The Neon Nurse's Charting

Whew!

I did (most of) a long overdue project today, to get off on a good foot for 2008. Back in September when I was switching over from my old computer, I had trouble synching up email programs. So today I finally got around to bringing up the old Thunderbird, going through what had been in storage there, and transferring it over to the Eudora I'm using now.

In doing so, I am sad to have to admit I...discarded a lot of things I had fully intended, once upon a time, to answer or comment back to. I had dozens and dozens of funny, warm, cogent, friendly emails and comments that were more than worthy of a response. But here I am, admitting I just can't do it all. So if you ever wrote something to me and wondered why you heard nothing back...it wasn't you. It was me being a slacker.

I will try to do better with the 167 things now currently in my current inbox.

Okay, as promised, pics of the Burning of 2007 Evilness.

I liked the expected special effect of the strings of light seeming to curl away out of the fire. And if you look close, you can see some places I wrote "2007" with the marker.



Here's a bigger one showing the tower of fire at full force!



In conclusion, something I ran across in my mail sorting I thought was a great thing to post for the New Year.

Take this quiz: mentally

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name ten Olympic gold medalists.
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.
6. Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.

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 are the ones that care.