Today is the most precious asset you own--and is the one thing you should truly fear wasting.

If you have every wondered what my blog is about?

It is just my way of holding onto to thing for future reading and for sharing with you today. I need to re-read this list more frequently... once a month might be just right.
But read it once just to make sure it is right for you, too.

Blaming.

People make mistakes. Employees don't meet your expectations. Vendors don't deliver on time.
So you blame them for your problems.
But you're also to blame. Maybe you didn't provide enough training. Maybe you didn't build in enough of a buffer. Maybe you asked too much, too soon.

Taking responsibility when things go wrong instead of blaming others isn't masochistic, it's empowering--because then you focus on doing things better or smarter next time.

And when you get better or smarter, you also get happier.

 Impressing.

No one likes you for your clothes, your car, your possessions, your title, or your accomplishments. Those are all "things." People may like your things--but that doesn't mean they like you.

Sure, superficially they might seem to, but superficial is also insubstantial, and a relationship that is not based on substance is not a real relationship.

Genuine relationships make you happier, and you'll only form genuine relationships when you stop trying to impress and start trying to just be yourself.

Clinging.

When you're afraid or insecure, you hold on tightly to what you know, even if what you know isn't particularly good for you.

An absence of fear or insecurity isn't happiness: It's just an absence of fear or insecurity.

Holding on to what you think you need won't make you happier; letting go so you can reach for and try to earn what you want will.

Even if you don't succeed in earning what you want, the act of trying alone will make you feel better about yourself.

Interrupting.

Interrupting isn't just rude. When you interrupt someone, what you're really saying is, "I'm not listening to you so I can understand what you're saying; I'm listening to you so I can decide what I want to say."

Want people to like you? Listen to what they say. Focus on what they say. Ask questions to make sure you understand what they say.

They'll love you for it--and you'll love how that makes you feel.

Whining.

Your words have power, especially over you. Whining about your problems makes you feel worse, not better.

If something is wrong, don't waste time complaining. Put that effort into making the situation better. Unless you want to whine about it forever, eventually you'll have to do that. So why waste time? Fix it now.

Don't talk about what's wrong. Talk about how you'll make things better, even if that conversation is only with yourself.

And do the same with your friends or colleagues. Don't just be the shoulder they cry on.

Friends don't let friends whine--friends help friends make their lives better.

Controlling.

Yeah, you're the boss. Yeah, you're the titan of industry. Yeah, you're the small tail that wags a huge dog.Still, the only thing you really control is you. If you find yourself trying hard to control other people, you've decided that you, your goals, your dreams, or even just your opinions are more important than theirs.

Plus, control is short term at best, because it often requires force, or fear, or authority, or some form of pressure--none of those let you feel good about yourself.

Find people who want to go where you're going. They'll work harder, have more fun, and create better business and personal relationships.And all of you will be happier.

Criticizing.

Yeah, you're more educated. Yeah, you're more experienced. Yeah, you've been around more blocks and climbed more mountains and slayed more dragons.

That doesn't make you smarter, or better, or more insightful.
That just makes you you: unique, matchless, one of a kind, but in the end, just you.

Just like everyone else--including your employees.
Everyone is different: not better, not worse, just different. Appreciate the differences instead of the shortcomings and you'll see people--and yourself--in a better light.

Preaching.

Criticizing has a brother. His name is Preaching. They share the same father: Judging.
The higher you rise and the more you accomplish, the more likely you are to think you know everything--and to tell people everything you think you know.

When you speak with more finality than foundation, people may hear you but they don't listen. Few things are sadder and leave you feeling less happy.

Dwelling.

The past is valuable. Learn from your mistakes. Learn from the mistakes of others.
Then let it go.
Easier said than done? It depends on your focus. When something bad happens to you, see that as a chance to learn something you didn't know. When another person makes a mistake, see that as an opportunity to be kind, forgiving, and understanding.

The past is just training; it doesn't define you. Think about what went wrong, but only in terms of how you will make sure that, next time, you and the people around you will know how to make sure it goes right.

Fearing.

We're all afraid: of what might or might not happen, of what we can't change, or what we won't be able to do, or how other people might perceive us.

So it's easier to hesitate, to wait for the right moment, to decide we need to think a little longer or do some more research or explore a few more alternatives.

Meanwhile days, weeks, months, and even years pass us by.
And so do our dreams.

Don't let your fears hold you back. Whatever you've been planning, whatever you've imagined, whatever you've dreamed of, get started on it today.

If you want to start a business, take the first step. If you want to change careers, take the first step. If you want to expand or enter a new market or offer new products or services, take the first step.

Put your fears aside and get started. Do something. Do anything.
Otherwise, today is gone. Once tomorrow comes, today is lost forever.

For All Mothers, inluding soon to be Mothers, and My Sister Mary and her Daughter Allison...

We are sitting at lunch one day when my daughter casually mentions that she and her husband are thinking of "starting a family." "We're taking a survey," she says half-joking. "Do you think I should have a baby?"

"It will change your life," I say, carefully keeping my tone neutral.

"I know," she says, "no more sleeping in on weekends, no more spontaneous vacations."

But that is not what I meant at all. I look at my daughter, trying to decide what to tell her. I want her to know what she will never learn in childbirth classes.

I want to tell her that the physical wounds of child bearing will heal, but becoming a mother will leave her with an emotional wound so raw that she will forever be vulnerable.

I consider warning her that she will never again read a newspaper without asking, "What if that had been MY child?" That every plane crash, every house fire will haunt her.

That when she sees pictures of starving children, she will wonder if anything could be worse than watching your child die.

I look at her carefully manicured nails and stylish suit and think that no matter how sophisticated she is, becoming a mother will reduce her to the primitive level of a bear protecting her cub. That an urgent call of "Mum!" will cause her to drop a soufflé or her best crystal without a moments hesitation.

I feel that I should warn her that no matter how many years she has invested in her career, she will be professionally derailed by motherhood. She might arrange for childcare, but one day she will be going into an important business meeting and she will think of her

baby's sweet smell. She will have to use every ounce of discipline to keep from running home, just to make sure her baby is all right.

I want my daughter to know that every day decisions will no longer be routine. That a five year old boy's desire to go to the men's room rather than the women's at McDonald's will become a major dilemma. That right there, in the midst of clattering trays and screaming

children, issues of independence and gender identity will be weighed against the prospect that a child molester may be lurking in that restroom.

However decisive she may be at the office, she will second-guess herself constantly as a mother.

Looking at my attractive daughter, I want to assure her that eventually she will shed the pounds of pregnancy, but she will never feel the same about herself.

That her life, now so important, will be of less value to her once she has a child. That she would give herself up in a moment to save her offspring, but will also begin to hope for more years, not to accomplish her own dreams, but to watch her child accomplish theirs.

I want her to know that a cesarean scar or shiny stretch marks will become badges of honor.

My daughter's relationship with her husband will change, but not in the way she thinks.

I wish she could understand how much more you can love a man who is careful to powder the baby or who never hesitates to play with his child.

I think she should know that she will fall in love with him again for reasons she would now find very unromantic.

I wish my daughter could sense the bond she will feel with women throughout history who have tried to stop war, prejudice and drunk driving.

I want to describe to my daughter the exhilaration of seeing your child learn to ride a bike.

I want to capture for her the belly laugh of a baby who is touching the soft fur of a dog or cat for the first time.

I want her to taste the joy that is so real it actually hurts.

My daughter's quizzical look makes me realize that tears have formed in my eyes. "You'll never regret it," I finally say. Then I reached across the table, squeezed my daughter's hand and offered a silent prayer for her, and for me, and for all the mere mortal women who stumble their way into this most wonderful of callings.

Please share this with a Mum that you know or all of your girlfriends who may someday be Mums. May you always have in your arms the one who is in your heart.

by Dale Hanson Bourke , author of  'Chicken soup for the woman's soul'
http://books.google.com/books/about/Chicken_Soup_for_the_Woman_s_Soul.html?id=jxEG-X0_6YUC

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The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has officially declared that the year 2013 be recognized as "The International Year of the Quinoa."

Proposed by the government of Bolivia and receiving strong support from many Central and South American countries, quinoa has now been singled out by the FAO as a food with "high nutritive value," impressive biodiversity, and an important role to play in the achievement of food security worldwide.
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Wishing the OLD DOG had left his son a letter like this one... Letter to My Daughter from a Mother.

"My dear girl, the day you see I’m getting old,

 I ask you to please be patient, but most of all,

 try to understand what I’m going through."

If when we talk, I repeat the same thing a thousand times, don’t interrupt to say: “You said the same thing a minute ago”... Just listen, please. Try to remember the times when you were little and I would read the same st
ory night after night until you would fall asleep.

When I don’t want to take a bath, don’t be mad and don’t embarrass me. Remember when I had to run after you making excuses and trying to get you to take a shower when you were just a girl?

When you see how ignorant I am when it comes to new technology, give me the time to learn and don’t look at me that way... remember, honey, I patiently taught you how to do many things like eating appropriately, getting dressed, combing your hair and dealing with life’s issues every day... the day you see I’m getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I’m going through.

If I occasionally lose track of what we’re talking about, give me the time to remember, and if I can’t, don’t be nervous, impatient or arrogant. Just know in your heart that the most important thing for me is to be with you.

And when my old, tired legs don’t let me move as quickly as before, give me your hand the same way that I offered mine to you when you first walked.

When those days come, don’t feel sad... just be with me, and understand me while I get to the end of my life with love.

I’ll cherish and thank you for the gift of time and joy we shared. With a big smile and the huge love I’ve always had for you, I just want to say, I love you... my darling daughter."

Maybe it is now time to write one to my Son...

The long and the short is: If we keep the hovering we'll rob our kids of an essential trait for life called self-reliance!"

As parents, we only want the best for our children. But sometimes our judgment is clouded, and our actions can actually impede our kids' progress. By nature, we want to see our children succeed, even if it means giving them a gentle nudge. Unfortunately for some parents, that nudge often turns into a huge push, and before we know it, we're actually doing things for our children that they should be doing for themselves.

Admit it. We've all been there. You see that sweet little face struggling to tie his shoe, write a Pulitzer-worthy paragraph or even make his bed. When you sense his frustration, your maternal instinct kicks into high gear, and the next thing you know, you're doing the deed for him. Your intentions may be good, but the end results are not.

(Graphic Credit: Howard McWilliams)

You've essentially become the dreaded helicopter parent, a mom or dad who gives eagle-eye attention to every aspect of the child's life. From report cards to recreational activities, you're the gatekeeper of your child's affairs. You exact precise oversight in everything he does do to ensure that there is nothing holding him back. (

The term "helicopter parent" was actually coined in the 1990 self-help guide Parenting with Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility. It's frequently used to describe those parents who sweep in to rescue their children from the perils of higher education. For some, it's hard to believe that parents would actually appeal to a college professor on behalf of their young adult offspring, but it shouldn't come as much of a surprise. This trend begins long before teens ever don their cap and gown and head off to college. It's a behavior that we as adults begin even in the earliest stages of parenting. However, helicopter parenting can have some serious implications on our children. While it might seem like we are doing our children a favor at the time, that couldn't be further from the truth. What we're essentially creating are children who are reliant on us for everything.

Parenting expert and educational psychologist Michele Borba addresses the trend of helicopter parenting on her personal Web site, www.micheleborba.com. On her blog, the author of No More Misbehavin' and Don't Give Me That Attitude points out that children will continue to sink if you don't teach them to swim. Dr. Borba writes, "Look down the road at the big picture. If you keep on with any hovering behavior now, how will your kids turn out later? Every once in a while, we need to fast forward your parenting and think ahead.

"It just may help that you alter you current response with your kids. And here's a big reason why: Researchers are seeing this phenomenon of "parental hovering" (aka micro-managing, overparenting or helicoptering) as a dangerous trend when it comes to how our kids turn out. The long and the short is: If we keep the hovering we'll rob our kids of an essential trait for life called self-reliance!"

And Dr. Borba is definitely onto something. The ramifications of helicopter parenting are far reaching. Take a recent poll conducted by Harris Interactive for the National Endowment for Financial Education. It showed that 40 percent of American adults aged 18-39 reside at home or have done so in the recent past. That figure excludes students.

Even more disturbing is the fact that 26 percent of parents with adult children living at home have incurred their own debt to support these adult children, with 7 percent delaying retirement.

While it may seem like a giant leap to take, the point is it's never too early to teach your children to be independent. You want your children to be able to stand on their own two feet so they can make the transition from impressionable children to responsible adults.

Here are three things you should never do for your children:

1. Homework - How many times have you watched parents do their children's homework for them? One minute you're shaking your head in disgust and the next minute you're holding a #2 pencil in your hand writing an essay on the French revolution. Face it. It's easy to get sucked in by your child.

Those frustrating cries of "I can't do it!" can weaken even the most steadfast parent. Sometimes it seems far easier just to do the work for your child. But before you give in, stop, look and listen hard. Your child first should attempt to the work on his own.

If he is genuinely confused about the subject at hand, take a moment to look over the questions. Ask your child what he thinks the questions mean. If possible, show examples of how to solve the problem. Avoid doing the actual problem for your child. Once you feel like he has a grasp on the subject matter, send him back to his desk to finish the work.

Do not sit over him while he is doing his homework, as he will be inclined to ask for further assistance repeatedly. After all of the work is completed, glance over the assignment for any glaring errors. When you find mistakes, have your child redo the problems until they are correct. While it's fine to show examples, brainstorm and encourage, do not -- and we repeat -- do not do the work for him. Doing reports, projects and homework independently will actually increase your child's self-confidence and self esteem. Nothing compares to the sense of accomplishment your child will have knowing that he earned that "A" on his own.

2. Speak for them - It's far too easy to put words in your child's mouth. Children are works in progress. As they get older, they come into their own.

However, being a child can often be intimidating. Children are often insecure and, at times, unable to properly express themselves. In many cases, he may expect you to be his spokesperson. Whether it's asking a neighborhood child to play or requesting a cup of water at a restaurant, always encourage your child to use his voice.

It might be just as easy for you to do your child's bidding, but how will he ever gain self- confidence if he never has to speak for himself? Oftentimes, we feel compelled to speak on our child's behalf. For example, in school your child might have issues with a fellow student. If the situation puts your child in danger, it's understandable that you would get involved. However, if things haven't escalated, encourage your child to work things out on his own. It's fine to make suggestions of things he might say to smooth things over and resolve the conflict. However, try not to take things into your own hands unless it's an absolute necessity.

Keep this important rule of thumb in mind when you are also among a group of people. When your child is asked a question, it might be instinctive to respond for him. Don't. Give your child a chance to speak for himself. Over time, you will notice him becoming more and more confident in the way he expresses himself. Remember, practice makes perfect.

3. Choose their friends - This one is a real doozy. It's only natural to want to pick your child's friends - whether it's the sweet little boy from Sunday school or that adorable girl from the playground. In your mind, you think you know what - and who - is best for your child. And you probably do. But this is one of those lessons your child needs to learn on his own. While you will probably be responsible for fostering many of their friendships through play dates in the early years, your child will be more and more inclined to choose his own pals as he gets older. This is one of those cases when you should go with the flow.

Just because you might be friends with someone doesn't necessarily mean your child when be friends with that person's child. First and foremost, don't force it. Your child will only resent you in the end if you make him spend time with someone he doesn't particularly care for. There's nothing wrong with introducing him to new faces. However, let him take the lead when it comes to building lasting friendships.

At the same time, you still have a responsibility to ensure that your child is playing with kids who have similar values. In other words, you probably want to prevent your children from hanging out with kids who swear, steal, misbehave and have other habits you don't want your own child picking up. Always be aware of who your child is hanging around.

At the end of the day, what you don't do for your children is every bit as important as what you do. Sometimes a more hands-off approach actually will benefit your child.

Don't Wait Until Mother's Day to Say I Love You, Mom.

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  After 21 years of marriage, my wife told me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. 

  She said, "I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you."

  
  The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been a widow for 19 years, but the demands of my work and three children made visiting difficult.
  
  That night I invited her to go out for dinner and a movie. "What’s wrong, are you well?" she asked.
  
  My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news. "I thought that it would be pleasant to spend some time with you," I responded. "Just the two of us." She thought about it for a moment, and then said, "I would like that very much."
  
  That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up I was a bit nervous. When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited in the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary. She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel’s. "I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed," she said, as she got into the car. "They can’t wait to hear about our meeting."
  
  We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady. After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Her eyes could only read large print. Half way through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips. "It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small," she said. "Then it’s time that you relax and let me return the favor," I responded. During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation – nothing extraordinary but catching up on recent events of each other’s life. We talked so much that we missed the movie. As we arrived at her house later, she said, "I’ll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you." I agreed.
  
  "How was your dinner date?" asked my wife when I got home. "Very nice. Much more so than I could have imagined," I answered.
  A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn't have a chance to do anything for her. Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place mother and I had dined. An attached note said: "I paid this bill in advance. I wasn't sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for two plates – one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you, son."
  
  At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: "I LOVE YOU" and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till "some other time."

Cod Cat "Music - Here we go!"

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  Music - Here we go - Although there are many it doesn't get any better these days than these first two ~ Eric Clapton ( A CLASS ACT! He is the Forever Man in my book!Fantstic artist, None Better :-) Neil Young ( Love to listen to and play my acoustic guitar and harmonica to his music. Neil is one of the very strongest influences in my musical life. He is probably the utmost reason that I love playing acoustic guitar so much. I believe he truly has a Heart Of Gold just like my Net! Thanks Neil for all the great music!) Jerry Williams & Harvest (One of the very best singers I have ever heard. I Won't Be Denied, neither will God, My Strength & My Shield) Dan Fogelberg (it's hard to Go Down Easy when on The River) Wishbone Ash (always been a favorite as Time Was in a Sometime World while winds were Blowin' Free, The King Will Come on Leaf And Stream and The Warrior will Throw Down The Sword) Jethro Tull (Ian Anderson is a genuis even if he once might...Continue Reading

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  38 Special (everyone has their First Time Around)
  AC/DC (They Have Shook Me All Night Long)
  Aerosmith (Get Your Wings or get you some,don't just get you some get you a bunch Ran!)
  Albert Castiglia (if he could cut off his Big Toe he wouldn't have to work no more)
  Alice Cooper ( I'm Eighteen or I wish I was again and knew then what I know now! Alice is an all time favorite.)
  Allman Brothers Band (they were born as a Ramblin Man and Midnight Rider)
  Argent (awe come on baby Hold Your Head Up)
  Arlo Guthrie (no place better to eat or haul off your garbage than Alice's Restaurant, thanks Sis)
  B.B.King ( A Legend- as long as he's paying the bills he's Paying The Cost To Be The Boss )
  Bad Company, Free (Alright Now let's here it for Paul Rogers, what a lead singer! I wouldn't think he was Bad Company)
  Blackfoot (they like to ride that Train,Train while they are looking in the Wishing Well)
  Bonnie Raitt (Greatest Woman Slide Player In the world and my Angel From Mongomery!Flies in the kitchen, I can hear em' in there buzzing Reo!)
  Brownsville Station (bet they are still Smokin' In The Boys Room)
  Creedence Clearwater Revival (think of all those hits but they couldn't find out Who'll Stop the Rain)
  Dan Fogelberg (it's hard to Go Down Easy when on The River)
  Dave Mason (one of the very best, blew me away when I saw him In Houston,Tx. years ago.He gave me a Warm Desire for his Sweet Music!)
  Deep Purple (there was alot of Smoke On The Water and fire in the sky back years ago and I sure was glad not to hear someone Knockin' At Your Backdoor then)
  Delbert McClinton (my wife for sure is The Same Kind Of CRAZY as me)
  Doobie Brothers (wonder how they got that name Rockin Down The Highway headed for China Grove? :-)
  Elvis Presley (you ain't nothing but a Hound Dog wearing Blue Suede Shoes but you were and are still the King)
  Emmy Lou Harris (my favorite country female artist of all time cause she was Born To Run)
  Eric Clapton ( A CLASS ACT! He is the Forever Man in my book!Fantstic artist, None Better :-)
  Fabulous Thunderbirds (you think you are tuff they are Tuff Enough)
  Fleetwood Mac (Stevi you are a Gold Dust Woman)
  Foghat (I've always been a country boy at heart but have been a Fool For The City a few times in my life)
  FogHorn LegHorn ( I said That Is A Joke Son)
  Foreigner (I bet they are as Cold As Ice these days and wish they were still Hot Blooded)
  Gary Wright (he is just a Dream Weaver to some but I like him)
  Georgia Satellites (I really don't care what you do just Keep Your Hands To Yourself friend)Dac - David Allen Coe (one of the 2 best lines ever written in a song I think it goes ~ ~ can you make folks feel what they feel inside ~~ when you are on The Ride)
  Heart - Speaking of Heart (you've got to Keep Your Love Alive as you go Straight On for your Magic Man that Barracuda)
  J.J. Cale (how laid back can you get there Crazy Mama)
  Jerry Williams & Harvest (One of the very best singers I have ever heard. I Won't Be Denied, neither will God, My Strength & My Shield)
  Jethro Tull (Ian Anderson is a genuis even if he once might have dated Cross-Eyed Mary)
  Jimi Hendrix (Purple Haze had him way ahead of his time and gone to soon)
  Jimmy Thackery ( I'll think i need to just sell the bitch's car and buy myself a Cool Guitar)
  Kansas ( even though we are but Dust In The Wind, we'll Carry On Wayward Son)
  Kiss (they don't just rock Detroit Rock City, they Rock N' Roll All Night and party every day. Gene has some fine family jewels, too)
  Led Zepplen (plenty of Rock N' Roll to listen to with your Black Dog, In The Evening while you think about your Stairway To Heaven)
  Lynryd Skynryd (Good ole kiss ASS Southern Rock ~Gimmie Three Steps and we'll be headed out towards the door for Sweet Home Alabama, by the way, What's Your Name and That Smell on here anyway?)
  Marshall Tucker Band (Can't You See they were Searching For A Rainbow but only found Fire On The Mountain)
  Nazareth (Love Hurts but nothing a little Hair Of The Dog won't cure)
  Neil Young ( Love to listen to and play my acoustic guitar and harmonica to his music. Neil is one of the very strongest influences in my musical life. He is probably the utmost reason that I love playing acoustic guitar so much. I believe he truly has a Heart Of Gold just like my Net! Thanks Neil for all the great music!)
  Peter Frampton (Do You Feel Like We Do, I tried to an aweful lot back then)
  Pink Floyd (Far out man, Wish You Were Here and I have been Comfortably Numb a few times in my life)
  Queen (everyone loves Fat Bottom Girls, they make the rockin' world go round or I do anyway that's what matters)
  Rainbow (while out on The Street Of Dreams and feeling Stone Cold Richie Blackmore is still The Man On The Silver Mountain)
  Rare Earth ( I Just Want To Celebrate cause I'm Losing You so Get Ready)
  Ratt ( hung up going Round And Round)
  REO Speed Wagon (they Take It On The Run cause they Can't Fight This Feeling Anymore, must be Time For Me To Fly so I can Roll With the Changes)
  Rick Derringer (he is the Rock N' Roll Hoochie Choo man)
  Robert Cray (I Guess I Showed Her that I could be a 24-7 Man even though I was listening Right Next Door)
  Rolling Stones ( Strut That Stuff Mick, you ole Beast Of Burden)
  Santana (don't mess with his guitar pickin as he has a Black Magic Woman)
  Speaking Of Mountain (I wonder if they still hang out with the Mississippi Queen?)
  Stevi Ray Vaughn (what a smokin' guitar player with Pride and Joy, plenty of bang for the buck here)
  Styx (Suite Madame Blue is a killer)
  Survivor (there is No Easy Way Out with a Burning Heart looking through the Eye Of The Tiger)
  Suzi Quatro (what a fox in those black leather pants and can play the bass guitar way down at Devil Gate Drive singing to Michael (Michael-Doodle) all the time, she was right when she said Your Moma Won't Like Me, but we sure did!)
  Ted Nugent (the wild man of rockn' roll but he is sick ~ got the Cat Scratch Fever I think)
  THE BEATLES (All the wonderful songs they have given to us)
  The Outlaws (fast guitar playing from all that Green Grass And High Tides Forever)
  The Stumblers - A special thanks to The Stumblers ( Curtis W. - alias Carl Childers, Dave Y. - no longer with us R.I.P., Don B. - The Master of Sparks, Ross J.
  - RossMan, Steve B. - Mr. Urgent ) for all the great music & times we all have had & shared. Best cover band ever!
  Toby Keith (a modern day outlaw ~ How Do You Like Me Now that I Love This Bar)
  Tom Petty (even though he is Learning to Fly by Free Fallin he don't have to live like a Refugee)
  Uriah Heep (talk about deep cuts ~ Sweet Lorraine and the Spider woman are Stealin from The Lady In Black in The Park)
  Van Halen (one of Net Net's favs as she likes to go to Panama to look for the Ice Cream Man every now and then to Jump,jive and have a good time)
  Wishbone Ash (always been a favorite as Time Was in a Sometime World while winds were Blowin' Free, The King Will Come on Leaf And Stream and The Warrior will Throw Down The Sword)
  ZZ Top (little old band from Texas that hangs out in La Grange)

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  Cod Cat Nice Job & THANKS ~ I'll copy & save it. YOU did the work. IT just came to me OFF the top of my head! LMAO