You’re my Number One Customer!

by Lawrence J. J. Leonard

Photo by Hans Mendoza

 In life, it is NOT a large pool of customers/ followers/ likes/ or views that have the greatest value in our negotiations.

It is an advantage to be able to realize that OUR customers are not exclusively those who purchase our goods, wares, time and services. We should recognize that our CUSTOMERS are also the people we make all that money for.

Yes. Physically, morally, spiritually, emotionally and financially, the people we make all that money for are our loved ones.

Are we doing those special, little things that wow our business customers? You know, we thrill them with those just-so touches that

Inanimate Objects don’t know they are inanimate

by Lawrence J. J. Leonard

Remember the times
we all have stubbed our toes?
That sofa corner says,
“This is the altar of foot woes.”

Lifted a glass full of liquid
and it spilled off the table?
The moisture surrounding it says,
“No grip is able.”

I missed a light

by Lawrence J. J. Leonard

I missed a light
because I followed the speed limit
I did not die. 

I put my phone down and listened to the engine
idle smoothly, then headed across a bumpy road
which reminded me of my childhood.