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In Pursuit of Education and Refinement

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"No. I dont want that piano. I don't care that it's free. It's old, the keys are old and the hammers are probably a mess."

"But the boys are learning," I attempted thinking of how snobbish she sounded.

Silent for a few seconds pondering whether it is worth explaining, she sighs. Then explains.

"When my oldest turned three, I bought the small keyboard for $20 just in case I wanted to teach him how to play. I did. It had two sets of scales," she adds laughing. "After two...

Before You Point A Finger At Our Troops

Before you complain whine and moan about the Taliban and their rights, check out Bibi. After fleeing her husband's brutality and returning to her father's home, the Talian came and demanded her return.

Without recourse the father gave his daughter back. Her brother-in-law held her down while her husband cut off her ears and nose. Nice people! Left her for dead until our troops found her and rescued her.

Get al life! Get off the backs of our troops. They defend us and are under strain. Oh and...

10 Things to an Effective Worker

Be the bloom in the desert

The light in the dark

10- Be on time.

It does not matter that your Boss does not care, when, you arrive. Be on time. It should be noted by everyone and your Boss, that you always show up at a specific time. It makes you reliable.

Reputation: Reliable

9- Listen to instructions.
When someone is teaching you something about the job, listen carefully, even if you know it. There is nothing more frustrating than teaching someone something, then having them go out and do ...

Review: At Road's End by Zoe Saadia

Just because someone knows right from wrong does not always make it right or wrong for another. In the end, even if you are a great warrior or have much wisdom to impart, if your attitude is poor and you treat others with disdain, they are less likely to listen to you.

In her own way, with grace and charm Zoe Saadia manages to tell an old story with different twists. Lilting in her tale, she describes ancient sites and with great imagination, its people. A historical novel is hard to write at ...

Sometimes Four Books a Day

I have set up a reading goal for this year, as I always do. I am reading between 150-200 books. To accomplish this, I have to read all the time. Since I cannot read all the time, I decided on a new way of reading. Listening.

Most of my days are spent in the Kapolei library in Oahu. I write the whole day, edit and manipulate my manuscripts till about three in the afternoon. After which my husband picks me up and I head home to make dinner for the family.

In the last month or so, I decided to...

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year

A Challenge for the New Year 2012

Having been challenged to come up with three words to cover my goals for the new upcoming year, I struggled little, since it was on my mind anyway.

My three words are: Shall Not Want.

When thinking of my successful past and the money I made over the years, I felt bewildered then somewhat discouraged. But, my needs are all met and then some.

I have a new telephone (Blackberry by the way since they have a keyboard) and a brand new Canon camera. I have a new Mac pro.

I have wonderful daughters and m...

Gratitude Beyond Measure

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For this morning I am overwhelmed with the kindness of people around me. Some who have never met me, do not really know me and some who know me well.

For friendship and for unfailing support, I want to thank writer and dear friend Elizabeth Marshall, When Fate Dictates.

For friendship and help and support even when I am not online, I want to thank historical authorZoe Saadia The Cahokian.

For always remembering me, leaving me notes and special videos and ...

Christmas is near, Ideas for Giving #5

Project Night Night

About one of 50 children in the United States is homeless. I found that to be a staggering number in our rich land. Help if you can this Christmas time of giving and charity.

Books for Africa

It may seem like a frivolous thing to do. But what if you could not hold a book or read ever because you simply cannot get your hands on pulp? Never underestimate the power of education and helping. Fifty cents sends a book to a child in Africa.

Edvard Munch

Ronald McDonald House
If we...

150 Best Women's Fiction Books

My publisher got interesting comments like, "I thought I was well read until I saw this list."

"The most amazing list."

"Wait till you see this list."

If you love Women's Fiction and love reading a good book, head over to my publisher's website and vote on the Best of Women's Fiction Poll.

Vote today!