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October 20, 2009

Discussion of Drugs, Suicide, etc at www.signsofhope.com

There is Hope at www.dailysignsofhope.com

Talk about a dreary, depressing, title! However the words used are ones that are getting to common in our world today. I didn’t even mention battles we face like: self doubt, depression, fear, low self esteem, hopelessness, and the many other usual suspects.

www.dailysignsofhope.com just started up three days ago and it reaches out to those who suffer with all of the afflictions I just mentioned.

There will post there by: David Brown, Michael Clark, and yours truly, Doug Bolton. We will take turns posting our thoughts on how to cope in this not so friendly world. Go there and check it out.

That is what my book, Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World, is all about. It is a book that talks about my own battles with all of these demons and how I conquered. I also share how you can conquer them too.

Go to the right side bar and sign-up for my online newsletter, and you will receive excerpts from, Signs of Hope:Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.

The newsletter has a total of four pages:

A front page that talks about my book, and thoughts of the day.
Another page that is a sports page that talks about Oregon State University sport, and any other sports I think might be interesting.
A resource page where I share ways to cope in a troubled world.
The last page is a travel page for now, but in the near future it will be transformed into a writer’s page. It will have thoughts on, How to Become Famous before you are Famous.

It will cover all the things you should be doing before you even approach and agent of a publisher. It will talk about the social networking. What to look for at conferences. Groups to join to have a good platform, etc.

I am very excited about this new page. It will be coming out in about a month so tell all your writer friends to get signed up for the newsletter so they will be ready when it starts coming.

* Please remember that you can always go directly to the page you want and skip all the rest. Many people wan’t subscribe because they do not like one of the pages. Skip that page if you don’t like it.

You can also opt out any time you want. There is a spot at the bottom of each newsletter to do that.

I am still doing my free book give aways. Just have been too busy to keep them going on a regular bases.

Just had the 500th person subscribe!! That person will win a book if they respond to my email that I sent them.

Befefits of subscribing:

Free newsletter
Free eBook
Free books in a drawing

Did I say they were all free?

Please tell everyone about this site. Word of mouth is the best way to have growth.

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June 24, 2009June 24, 2009

Fear and Terroe Are the Latest Words in Iran

A witness in Iran said, “It is beyond fear in Iran. It is more like terror!” Women a fleeing Iran and coming to the United States. Neda was shot to death and she was an innocent bystander. Her name means “voice.” Her voice is now heard around the world! She lives on in the minds of many people.

The Mid-East has always been a hot spot in the world. Iran has been right in the center of it. They are defiant, and continue to move forward in make nuclear bombs. They will not negotiate.

It is interesting that they have a big increase in inflation; 15.4% unemployed, and depend on outside sources for much of their gas. This doesn’t sound like a country that is thriving in the middle of the oil gold mine area.

A sign that the people are getting stronger is that many of the clergy are join the Iran people in protesting. So is many of the militia. If this continues Ahmadinejad may want to take a step back and start listening to his people, or he will be yesterday’s news.

What started out as being a power struggle between Ahmadinejad and Moussavi, is now a power struggle between Ahmadinejad, and the people of Iran.

What does all this mean? What is the future for Iran? Whose history does this really belong to? Well, let’s break down the word history: His Story! (God’s) It is true. God is letting the world know about this for a reason. It is His story about depending on Him for protection. It is His story telling us that dictatorship didn’t work when Pharaoh wouldn’t let the Israelites go, and it won’t work now.

Saddam Hussein found that out in Iraq, and Hitler found that out in Germany.

God allows people to make their own decisions. He certainly doesn’t like all of our decisions, and we pay one way or another for our bad decisions.

Stay tuned and see what God has in mind in Iran.

I would like to switch countries for another adventure. There are other countries where there is fear and terror. Afghanistan and Pakistan are battling fear and terror everyday. The Taliban are causing havoc in both countries.

There is a book that is a must read. It is called, Three Cups of Tea, by David Relin writing for Greg Mortenson.

This is a fascinating story of one man’s quest to provide school for the children of Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Mortenson, visited these countries as a mountain climber, and saw the horrible conditions that were in the villages. The Taliban had taken control and was only allowing schools for boy and not the girls, and they were taught how to become soldiers that would kill anyone that fought against them.

This true story is about Greg Mortenson’ s trials and tribulations in trying to get new schools built for the young girls of these countries. He was convinced that education was the best course to fight off the brain washing of the Taliban.

He had a near death experience when he wandered for days looking for the right path to get him down off K2 in Pakistan, one of the highest mountains in the world.

He drifted into an impoverished village in the Karakoram mountains. They took care of him until he was well enough to go the rest of the way. He was moved by their kindness and he promised to return and build a school there.

The struggles he faced trying to get the right materials for the local merchants; the hardships that happened when he got the goods, and realized that he need to build a bridge to get to the villages are written by David Relin a journalist who befriended Mortenson.

Read the story of how he accomplished miracles in Afghanistan and Pakistan right in the middle of the Taliban’s stronghold.

You can have this book by subscribing to a great free newsletter, and having your name drawn in a drawing that is held a couple times a month. Three Cups of Tea, has been # 1 on the best selling list for over 150 weeks straight.

Go to the right side bar and click on the icon that says, “Sign up for my free newsletter and receive the free eBook, The Top 25 Ways to Survive in a Troubled World. That’s right, when you subscribe, you not only are placed in a drawing for the book, Three Cups of tea, but you will get the free eBook, The Top 25 Ways to Survive in a Troubled World that is loaded with ways to cope in this not so friendly world.

Do this and you will have peace of mind about your daily life, and have a chance to win a wonderful book.

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January 16, 2009January 22, 2009

Why did I write a Book on such depressing afflictions?

* A side bar minute…. If you want more information about the many afflcitions we face each day in our lives like: self doubt, anxiety, fear of failure, depression, and even hopelessness, go to the top of this site and click on my other site, www.depressionsuprressed.com. There are many articles there on how to cope with these crippling demons. Go back and forth between the two sites and receive more information than you ever dared to ask for.

Now that I am posting excerpts from, Close Encounters of the Heavenly Kind: Through BumpersStickers on my new free online newsletter I have been asked by several readers as to why would I write this type of book? It is about depression, self doubt, anxiety and fear.

It is because I went through depression, self doubt, anxiety, fear, and even considered suicide. I have been in the trenches! I know what it is like. Who better to ask, than one that has been there and done that.

I looked for any books written by laymen who also had been in the trenches. You know what I found? Very few books are written by anyone but pastors, ministers, religious “experts,” counselors, etc. I do not think many of them can relate. They were taught how to help people with these afflcitions, but many have no idea how the person actually feels. Wouldn’t you want someone that is talking about your problem with you to at least have gone through the muck and mire like you have?

I decided that after I turned my life over to God, that I needed to share with others how I got out of the quicksand. I wanted to share my low spots so they could see I was there with them at one time.

I sent my manuscript out to several knowlegable people on this type of subject, and they like the honesty , and the sincere compassion I share with my readers. They feel that this will reach more people than having them read a book from someone like Sigmund Frued.

Many of the people can not afford to go to a counselor, or a psychiatrist. Therefore they are looking at the shelves to find help. I think more people will want to read a book that is on their level.

Sooooo. Sign up for my free newsletter by going over to the right side bar, and clicking on “Join my free email newsletter.” Then put in your email address and you too will receive excerpts free of charge. If you know anyone that may need help with their emotions, or are going through mental stress, show them how to sign up on this site.

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I have had many comments on the other pages of the newsletter too. The travel page is getting the most comments. I posted yesterday on the travel page and here are some comments I received:

1. What a hoot!!

2. I couldn’t stop laughing.

3. You need a babysitter when you travel.

4. My wife and I loved your humor, and your interesting comments on your travels.

Let me give you a clue as to why they are all saying what they are saying. I went on a trip to El Paso, Texas around New Years Eve. (AND I came back alive) I had a horror level adventure at the Portland, Oregon airport. Would you believe I left my ID in the airport parking lot, and didn’t have time to go back and get it? Holy moley Batman, I had quite an adventure trying to get through the security. You will have to sign up to find out further happenings on the same trip. That newsletter will come out in a few days.

I also have a resource page that has articles from newspapers from all over the world that discuss the same afflictions we have been mentioning. People really seek out that page.

Finally, I have a sports page. It is soooo much fun to write. I am mostly an Oregon State University fan. Most of my postings will be on their sports programs, but I am a open to what ever any of you may send me. I will look at it and decide if it is worth printing.

Time to hit that famous pile of hay. It is eight minutes after midnight, and I am slowly melting like in the Wizard of OZ.

Please comment on any things I say. I need feedback from you to let me know there are live people out there.

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