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A Writer's Dilemma

Fred: If the days were just longer, I could get more writing done.

Nan: I get plenty of writing done.

Fred: Since my book came out, I’ve been marketing. The publisher said that everything depends upon networking. I love my readers but at this rate, I won’t ever finish the next book.

Nan: That is a problem, isn’t it?

Fred: How do you find the time to write?

Nan: I write.

Fred: How do you fit it in?

Nan: Fit it in?

Fred: Yes, between facebook, pinterest, twitter, blogger, tumbler, klout, networking, commenting, email, pinning, tagging, circulating and then of course there are meals, getting dressed and errands…

Nan: I just write.

Fred: Well, yeah, I’m writing all day but not my manuscript.

Nan: Rearrange your priorities.

Fred: Really? It’s that easy?

Nan: It’s not easy but it is simple.

Fred: Okay. Thanks.

Nan: You’re welcome.

This isn’t the only conversation about priorities that has come up lately. As life gets more complicated with more gadgets and connections, the easier it is to lose focus. Hopefully, awareness and good friendships will keep everything on track rather than letting other stuff get in the way of what’s really important.

Ode to An Understanding Husband

Where oh where are you going to be?
Depends on the time she said to he

From seven til eight we get ready to go
Eight til nine we go with the flow

Organize, Interview, Imagine, Produce
Correct, Revise, Emend, Reduce

Defend, Allow, Yield, and Bend
Critique, Rebuff, and Do It Again

Go the store it’s food that we need
Then back for the kids: three of your seed

Drop off the laundry, Drop off the mail
Pick up the dog, wagging his tail

Wave to the neighbors, Smile at the cop
I just ran a light! I’m too rushed to stop

On to a meeting, then off for dessert
With clients, then friends, my feet start to hurt

Rush through the door, I’m late once again
Notes flying around as I slump at the end

In my chair with cup of the hottest cocoa
New stories spring forth and thoughts start to grow

Oh he said kindly, I’ll see you tonight
I know how it is when you’re wanting to write

I’ll get the groceries, the kids and the dog
You sit and create because that’s your job.

Business Review

Bottom Line it's how you treat your customers that counts.

Loyal customers are essential for a company's success especially when the economy is stressed.

Business: Starbucks

Situation: I had complained & they compensated me.

Continued Customer Service: A month later, I received a promotional coupon for a breakfast.

Review:
Starbucks Oatmeal is served in a small cup container with a lid. In a to-go bag to the side are fruit chips & a spoon.

Perspective: I'm an oatmeal eater. I cook oatmeal from scratch and in a rush, I use instant oatmeal.

The oatmeal was good quality. It mixed to a smooth consistency. The temperature maintained throughout the bowl. Flavorful oatmeal had a robust taste and didn't need any added sugar.

RECOMMEND: Starbucks Oatmeal for breakfast.