People of Valor

Merriam-Webster defines valor as "strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery". This is what I think of when I remember our troops (alive and dead). But, I also attribute it to personal and close friends who strive on despite their personal challenges of life. While they may not always do or say something that I can agree with; I will always hold them in that esteem. Do have have anyone that you consider to be a person of valor?

TAG I am it

I was not tagged; so I chose to tag myself. Here goes...

One Book That Changed My Life: Well other than the Bible I would have to say The Count of Monte Cristo by A. Dumas.
A book I have read more than once: The Count of Monte Cristo.
One Book I would want on a desert island: Bible. My memory is not all that great so, it will be good material to read.
One Book that made me laugh: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon.
One Book that made me cry: Cry the Beloved Country by Alan Patton.
One Book I wish I had written. The Kitchen God's Wife by Amy Tan.
One Book you wish had never been written: The Koran.
One Book I am currently reading: Why Men Marry B*^*& by Sherry Argov.
One Book I have been meaning to read: The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown.

I will not TAG anyone because I have not been on in a while; so I must regain the trust of my peers before I can violate them with such musings.

Spouse Appreciation Day

As I have been inundated with a wealth of tasks this summer between work and home; I had great time for introspection. As good as I thought I was, I realize the great wealth of having that mate in your life. I am not married but I believe that anyone who is should take this Labor Day to honor their spouse. Why?

Ask yourself how effective you would be had you not have your spouse around.
Ask yourself how loving and supportive your spouse is despite their annoying habits.
Ask yourself how much more value your life has because your spouse encourages you.

I am not married, but I will make Labor Day also Spousal Appreciation Day when I get married again. I encourage you to do the same.

ETR 14AUG06

Sorry I have been gone so long. Have been in programming limbo for a really big project. I have to help a friend move to Florida. Will be back next week. Miss you guys too!