Poor Richard's Almanac adapted by William Ebbens for 21st Century society. A brief compilation of anecdotes and quotations by a former Space Shuttle engineer striving to survive long term unemployment and buy new shoes for his long suffering wife. The author crafts a series of quirky quotations about technology, internet, morality and self-help. Proceeds from sales of the book will be used to buy shoes and clothing for his wife. William and his wife live in a small camp along the Mississippi River near Aiken, Illinois.