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A Novel Idea

I've uploaded my Files to IngramSpark. And soon, I will announce the availability of my Novel, 26 Women. Because Ingram has the ability to distribute books through many outlets, You will be able to acquire my book from your preferred source. I'm publishing two forms. One is digital for those that read on their phones, laptops, or desk computers. The other is a print on demand (POD) trade paperback for those that want a book in hand. After ordering, it will take a couple of days to get your book. 

If you're going to Boswells or another bookstore, they will order it for you. As soon as I get the word that it's available, I will publish the ISBN ID number to speed up that process.

COVID 19

As advertised, I am, according to the experts, fully immunized from COVID. Two shots and a two-week period following the last one, and I'm good. I have lunched and brunched with fellow fully immunized friends, and I've got to say it feels good to shake hands and hug my friends again.

It isn't over, of course. I'm fortunate to have many younger friends who have not been protected yet. I am looking forward to reconnecting with them. 

I'm also hoping that along with many of the other facilitators at the Zeidler Group, we will soon do live facilitation. I'm guessing late summer or early fall, we will start to see signs of safe reconnection, such as full capacity dining and ballparks.

News

As some of you might remember, I gave up Twitter for Lent. I'm still not following it, and if I do, I plan to winnow out some people I'm following. First of all, from my perspective, there is a lot of good news. President Biden has been a pleasant surprise. I knew he'd be better than his predecessor, but that's a pretty low bar. The fact that he has presented well-thought-out programs to implement needed change was expected. I was pleased and impressed with the breadth of his proposals. 

My Twitter feed was a place for angry people. As long as I was angry, it was comfortable and reassuring. I'm not angry anymore. I'm skeptical and watchful but somewhat content. 


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  1. Angry people search out other angry people for the unfullfilling purpose that misery loves company. I am happy for your contentedness. Shalom

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