Friday JohnKu – AKA TGIF

Happy Friday

Another busy week has flown. I was pleased to see my manuscript for the next John Cannon thriller in my inbox this week. I say pleased but also with a little tension since the ball is now in my court to start the formatting. My past life has complicated things and found me again. I have accepted an offer I could not refuse. Therefore I will be balancing my writing life and the life of a member of organized commerce. The assignment is a short one so hopefully, I can do justice to both.

One item that could suffer is my daily involvement in my blogging efforts. I still believe I will be able to carry the load, but want to ask forgiveness in advance if I miss a comment or two on your excellent work. I will be posting each day unless there is a conflict of priorities. With all that said, today’s JohnKu discusses the bitter and sweet aspects of life.

Life’s Gifts by John W. Howell ©2016

Opportunity,

Arrives from out of the blue…

Happy smiles with tears.

32 comments

  1. patriciaruthsusan's avatar

    All good wishes on your revision of your manuscript and on your new business assignment, John. 🙂 — Suzanne

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Suzanne. I must be nuts. 🙂

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  2. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Good luck with the juggling act. Remember to avoid ceiling fans. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Good advice for sure. 😀

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  3. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    Good luck with your new opportunity and your manuscript, John. If anyone can juggle everything, it’s you. Love the Friday face!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Jill. Short term a challenge, but overall it will work. I like the face too.

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  4. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Back to the grind? I don’t know if I could do that.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It is one of those things where skills are in demand and there will be a definite contribution so I couldn’t turn it down. Pride goeth before the fall. 🙂

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      1. coldhandboyack's avatar

        Have fun, profitable fun I hope.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Another positive aspect. 🙂

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  5. Marie A Bailey's avatar

    Congrats on all accounts, John! And don’t worry about your blogging presence. You know we’re always here. MWAH!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Marie. You are a comfort. MWAH (sorry about the yogurt) 🙂

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  6. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    There is always a down to an upside and an up to a downside. I have no doubt you can do it, John. I am in awe of you for being able to consistently blog daily. I work, write and blog occasionally. 🙂 I’m trying to be consistent with blogging on Wednesdays since that is my short work day. Best of luck to you!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jan. You do such marvelous work in your writing and all the other activities, so your words today are very special. 🙂

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  7. The Hook's avatar

    This blog always makes me smile, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Hook.

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  8. Debbie's avatar

    If anyone is ideally suited to handle multiple tasks, it’s you, my friend! Congrats on the MS and the paying prospect (what happened to the days when writers had sponsors who willingly kept their finances afloat?!?)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Debbie.

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  9. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    A perfect Johnku. Try not to work too hard. Hopefully you at least get to work from remote? Hugs.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Well. So far I’ve been out of town and looks like more of that next week.

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      1. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

        Good that you say it’s temporary then. I think that funny pelican who sits on the neighborhood sign must have ratted you out and told them where to find you. 😉

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Yes. I think so too. Thanks, Teagan. Hugs

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  10. Teri Polen's avatar

    Good luck – we know you’ll get back to us when you have time.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I’ll try hard to stay up.

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  11. Let's CUT the Crap!'s avatar

    Have to keep your energy up for revision work. Good luck and happy labor. 😀
    Purr-fect JohnKu.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Tess 🙂

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      1. Let's CUT the Crap!'s avatar

        You are welcome, John. 🙂

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  12. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    It is nice to have skills that are still needed, isn’t it? It should be a good experience for you knowing that it is short-term. But be careful out there! Congratulations of the manuscript and good luck on the assignment. Cheers!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you so much, Jo. Yes it is nice to be needed. Have a great Fourth.

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