Uncle Michael Dean

I just had a lovely long conversation with my brother. His birthday was yesterday. I sure wish I could have bought him a beer out by the fire to help him celebrate. But, for now, he'll just have to enjoy the card I sent.

We talked about many things. Mostly, he misses being online seeing and hearing about his family spread all over the country. Like he says, "They picked me up by the back of my britches and the scruff of my neck and threw me out of the 19th century straight into the 21st!" Now that he's there, he can't hardly get along without his internet connection, which he hasn't had for a few months. So, now we are trying to decide just what all he wants to be able to do so we know what kind of equipment and access to get him. I, for one, sorely miss reading his musings on life and stories of the goings on at the LMA Quarter Horse Ranch. Almost as much as he misses writing about them.

So, he is going to be up here the first week of December and we are going to see what we can do to get him set up with his own system. Maybe even a video/ still camera to go with it.

The next best thing to being here is being connected here. So, stay tuned for more Cowboy Poetry in the future.

And I'm suppose to let you all know, Mikey misses and loves everyone very much!

Nanowrimo

Something is weird with that word count spreadsheet. The widget that is displayed on the front page is right. But somehow the word count total on the spreadsheet is always wrong. Hmmm.

Speaking of Peanuts

Snoopy had it goin' on!

Nicole sent me this from Peanuts creator Charles Shultz:

The Charles Schulz Philosophy

(This is marvelous!! Scroll thru slowly and read carefully to receive and enjoy full effect)

You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them.

Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.

4 Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.

6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.

These are no second-rate achievers.

They are the best in their fields.

But the applause dies..

Awards tarnish.

Achievements are forgotten.

Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.

2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.

4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special!!

5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?

The lesson:

The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials..

The most money...or the most awards.

They simply are the ones who care the most

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Word Count Widgets

Erica and I are trying to give you a link to access her word counts whenever you like. The "Word Count" link is working but has no style, you will have to look for the number of words when you click on this link. The Progress Widget Link has not been turned on as of yet, so you will only get a blank webpage when you click on this link right now. Try daily to see if they have turned it on. Thanks for your support!

SPOOK NIGHT!

Because you asked for it!

I tracked down a photo Tiffany took of yes, you guessed it, your in-house reporter for the
GHOUL NEWS TRIBUNE

Mommy and Me!

I don't often get photos of me with my family members. I just had to blog this one. I just love my Mom! Hugs!

I just can't let go of Summer!

Ok that was a fun experiment, but very annoying after so many times. Thanks for looking!