Thumbtack:

As some of you may know, I have been employment challenged for several months now since being laid-off a few days short of Christmas last year.  It's great for getting to lots of swell jams all over town, but definitely has its drawbacks.

On a positive note, I've found a website I'd like to share with you called Thumbtack.

 At this site one merely lists all the things they can do.  For me it ranged from handyman, to CAD designer, driver and even banjo player.

Navy Seal Commander:  I learned about this fantastic post from a forum at SFI.     Very inspiring!

Navy Seal Commander Tells Students To Make Their Beds Every Morning In Incredible Commencement Speech

PETER JACOBS EDUCATION  MAY. 21, 2014, 9:00 AM

http://www.businessinsider.sg/bill-mcraven-commencement-speech-at-ut-2014-5/#.U3wGpNJdWRh

Bill's Book Blog:  

INFIDEL, by Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Apart from the prestige of having this book on the New York Times bestseller list when published in 2008, Ayaan made news a couple of weeks ago when Brandeis University rescinded its offer of an honorary degree because students objected to her writing as “hate speech”.  Which it certainly is.

Bill's Travel Blog:  REFLECTIONS

Relaxing in the pleasant afternoon sun at my neighborhood sidewalk café in Prague over a glass of beer I try to reflect on what, if anything, I’m learning. 

What's that banner ad doing here? SFI? Sure Funny Interruption?

Strong Future International is the first internet company I clicked on from an email ad that didn't ask for money.  No down payment at all.  I was still reluctant, but I did click my way in.