Friday, March 3, 2006Want A Writing Career? Read This Post!It took six years and 40 rejection slips before Mary Higgins Clark sold her first short story -- for $100. Mary Higgins Clark has sold more than 70 million copies of her books in the U.S. alone. I don't know about you, but I haven't reached the 40 rejection slips yet, and I have already made 200.00... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 11:33 AM Comments (6) (link) MY YEAR LONG BLOGIT SUBSCRIPTION HAS PAID FOR ITSELFThank you for reading and commenting. It is a joy to write, and it is a joy to read your work. Since I returned to blogit, I have earned enough money to pay my year long subscription. Thank You. If you would like to help me pay for next years, read any or all of these: BREAKING NEWS AND COMMENTARY -... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 6:51 AM Comments (0) (link) Thursday, March 2, 2006A LIVING PORTRAIT OF A SOUL THAT CARES!As I fold my weary hands, And bow upon my aching knees. I offer my most fervent prayer, On behalf of those suffering in great need. The clarion call for folded hands, Comes from the wounded hearts that bleed. My praying hands are lifted up toward heaven, On behalf of those suffering in great need.... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 9:03 AM Comments (0) (link) Wednesday, March 1, 2006When February goes out like a lamb, March comes in like a lionor is it when Feb. goes out like a lion, March comes in like a lamb. I am not sure, but in any case, this time in Music City USA, Feb. has gone out like a lamb (68 yesterday), and March (74 today) has come in like a lamb. Yes, I know we are looking for the lost lion. Hopefully he is locked up in a... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 7:53 PM Comments (0) (link) I'D RATHER BE FISHING...That is the sign that one of my students often kept at his desk. Often, Larkin did just that either physcially or mentally. Because of that he had to go an extra year in school just to graduate, but he has turned out to be one great guy. Today, as beautiful as it is in MUSIC CITY USA, I find my self... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 10:44 AM Comments (1) (link) Tuesday, February 28, 2006I KNOW I HAVE SAID IT BEFORE, BUT I WILL SAY IT AGAIN --we did not do our homework in preparing for the Iraqi war. I know it, you know it, they know it, and I am not going to be pressured into believing otherwise and blindly following a man that I voted for twice. In a question and answer session with Senator Kenned, the administration representative... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 9:24 PM Comments (0) (link) HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR MOTHER-IN-LAWwhen she comes for a long visit! When your mother-in-law comes to spend the last week of the year with you, how do you shorten her staying time. Answer: You let your roof leak right over her bed in the guest room! Yes, that is what happened a few years ago at our home. My wife's mother came to spend... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 6:34 PM Comments (1) (link) Monday, February 27, 2006A MUST READ FOR ASPIRING WRITERSThomas Moore's book, The Reenchantment of EveryDay Life is a must read for aspiring writers. Here is a quote from this excellent resource for writiers: "The need for home lies deep in the human heart: when our homeland is threatened we go into action to defend it...Few things are more important than... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 5:30 PM Comments (0) (link) Friday, February 24, 2006IT COULD HAPPEN FOR THE IRAQI SUNNI'S AND SHIITESReconciled Twins Esau came from the womb first, Jacob was born a few moments later. Esau sold his first-born birthright, Jacob became a much hated traitor! Esau became bitter toward Jacob, With revenge he was constantly driven. Jacob sought forgiveness from his God and twin brother, To him a new... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 8:22 PM Comments (0) (link) Tuesday, February 21, 2006WHY DO ALL LAME DUCK PRESIDENTSHave to be so lame. Clinton blew his legacy apart his second term with his affair with Monica, which actually started before his first term ended. Now President Bush is digging himself a deep hole by this lame decision of putting an Arab state owned company in charge of our ports. Also he is making... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 4:41 PM Comments (0) (link) |
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