Birthdays: William Cullen Bryant (1794), Andre Malraux (1901), Oodgeroo Noonuccal (1920), Terrence McNally (1938), Martin Cruz Smith (1942), Anne Scott (1965)

Quote: :” Can anything be imagined more abhorrent to every sentiment of generosity and justice, than the law which arms the rich with the legal right to fix, by assize, the wages of the poor? If this is not slavery, we have forgotten its definition.” – William Cullen Bryant

“I don’t reread a book of mine after it’s been published. All I see is shortcomings and errors. The gap between what I intended to accomplish and what I settled for is a yawning abyss.” – Martin Cruz Smith

Tip: Are you ready for a virtual (or real) assistant? Someone who can do the social media, mailings, etc.? Research for what services they will provide and the costs.

Jumpstart: Sometimes I just stand on the bridge, mesmerized by the water flowing below, and I wonder…