Life is not all bad at times ...

A gorgeous, sunny valentines day in England, my temperature gauge said 11c. Quite remarkable, considering it was freezing cold and snowy a little while ago.

Rosie has been out in the garden laying down as I collected up dog poop (well I can't say shit as I don't know who is reading this...).

Brilliant isn't it... Rosie, Smudge and Jim have been capping away in the back garden and I have to pick it all up!
I should have joined them, pooping in the garden, then I'd feel less peeved!
It's a good thing I can't bent too well because it all looked revolting. However, it would be a wired world if dog poo was 'nice'...

Despite the plethora of crap, the atmosphere is quite relaxing and spring-like as the sun shines down and nature blossoms.
There are loads of beautiful birds  singing away, celebrating the abundance of sun. So, are we over that weather hump now?
I fear not.
I've know it to snow much later than this... Well even last year, when I woke up from my coma in late March, I could see snow out of the ward windows through my blurry eyes.

However, it's Valentines day and I wrote Julie a card and she did one for me.. Yes, after 35 years of marriage, our love is solid and strong. Its endured many troublesome times, and no doubt there will be a few more but do you know what? We are there for each other and as the years add up, I am so pleased we are growing old together and have a great family that has blossomed from our branch of the family tree.
We have not only joined families together but also cultures. We've loved together, fought together and laughed together. We have forged our strong unit and produced two more generations thus far... So pretty good work wouldn't you agree?

So I agree, this is an over commercialised day, so no flowers bought!
It is a chance though to stop, take stock and see how lucky and beautiful life can be...

Anyway, her card: was wonderfully written as always, full of sentiment, it brought tears of joy to my eyes and an ache in my heart... I am blessed!

So with this in mind I will take this opportunity, seeing as it's my blog anyway, to say 'Happy Valentines Day Julie' and I wish everyone will have the chance of long lasting love and happiness... X

A perfect weekend so far

What makes a perfect weekend?
It's waking up to and with, a smile. That lust for life and joy at being alive and sharing the moments.
We have seen all our sons (3), all our daughters-in-law (3) and our four grandchildren
Their laughter, smiles and quick learning is amazing and we are blessed to have such a wonderful immediate family as well as our extended family
Together, they make a dynamic team and we love them to bits... Family is precious, we need to learn to love and enjoy them for what  we are together. Amazing  ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you

Poem... MONEY

My first flirtation with writing was Legally Lucky.
It addresses the true riches of life,  money being low in the list of importance.

Here's a poem I wrote about it...

Access to the book

Legally Lucky

Legally Lucky
A book based on chance. What are the odds against winning the lottery?  They are stacked against you at several million to one.  So winning multiple draws is near enough impossible.  However, the main character in this novel is lucky enough to have won three draws.
Exciting times ahead, or are they?
The twists and turns in this story will have you turning pages and engrossed at this meticulously engineered book.
Click on the link to access this journey of fate and fortune.

Happy New Year 2016

Happy New Year to each and every one of you
May 2016 bring you peace, love, happiness and success.
Feliz año nuevo...
Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku

Legally Lucky revisited weekly

Life is one big lottery and Legally Lucky, my first book addressed some of these aspects whereby one concentrates on financial success and stability as a marker of quality of life.
Many strive to make money to live and some aim to make it big, the bigger the better.
By this I mean that success and quality of life is quantifiable by the amounts of money in their bank accounts.

Now, if we are realistic, no one would say "No" to a large amount of money at their disposal... however happiness is measured in many ways.
If we look at the possible jackpot for Friday's EuroMillions draw which is a whopping £110,000,000 it would be life changing for anyone.
However, to me, quality of life is measured in special moments. these are precious moments with our loved ones. Yesterday evening, there was a lottery draw, I won nothing with my numbers but I was happy.
Happy to be surrounded by my wife, eldest son, daughter-in-law and my eldest grandson.
Seeing them bond, have fun and spend priceless time with them was equal to and better than having an obscene amount of money in the bank.
These moments cannot be bought.
They are happiness at their peak and precious.

Legally Lucky explored the true meaning of life and happiness. It challenged the modern idea of happiness based on finance and successfully described happiness as love & friendship with the aims of becoming rich being a secondary outcome.
Yes play the lottery but do not overlook how rich you are and live the moments.

Rich does not make happy...

Legally reduced

Kindle countdown deal is currently on for my first book - Legally Lucky.

This is a rollercoaster ride which has been likened to "Slumdog Millionaire meets In Pursuit of Happiness".
The story evolves slowly into a crescendo of disaster and mystery for a lottery winner.
It does make one think of what could go wrong if you had more money than you could handle.
Suspicion, espionage, courtroom drama and resolve... this book has it all.

Its waiting to be made into a movie - any takers?

Anyway, getting on with the matter in hand - read it now for at a discount for a limited period only....

legally promo

My new grandson

A  new addition to our family.  Blessed to have welcomed Castiel Gulrajani today.
Our second grandson.
Congratulations to Keiron and Aga and hello little dude.

Money makes the world go round

Would loads of money enrich your life?
Having millions in the bank accomplish and complete you?
Is this a driver in your life?

If the answer to these questions is yes,  then you need to read Legally Lucky...

My first book directly challenges this and will hopefully inject a different outlook on life.

There are more precious things in life like love, friendship and family.
The twists and turns in this story are all encompassing and entertaining to boot.

It's got some great reviews and it was what propelled me to write more.

This book is different and has been likened to In the pursuit of happiness... It's a spellbinding read that will leave you wanting more.

Well you'll be glad to know there are more.
Different books and stories like Phobic Wars, Mental Dental (MBP) & Phantasms in the Infirmary.

Check them out on my amazon author page

My first novel... Feel free to imagine

Legally Lucky
My first novel and still a different read.
It tackles lottery dreams and aspirations of money and hope.
A great read for modern living and current with 21st century needs
Anyone can win but can everyone handle it...?
It gave me the confidence to write more and feel free to imagine...

Have yourself a read,  available from Amazon and Authorhouse

Millionaires row

Hoping for a big win on the lottery draws tonight in the UK?
Lottery hopes dashed again?
Is there a dark side to being a millionaire?

My inaugural book 'Legally Lucky' addressed this head on.
It is a fictional creation based on many interactions with ordinary people who share the dream, hope and aspirations of a massive change to their bank balance.  A chance to never want for anything and the opportunity to have everything.  This is in the hope that money would be the key to external happiness.

The story twists and turns,  court room scenes, full of highs and lows,  racism and deceit. In the end it is family and friends that are the true treasure.

A great story with a moral message.

You will never regret or forget reading 'Legally Lucky'.

Lucky

Legally Lucky... Slum Dog Millionaire meets in the Pursuit of Happiness

Money can't buy you happiness
It's the moral to the story... Legally Lucky.
Could having multiple millions get you all that you desire?

This story was my first novel.
It's dear to me and helps in focusing the reader to enjoy the most precious gift of all...  Life, family, love,  happiness and friendship.

All the money in the world cannot get you these....

Check out my author page and website. When you read it,  please write a review and make sure you pass the message on to your friends.  Thank you and enjoy

Millionaire Nightmare

Ever dreamt of being filthy rich?
Would all be rosy in the garden of life if you could buy everything and anything?

Legally Lucky,  my first book,  examines this theory with a story based on the premises that millions = happy.

Life is for living and living is free.  Money helps but it's not everything.
Some of the happiest people I know have very few material things.

Find out more,  read the story,  empathise and make your own mind up....

Available on paperback or Kindle ebook.

Try your luck in Las Vegas AARP

The AARP CONFERENCE LAS VEGAS has finally arrived....
Lots to learn and share.
Amongst this all,  the chance to get a copy of my first book,  Legally Lucky,  appropriate for the venue.
Legally Lucky
It's a  book about living.  A book about hope and making the best of what we have. Legally Lucky is a story of the 21st century,  materialism is not always the best for anyone.
Multi millionaire status may not equal happiness and that love and freedom are what matters.

It's a bit of fun too....
So make dure to visit Authorhouse between the 31st of May and 1st of June...  That's tomorrow and next day guys.

When you have a copy and read it,  please post a review on my author page.
Thanks
Ram