Glen

Johnny Boy read the book and loved it. He he. Glen just contacted me and I can't wait to see what is on his mind. Big Ernie is having a memorial service next month and I can't wait to see the old crowd. There is a ton of people omitted from the book for whatever reason that will be great to see. Lots of softball buddies, co-workers when I cleaned swimming pools, and of course the family.

I think about Glen from time to time. He had it very difficult when at the Burn Ward. He was the person to blame and took the brunt of the jokes for whatever reason. But one thing for sure, Glen had a great attitude and was always able to pick himself up after crashing.

I'll give him a call and pass on the info if it needs to be. God bless.

Opportunity?

I was contacted today by a publisher I contacted about four years ago. The wheels of commerce move slowly in my world I guess. The salesman was interested in having me sign up for marketing services. X amount of books would be hard bound, the other percent would be in soft cover. Worldwide distribution and Books would be in Barnes and Nobles ONLINE of course as well as other distributors. All for the amazing cost to me of $1,200.00. This would of course include printed post cards, book marks, posters, and electronic downloads to Kindle type devices - which to me was awesome. All it took was a $200.00 deposit for me, they would hook me up with a marketing genius and after all the dust settles I guess it would cost me $5,000.00.

I wish I did have the money. Having another person or entity involved in the marketing process would be great. They have the expertise in the area. All I know is how to type - though some would argue this.

How sweet it would be to walk into a bookstore, plop myself down at a table with my poster hanging behind me and a gaggle of fans lining up to talk to me, purchase a book and ask me to sign hidden body parts with my magic marker. :-)

Well let's see what I can manifest. Obviouly working as a handyman for the past few months has led me in another direction. Also the talks with Mike regarding the upcoming game has limited my attention to not only the Burn Ward book, but also to the Crisis Management: Step by Step beauty that the publisher was really interested in promoting.

I always thought that the Burn Ward book would foster more attention than the crisis management one. I have learned that people are basically happy with their emotional health, no matter how damaged it was. "This is how I am and will always be" is what I have witnessed. Little do people know that it takes not that much effort to make drastic changes for the better in ones life, but I think that we get comfortable with our predicaments.

So for now I will mull this around. I have a hot desert that awaits me. Of course I choose to deliver a piece of furniture there for my future mother in law. I will attempt to finish tiling and grouting the bathroom, which will complete the entire house! Unfortunately, I believe it is the hottest day of the year and I will be there solo. No help from Collette's father. Thank God Rex the wonder dog AKA "Velcro" is there to slobber on me and follow me around like glue.

Peace.

Hi Everybody

Life is incredibly busy lately which is great news! I have a wonderful family, a challenging relationship with myself which plays out in my relationship at home. Why is keeping myself positive such a struggle at time anyway? I should be happy. I have two homes, a wonderful fiance who puts up with me - though I am low maintanence. I have two plus families, almost too much to keep up with. I have friends that are as close and even closer than my family. My work is incredible due to the amazing staff that keeps me laughing constantly - and they love my sick ass jokes. Oops I cuzzed.

All thoughts about the Burn Ward have been on hold until the book is reedited. A lot of people lately have actually been buying my other book - Crisis Management Step by Step. It seems that more and more are in crisis and need a step by step book on how to work through the tough times. Thank God I have my own personal copy which has been helping me through this burn out period.

I have an energy button on me that has been on go for a long time. I have been writing, doing home improvement projects for self and family simultaneously, now I am tossing around amazing ideas for a relationship game. Believe me it is all good - but sometimes the all good stuff needs to rest.

So forgive me if I haven't blogged recently. More is coming soon.