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Eric Butow
@butow.bsky.social
54x book author, 31-year business owner, infant and toddler daycare helper, chronically ill but still working. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebutow
My new book Master Your Money, Secure Your Future has been out for about a month now, and it has a five-star rating on Amazon! The book is available in print and on Kindle here: bit.ly/4mHAhdq

Have a wonderful holiday season and good financial health in 2026! #AuthorSky #BookSky #financialliteracy
December 17, 2025 at 5:58 AM
After a busy eight-day stretch, I'll relax and write for most of the weekend. Have a great weekend and a good start to December! 4/4 #jacksonca #amadorcounty #christmas
November 29, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Unfortunately, we didn't do any Plaid Friday shopping because I hurt my left leg early on in our walk, but I'm glad I was able to finish our tour of Main Street. My mom was pleased, and I have Aleve and pain cream. 3/4 #christmas
November 29, 2025 at 6:56 AM
We were happy to walk around and see the decorations, including the Festival of Trees event inside a vacant store, where visitors could review trees decorated by different community organizations and vote for their favorite. 2/4 #christmas
November 29, 2025 at 6:54 AM
My mom and I went to Jackson Main Street on Friday afternoon for the first day of the annual Christmas Delights festival. We came early to find a reasonably close parking spot and avoid the large crowds that peaked around 6 p.m. for the tree lighting ceremony at the fire station. 1/4 #christmas
November 29, 2025 at 6:52 AM
It's late on Thanksgiving night, and I just finished cleaning my home office. I enjoyed dinner with my mom and took walks before and after dinner to work off the calories.

I'm thankful for our connection here. I hope you had a fulfilling Thanksgiving, and enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend!
November 28, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Here I am at Taste in Plymouth, California, for my 56th birthday. I've lived in Amador County for 16 years and I never ate at this popular spot until today. I'm glad I went.

The chances of reaching my 57th birthday are not good. But I'll keep working and writing as long as my body will allow.
November 23, 2025 at 4:25 AM
The books are here! I received my complimentary author copies of Master Your Money, Secure Your Future this afternoon. I wrote this book (my 54th now) with financial expert Marc Butler so readers can learn how to achieve financial security. Order your copy now by clicking here: bit.ly/4mHAhdq
November 18, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Happy Authors Day to my fellow authors. October: nerve EMG tests showed no damage, 4 books in different stages of development, more books coming, and I'm writing an article for Laserfiche. I hope you had a great Halloween and have a prosperous November! #authors #halloween #November
November 2, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian friends and colleagues! 🇨🇦 🥧
October 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM
September brought confirmation of chronic small vessel disease and an aneurysm in my brain, so I'm at high risk for a stroke. I'm still able to write/edit books and catch up with people like @thesavvycmo.bsky.social on 9/24. I'll update when I have news, and have a prosperous October!
October 7, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Today's unsolicited e-mail from a reader of my Microsoft Word exam book from 2021: "I just want to let you know that I appreciate your communication style in presenting Word Exam MO-100. Would you believe I am now confident in exploring Microsoft Word!" Cool beans. #authorlife
September 11, 2025 at 3:07 AM
The bad news: I'm not being paid fast enough. My health has worsened in the past 6 weeks, especially with a lot more head pressure, dizziness, and left side weakness. I'll keep working and have an update later this month. In the meantime, have a prosperous September!
September 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The good news: 6 books in various stages of production. Signed a contract to write Instagram & Facebook All-in-One for Dummies with @thedigitalgal.bsky.social. Enjoyed lunch on 9/5 with @askyvi.bsky.social. Finally got neck/brain scans scheduled. Baked a raisin pie and it turned out pretty well.
September 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Our book, yay! 😁 Available in stores, online, and at your local library now
Welp, we made it girls
August 14, 2025 at 2:56 AM
My thanks to everyone who's followed me recently. Worsening health, book deadlines, and business development mean I need to go offline for a while and focus. Here's a photo of me with daycare kid Lily on July 31, her last day with us. Have a great weekend, prosperous August, and happy Labor Day!
August 2, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Want to help encourage folks to (finally) move over to Bluesky?

@butow.bsky.social and I wrote something that might help.

#booksky
Bluesky for Dummies » Book Available Now!
From basics to brand building, pre-order Bluesky for Dummies now to learn more about the latest social network. In stores May 2025.
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July 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Happy Independence Day to all in the U.S. I got two decent shots of the fireworks in Jackson, CA last night; Jackson has its annual fireworks show on the 3rd.

I'll be scarce in July due to book deadlines and investigating weird blood readings. Have a happy and safe holiday weekend! #4thofJuly
July 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
June recap: Big mental breakthrough, finished 50 percent of chatbots book, remembered my friend Tony Barcellos one year after his death, enjoyed chatting with my friend @bruceamah.bsky.social, and now I have persistent hypotension and worse migraine symptoms. Have a happy and safe 4th!
July 1, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Want to learn more about Bluesky? Pick up Bluesky for Dummies I wrote with @miss604.com wherever fine books are sold! #bluesky #BlueskyForDummies #dummies
ICYMI @butow.bsky.social and I wrote a book about Bluesky! From the very first steps like setting up your account, to custom feeds and apps, it’s a really handy guide. I hope folks enjoy it 😄

#BlueskyForDummies
Bluesky for Dummies » Book Available Now!
From basics to brand building, pre-order Bluesky for Dummies now to learn more about the latest social network. In stores May 2025.
miss604.com
June 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The BCG logo. The current BCG website (butow.net) is a placeholder that talks about my books, but a new website is on my summer to-do list. /4
June 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I hope you're enjoying your Sunday where you are, and have a prosperous last week of spring! (The solstice is at 7:42 p.m. PDT.)
June 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Here's a photo of my dad with my sister Lisa in 1972 showing her a grapevine at the family vineyard in California. This is my inspiration for the BCG logo -- the customer (the hand) coming into contact with the fruits of your labor (the grapes) to create the moment of discovery and connection. /2
June 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Happy Father's Day to all you dads, granddads, stepdads, and father figures. I was lucky to have my dad in my life into my early 40s. If your dad/granddad is still with you, I hope you got a chance to enjoy time with him today. /1
June 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I’m now an award-winning contributor to #100Predictions Vol. 5 by @iRossBrand, thanks to @outstandingcrea1 🎉
🏆 Ultimate Champion & Best Nonfiction Book
📘 Updated ebook with 100+ new images — only $2.99 for a limited time: geni.us/100v5
June 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM