"A man's life is what his thoughts make of it." --Marcus Aurelius

I was reading a book today--good mental food about business sense, discipline, and integrity called Being Happy by Andrew Matthews (don't let the title fool you)--and was reminded about the words of Dr. Daaim Shabazz in this month's issue of the Drum; his focus is this year turning to the dual role of teaching at the site as well as journalism. His "65th Square" is excellent and thought-provoking; the section on Drum Majors of Chess lets the public know how many chess players in the diaspora are active on the world scene. Go go the library--the Drum Majors of Chess Games Library, that is--and check out the ideas presented.

Go also to www.chessgames.com and look at the games I consider my favorites and "Kibitz" with me--dialogue at the free site, and let iron sharpen iron. Let us sharpen each other.

Also, contribute some of your gifts to the sites that please you. Money, talent, time, --all support and extend the energy that is focused here.

- posted by nasmichael @ 9:17:00 PM