Thoughts of a Simple Man By Frank Bristow In his new book "Thoughts of a Simple Man" (published by AuthorHouse), Frank Bristow offers a colletion of musings and ruminations on crucial aspects of modern society, offering his self-described "simple thoughts" to readers in the hope that his messages will resonate with younger generations when they look back on this tumultuous, rapidly changing time in our history. Though Bristow humbly describes his ideas as simple, although they are easy to grasp, they also impart great wisdom and common sense. He discusses myriad topics, ranging from the importance of free, comprehensive and practical education for all, to families and the importance of cultivating strong, healthy relationships. Other topics include the law, substance abuse, the importance of taking pride in one's home, and the widening gap between science and religion, a gap that Bristow feels can and should be bridged. Accompanied by cartoons drawn by the author, Thoughts of a Simple Man expertly combines real-life anecdotes from Bristow's own life with a broader social commentary that transcends generation and culture. Clear, concise and practical, thoughts of a Simple Man is a thought-provoking, illuminating read. Discover more in the pages of this eminently readable new book. At age 86, Frank Bristow is enjoying his retirement. Thoughts of a Simple Man is his first book.

This insightful collection of essays will guide you to apply the ancient wisdom of the Tao to modern life, and find infinite peace, freedom and joy. Five hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a God-realized being named Lao-tzu in ancient China dictated 81 verses, which are regarded by many as the ultimate commentary on the nature of our existence. The classic text of these 81 verses, called the Tao Te Ching or the Great Way, offers advice and guidance that is balanced, moral, spiritual, and always concerned with working for the good. In this book, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer has reviewed hundreds of translations of the Tao Te Ching and has written 81 distinct essays on how to apply the ancient wisdom of Lao-tzu to today’s modern world. This work contains the entire 81 verses of the Tao, compiled from Wayne’s researching of 12 of the most well-respected translations of text that have survived for more than 25 centuries. Each chapter is designed for actually living the Tao or the Great Way today. Some of the chapter titles are “Living with Flexibility,” “Living Without Enemies,” and “Living by Letting Go.” Each of the 81 brief chapters focuses on living the Tao and concludes with a section called “Doing the Tao Now.” Wayne spent one entire year reading, researching, and meditating on Lao-tzu’s messages, practicing them each day and ultimately writing down these essays as he felt Lao-tzu wanted you to know them. This is a work to be read slowly, one essay a day. As Wayne says, “This is a book that will forever change the way you look at your life, and the result will be that you’ll live in a new world aligned with nature. Writing this book changed me forever, too. I now live in accord with the natural world and feel the greatest sense of peace I’ve ever experienced. I’m so proud to present this interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, and offer the same opportunity for change that it has brought me.”

The time is here when a simple man can share some commonsense thoughts and knowledge to the entire world with simple words. Some people really don't have any interest for simplicity, whether it's for a person, place or thing. In most cases when something is not simple, quite likely, it may well be complicated. Being simple doesn't necessarily mean you are poor as most people seem to fall into that category. Frugalness, poverty, culture, religion, heredity, or humbleness could very well play a factor in simplicity where people are concerned.

"Tyler Cree has never been good at the whole look and don't touch thing. From the moment he was old enough to walk on his own two feet, he's been looking for trouble. Trouble comes in many forms ... quite a few of those forms being the female persuasion. Tyler knows what girls want--a bad boy. And he has the bad boy image down pat. Ex-military--check. Hot cop--double check. A bike between his legs and a devil may care attitude--oh, yeah. All the girls want him, yet none of them will have him--at least not all of him, anyway. A certain appendage they can have all they want. His heart, however, is not up for grabs. The useless organ inside his chest was broken and battered, mutilated by the one woman he thought would keep it safe. Spoiler alert: she ripped it to shreds and set fire to the pieces. To protect himself, Tyler keeps everyone at arm's length, and never lets anyone get too close. Then Reagan Rose Alvarez barrels into his life, and trespasses on not only his property, but straight into his abused heart. One glance is all it takes, and he's suddenly thinking about things he hasn't thought for quite some time--thoughts that a man like him should never have about a woman like her. One moment of weakness is all it takes, and suddenly he has no other choice but to go on the offensive. Keeping her is the only other option now. Turns out, his heart isn't as broken as he thought it was. The only problem is, now the little she-devil holds it in the palm of her hands, and she has no clue just how much power she holds."--Back cover.

SING ONE SONG FOR ME Now it was just a simple casket made of pine and iron nails, Without a trace of carving or any polished brass for rails. It was assembled from a broken box splintered from abuse, Yet it had a simple beauty despite the way it had been used. It was placed before the altar on a stand of polished stone, A simple casket made of pine for a loved ones fi nal home. Only present there was silence not a choir was there to sing, Not one voice to sing his praises not a single human being. I cannot forget my sadness when they took the casket down, And placed it in a six foot hole beneath the cold, cold ground. Not one voice had sung his praises not a soul was there to see, And I wondered at my passing who would sing a song for me. Charles T. Johnson 9/20/96 Sing One Song For Me is a poem based on a song done by the Stanley Brothers called Who Will Sing For Me. It has been one of those songs that have always touched me deeply. I have spent a great deal of time alone, and I can relate to one asking if there will be anyone that will sing for me.