Have you read the news today? More bad ink about the economy—surprise!
I’m full today. Full of hope and of heaviness. Full of assertiveness yet tentativeness. I hate when I feel like this. I have so much to say. So much I could say. Yet, most of it is ineffable at this moment. It’s all sloppily rolling around in my mind like a too-big wad of Bubblicious gum when you’ve chewed the whole five pack at once.
I used to talk up a lightning streak when I felt like this. Telling stories and jokes—funny and not. Recalling and repeating who-gives-a-care facts from the many thousands of pages of everything I’ve read over the years. But now I just get quiet and reflective and brief.
We all know where we are. Things are what they are—and will be what they will be. The only factors that can change the outcome are you and me. While the government is bailing out big businesses, it will be small businesses that will save the day.
So, I’ve got five sets of three words for you and me:
- Join the race.
- Find a way.
- Get to work.
- Make it happen.
- End of discussion.
Resolutely Yours,
Felicia Joy



Ms. Joy!
Although the feeling of despondency is upon us all, the ‘joy’ of it all is the opportunity to effect change around us in spite of our own positioning. The inauguration week made me introspective, in that, all the things endured personally to meet this day pales in comparison to that which others have experienced and set in motion to have this hope of change. My committment is to take the baton from here and take it to the next level.
As entrepreuneurs, we have so many valuable options to change things around us. I appreciate your ACT-I-ON PHRASES. HERE’s TO THE FUTURE!!
Racine Rikard
Believe it or now, this was right on time!