Sometimes keeping up with a blog can be maddening. The 'smart guys' in the web world say you need to update it constantly to keep folks 'interested.' The only people who can do that must not have a life, I figure! I DO try to update this thing fairly often -- but finding the time is a challenge. Just now as I started to write -- the grammar sheet was thrust into my hands: Can you check this, please, Mom? Of course I can -- but there went my train of thought in the process. But when I get ready to toss in the towel -- I get an email like the one that follows. And I am glad I keep writing. Read on ...

Hi Deborah, I saw your interview somewhere promoting your book, and I went to your site, and I loved it. I loved your thank you blogs and commentary. Right now, I'm mulling over a job switch and my dad has endstage colon cancer, so I got a full plate now. The site and book were wonderful and insightful and has helped me when I get into a rut. Thanx!

Kind of changes one's perspective, doesn't it? My correspondent had been on the Thank You Power website and saw something there that game them a boost. That person's taking the time to let me know that gave me a boost too.