Interesting Thoughts From a Fine
American. No, he wasn’t a paranormal, but a person who inspired others and got
things done. What inspires you?
Okay, this is a blog a bit different for
me, in fact it’s way out of my wheelhouse. I hope you’ll bear with me….
I was saddened on Monday to hear that General Colin Powell passed away. He was respected by military and political leaders of both parties. Not many if any can lay claim to that statement.(Maybe he was paranormal after all) LOL He wasn’t perfect, but none of us are. “General Powell was one of the finest Americans never to be president.” I read that headline this morning and had to smile. He served his country on his terms and did it to the best of his ability. Many of our current politicians could learn a thing or thirteen from him. Okay, jumping down off my soapbox and shoving it under the bed…for now. Still I think the Thirteen Rules Powell lived his life by is something we as writers, as well as ordinary people can benefit from. What do you think?
1. It ain’t as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.
2. Get mad, then get over it.
3. Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it.
4. It can be done!
5. Be careful what you choose. You may just get it.
6. Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good
decision.
7. You can’t make someone else’s choices.
8. Check small things.
9. Share credit.
10. Remain calm. Be kind.
11. Have a vision.
12. Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
13. Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.
That being said I intend to use my perpetual optimism to tell you about A WITCH’SJOURNEY, first book in the series with the same name. On sale for 99 cents in celebration of Halloween my favorite holiday! Download a copy today and join the magical, fantasy, mystery adventure!
Pepper McKay comes from a long line of powerful witches.
Unfortunately, magic brings her nothing but trouble. She learned the love of
wildlife rescue and rehab from her Aunt Ashling. After graduating from college,
Pepper works for Salem Wildlife Sanctuary and lives from paycheck to paycheck
until she inherits the McKay property in Lobster Cove. With the family land and
resources, she dares to dream of starting her own wildlife rescue and
rehabilitation center.
Lathen Quartz, a former Navy SEAL turned handyman maintains
the enchanted McKay property for the McKay estate. But someone is trying to
steal the McKay magic. Lathen offers to help Pepper achieve her life-long dream
of building a wildlife center. During the long hours spent together on the project,
their mutual attraction can’t be denied. But each harbors a deep, dark secret.
Will they overcome their demons and give love a chance?
A peek between the pages
of A WITCH'S JOURNEY - Lathen put his hand on her shoulder. “Where’d you go?
Been sitting there, knife extended above the pumpkin, for fifteen minutes. Are
you going to carve it or just threaten it?” He guffawed and wrapped his large
callused hand around hers holding the knife, brought it to the pumpkin, and
made carving motions, then tried to hand her an erasable marker. “Try using
this first.”
She pushed his hand away
and frowned at him. “Oh, stop it. I was thinking about this evening after the
celebration. I don’t want anything to go wrong.”
“It won’t. We have a solid
plan and several powerful witches to bring it to fruition. So relax and enjoy
the festivities of your favorite holiday. But the decorations will be lacking if you don’t get to carving. We need twenty-five jack-o-lanterns, by your own count,
for the gazebo and surrounding area tables in the town square. I have the candles and holders for each right here.”
As he swung the bag in front of Pepper, the tinkling sound of glass clinking
together had her frowning.
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Thanks for bearing with me this month. Happy Halloween!! Until next time,
don’t take yourself too seriously and have fun.
9 comments:
I adored Colin Powell. Such a strong man of reason and compassion. He's 13 Rules are a wake up call to all the pettiness we get caught up in. Also love your except! Feel a holiday read coming on . . .
I've always admired Colin Powell. Indeed, a fine American. Our politicians should heed all of his principles, esp. #3. As you say, Tena, a list we all could live by. Thanks for sharing. A Witch's Journey sounds so good. Got my copy.
I was extremely sad to hear of his passing, Tena. A great man and American! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for taking the time to check out my post Nancy, Diane and Mary! We are all in agreement on Colin and his 13 rules. Wish the rest of the world would get on board. So glad you stopped by!
OH, by the way A Witch's Journey is a great Halloween read! I think you'd enjoy it. Thanks all!
Great rules to live by!
Those are 13 superb rules. I am sure they are part of the basis on which he built his success.
Good rules, Tena. I might adopt some of them!
Being from Canada, I didn't know much about Colin Powell, but those sound like great life rules. And your book sounds fun!
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