Saturday, April 24, 2010
Blog Update...
To my valued readers...due to a high demand for my attention on a lot of projects, I will not be writing my daily blog on weekends (Saturdays & Sundays). Still visit me though to find daily blogs Mon-Fri and to click into ads you see that will benefit you or a friend. Have a great day!
Time For Go-Go Juice! - What Can You Learn From Another's Life Experiences?
Good Saturday morning to you! I’m on my second cup of Go-Go Juice, laundry is going and the little one just finished a bowl of tomato soup. She’s very picky – it’s like a ritual every morning on picking out what she is willing to eat. Sometimes, I think, “this is truly a bad habit…I should not let her have a choice – just make her something to eat and put it in front of her; eventually training her to realize she can’t be picky”. I’ve tried that and the three-year old wins every time. Her will can be greater than mine sometimes. Lol. I just don’t want her growing up “picky”. It’s a tough world out there and people won’t just give her what she wants. This is what our grandparents taught our parents who taught us. But I do see a bit of a change in mindset. While a “picky” person may have challenges up ahead, in one way, their “pickiness” has the ability to make him or her more competitive and work hard to obtain what he or she wants. Those who learn to accept what they’re given may just learn the opposite – to accept mediocrity and deal with less than what is desired.
An interesting observation…however, there are truly people out there who aren’t picky or at least, choose to live in such a way that is un-cumbersome to others, un-demanding and quite frankly, self sustaining without much of any societal interaction. Have you ever given it much thought to the people you meet or read about? I find the human behavior very interesting and worthy – one can learn so much from the idiosyncrasies, lifestyle and the overall experience of another person’s life. I was touched by one story I read last night.
At 94 years old, he lived like a Hermit. Yet, he was an entrepreneur of the land. He lived his entire life without the technological conveniences of TVs, telephones, microwaves, etc. And he didn’t live in a house – at least to what society would deem a “home”. His abode was carved out from natures best minerals and soil produced by Idaho’s finest – he built a cave. In fact, he carved out many caves and rented them as a means for other people to live. He never worked for anyone, just himself; yet others were still benefited from having known him, either as a friend, as a consumer of his self-made goods and or services as a unique proprietor. He was a celebrity, written about in books. He even turned down invitations to appear on the Jay Leno show and was well known and respected among the locals. While he was not a churchgoer, he remained faithful and kept a bible in hand frequently. And, he was one of America’s soldiers having served in the Army during WWII in the Pacific and served out his time, only to return to his “home”. While many were concerned with his health, well being and way of living, he was removed from his lifestyle by a close friend and put in a “care center” at the age of 93. But he would not conform to modern living and actually left the facility on foot only to hitchhike his way back to his caves. Given many nicknames, he was best known as Dugout Dick. He was considered one of Idaho’s last legendary loners.
Now, here is a man, who looked like a true prospector and lived like one too. After reading the brief story about him, I felt a warmth surge my insides and a deep respect for him surfaced with awe and amazement. So many people could learn from his experiences and means of living. He was a determined soul who was creative, independent, enlightening, and obviously made an impact on others; and I bet he was as stubborn as a mule! He sadly passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
Do you have a lot of friends, neighbors and contacts? How much do you really know about them and how can their life experiences enlighten you? Definitely something to think about over this weekend! Enjoy your Saturday and let your Go-Go Juice strengthen your relations! Have a fantastic weekend and we shall chat again on Monday.
Dedicated to the Memory of
Richard Zimmerman
(Dugout Dick)
1916 - 2010
Read His Story
Click Here
An interesting observation…however, there are truly people out there who aren’t picky or at least, choose to live in such a way that is un-cumbersome to others, un-demanding and quite frankly, self sustaining without much of any societal interaction. Have you ever given it much thought to the people you meet or read about? I find the human behavior very interesting and worthy – one can learn so much from the idiosyncrasies, lifestyle and the overall experience of another person’s life. I was touched by one story I read last night.
At 94 years old, he lived like a Hermit. Yet, he was an entrepreneur of the land. He lived his entire life without the technological conveniences of TVs, telephones, microwaves, etc. And he didn’t live in a house – at least to what society would deem a “home”. His abode was carved out from natures best minerals and soil produced by Idaho’s finest – he built a cave. In fact, he carved out many caves and rented them as a means for other people to live. He never worked for anyone, just himself; yet others were still benefited from having known him, either as a friend, as a consumer of his self-made goods and or services as a unique proprietor. He was a celebrity, written about in books. He even turned down invitations to appear on the Jay Leno show and was well known and respected among the locals. While he was not a churchgoer, he remained faithful and kept a bible in hand frequently. And, he was one of America’s soldiers having served in the Army during WWII in the Pacific and served out his time, only to return to his “home”. While many were concerned with his health, well being and way of living, he was removed from his lifestyle by a close friend and put in a “care center” at the age of 93. But he would not conform to modern living and actually left the facility on foot only to hitchhike his way back to his caves. Given many nicknames, he was best known as Dugout Dick. He was considered one of Idaho’s last legendary loners.
Now, here is a man, who looked like a true prospector and lived like one too. After reading the brief story about him, I felt a warmth surge my insides and a deep respect for him surfaced with awe and amazement. So many people could learn from his experiences and means of living. He was a determined soul who was creative, independent, enlightening, and obviously made an impact on others; and I bet he was as stubborn as a mule! He sadly passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
Do you have a lot of friends, neighbors and contacts? How much do you really know about them and how can their life experiences enlighten you? Definitely something to think about over this weekend! Enjoy your Saturday and let your Go-Go Juice strengthen your relations! Have a fantastic weekend and we shall chat again on Monday.
Dedicated to the Memory of
Richard Zimmerman
(Dugout Dick)
1916 - 2010
Read His Story
Click Here
Friday, April 23, 2010
Time For Go-Go Juice! - Celebrating "GREEN" Juice!
Good day to you! My Go-Go Juice is glowing green this morning! No – I did not leave it in the microwave too long and no, I didn’t add any funky preservatives either. In fact, I went almost a full day without using my computer yesterday, plus our family turned off the boob tube for five hours (a big challenge with the kids, lol), the microwave was unplugged with a sign posted (not for use all day) on the front and finally, we went through all our plastics, cans and glass and recycled them instead of throwing them in the trash. Yesterday was officially Earth Day and is celebrated nationally every year. But if enough of us celebrated it daily, can you imagine how we would impact our environment? I know a lot of people (not just Tree Huggers) contribute to a more improved “planet earth”. In today’s modern lifestyle, it is too easy to forget or get complacent with our surroundings. In the hotels I’ve worked at, I’ve always encouraged a “green system” whereas both staff and guests are encouraged to recycle, purchase recycled paper for administration, recycle ink toners, use environment friendly chemicals to clean with and so on. Did you know that Green Hotels are on the rise? I counted over 450 “green hotels” on the Green Hotel Association web site. What makes a hotel “green”? Definitely, not the paint. Owners actually pay a lot of money to convert their property into an environmentally safe property. When your hotel is considered “green” this means that all chemicals used to clean anywhere within the hotel is Eco-friendly, including chemicals used to wash dishes and such in the restaurant. They use low-flow toilets, shower heads and special valves throughout the property. Properties have been known to save two million gallons of water in a year for being water conscience. Additionally, housekeeping encourages guests to re-use towels and linens until it’s necessary to change – reducing water usage with washing. Maintenance uses special paint for all the interiors and exteriors of the building, as well as other material or products used to fix things are Eco-friendly. Visit their website for more information by clicking HERE.
As I explored the internet, I found a lot of neat events around the nation that honored Mother Earth. Check out a few of the places I visited; you’ll find interesting data, information and ideas to help contribute to a “greener planet” by visiting these websites:
Planet Green (A Discovery Company)
Planet Earth Celebration
Planet Earth(For Kids)
Planet Pals (For Kids)
Planet Earth Facts (Buzzle.com)
Facts and Info (Planets and Solar System)
Solar System Exploration (NASA)
Pretty cool, huh?! So, don’t wait till next year to celebrate – do your part and recycle, check the labels of what you buy, turn off your appliances and give them a day of rest, pick a day to shut off your computer and go read a book – or visit a friend – there’s lots of things we can do together to take care of “mother”. And yes, I encourage you to go hug a tree. Be good to yourself and to others and be sure to drink up your Go-Go Juice! Have a great day!
As I explored the internet, I found a lot of neat events around the nation that honored Mother Earth. Check out a few of the places I visited; you’ll find interesting data, information and ideas to help contribute to a “greener planet” by visiting these websites:
Planet Green (A Discovery Company)
Planet Earth Celebration
Planet Earth(For Kids)
Planet Pals (For Kids)
Planet Earth Facts (Buzzle.com)
Facts and Info (Planets and Solar System)
Solar System Exploration (NASA)
Pretty cool, huh?! So, don’t wait till next year to celebrate – do your part and recycle, check the labels of what you buy, turn off your appliances and give them a day of rest, pick a day to shut off your computer and go read a book – or visit a friend – there’s lots of things we can do together to take care of “mother”. And yes, I encourage you to go hug a tree. Be good to yourself and to others and be sure to drink up your Go-Go Juice! Have a great day!
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