Hmmm, well Hallmark was once famously the company that never fired or layed anyone off, ever. Then along came the Internet, and now they do that (and are struggling). There is such a thing as an e-Chapbook, but it is simply another name for a blog article.
Have you considered using Createspace to create free or $0.99 Kindle books on Amazon instead? They would probably have much greater impact, and you would get statistics on how well your mini-books are doing compared to other mini-books on Amazon. So you could measure your impact.
Have you considered writing chapbooks or e-chapbooks on economics or statistics themes instead? This is the Dilbert theory (the author of Dilbert espoused at point on career success). Lots of chapbook writers out there, lots of folk musicians out there, but very few good folk musicians who are also good economists, etc., So you should combine the two....
So can you do a chapbook or e-chapbook on economics themes? Statistics themes?
Thursday, September 15, 2016
David and I are very different individuals with respect to our personalities, character traits, values, and behavior. I will never be like David and he will never be like me. However, despite our vast differences, I love David, as he is my brother, and I have no reason to doubt that he loves me. When he wishes to talk to me, he calls and when I wish to talk to him, I call. I have seen him when I am in New York City and he has visited me when he is in Washington, D.C.
I am not sure what "reconcile" and "heal" mean to you. If they mean that I adopt David's views, values, and traits and start acting like him, that won't happen just as David will never adopt my views, values, and traits and act like me.
I am not sure what "reconcile" and "heal" mean to you. If they mean that I adopt David's views, values, and traits and start acting like him, that won't happen just as David will never adopt my views, values, and traits and act like me.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Thank you so much for this link! I had a wonderful time with you! I think you are so brave to live your life on your terms. I've always said that we all know the answers to our questions, it's just that they always inconvenience everyone around around us. Best wishes on your journey and please keep in touch,
I barely touched the surface on who to thank.
I addressed this note to you two because I know you were the lead conspirators in my surprise. I have to tell you how unbelievably surprised I was. I'm still speechless as I'm having a hard time finding the words to write my feelings. What an effort that was made for me. I can't get over how you kept the secret so well.
I have to thank everyone involved in presence and in heart.
Hippie Lou and Ed's expressions of gratitude towards me affirmed why the clinic holds such an important place in my soul. It's a place of safety and healing.
I barely touched the surface on who to thank.
Thank you, thank you so so very much,
I have to thank everyone involved in presence and in heart.
Hippie Lou and Ed's expressions of gratitude towards me affirmed why the clinic holds such an important place in my soul. It's a place of safety and healing.
I barely touched the surface on who to thank.
Thank you, thank you so so very much,
That will help me gather my thoughts.
Hippie, can I ask you for some important advice?
Of course my brother experience
I sort of have a unique opportunity. My job has the potential to change the world, and offer some aspect of financial security and future. And our friend in NC has offered I go work with him at the hostel he is at, which would mean giving up pretty much my entire life to take a chance at becoming a writer and a traveler with nothing but a pair of boots and a pen. And I'm at a crossroads.
Crossroads are my specialty experience. :-) Let's meet and talk at your earliest convenience experience!
I'd appreciate that Lou
I may be getting a copy of Walt Whitman later, downtown. Thursday I leave for Paris
Sure, just buzz me when you're downtown, happy to meet.
Will do Running to bookshop, then checking if playwright friend is at Karma for his opinion as well
Ok...I'm at the apt.
Do you mind if I postpone til my return from Paris, Lou? That will help me gather my thoughts. Also, there is a music box shop in Paris. Would you like one?
No problem whatsoever, i/e. I'm flattered and honored that you would think of me at such a momentous occasion. :-) Music box would be wonderful, but wouldn't want it to be an imposition. :-)
Well, it's a big decision. And I want to make sure that I make the right one. You're one of the sages, O/E. If I can remember where the shop is, I will try to find one that suits you.
That's wonderful experience :-) and thank you for your kind words. I live for moments like this and for people like you experience! :-)
Well we're all just trying to be good people Lou. If you look up good people in the dictionary, maybe there's a picture of us. But it might not be in an English dictionary...
Maybe it would be the Experience dictionary :-)
Of the Peripatetic Schuul Or the Peripatetic Skull, for that matter
Love it experience!
Of course my brother experience
I sort of have a unique opportunity. My job has the potential to change the world, and offer some aspect of financial security and future. And our friend in NC has offered I go work with him at the hostel he is at, which would mean giving up pretty much my entire life to take a chance at becoming a writer and a traveler with nothing but a pair of boots and a pen. And I'm at a crossroads.
Crossroads are my specialty experience. :-) Let's meet and talk at your earliest convenience experience!
I'd appreciate that Lou
I may be getting a copy of Walt Whitman later, downtown. Thursday I leave for Paris
Sure, just buzz me when you're downtown, happy to meet.
Will do Running to bookshop, then checking if playwright friend is at Karma for his opinion as well
Ok...I'm at the apt.
Do you mind if I postpone til my return from Paris, Lou? That will help me gather my thoughts. Also, there is a music box shop in Paris. Would you like one?
No problem whatsoever, i/e. I'm flattered and honored that you would think of me at such a momentous occasion. :-) Music box would be wonderful, but wouldn't want it to be an imposition. :-)
Well, it's a big decision. And I want to make sure that I make the right one. You're one of the sages, O/E. If I can remember where the shop is, I will try to find one that suits you.
That's wonderful experience :-) and thank you for your kind words. I live for moments like this and for people like you experience! :-)
Well we're all just trying to be good people Lou. If you look up good people in the dictionary, maybe there's a picture of us. But it might not be in an English dictionary...
Maybe it would be the Experience dictionary :-)
Of the Peripatetic Schuul Or the Peripatetic Skull, for that matter
Love it experience!
So yesterday I went out on a date with this nice Jewish guy that I met at the hospital he's a police officer he's super nice. So we went out to downtown Annapolis we sat down at a restraint and are some food talked stuff like that then we walked around he got ice cream and then I drove to his house parked my car at his house and then we went to the mall in his car and then we walked around we were even holding hands !!! And stuff like that so when we got back from the mall I went home and he went in his house and when I got home I text him and was like what are you looking for ? And he was like to be honest idk. What does that mean ????
My man, there’s no overdue in this world, at least not between buddies. I’m just happy to hear from you. This is going to sound very Holden Caulfield, but: You’re the least phony person I know. Old old friends have started using fake words in conversations. Any mention of KPIs among pals is far sadder than a man taking his time in replying to an email.
It came to you instinctively.
Madhukari is an ancient Indian tradition of collecting alms from householders by Sanyasins. Let me explain the origin of the word and why it is termed as Madhukari.
The Honeybee
What does a honeybee do? It collects honey and stores it in a Beehive.
Note that the honeybee does not extract the entire nectar from a flower. The honeybee is an intelligent specie, it knows that if today it extracts the entire nectar from a flower, tomorrow it won’t get any more. The honey bee hops from one flower to another and suck nectar and other essential ingredients. The honey bee processes these natural nectar and converts it into honey, which is then stored in the Bee hive.
The honey bee stores its food for a rainy day. Bees produce honey as food stores for the hive during long months of winter when flowers aren’t blooming and therefore little or no nectar is available to them.
What is Madhukari?
Madhukari is an Indian tradition which encourages a monk to live life like a Honey bee does.
The monk is encouraged to beg for his own food by visiting different families door to door. The monk must beg for his food and be dependent on the generosity of the householder. At the same time, the monk must not suck the entire nectar, he must not demand too much from any house. He should fulfil his need for food by taking as little alms as possible and by begging from one door to another.
This particular mode of bheeksha is called Madhukari, collecting food and only food like a bee which goes from flower to flower and putting it all together for future use. It is the duty of a householder to offer food to the needy and only after he has offered his “Madhukar”, he should feed himself and his family members. Alas, these principles have been long forgotten and people don’t respect it anymore.
What’s the Purpose behind Madhukari?
When a person enters “Parivrajaka”, the final stage of life, he is supposed to live the life of a “Madhukar”.
This is the stage when the man must free himself from all needs. He must free himself from material needs of property and money. He must free himself from emotional needs of relationships, family and belonging. He must free himself and wander about in search of eternal truth. He must fulfil his need of food by collecting it from a householder and showering him his blessings and wisdom.
Parivrajakacharya – Parivrajaka + Acharya – a wandering teacher, the ultimate journey of a man.
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Hippie Lou, this is very interesting. You have been practicing Madhukari not knowing that you were doing so. It came to you instinctively. Not a bumblebee but a honeybee, you are nourished by those you meet and touch with your stories... beautiful.
The Honeybee
What does a honeybee do? It collects honey and stores it in a Beehive.
Note that the honeybee does not extract the entire nectar from a flower. The honeybee is an intelligent specie, it knows that if today it extracts the entire nectar from a flower, tomorrow it won’t get any more. The honey bee hops from one flower to another and suck nectar and other essential ingredients. The honey bee processes these natural nectar and converts it into honey, which is then stored in the Bee hive.
The honey bee stores its food for a rainy day. Bees produce honey as food stores for the hive during long months of winter when flowers aren’t blooming and therefore little or no nectar is available to them.
What is Madhukari?
Madhukari is an Indian tradition which encourages a monk to live life like a Honey bee does.
The monk is encouraged to beg for his own food by visiting different families door to door. The monk must beg for his food and be dependent on the generosity of the householder. At the same time, the monk must not suck the entire nectar, he must not demand too much from any house. He should fulfil his need for food by taking as little alms as possible and by begging from one door to another.
This particular mode of bheeksha is called Madhukari, collecting food and only food like a bee which goes from flower to flower and putting it all together for future use. It is the duty of a householder to offer food to the needy and only after he has offered his “Madhukar”, he should feed himself and his family members. Alas, these principles have been long forgotten and people don’t respect it anymore.
What’s the Purpose behind Madhukari?
When a person enters “Parivrajaka”, the final stage of life, he is supposed to live the life of a “Madhukar”.
This is the stage when the man must free himself from all needs. He must free himself from material needs of property and money. He must free himself from emotional needs of relationships, family and belonging. He must free himself and wander about in search of eternal truth. He must fulfil his need of food by collecting it from a householder and showering him his blessings and wisdom.
Parivrajakacharya – Parivrajaka + Acharya – a wandering teacher, the ultimate journey of a man.
___________
Hippie Lou, this is very interesting. You have been practicing Madhukari not knowing that you were doing so. It came to you instinctively. Not a bumblebee but a honeybee, you are nourished by those you meet and touch with your stories... beautiful.
rekindling
Hi Hippie Lou,
What kismet that we bumped into each other three weeks ago! Thank you again for your original zine.
How have you been? Let me know when's a good time to get coffee at Jivamuktea Cafe.
Speak soon!
Warmly,
What kismet that we bumped into each other three weeks ago! Thank you again for your original zine.
How have you been? Let me know when's a good time to get coffee at Jivamuktea Cafe.
Speak soon!
Warmly,
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