Creating and publishing an electronic newsletter has been an experience. I still do not think I have it down pat, yet, but I do believe I am making progress. There have been so many scares within last year about sp'am, filters, and pay to send. It is enough to make anyone with half a brain QUIT. Well, I haven't quit, so I either have more than half a brain, or less. Please, no comments from peanut gallery! :~)

Seriously, publishing a 'zine has it's rewards. I have found that it has afforded me opportunity to establish an online connection with some great people who would have otherwise remained anonymous to me. There are obviously some very sincere and giving people who are using their computer to establish themselves in a business at home. I am glad to be counted in that number.

Working at home is ideal situation for many today. Establishing an office steps away from kitchen, laundry and kids is so convenient. Taking into consideration overhead felt by commuters, and brick and mortar establishments, we realize that home biz is smart. The added tax advantage, call it a shelter, is so beneficial when you consider cost of housing is your biggest expense.

Spring is only weeks away and as everything around us outdoors becomes ‘new' and colorful again, many of us begin to desire same effect on everything aound us indoors, as well. There's just something about a fresh coat of paint, folds of new fabric on windows, or even a different arrangement of furniture, that can renew our spirits. Change can be like a breath of Spring! While change, of any kind, can be harder for some personality types than others, change is usually a good thing - for all of us. Change can offer us a different perspective, a new attitude, even a new purpose. So what keeps us from changing kitchen wall color, or placement of living room sofa? After all, it's not like changing careers, or color of our hair...in fact, changing one's hair color can actually be an easier decision for some than moving of T.V.! But why?

Perhaps, fear of change inside our homes comes from threat to our comfort zones.