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Healthcare Reform

I cannot believe how long it has been! I have been busy doing other things which means there has not been much writing going on at my house. Healthcare reform information has me puzzled. The more I listen to the rhetoric, the more confused I become. The tax payers will bear the burden of this no matter what. I think it boils down to how much it will cost, and who will be controlling it. Another czar, perhaps. And how will the decisions be made on who gets what care? I have long thought that fr… Continue

Added by Zada Connaway on August 25, 2009 at 10:24am — No Comments

Special Days

Valentine's Day is over now, New Year's too. President's Day, to celebrate presidential birthdays has just passed, Now we have saint Patrick's Day and Easter to look forward to. And then we also have The Fourth of July (Independence Day), Labor Day, Memorial Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas. I may have forgotten a few, like the birthday of the Marine Corps, Jeremiah Johnson's birthday, Groundhog Day etc.. Don't forget your own birthday and that of loved ones! I think in a… Continue

Added by Zada Connaway on February 17, 2009 at 9:25am — No Comments

Still begging votes, and adding two more categories

Two more categories for which votes would be appreciated: Shelagh Watkins for editor http://www.critters.org/predpoll/bookeditor.shtml And Mandinam Press in the publisher category: http://www.critters.org/predpoll/ebookpublisher.shtml It Seems that Forever Friends is still doing well, but could be doing better in the anthology section, and Shelagh needs our he… Continue

Added by Zada Connaway on January 10, 2009 at 5:32am — 1 Comment

Begging votes

Encouraging votes has been a boon for Brian, and I am hoping it will be here, too. It's Preditors & Editors Readers' Poll time again! Please vote for the anthology, Forever Friends, in the Anthologies category and the Book Cover Art category. I would also appreciate your vote for The Power of Persuasion in the All other category. Anthologies page – Forever Friends: http://www.critters.org/predpoll/antho.shtml Book Cover Art – Forever Friends: http://www.critters.org/predpoll/bookart.sht… Continue

Added by Zada Connaway on January 3, 2009 at 9:17am — No Comments

Long busy summer & new anthology!

Goodness, I cannot believe it has been so long since I added anything here. The summer has been busy with community activities, writing projects, caring for animals, and all the mundane daily stuff as well. There is a new anthology out, "FOREVER FRIENDS" which is stories… Continue

Added by Zada Connaway on October 25, 2008 at 6:52am — No Comments

Changing the world

It is not possible to change the world, you say? Maybe not, but we can change our own little corner of it. A smile here, and a kind word there, can make a huge difference in another person's outlook. If someone meets you with a frown, try smiling at them and see if their face doesn't brighten. With that brighter outlook, those they meet will benefit, and so will they. I think the best thing that happens is that I feel better when I practice this philosophy. When I am kind to others, they ar… Continue

Added by Zada Connaway on May 24, 2008 at 2:00am — No Comments

PublishedAuthors and PublishedAuthors forum

Are you a member of PublishedAuthors on this network? It is easy to join, and not at all painful. Join PublishedAuthors: http://publishedauthors.ning.com Shelagh has set up a wonderful forum there, which you can join after joining the main site. There is chatter, information and much discussion going on, so come and join us there. It is a great place to talk about promotoion, or anything else author related. And the 'chatter box' is a great place… Continue

Added by Zada Connaway on May 13, 2008 at 8:51am — No Comments

Fighting back, stay prepared

The biggest thing to remember is that you CAN fight back. Check your local laws and find out if mace or pepper spray are legal forms of self defense. Take a self-defense class. There are many available, and are often low cost. If you are ever accosted, whether they are successful or not, report it to the police. And do it immediately. The sooner the authorities know about it, the sooner they can get the person responsible. And remember as much about the individual and his actions as you poss… Continue

Added by Zada Connaway on May 8, 2008 at 7:36am — No Comments

Happiness Is optional

If one wishes to be happy, they must remember that happiness is not having what you want, but rather, wanting what you have. It is also a choice that one makes. We can live in the misery with painful memories of the past. Or we can choose to let go of the pain and start fresh. The experiences we have had can become tools we use to have empathy for others. When we have been in the same painful spot as another individual, we can ease their burden by sharing our own trials. Sometimes our own e… Continue

Added by Zada Connaway on April 1, 2008 at 9:26am — No Comments

Announcing companion workbook

In Helen Wisocki and Curt Szajnecki’s blockbuster book, “Innocence Betrayed - A Dad's Story of Clergy Misconduct', they deftly illustrate what any family can suffer at the hands of a less than scrupulous spiritual figurehead. In order to assist those who are at risk, they have developed a workbook with tips and exercises for those who have been abused or suspect abuse from their clergy members. The cover states: “Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults from Clergy Misconduct.” And that is exa… Continue

Added by Zada Connaway on March 4, 2008 at 7:28am — No Comments

Announcing: live phone interview online discussing their book, "Innocence Betrayed - A Dad's Story of Clergy Misconduct," tonight, Dec. 27, at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time.

I just received this announcement, and wanted to share it here. This should be a great interview. Be sure to tune in: Hi Everyone, We wanted to let you know of our live phone interview online discussing our book, "Innocence Betrayed - A Dad's Story of Clergy Misconduct," tonight, Dec. 27, at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. It is shown live on the Internet on www.kctu.com and people can call in with questions and comments. We also have some exciting news to announce. Please tune in on your compute… Continue

Added by Zada Connaway on December 27, 2007 at 10:39am — No Comments

Happy Thanksgiving Day to one and all.

Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the States. A day to ponder gratitude for what we have and what we have escaped. A day of family and feasting. Except for the one doing all the cooking, that is! Many will be rising in the wee hours of the morning in order to put a huge turkey in the oven, and hopefully, they already baked all their pies.

Many have large fami

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Added by Zada Connaway on November 19, 2007 at 8:38am — 1 Comment

Books--great entertainment

I am trying to showcase books from new authors. There are so very many worthy works, fiction and non fiction, that no one ever hears about. Hopefully, others will join me in listing their works and giving a synopsis of what they have written.

I will also be posting recent reviews I have given, and reviews my book has received. Please join me, and add what you have done, are doing, and future works as well.

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Added by Zada Connaway on August 7, 2007 at 1:02am — 2 Comments