a favorite line that I would use to explain why computers would never replace books. It went like this, "You can’t take your computer to bed to read the way you cuddle up with a good… Continue reading

  • The Squeeze

    You are a business, social, or spiritual entrepreneur. No doubt, you are also someone’s employee while you build your dreams. Most likely, you have a family, a home, and "chores." You are busy. You are doing whatever you do in… Continue reading

  • Amazon for Tom’s Friends

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  • SPASMS – When Life and Business Flutter

      Spasms are normal in nature and in the physical body.  From earthquakes to growth spurts, the temporal world intrinsically knows that change is not 100% ooze, but at least 10%-20% jerking motion. The same is true of life, business,… Continue reading

  • Topics on the Table

    I grabbed some time this morning to think about reordering my life, reigniting my flames, and retooling my writing online.  I realized that I had some time and ideas that I was not aware of and I am pleased to… Continue reading

  • My Excuses

    Here is a sample of what has been keeping me so busy off-line. They are called grandchildren. Continue reading

  • My New Year

    My New Year’s celebration is almost in sync with the calendar, but off by 2 days. The rest of the world was marking a new year two days ago and I do so today. I was actually three days late… Continue reading

  • Blog Categories

    Books Business Opportunities Current Affairs Forum Gleanings Fund Raising Ideas Health and Wellness Humor – In Case You Didn’t Notice Justice Movie Review My Journey – Devotional Thoughts Along the Way Random Proverbs for Business Reflections Religion The Entrepreneur’s Table… Continue reading

  • Archive

    I am working on an archive of the nearly 500 articles here. Just a heads-up. Continue reading

  • On the Other Hand

    While you are escaping the frenzy of the season, don’t lose its energy. A bit of stress is propelling. Management of stress is essential and must include developing tools to harness it as a source of energy and inspiration. Christmas… Continue reading

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