Friday, June 24, 2011

So… how tough would It be to give away $30 Mill???



We watched Brewster’s Millions a few weeks ago, and the movie made me think about what it would take to give away that much money with the restrictions he had. 

First of all, I was ticked that he didn’t have a plan, and didn’t confide in people to the extent he was able to confide. So, I reasoned the first thing I would do would be to surround myself with advisors that knew my mission and were dedicated to helping me to achieve my mission in the most effective and efficient way possible. Then, together we would create a comprehensive plan to give away the money. 

You’ve heard me speak of my spider plant, the offspring are multiplying at such a rate that I am at a loss as how to give them all away. In some ways this spider plant reminds me of the rash bets that Brewster made, expecting them to fail, they succeeded, multiplied and paid amazing dividends.  And like Brewster, I’m having a difficult time dispersing my wealth. Strange though it is, my spider plant is teaching me the same lesson Brewster learned – it’s difficult to give away wealth.

So, I’m opening the question up to you – how do I share the wealth of my spider plants? All suggestions will receive; you guessed it, a spider plant start! That is, assuming you live in the Continental US and that your State allows plants from another state, I know Cali doesn’t – but I’ll still accept your ideas!

Monday, January 31, 2011

February GIVEAWAY

Sorry I've been gone for so long... been a little busy this year! Head on over to my author blog for the details on how you can win a signed copy of Skinnydipping, Book One of the Destiny Series.

And if you'd like to read an excerpt, click here!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

A invitation for you!

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Or Like me on Facebook: DaniJo Avia
Or connect with me on Twitter: DaniJoAvia

Monday, September 13, 2010

It's here!

The proof to Skinnydipping arrived today!

We've been running so hard the past few days that I hadn't checked for mail. Chris brought in a UPS package that I didn't see until my Publisher called to ask if I'd gotten my proof copy yet. Opening my newly discovered package I found a proof copy of Skinnydipping. I have to say, I was pretty impressed to be holding my finished book in my hands. For your viewing pleasure... my proof copy:


Once I send my approval on the proof copy, the Printer begins to run the books I've ordered; I will have a limited number available for purchase from me, all autographed of course! Drop me a line if you want to reserve a copy. The Ebook is being formatted for the different Ereaders, and Amazon is working on adding Skinnydipping to their online inventory. Your favorite bookseller will also have access to order Skinnydipping for you as well. So exciting!


If you haven't had a chance to read the excerpt yet, here's the link.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Catching up...

Been awhile since I had a chance to write... lots going on. One of the biggest time commitments has been writing my first novel. You can read all about it and follow the whole process at DaniJo Avia. - DaniJo Avia is my pen name. 

The book, titled Skinnydipping, should be available at your favorite online or local bookstore by the end of Summer. An Ebook version will also be available.


If you're on Facebook, "like" the DaniJo Avia page and you will receive updates directly to your wall.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Faith Building Friday

"There is more to life than increasing its speed." Mohandas Gandhi

Friday, March 19, 2010

Faith Building Friday

"It is said that the present 
is pregnant with the future." 
Voltaire

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Spring is here!

How do I know you may ask? I know not because the pear, flowering plum or cherry blossom trees are all blooming, or that the Hyacinth's, Daffodils or Tulips are all pushing out of the ground and turning their faces upwards. I know not because of the buds on the trees or the rains that are turning everything a lovely shade of green. It's not even because of the variety of birds visiting the bird feeder. I know it's Spring because our alarm clock is back.

Every year, like clock work, the Flickers begin to peck the down spouts on the house, at 7am. That may seem late to those that rise earlier, but working from home has changed my bedtime, and my getty up time. And being woken by a jackhammer at 7am is not my idea of the best sound to wake up to. So why is he pecking on the down spouts? He's looking for a mate. Apparently, the louder the sound he makes, the more appealing he is as a mate. Go figure. Before we got the new tractor he liked the exhaust pipe on the old tractor. Woke up the whole neighborhood with that that amplifier!

So, I know Spring is here because of the Flicker. Punxsutawney Phil has nothing on the Flickers announcement of Spring!!

Friday, March 12, 2010

Faith Building Friday

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow
will be our doubts of today.
Franklin D. Roosevelt

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Sharing my good fortune...

Over the weekend we attended a conference. While the speakers were doing their thing, there were several people painting their interpretations of what was being said. One of the artists really caught my eye and I watched as his painting unfolded. Saturday afternoon I asked him to tell me what the painting meant to him. It brought on an interesting discussion that we picked up on and off the rest of the day. As we were walking out the door Saturday eve, he came up to me and asked me if I would like the painting. I jumped at the invitation and said yes. Thought I'd share my good fortune with all of you.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Faith Building Friday

All our dreams can come true, 
if we have the courage to pursue them.
Walt Disney

Friday, February 26, 2010

Faith Building Friday

We're fools whether we dance or not, 
so we might as well dance. 
Japanese Proverb

Friday, February 19, 2010

Faith Building Friday

If your memories are 
greater than your dreams, 
your already dying...
Kris Vallotton

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Birthday flowers

Yesterday was my birthday and Chris bought me these beautiful tulips. Thought I'd share their beauty with you today.