2012 - Day 347/19 - Wednesday...

Today had the possibilities of going badly, but that did not happen.  The challenge was that I had failed to plug the car in last night, so it would totally skew my MPG stats.  BUT, I overcame the frustration and just went with it.  As it turned out, it was not December 21st (the end of the world) and in the grand scheme of things, who really gives a crap?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEST FRIEND IN THE WORLD, MICHAEL IN FLORIDA!  LOVE YOU, ALWAYS HAVE!

Update from last night, as promised.  My friend Steve came to our Holiday Open House at the office last night, and I was totally blown away by the gift he gave me.  It is a framed copy of a letter written by William Barret Travis on February 24, 1836 during the siege of the Alamo.  The text of the letter is as follows:


I am beseiged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna -- I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man -- The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken -- I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls -- I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism, & every thing dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch -- The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country --
VICTORY OR DEATH
William Barret Travis
Lt. Col. Comdt.
P.S. The Lord is on our side -- When the enemy appeared in sight we had not three bushels of corn -- We have since found in deserted houses 80 or 90 bushels & got into the walls 20 or 30 head of Beeves -- 

William Barret Travis died in the Alamo on March 6, 1836.

This is a beautiful, awe-inspiring and very generous gift.  Thanks Steve.

So, that catches you up with last night, today ended up being a pretty good day if I do say so myself.  One appointment at 10 o'clock this morning, one at 1 o'clock this afternoon, and some power real estate happening in between those times.  My afternoon appointment was at the Four Seasons Residences on Cesar Chavez.  This is one of the views (north facing) from the 27th floor.  Doesn't suck.

Deeds, Actions, Changes, VICTORY OR DEATH, Kindnesses, Whirled Peas, FUN!