We recently read an article that said the average income for a published author is less than 10k a year. If you factor in that Ebooks are easily pirated and copyrighted material is easily duplicated, the average income drops significantly. One reason that we O’Garas offer ebooks exclusively through Amazon is that if a Dear…… Continue reading Why Bother?
Category: Thoughts
Because you Can
Humans are not always good at decision making. We often make decisions based on emotional response. We often decide to do things just because we can do it. We don’t consider that maybe we would be better off if we did not do it. Just because you can do a thing doesn’t mean you should.…… Continue reading Because you Can
Do you read?
Do you read? Books are all the things you’re thinking of right now. Books are movies in your mind’s eye while you are reading. They are tickets to far away lands, windows into other humans’ lives and vessels to worlds unknown. Books are a way to connect with other people who share the same interests…… Continue reading Do you read?
Same Brain
My husband and I at the same time ordered the same books on Amazon! Who does that? We not only finish each other’s sentences but without even realizing it we do and say so many things the same at the same time. That’s not creepy, it is connection. Find that one human you can connect…… Continue reading Same Brain
Just One More Thing
Sometimes when you’re finished, someone wants one more thing. When you’ve had all you can take and just need a rest, you hear “Can you do just this one more thing?” Just one more thing has to be one of the most irritating phrases in the English language. Y’all I’m so done with just one…… Continue reading Just One More Thing
Day 129
Being a human #129 There is a difference between Joy and Happiness. Joy is sudden and busts from the human. Joy manifests in sounds, motion, exclamations and sometimes tears. Happiness is a long term settled in type of existence. You can have a bad day or experience sadness for a bit and still be happy.…… Continue reading Day 129
Day 127
Being a human #127 Set your mind to success. Say out loud, “I will succeed today.” A lot rides on the way you think. Think you can and you will.
Day 120
Being a human #120 Breathe fresh air. Soak up sun. Feel the wind. Listen to the natural world. Being outside is good for humans. Don’t be house hermit. Go outdoors!
Day 112
Being a human #112 Life is a gift and one we humans take for granted. If you have ever had a near death experience you may see your life and everything in it as the gift it is. The rest of us take for granted that we will simply wake up tomorrow and have all…… Continue reading Day 112
Day 108
Being a human #108 Humans are allowed to make mistakes. These mistakes are not losses if you learn from the result. The product of mistakes do not make up the entirety of your story. You are more than your mistakes.
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 