First of all, let me tell you that I am a published author of fiction and non-fiction. I’ve definitely been to the bottom, looking towards the fantastically high peak of getting a book published by an actual publisher, let alone getting someone to buy a copy of my book. So I’m going to pass on some hard-earned tips to help…
The Ford Explorer lurched forward and fell even closer to the edge of the dirt road, a wet, slippery melt of red clay and ice from the first snow of the season. My eyes were fixed on the sheer cliff overlooking the Colorado River thousands of feet below, the looming rim now just inches from the muddy tires. My nails…
Jon Anderson is flirting with his wife. The former leader of Yes, one of the most successful progressive rock bands in history, is writing a song for his Brazilian summer tour and wants his wife, Jane Luttenberger Anderson, to sing it for him. “She speaks perfect Portuguese. She’s really good,” he stammered. “I’ve tried to get her to sing with…
A special bank account commonly known as a Totten Trust in California is the subject of this article. This is a simple and effective method of avoiding probate, which is also known as a bank account payable on death (POD). A POD account is basically a bank account for which you name a beneficiary, who inherits the funds in the…
Planning for ongoing fun and celebration at work, with your family or friends, is a great way to floss as a group. These ideas are known to improve relationships, increase creativity, make people feel appreciated, and build an invisible web of goodwill. Most of the ideas below come from a survey of the most popular ideas used in medium and…
1. Apologize. An apology makes the angry customer feel heard and understood. It spreads and rages and allows you to start rebuilding trust. Not only that, but pilot studies have found that the mere act of apologizing has lowered the costs of lawsuits, settlements, and defense. You must apologize to clients regardless of fault. Certainly, the apology should be worded…
I want to get my husband back and my husband doesn’t love me, are these the words that keep popping up in your mind? Surely there must be some misunderstanding that is causing your husband to leave you. You were shocked and devastated when he left you. Now you desperately want your husband to come back and be with him…
Pruning or simple pruning is the latest technology applied to horticultural crops to increase the quality of fruit and vine crops. The reduction of the number of branches and vines provides the maximum utilization of the nutritive elements by the plant, which favors the production of vigorous and quality fruits. Excess branches and vines are just an addition to the…
I had twenty-five boys in fight club tonight, twenty-five boys and a girl, and she certainly stood out. It’s surprising how obvious gender differences are in a ring setting. In the general flow of life in an industrialized society, men and women mingle and merge in their daily routines, doing the same kinds of work, taking on the same kinds…
Bullpen catchers are the men in a baseball game who have the responsibility of warming up relievers in the bullpen. Most of these receivers are anonymous to baseball fans and sports media, they never get a baseball card with them (even when the mascot sometimes does!). However, they impact the overall experience at a baseball game in ways that most…