BLOGWORTHY BITS AND PIECES

It's been a while since I've checked in. So how goes it?

This week I was pleased to learn that one of my articles appearing on www.writingfordollars.com has been ranked 3rd in its database of most popular articles!

And worth noting is my article to appear this week on www.forblackweddings.com.

With each step I come closer to the writing life I envision.

...What about you and your dreams in 2008? Don't wait!

"MY GOD IS REAL!"

As Al Green states in a popular gospel song..."my God is real!"

So many beautiful blessings have been divinely received in 2008---it's destined to be great! Or so I hope. :-)

Two very important people of my past have resurfaced on the scene, and I am eternally grateful. They have had a huge impact on my happiness and life quality.

I'm also getting a lot of projects finished off at the home front, while enjoying work that I love.

Not a bad start for the first quarter of the year!

...Wishing the same for you.

A LESSON WORTH HEEDING...

"TRUE WISDOM IS IN KNOWING WHEN NOT TO SPEAK."

HOW COOL IS THIS?!

...So I was starting my early morning writing rituals, when I came across an Email regarding a food article I had written for a popular online website.

Much to my surprise and delight-- it was from BOB IBACH, friend of the late Jack Brickhouse and former PR DIRECTOR of the CHICAGO CUBS!

He simply wrote to give kudos on my recent work. It really made my day!

The impact of the written word is awesome! Wouldn't you agree?

CLIENTS' COMMENTS...

WHAT CLIENTS SAY…
About JENNIFER BROWN BANKS
v FREELANCE WRITER//EDITOR// CREATIVE CONSULTANT
PRESIDENT
CORPORATE AND CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
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“Jennifer was the instructor for a writing workshop that I took, and I contacted her following the workshop for a personal consultation. I’m glad I did.

I found her to be knowledgeable in her field and resourceful as well.
What I especially like about Jennifer is her commitment to her craft, and her personable nature. It was money well spent.”

----Stephanie Gates, M.Ed. Freelance writer and Teacher

“Jennifer Brown Banks is a prolific writer and a very important fixture at Being Single Magazine. She is one of our most popular columnists, and has a legion of fans who look forward each month to the witticism in her column, and her insight into the world of male/female relationships.”

-----Bonita Bennett, Publisher/CEO Being Single Magazine

“Jennifer Brown Banks is a long time business associate and friend.
She has helped many persons, including myself, to explore and expand our creative horizons, and has mentored many of her peers in her capacity as Senior Editor of a regional publication.

She is a positive role model to the younger members of the community, and I am proud to be associated with her.”

---Hurley Green III, Managing Editor-Chicago Independent Bulletin


From Marcie Hill, President/CEO The Write Design Company

“Jennifer, thank you for your constant support and assistance with my writing projects. Your honest feedback and wisdom is taking me to greater heights in my writing career. I am more confident and sure about my purpose.
You are truly, truly, truly appreciated.”


“Thank you for helping to make Online Dating Magazine a better place, not only through your presence and articles, but also through the corrections you send from oversights on our part via other articles. Thanks, again!”

-----Joe Tracy, Publisher Online Dating Magazine

DEADLY DECISIONS...

Last night, at about 10:30 p.m., I got a call.


Much to my regret and sadness, I received the news that a friend of mine had died of cancer. She was a mere 58. This woman was such a bright light in so many others' lives.

It was rare to see her without a smile on her face, a kind word, and dressed like a diva!


It got me to thinking. (Death does have a way of making us reflective.)


Time is such a gift that many of us take for granted. There used to be a day when death was reserved for those that were elderly or afflicted with fatal diseases.


Not anymore. For much of the time I had known her, she was the picture of health, always ripping and running full tilt--always attending to the needs of others.


Her demise has caused me to think differently, to pledge to live differently.



As of today, I commit to:


WORRYING LESS, TRUSTING GOD MORE

EATING MORE HEALTHILY--Eventually doing away with all pork and maybe red meat

EXERCISING MORE--Starting by dusting off my vast collection of workout videos

IMPROVING MY FINANCIAL FITNESS--Which can be the source of stress

FULFILLING(MORE FULLY) MY DIVINE PURPOSE-Getting an agent, publishing 2 more books (1 relationship, 1 for writers)

PRACTICING PROSPERITY PRINCIPLES



And I'm putting it in writing, to help my goals to become more concrete.



How about you? How will you show value for your time spent here?

If today were your last day on earth, would you have many regrets for things you hadn't done?



...Food 4 thought.

SO BUSY, I'M DIZZY!

It's the wee hours of the morning.
And already, I've consulted with a client on a book cover, answered endless E-mails, prepared for a radio interview scheduled today, and engaged in recruiting efforts for a not- for- profit organization of which I am a member.

Boy, I'm so busy I'm dizzy! Not to mention, I'll be teaching a new creative writing class on Sunday. It seems it's always feast or famine.

Still, I'm blessed to have work I enjoy!

Hope you're enjoying an abundance of blessings!