Not all schools have continued the tradition of prom towards the close of the school year. It is a last chance for the juniors and seniors to have a formal event together before the seniors graduate. In our school, a few sophomores are included because they are there as servers for the banquet meal. The classmates, and dates if they have one, are adorned in gorgeous prom dresses and elegant tuxes. The girls wear accessories that compliment their outfit such as shoes, jewelry, a purse, and a beautiful hairdo. Both boys and girls sport corsages and boutonnieres to complete the look.
Our four sons went to both their junior and senior proms, but they did not take a date. They were content to go by themselves, as did some others, just to have a good time together. Several of our boys were even a little contrary to the typical prom clothing. A tux coat was only rented for one of the eight proms attended. That was by the oldest boy who realized that in his opinion it was a waste of $50. He voiced that opinion to his brothers and none of them bothered with that attire when they attended. (That particular son did get married five years later in a full tux though!) So the rest of the boys just dressed in a nice pair of slacks and dress shirt and tie. But two of our sons prefer the western look, so they went in new jeans, a western shirt, and cowboy boots and hat both of their years. A few of the adults at the prom did not think their attire was appropriate, but they looked very sharp, and it was more dressy than the one who showed up in the camouflage look!
Our prom festivities include the meal, the dance or socializing (by playing cards or games and visiting, which is what our boys did instead of dancing) and then the post prom. The kids are given one hour from the time the dance is over to show up for post-prom for lock-in until 4 or 5 o’clock in the morning. Alcohol is absolutely not tolerated in any way, and they will not be admitted to post-prom if there is any evidence of consumption between the two events. For about four hours the kids are divided into teams and compete in fun games. They try to have a different theme each year – a few being bowling, Wild West, casino, and boot camp. Kids realize they can have a lot of fun without the influence of alcohol. At the end of post-prom, the juniors and seniors each receive a gift bag full of stuff and a sizable gift card ($100 for seniors and $50 for juniors) that are donated by area businesses, which can be spent at the place of their choice.
The kids usually have a lot of fun just being together and getting to stay up late without parents complaining. And the parents are either at the post prom helping with the festivities or home in bed knowing the kids are safe because they are locked in to an alcohol-free environment with adult supervision. The kicker comes the next day though in trying to get caught up on sleepJ Our school had it’s last prom and post-prom this year, as we are consolidating with another neighboring school starting the next school year. Hopefully the kids will always have fond memories of our prom celebrations.
Prom and post-prom remind me of my Internet business in several ways.
It takes a lot of work to get them kicked off and keep them running smoothly.
This means teamwork – having people willing to do what it takes.
Even though it takes a lot of work, time is made for fun at the end as a reward.
You develop friendships that can last a lifetime.
You may have lost some sleep in getting in accomplished, but it is worth it in the end!
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to earn money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Genealogy Nuts
Quite a few years back, I took an interest in my family’s genealogy. When I got married I took an interest in my husband’s genealogy. Then when we started having kids, I started wondering where some of their features and traits were coming from. I decided it was time to do some serious "tree climbing" and just find out what was out there on those branches.
I was so thankful that time I was ready to do this little venture that many people had already done research and posted it on the Internet to share with others. That saved me a whole lot of time and effort, and they don’t know how much I appreciate it. I already had as far back as our great-treat grandparents on both sides of the families and farther yet on some lines. Fortunately, others that had posted information on the Internet came from at least a twig or leaf from the same tree and could be traced back to the same branch as ours.
So just who were some of the "nuts" I found in our trees? The four trees I researched were Barnes, Patterson, Dougherty, and Winchell. I was rather impressed to find that I had such a notable person as Samuel Chapin, who came to America in 1635. Most people do not recognize that name, but he was portrayed as a statue in the history books as "The Puritan." The famous statue stands in Springfield, Massachusetts, of which he was one of the founders of that city. Henry W. Longfellow wrote a poem about an inn entitled "Tales of a Wayside Inn." Located in Sudbury, Massachusetts, this was originally known as Howe’s Tavern from 1716 to 1861 and was owned by David Howe – one of my ancestors. Along with the good comes the bad. There was a second wife to one of my greats that was burned at the stake in 1655 in Windsor, Connecticut after being accused of being a witch. At least she wasn’t a blood relative – just married to one of mine! And then there was a rumor passed down through the generations, but with no substantiated proof, that there was a horse thief in the family that was hung. I could have done without knowing that distasteful piece of history, but I guess we all have skeletons in our closets!
I started researching my husband’s lines and of course he had to outdo me. I found he was related to lots of royalty – yes, kings, queens, princesses, dukes, duchesses, and knights. I couldn’t believe who I was digging up. It started unraveling when I came across an ancestor by the name of Maud D’Aubigny. This was where it all started tying in to the royalty. Maud’s granmother was Adelicia Princess of Brabant, whose grandfather was Henry II, whose great-grandfather was Berenger II, King of Italy, and his great-great-great-grandfather was Henry I "The Fowler" King of the Germans. Some of the other notables in my husband’s tree are: Charlemagne, Charles the Great, Pepin the Short, Pepin I, Clovis, Baldwin V, Charles "The Hammer" Martel, Louis I and II, Charles II, Thor of Troy, Alfred the Great, Henry I King of England, William I, Charles III King of France, Claudius II King of France, Edward I "The Elder" King of England, Pompey The Great, Julius Caesar, Constantine Emperor of Rome, Claudius Nero King of Rome, Marcus Aurelius Emperor of Rome, and many other kings of England, France, Ireland, Denmark, and Troy. Researching back from these kings, some of this information must have been fairly easy to acquire, as kings and queens had to have proof of their lineage to be able to take the throne. Consequently, some of these families were traced back to biblical times, of which a lot of that is then recorded in the Bible.
I had to laugh though at three of his ancestors that I found, which most people think are fictitious characters. They are Old King Cole (Coel "Old King" King of Britian), Conan the Barbarian, and Lady Godiva. Those have made some interesting conversations! I did find I had some Sir Knights on my side of the family, so I tell my husband that we had people protecting his royal people!
I haven’t had as much time to work on our genealogies as I would like, but it is definitely one of my passions. On thing I can recommend to others is to get a list of your ancestors as far back as possible to have to pass on to your children and grandchildren. Also try to include as much information as possible, such as date and place of birth and death, same information on spouse along with marriage date and place, and a listing of their children with as many details as possible for them. Try to keep it updated with current information. You never know when someone in your family may get a hankering for tracing out the family tree and that information would be a gold mine to them. Or you may decide to do some digging for yourself after reading this to see just who YOU are related to. If you do, you will find there are many sites out there on the Internet that can help you with your search. If others have submitted information you can use, that’s teamwork – just like I have for my online business. Happy tree climbing and nut hunting!
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to ean money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
I was so thankful that time I was ready to do this little venture that many people had already done research and posted it on the Internet to share with others. That saved me a whole lot of time and effort, and they don’t know how much I appreciate it. I already had as far back as our great-treat grandparents on both sides of the families and farther yet on some lines. Fortunately, others that had posted information on the Internet came from at least a twig or leaf from the same tree and could be traced back to the same branch as ours.
So just who were some of the "nuts" I found in our trees? The four trees I researched were Barnes, Patterson, Dougherty, and Winchell. I was rather impressed to find that I had such a notable person as Samuel Chapin, who came to America in 1635. Most people do not recognize that name, but he was portrayed as a statue in the history books as "The Puritan." The famous statue stands in Springfield, Massachusetts, of which he was one of the founders of that city. Henry W. Longfellow wrote a poem about an inn entitled "Tales of a Wayside Inn." Located in Sudbury, Massachusetts, this was originally known as Howe’s Tavern from 1716 to 1861 and was owned by David Howe – one of my ancestors. Along with the good comes the bad. There was a second wife to one of my greats that was burned at the stake in 1655 in Windsor, Connecticut after being accused of being a witch. At least she wasn’t a blood relative – just married to one of mine! And then there was a rumor passed down through the generations, but with no substantiated proof, that there was a horse thief in the family that was hung. I could have done without knowing that distasteful piece of history, but I guess we all have skeletons in our closets!
I started researching my husband’s lines and of course he had to outdo me. I found he was related to lots of royalty – yes, kings, queens, princesses, dukes, duchesses, and knights. I couldn’t believe who I was digging up. It started unraveling when I came across an ancestor by the name of Maud D’Aubigny. This was where it all started tying in to the royalty. Maud’s granmother was Adelicia Princess of Brabant, whose grandfather was Henry II, whose great-grandfather was Berenger II, King of Italy, and his great-great-great-grandfather was Henry I "The Fowler" King of the Germans. Some of the other notables in my husband’s tree are: Charlemagne, Charles the Great, Pepin the Short, Pepin I, Clovis, Baldwin V, Charles "The Hammer" Martel, Louis I and II, Charles II, Thor of Troy, Alfred the Great, Henry I King of England, William I, Charles III King of France, Claudius II King of France, Edward I "The Elder" King of England, Pompey The Great, Julius Caesar, Constantine Emperor of Rome, Claudius Nero King of Rome, Marcus Aurelius Emperor of Rome, and many other kings of England, France, Ireland, Denmark, and Troy. Researching back from these kings, some of this information must have been fairly easy to acquire, as kings and queens had to have proof of their lineage to be able to take the throne. Consequently, some of these families were traced back to biblical times, of which a lot of that is then recorded in the Bible.
I had to laugh though at three of his ancestors that I found, which most people think are fictitious characters. They are Old King Cole (Coel "Old King" King of Britian), Conan the Barbarian, and Lady Godiva. Those have made some interesting conversations! I did find I had some Sir Knights on my side of the family, so I tell my husband that we had people protecting his royal people!
I haven’t had as much time to work on our genealogies as I would like, but it is definitely one of my passions. On thing I can recommend to others is to get a list of your ancestors as far back as possible to have to pass on to your children and grandchildren. Also try to include as much information as possible, such as date and place of birth and death, same information on spouse along with marriage date and place, and a listing of their children with as many details as possible for them. Try to keep it updated with current information. You never know when someone in your family may get a hankering for tracing out the family tree and that information would be a gold mine to them. Or you may decide to do some digging for yourself after reading this to see just who YOU are related to. If you do, you will find there are many sites out there on the Internet that can help you with your search. If others have submitted information you can use, that’s teamwork – just like I have for my online business. Happy tree climbing and nut hunting!
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to ean money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Being a Grandparent
"Grandpa! Grandma!" Aren’t those beautiful words? I relish the sound of it when our grandson says it. I look forward to the day when our granddaughter is old enough to say it. When we are busy in our younger years raising our family, we sometimes forget those special moments of things our kids may say or do. But something changes when you become a grandparent and you cherish those moments ever so much more.
There is a recent song out by Alan Jackson called "A Small Town Southern Man." One line in the chorus says, "The greatest contribution is the ones you leave behind." You can look at that phrase not just as when someone dies, but from a grandparent’s point of view while living. We have the opportunity to leave an influence on our grandchildren and a legacy for them. With age, we have experiences and hopefully have gained wisdom that we can help teach things to our grandchildren. These teachings may concern things such as morality, responsibility, respect, love, citizenship, kindness, Christianity, humility, honor, self-control, and forgiveness. When you look at that list of qualities, we grandparents have a very important role to fulfill.
Sometimes grandparents do not have the opportunity of being with their grandkids because of the miles that separate them. However, there are ways to stay in touch or leave a legacy for them. This can be done by phone calls or email, or by sending letters, cards, video recordings, pictures, or gifts through the mail. You can also make a keepsake box for each grandchild that will leave them information or trinkets that tell about you when you are gone. Also can be included is a letter to the child telling how much you loved them and that it was an honor to be their grandparent, along with any other information you want them to know that can be passed down through the generations. You do not have to be a famous or notorious person or be very wealthy to leave a legacy. That which is bequeathed to your heirs, no matter how large or small, is your legacy.
One aspect of my legacy to my children and grandchildren is my online business. I am building it to pass down to my heirs after I am gone. It is my hope that they appreciate what I have done for them. Even if they don’t understand what my Internet business was all about, they will know I loved them very much because of what I had done to have something for them to inherit. My business will be a testament of my love for them all.
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to earn money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
There is a recent song out by Alan Jackson called "A Small Town Southern Man." One line in the chorus says, "The greatest contribution is the ones you leave behind." You can look at that phrase not just as when someone dies, but from a grandparent’s point of view while living. We have the opportunity to leave an influence on our grandchildren and a legacy for them. With age, we have experiences and hopefully have gained wisdom that we can help teach things to our grandchildren. These teachings may concern things such as morality, responsibility, respect, love, citizenship, kindness, Christianity, humility, honor, self-control, and forgiveness. When you look at that list of qualities, we grandparents have a very important role to fulfill.
Sometimes grandparents do not have the opportunity of being with their grandkids because of the miles that separate them. However, there are ways to stay in touch or leave a legacy for them. This can be done by phone calls or email, or by sending letters, cards, video recordings, pictures, or gifts through the mail. You can also make a keepsake box for each grandchild that will leave them information or trinkets that tell about you when you are gone. Also can be included is a letter to the child telling how much you loved them and that it was an honor to be their grandparent, along with any other information you want them to know that can be passed down through the generations. You do not have to be a famous or notorious person or be very wealthy to leave a legacy. That which is bequeathed to your heirs, no matter how large or small, is your legacy.
One aspect of my legacy to my children and grandchildren is my online business. I am building it to pass down to my heirs after I am gone. It is my hope that they appreciate what I have done for them. Even if they don’t understand what my Internet business was all about, they will know I loved them very much because of what I had done to have something for them to inherit. My business will be a testament of my love for them all.
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to earn money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
What's the New "BUZZ" on the Internet?
Honey, according to the dictionary definition, is a sweet sticky yellowish fluid made from nectar. Honeybees are what carry the nectar to the beehive where it is stored in a honeycomb.
Rumors and speculations have been flying about like honeybees about the next thing to hit the Internet that’s comparable to Microsoft and Google. Ground level members had been sworn to secrecy about all the details that had been revealed to them until it officially launched on April 1, 2008. The joke was made about that being April Fool’s Day, but the joking response was that only fools would not see this tremendous income business opportunity. Admittedly, Internet marketing is not for everyone, but for those who know how powerful it can be, they will not want to miss out on taking a look. By watching a webinar via the Internet and being on a conference call, we members now have the answers to why we had been sworn to secrecy. Wow! This business has got to be the best thing since sliced bread! See what the "BUZZ" is all about that is bringing people to it like bees to honey! We offer a team of business leaders that are willing to help people get their online business going. They WANT people to succeed! This business is the most advanced duplicatable cash-generating system on the Internet!
I like to look at this with this comparison:
Business (honeycomb) + people (honeybees) + teamwork (beehive) = money (honey)
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to earn money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
Rumors and speculations have been flying about like honeybees about the next thing to hit the Internet that’s comparable to Microsoft and Google. Ground level members had been sworn to secrecy about all the details that had been revealed to them until it officially launched on April 1, 2008. The joke was made about that being April Fool’s Day, but the joking response was that only fools would not see this tremendous income business opportunity. Admittedly, Internet marketing is not for everyone, but for those who know how powerful it can be, they will not want to miss out on taking a look. By watching a webinar via the Internet and being on a conference call, we members now have the answers to why we had been sworn to secrecy. Wow! This business has got to be the best thing since sliced bread! See what the "BUZZ" is all about that is bringing people to it like bees to honey! We offer a team of business leaders that are willing to help people get their online business going. They WANT people to succeed! This business is the most advanced duplicatable cash-generating system on the Internet!
I like to look at this with this comparison:
Business (honeycomb) + people (honeybees) + teamwork (beehive) = money (honey)
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to earn money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
What's That Smell?
I was recently visiting with a lady that mentioned a problem she was dealing with, and I gave her a couple of suggestions. She said, "Well, you should write a book of your household hints!" I don’t have enough hints to publish a book by any means, but I am more than happy to share them with people. These three hints concern getting rid of odors.
1. To keep your trash from stinking, don’t throw food scraps in it. Instead, put them in a disposable container (like a cottage cheese carton) if it has liquid in it so you don’t run the risk of clogging up the kitchen sink. If it is more of a solid form (and this includes bloody meat wrappers), place it in a plastic grocery sack. Either of these temporary trash containers can then be put in the freezer until your trash goes out that week. No more stinky trash!!!
2. When preparing fresh fruits and vegetables to eat, there is some waste that goes in the trash or down the garbage disposal. Rather than doing that, try keeping a small plastic bucket under the kitchen sink to throw those scraps in. If you plant a garden, this makes wonderful compost material to put in it. Just think – no stinky trash, less work on the garbage disposal, and a benefit for your garden. Just remember to empty the bucket with regularity or it will become stinky. If you don’t have a garden to dispose of the waste, just put it in the bag in the freezer mentioned in hint number 1.
3. Dry coffee grounds work wonders for absorbing odors. I specifically use these to sprinkle in my puppy crates that have a wire grate over the removable waste tray. The coffee grounds absorb the waste products so you don’t smell that horrible distinctive odor when they eliminate, but rather you get a burst of coffee smell that reaches your nose throughout the house. Use your imagination for dry coffee grounds as an odor eliminator. They can even be sprinkled on carpet and left set to absorb odors and then vacuumed up. Coffee can be good for something besides drinking!
The freezer, the garden, and the dry coffee grounds. This is what I call diversification and teamwork. If one doesn’t work, try something else. Those are also two principles I use in my online businesses. My Mentors4U team and I can help you to diversify your income. We are business leaders that are willing to help people get their online business going. We WANT people to succeed!!!
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to earn money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
1. To keep your trash from stinking, don’t throw food scraps in it. Instead, put them in a disposable container (like a cottage cheese carton) if it has liquid in it so you don’t run the risk of clogging up the kitchen sink. If it is more of a solid form (and this includes bloody meat wrappers), place it in a plastic grocery sack. Either of these temporary trash containers can then be put in the freezer until your trash goes out that week. No more stinky trash!!!
2. When preparing fresh fruits and vegetables to eat, there is some waste that goes in the trash or down the garbage disposal. Rather than doing that, try keeping a small plastic bucket under the kitchen sink to throw those scraps in. If you plant a garden, this makes wonderful compost material to put in it. Just think – no stinky trash, less work on the garbage disposal, and a benefit for your garden. Just remember to empty the bucket with regularity or it will become stinky. If you don’t have a garden to dispose of the waste, just put it in the bag in the freezer mentioned in hint number 1.
3. Dry coffee grounds work wonders for absorbing odors. I specifically use these to sprinkle in my puppy crates that have a wire grate over the removable waste tray. The coffee grounds absorb the waste products so you don’t smell that horrible distinctive odor when they eliminate, but rather you get a burst of coffee smell that reaches your nose throughout the house. Use your imagination for dry coffee grounds as an odor eliminator. They can even be sprinkled on carpet and left set to absorb odors and then vacuumed up. Coffee can be good for something besides drinking!
The freezer, the garden, and the dry coffee grounds. This is what I call diversification and teamwork. If one doesn’t work, try something else. Those are also two principles I use in my online businesses. My Mentors4U team and I can help you to diversify your income. We are business leaders that are willing to help people get their online business going. We WANT people to succeed!!!
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to earn money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
Who's That In the Mirror?
Do you like what you see when you look in the mirror? Hopefully you do. However, we all frequently see an image we would like to change even if ever so slightly. Maybe we’d like to lose a few pounds, improve the look of our skin, look several years younger, or maybe even just feel better.
I recently became an independent consultant for products that can help you do those very things. The products are formulated in Switzerland, but made in the good old USA!!! This company has been around for 27 years and their success has been built on pure, safe, and beneficial products, which includes items for both inner and outer health and beauty. They are formulated without animal products or by-products, but rather uses plants and herbs. The products are pH-correct, hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested, contain no dyes or chemical fragrances, and are formulated without mineral oil, which can interfere with skin functions. The three main reasons people cannot use certain products is because of dye, fragrance, and mineral oil - these products are pure and contain none of them.There are several lines of products available: baby, teens, under age 30, over age 30, men, detoxifying products, before sun, aromatherapy, makeup, weight loss, and vitamins. Why not take a few minutes to visit my Arbonne International site and see what these products have to offer. You will be amazed – they might offer what you are wanting to change in that mirror image!!!
Note: There are a couple of things I really like about this company. First of all, of course, is their products. Even people with sensitive skin conditions can use these items. Second, is the opportunity available with the company. For only about $30 a year you can become an independent consultant. You do not have to carry an inventory, you do not have to make a monthly quota order, and you get a discount of 35% off of all the products you order - no matter how much or how often you order. And third is the opportunity to make a substantial income with them if you so desire by working it as a business.
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to earn money online.
http://mirrorimage.myarbonne.com/
I recently became an independent consultant for products that can help you do those very things. The products are formulated in Switzerland, but made in the good old USA!!! This company has been around for 27 years and their success has been built on pure, safe, and beneficial products, which includes items for both inner and outer health and beauty. They are formulated without animal products or by-products, but rather uses plants and herbs. The products are pH-correct, hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested, contain no dyes or chemical fragrances, and are formulated without mineral oil, which can interfere with skin functions. The three main reasons people cannot use certain products is because of dye, fragrance, and mineral oil - these products are pure and contain none of them.There are several lines of products available: baby, teens, under age 30, over age 30, men, detoxifying products, before sun, aromatherapy, makeup, weight loss, and vitamins. Why not take a few minutes to visit my Arbonne International site and see what these products have to offer. You will be amazed – they might offer what you are wanting to change in that mirror image!!!
Note: There are a couple of things I really like about this company. First of all, of course, is their products. Even people with sensitive skin conditions can use these items. Second, is the opportunity available with the company. For only about $30 a year you can become an independent consultant. You do not have to carry an inventory, you do not have to make a monthly quota order, and you get a discount of 35% off of all the products you order - no matter how much or how often you order. And third is the opportunity to make a substantial income with them if you so desire by working it as a business.
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to earn money online.
http://mirrorimage.myarbonne.com/
Killer Dust Balls!
When I was growing up, my mom gave me the regular task of dusting the house. Because I did this so often, I got to where I absolutely despised that chore. I would rather wash a stack of dishes six feet high than get out that dust rag. I asked her once why I always got that job and she said it was because she didn’t like to do it!
Once I left home and was out on my own, I did not do this chore with nearly as much regularity. One day when my mom stopped by my house, she called attention to the fact that I had quite the layer of dust covering my furniture. I just looked at her and asked, "You know why I leave that on there don’t you?" She gave me a funny look as if she couldn’t imagine there could be a reason and asked, "Why?" I said, "Well, because it’s a protective coating for the furniture."
I know my mom couldn’t believe I had come up with some lame excuse like that. As long as it was undisturbed, you didn’t really notice it. But with having four little boys, they naturally thought it was as fun to draw in the dust as it was on foggy car windows. I just couldn’t see much sense in dusting because it seems like all you are doing is wiping it off and the next thing you know it is right back on there. I don’t think you ever actually get rid of it – you just rearrange its location.
It wasn’t too far down the road that my mom brought me a little present to hang on the wall that she had done in counted cross-stitch. Amongst five gray pompoms she had glued on were the words – "This house protected by KILLER DUST BALLS!" I had to laugh, but I display it proudly!
Keeping the dust at bay is something I try to do for my online businesses however. It’s best to keep them polished and running smoothly. If I don’t, they soon don’t function properly. I also have a mentoring team that helps me keep my businesses polished. As with their help, whenever my mom would get out another dust rag and assist me, it didn’t seem like near the chore to accomplish as it did when I was doing it by myself. Teamwork does make a difference!
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to earn money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
Once I left home and was out on my own, I did not do this chore with nearly as much regularity. One day when my mom stopped by my house, she called attention to the fact that I had quite the layer of dust covering my furniture. I just looked at her and asked, "You know why I leave that on there don’t you?" She gave me a funny look as if she couldn’t imagine there could be a reason and asked, "Why?" I said, "Well, because it’s a protective coating for the furniture."
I know my mom couldn’t believe I had come up with some lame excuse like that. As long as it was undisturbed, you didn’t really notice it. But with having four little boys, they naturally thought it was as fun to draw in the dust as it was on foggy car windows. I just couldn’t see much sense in dusting because it seems like all you are doing is wiping it off and the next thing you know it is right back on there. I don’t think you ever actually get rid of it – you just rearrange its location.
It wasn’t too far down the road that my mom brought me a little present to hang on the wall that she had done in counted cross-stitch. Amongst five gray pompoms she had glued on were the words – "This house protected by KILLER DUST BALLS!" I had to laugh, but I display it proudly!
Keeping the dust at bay is something I try to do for my online businesses however. It’s best to keep them polished and running smoothly. If I don’t, they soon don’t function properly. I also have a mentoring team that helps me keep my businesses polished. As with their help, whenever my mom would get out another dust rag and assist me, it didn’t seem like near the chore to accomplish as it did when I was doing it by myself. Teamwork does make a difference!
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to earn money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
Construction Zone Ahead
With four little boys and all their toys, it didn’t take us long to realize that we had outgrown the house we had originally purchased shortly after we got married. The boys were doubled up in bunk beds, and there was no room under them for dust bunnies because that area was used for storage for all their "stuff." There was one closet in the whole house and it was totally full. When the boys were ages 2, 4, 6, and 8, we decided it was time to put on an addition to the house and remodel the original part of it, so we started drawing up house plans. We also knew there was no way we could afford to do what we had planned if we hired it done because of the cost of labor, so we knew it was up to us to make it happen with our own hands. We knew it would take time, as my husband had a full time job to work while doing it. We also did not want to go into debt, so to save money we advertised for used lumber. We ended up tearing down seven buildings on an old farmstead. We traveled about 34 miles round trip almost daily to accomplish the demolition project. We hauled the lumber all home and went through the grueling work of pulling nails out of the boards. Just before winter hit, we accomplished the feat of having it all sorted, stacked, and covered with tarps to protect it through the winter for the beginning of our huge project in the spring.
The hole for the basement was dug in March and then we got spring rains, which slowed down plans. Once we got momentum, we were able to get the 30’ x 40’ two-story addition up and enclosed before winter hit again. This also included getting a new roof put on the old part of the house and tying it in to the new roof over the addition. That was an experience in itself with a month’s work getting the old roof off, new rafters up, sheeting on, and shingled. Luckily, there was only one really bad rainstorm that came through in that month. My husband was in the attic area trying to hold tarps in a way to make a trough or funnel for the water to flow down to keep it out of the house during 50 mph winds. I was inside the house running around with butter dishes, cottage cheese cartons, and ice cream buckets, trying to catch any leaks that were making its way into our living quarters. What a nightmare!
Once the addition was on, we were able to work inside from then on out. We worked on the upper story first to complete it. That was followed by the lower story. Our boys now had their own bedrooms and closets for all their "stuff." We even had one room designated as a playroom where they could drag out their toys to play with and not have them strung throughout the house. Next on the list was remodeling the original structure of the house, which was close to 100 years old. We had to hang tarps or blankets for dust and dirt control at the openings into the addition. Taking down the old lath and plaster from the walls and ceilings was such a disgusting job. There was dirt that had remained from the "Dirty Thirty’s" dust storms in Kansas. We put drywall back up and painted as we worked our way through the house. The kitchen was the last room to be done, as it required the most work with installing new cabinets and countertops. Last on the list was putting down all the flooring in the house. We had not done any of that yet so we didn’t have any of that dirt tracked across it. Then at 3 ½ years from the time the hole was dug for the basement, to the final stroke of the varnish brush on some trim around the doors and the baseboard, we could officially say, "It’s DONE - all 3,760 square feet of it!!!!! We have a new house!"
What an experience it was to help build and remodel our home. Believe it or not, I actually learned to swing a pretty mean hammer with the rest of the crew – which was basically my husband and my father. I even finished shingling three roof slopes out of four by myself while my husband was at work. I did not want to have a "chase the rain" game again. Once of that was enough! I often compare that whole construction experience with that of my online business. Both require planning, setting a goal, lots of work, and continual maintenance. Just as a house will not build itself or be free of the need for personal attention, neither will an online business. It also takes team work in both cases to make it happen, and that is something my business offers with a great mentoring team to help people succeed.
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to ean money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
The hole for the basement was dug in March and then we got spring rains, which slowed down plans. Once we got momentum, we were able to get the 30’ x 40’ two-story addition up and enclosed before winter hit again. This also included getting a new roof put on the old part of the house and tying it in to the new roof over the addition. That was an experience in itself with a month’s work getting the old roof off, new rafters up, sheeting on, and shingled. Luckily, there was only one really bad rainstorm that came through in that month. My husband was in the attic area trying to hold tarps in a way to make a trough or funnel for the water to flow down to keep it out of the house during 50 mph winds. I was inside the house running around with butter dishes, cottage cheese cartons, and ice cream buckets, trying to catch any leaks that were making its way into our living quarters. What a nightmare!
Once the addition was on, we were able to work inside from then on out. We worked on the upper story first to complete it. That was followed by the lower story. Our boys now had their own bedrooms and closets for all their "stuff." We even had one room designated as a playroom where they could drag out their toys to play with and not have them strung throughout the house. Next on the list was remodeling the original structure of the house, which was close to 100 years old. We had to hang tarps or blankets for dust and dirt control at the openings into the addition. Taking down the old lath and plaster from the walls and ceilings was such a disgusting job. There was dirt that had remained from the "Dirty Thirty’s" dust storms in Kansas. We put drywall back up and painted as we worked our way through the house. The kitchen was the last room to be done, as it required the most work with installing new cabinets and countertops. Last on the list was putting down all the flooring in the house. We had not done any of that yet so we didn’t have any of that dirt tracked across it. Then at 3 ½ years from the time the hole was dug for the basement, to the final stroke of the varnish brush on some trim around the doors and the baseboard, we could officially say, "It’s DONE - all 3,760 square feet of it!!!!! We have a new house!"
What an experience it was to help build and remodel our home. Believe it or not, I actually learned to swing a pretty mean hammer with the rest of the crew – which was basically my husband and my father. I even finished shingling three roof slopes out of four by myself while my husband was at work. I did not want to have a "chase the rain" game again. Once of that was enough! I often compare that whole construction experience with that of my online business. Both require planning, setting a goal, lots of work, and continual maintenance. Just as a house will not build itself or be free of the need for personal attention, neither will an online business. It also takes team work in both cases to make it happen, and that is something my business offers with a great mentoring team to help people succeed.
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to ean money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
Those Pearly Whites!
Don’t put off taking care of your teeth. Many people don’t care for them like they should and as a result they end up with false teeth – sometimes at an early age. Luckily, I never had a cavity until I was 37 years old, but I had a horrible problem with tartar and plaque build-up on the back of my lower teeth. The biggest contribution to this problem was because they were crooked and crowded – leaving the perfect place for those issues to thrive because it was hard to brush there.
About a year and a half ago, I decided it was time to change dentists. I had been going to an elderly "country" dentist who just got patients by until they were ready for dentures. I had been hearing advertisements on the radio for a revolutionary way of straightening teeth with a product called Invisalign. It is a clear plastic device that is fit to go right over your teeth and gradually moves them into proper alignment. What was so great about it was there were no wires for people to see on your teeth. I liked that idea since I was 46 years old and finally getting my teeth straightened. In order to consume food, all you have to do is pop them out, eat, brush, and put them back in. Each set of aligners is worn for two weeks while calcification builds up to hold the teeth where they were moved to. Each time a new set is put in, you can feel the pressure of them being moved to their new position.
I went through this process for 11 months. If I had done the wire braces, it would have taken at least two years or more. I am so happy with the results of my teeth! I like to smile at myself in the mirror and see how nice and straight they are. I no longer have the horrible plaque and tartar build-up on my lower teeth because they are easier to care for with brushing and flossing. I even used some whitening strips after I had finished the Invisalign treatment to get the final results I desired. Now I can look in the mirror and say "Wow! Look at those pearly whites!"
I compare taking care of my teeth to my online businesses. I have to do regular maintenance on both to keep them functioning properly. And as with keeping your smile looking healthy, if you keep your business up to snuff, you will have people interested in doing business with you.
Oh, and if you are wondering how you could possibly afford to get some of the dental work done that you need because you do not have enough money up front or dental insurance to cover it, do what I did. I applied for Care Credit. It can be used for dentistry, vision or hearing care, cosmetic treatments or surgery, or even veterinary costs for your pets. Many places offer this service and have the papers you can apply for it, but you can also go online to apply. It’s set up on a payment plan, and the best thing is – if you have it paid off in a year you don’t have to pay any interest charges. You can’t beat a deal like that!
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effetively to ean money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
About a year and a half ago, I decided it was time to change dentists. I had been going to an elderly "country" dentist who just got patients by until they were ready for dentures. I had been hearing advertisements on the radio for a revolutionary way of straightening teeth with a product called Invisalign. It is a clear plastic device that is fit to go right over your teeth and gradually moves them into proper alignment. What was so great about it was there were no wires for people to see on your teeth. I liked that idea since I was 46 years old and finally getting my teeth straightened. In order to consume food, all you have to do is pop them out, eat, brush, and put them back in. Each set of aligners is worn for two weeks while calcification builds up to hold the teeth where they were moved to. Each time a new set is put in, you can feel the pressure of them being moved to their new position.
I went through this process for 11 months. If I had done the wire braces, it would have taken at least two years or more. I am so happy with the results of my teeth! I like to smile at myself in the mirror and see how nice and straight they are. I no longer have the horrible plaque and tartar build-up on my lower teeth because they are easier to care for with brushing and flossing. I even used some whitening strips after I had finished the Invisalign treatment to get the final results I desired. Now I can look in the mirror and say "Wow! Look at those pearly whites!"
I compare taking care of my teeth to my online businesses. I have to do regular maintenance on both to keep them functioning properly. And as with keeping your smile looking healthy, if you keep your business up to snuff, you will have people interested in doing business with you.
Oh, and if you are wondering how you could possibly afford to get some of the dental work done that you need because you do not have enough money up front or dental insurance to cover it, do what I did. I applied for Care Credit. It can be used for dentistry, vision or hearing care, cosmetic treatments or surgery, or even veterinary costs for your pets. Many places offer this service and have the papers you can apply for it, but you can also go online to apply. It’s set up on a payment plan, and the best thing is – if you have it paid off in a year you don’t have to pay any interest charges. You can’t beat a deal like that!
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effetively to ean money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
Monday, April 7, 2008
25 Years Together!
On April 10, 2007, my husband and I celebrated our 25th anniversary together. Where did those years go that passed by so quickly? Just what had we done or accomplished in those years since saying "I do?" I started making a list and was rather amazed as I quickly came up with 12 things right off the top of my head.
1. We gave birth to four sons who are our pride and joy. Our early married life was spent having babies – to where we are today of being on the verge of experiencing the empty nest syndrome as our youngest prepares to graduate from high school this year. It’s been a great experience of rearing our children that we wouldn’t trade for anything. They are very polite and respectable young Christian men and we are so proud of them.
2. When our youngest was about two years old, we realized how we had outgrown our small house and started our quest to put on an addition and remodel the old part of it. It took us 3 ½ years to do it, but we did it ourselves working side by side with each other.
3. My husband has worked at the same job for over 25 years at a plant that manufactures shingles and other roofing products. We have survived those years with him working rotating shifts every week and experiencing many disappointments when he wasn’t able to attend something such as an event one of our sons was involved in or a family get-together. We even went through a horrible experience of him almost getting his hand cut off at work and several months of therapy.
4. We supported our sons through 3 ½ years of training to become 1st Degree Black Belts in Tae Kwon Do. We were very proud of them each and every time they attained a new belt rank.
5. We took our four boys and went on a major 10-day family vacation to the Black Hills of South Dakota after the oldest son’s graduation from high school. We knew that might be the last time to go on such an outing before the boys were all gone from home. We had a blast!
6. We have been foster parents for about nine years – taking in 40 some kids in that time. Some kids stayed for less than a week, but others had stayed for nearly two years. Yes, there have been challenges along the way with most of the kids we’ve taken in, but it is our hope that we gave them a good home and have been a positive impact on their lives.
7. Getting our kids through college has been in the process for the last six years. They all are or have attended the same technical college in the construction trades. The two that have graduated have good jobs as a result of their education. Two down – two to go!
8. We have been able to see one of our sons get married to date. It is our prayer that all four of our sons find a wife that makes them very happy and that they can have as many years together as my husband and I have.
9. In our years together, we were saddened by the loss of both of my husband’s parents – we miss them a lot. On the other hand, we were able to help my parents celebrate 50 years together with an anniversary party in February 2007. Not many couples get to reach that milestone and we are so happy for them.
10. A great joy that has happened in the last couple of years we’ve been together is that of becoming grandparents. First of all came a grandson through our son’s adoption of a little boy that belonged to our daughter-in-law. Less than a year later, we experienced the joy of the birth of our granddaughter. It’s great being a grandparent! A recent song of "Small Town Southern Man" by Alan Jackson says it best in the chorus with, "The greatest contribution is the ones you leave behind."
11. My husband has been able to start a part-time job with his own construction business. After his hand accident on his full-time job, we were afraid he may not be able to pursue that dream of his. But with many months of therapy and 80% usage back, his business is growing with people wanting him to do jobs for them. What makes it even more special is that our sons have been able to step in and help on the projects since they have been to college to learn the construction trades.
12. I have been able to be a stay-at-home mom while all of our kids have been in school. It’s allowed me to help some with the construction business. I also have a cake decorating business and have been in several retail sales businesses. But the best has been starting my online businesses, which has allowed me to earn money online while being at home.
This list is just some of the highlights of our lives. There have been many other events that compile the make up of the 25 years my husband and I have had together. But what holds them all together like glue is the love we have for each other. Just as Faith Hill has sung "I am so blessed" in one of her popular songs, God has blessed us richly!
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to earn money online.
http://www.internettowealth/
1. We gave birth to four sons who are our pride and joy. Our early married life was spent having babies – to where we are today of being on the verge of experiencing the empty nest syndrome as our youngest prepares to graduate from high school this year. It’s been a great experience of rearing our children that we wouldn’t trade for anything. They are very polite and respectable young Christian men and we are so proud of them.
2. When our youngest was about two years old, we realized how we had outgrown our small house and started our quest to put on an addition and remodel the old part of it. It took us 3 ½ years to do it, but we did it ourselves working side by side with each other.
3. My husband has worked at the same job for over 25 years at a plant that manufactures shingles and other roofing products. We have survived those years with him working rotating shifts every week and experiencing many disappointments when he wasn’t able to attend something such as an event one of our sons was involved in or a family get-together. We even went through a horrible experience of him almost getting his hand cut off at work and several months of therapy.
4. We supported our sons through 3 ½ years of training to become 1st Degree Black Belts in Tae Kwon Do. We were very proud of them each and every time they attained a new belt rank.
5. We took our four boys and went on a major 10-day family vacation to the Black Hills of South Dakota after the oldest son’s graduation from high school. We knew that might be the last time to go on such an outing before the boys were all gone from home. We had a blast!
6. We have been foster parents for about nine years – taking in 40 some kids in that time. Some kids stayed for less than a week, but others had stayed for nearly two years. Yes, there have been challenges along the way with most of the kids we’ve taken in, but it is our hope that we gave them a good home and have been a positive impact on their lives.
7. Getting our kids through college has been in the process for the last six years. They all are or have attended the same technical college in the construction trades. The two that have graduated have good jobs as a result of their education. Two down – two to go!
8. We have been able to see one of our sons get married to date. It is our prayer that all four of our sons find a wife that makes them very happy and that they can have as many years together as my husband and I have.
9. In our years together, we were saddened by the loss of both of my husband’s parents – we miss them a lot. On the other hand, we were able to help my parents celebrate 50 years together with an anniversary party in February 2007. Not many couples get to reach that milestone and we are so happy for them.
10. A great joy that has happened in the last couple of years we’ve been together is that of becoming grandparents. First of all came a grandson through our son’s adoption of a little boy that belonged to our daughter-in-law. Less than a year later, we experienced the joy of the birth of our granddaughter. It’s great being a grandparent! A recent song of "Small Town Southern Man" by Alan Jackson says it best in the chorus with, "The greatest contribution is the ones you leave behind."
11. My husband has been able to start a part-time job with his own construction business. After his hand accident on his full-time job, we were afraid he may not be able to pursue that dream of his. But with many months of therapy and 80% usage back, his business is growing with people wanting him to do jobs for them. What makes it even more special is that our sons have been able to step in and help on the projects since they have been to college to learn the construction trades.
12. I have been able to be a stay-at-home mom while all of our kids have been in school. It’s allowed me to help some with the construction business. I also have a cake decorating business and have been in several retail sales businesses. But the best has been starting my online businesses, which has allowed me to earn money online while being at home.
This list is just some of the highlights of our lives. There have been many other events that compile the make up of the 25 years my husband and I have had together. But what holds them all together like glue is the love we have for each other. Just as Faith Hill has sung "I am so blessed" in one of her popular songs, God has blessed us richly!
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to earn money online.
http://www.internettowealth/
Headlice? Get me a Nit Picker!!!
I don’t know if anything can quite compare to the feeling of when you discover someone in the house has headlice. It leaves a horrible feeling in the pit of your stomach, you become overly anxious about the whole situation, and worst of all – your head suddenly starts to itch and you swear you feel something crawling.
My husband and I have been foster parents for 8 or 9 years. We had never dealt with headlice on ourselves or any of our own children through all their years in school, or any other previous foster children. I was absolutely horrified at the discovery of the lice on three out of the four foster kids when we took this particular group in to our home. And they didn’t just have a case - they had a chronic case!
We had been told by the children’s home before they arrived at our house that they had been treated twice while they were there so they should be okay. Boy, was I naïve. About a week later, I decided to take an old comb through the one little girl’s dry hair. With one swipe I knocked the comb out on the counter, and at least a dozen lice of various sizes went scampering. Horrified doesn’t begin to describe how I felt. First thing I did was rush out and get an over-the-counter product to treat their hair. Afterwards, I did some research and found out that was not the thing to do because the product had pesticides in it that can be absorbed through the skin and cause nerve damage. So I got online and did some research and found a product they guaranteed to work. I knew it had better because I have really long hair and I didn’t want those lice taking up residence on my head!
Exterminating headlice is not just a matter of getting them off of the head, but also the job of getting them out of the environment so you don’t get reinfested. So I ordered the product online and went to work as soon as it arrived with 2-day shipping. Not only did I treat all three kids’ heads, but I also did a total environment cleaning. I washed up all the bedding, bagged up stuffed toys and dolls and throw pillows for two weeks, and I vacuumed the house from top to bottom – including the furniture like the sofas where they set to watch TV. With that first treatment, I combed 90 lice and eggs (or nits) out of just the boy’s hair. I couldn’t believe it! What was nice about this product was the fact that it consists of only natural ingredients so it is totally safe. It can take up to ten days for eggs to hatch, and I knew it probably did not get rid of all the eggs the first time, as it says on the instructions. So I treated the environment and heads again in four days. I knew the product was safe enough to do it that often, plus I wanted to get any lice that may have hatched after the treatment, but were not old enough to lay their own eggs. With the second treatment on the boy, I got out 30 lice and eggs. The third treatment four days later was 14 and the fourth treatment was only 2 or 3 specks that may have been a part of a bug or an old shell. Regardless, I wasn’t taking any more chances at missing one, so I did one final treatment - and I combed nothing out of any of their heads. I was so elated!! Of course, I kept inspecting their heads on a regular basis and yes, we had exterminated them!!!!!!!!!
I recommend this product to anyone who is dealing with headlice. You can visit the volunteer headlice hotline website to learn more about this product. I became a volunteer after what I had been through so I could be a support and team member to others. There are several volunteers on the site, but if you would like to visit with me in particular, I would be more than happy to assist you. Just look for ’Linda’ on there and it will give you my contact information.
Being a team member for the headlice hotline reminds me of my online businesses. We have team members with those too that help others to succeed by showing them how to market effectively to earn money online .
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to earn money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
My husband and I have been foster parents for 8 or 9 years. We had never dealt with headlice on ourselves or any of our own children through all their years in school, or any other previous foster children. I was absolutely horrified at the discovery of the lice on three out of the four foster kids when we took this particular group in to our home. And they didn’t just have a case - they had a chronic case!
We had been told by the children’s home before they arrived at our house that they had been treated twice while they were there so they should be okay. Boy, was I naïve. About a week later, I decided to take an old comb through the one little girl’s dry hair. With one swipe I knocked the comb out on the counter, and at least a dozen lice of various sizes went scampering. Horrified doesn’t begin to describe how I felt. First thing I did was rush out and get an over-the-counter product to treat their hair. Afterwards, I did some research and found out that was not the thing to do because the product had pesticides in it that can be absorbed through the skin and cause nerve damage. So I got online and did some research and found a product they guaranteed to work. I knew it had better because I have really long hair and I didn’t want those lice taking up residence on my head!
Exterminating headlice is not just a matter of getting them off of the head, but also the job of getting them out of the environment so you don’t get reinfested. So I ordered the product online and went to work as soon as it arrived with 2-day shipping. Not only did I treat all three kids’ heads, but I also did a total environment cleaning. I washed up all the bedding, bagged up stuffed toys and dolls and throw pillows for two weeks, and I vacuumed the house from top to bottom – including the furniture like the sofas where they set to watch TV. With that first treatment, I combed 90 lice and eggs (or nits) out of just the boy’s hair. I couldn’t believe it! What was nice about this product was the fact that it consists of only natural ingredients so it is totally safe. It can take up to ten days for eggs to hatch, and I knew it probably did not get rid of all the eggs the first time, as it says on the instructions. So I treated the environment and heads again in four days. I knew the product was safe enough to do it that often, plus I wanted to get any lice that may have hatched after the treatment, but were not old enough to lay their own eggs. With the second treatment on the boy, I got out 30 lice and eggs. The third treatment four days later was 14 and the fourth treatment was only 2 or 3 specks that may have been a part of a bug or an old shell. Regardless, I wasn’t taking any more chances at missing one, so I did one final treatment - and I combed nothing out of any of their heads. I was so elated!! Of course, I kept inspecting their heads on a regular basis and yes, we had exterminated them!!!!!!!!!
I recommend this product to anyone who is dealing with headlice. You can visit the volunteer headlice hotline website to learn more about this product. I became a volunteer after what I had been through so I could be a support and team member to others. There are several volunteers on the site, but if you would like to visit with me in particular, I would be more than happy to assist you. Just look for ’Linda’ on there and it will give you my contact information.
Being a team member for the headlice hotline reminds me of my online businesses. We have team members with those too that help others to succeed by showing them how to market effectively to earn money online .
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to earn money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
Beagles! Beagles! Beagles
It’s about time! The Beagle won Best of Show in the Westminster Dog Show for 2008. Anyone acquainted with Beagles knows they have been overlooked far too long as the winner.
I have been a Beagle lover for many years. They are just the cutest example of what a dog should look like. The breed comes in two qualification sizes of 13" and 15" and comes in a variation of color combinations and markings, but they all have the same body type that makes them recognizable as a Beagle. The other thing that gives them away is their bay or "musical voice." I have three adult Beagles we use for breeding and they are also house pets, so they are definitely spoiled rotten. It is so funny though – they think they are just another member of the family. And as with kids, these dogs have their own personalities and they even have their own sound when they bark. I know exactly which one it is when they decide to get vocal.
Our male is Baxter and our females are Barbie and their daughter, Tiny. Baxter is such a boy. When he’s turned out in the pen, he doesn’t care if it’s raining, snowing, or if it’s muddy – he just traipses right through it all. Along comes Barbie – Miss Priss! She doesn’t like her feet to get wet, much less muddy! She will stand there trying to find a way to get around it so she doesn’t have to go through it. And Tiny? She’s a combination of her parents. She acts all prissy till she hears Baxter cut loose barking at something and she forgets she’s a girl. So I guess she’s a tomboy. She was also the runt of the litter and ended up being only 9" high. That’s right – a mini Beagle. She’s soooo cute.
Beagles were originally bred for rabbit hunting. I would believe it! Any time rabbits wanders into our yard and the dogs are outside in the pen, they send out a full scale alert with barking and baying like you would not believe. And of course the rabbits know the dogs can’t get to them, so they just set there chewing their cud. So to keep peace with the neighbors, we go out and chase the rabbits out of the yard – until the next time they decide to aggravate the dogs. Once in a while we get a surprise and find the neighbor’s cat is taunting them instead of rabbits.
As far as being a good companion, you couldn’t choose a better breed. They are at the top of the rate charts for being good with kids and adults alike. They are very loyal and have such a good disposition. And they do become like a member of the family.
I compare my Beagles to my online businesses. It takes time to train a dog to do what you want or expect. The same is true of people, so that is why I have a mentoring team with my businesses to help train people to succeed. Everyone you deal with in your business has a different personality, just like dogs. But if you are a good owner, your dog will be loyal to you just like the people you do business with.
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to earn money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
I have been a Beagle lover for many years. They are just the cutest example of what a dog should look like. The breed comes in two qualification sizes of 13" and 15" and comes in a variation of color combinations and markings, but they all have the same body type that makes them recognizable as a Beagle. The other thing that gives them away is their bay or "musical voice." I have three adult Beagles we use for breeding and they are also house pets, so they are definitely spoiled rotten. It is so funny though – they think they are just another member of the family. And as with kids, these dogs have their own personalities and they even have their own sound when they bark. I know exactly which one it is when they decide to get vocal.
Our male is Baxter and our females are Barbie and their daughter, Tiny. Baxter is such a boy. When he’s turned out in the pen, he doesn’t care if it’s raining, snowing, or if it’s muddy – he just traipses right through it all. Along comes Barbie – Miss Priss! She doesn’t like her feet to get wet, much less muddy! She will stand there trying to find a way to get around it so she doesn’t have to go through it. And Tiny? She’s a combination of her parents. She acts all prissy till she hears Baxter cut loose barking at something and she forgets she’s a girl. So I guess she’s a tomboy. She was also the runt of the litter and ended up being only 9" high. That’s right – a mini Beagle. She’s soooo cute.
Beagles were originally bred for rabbit hunting. I would believe it! Any time rabbits wanders into our yard and the dogs are outside in the pen, they send out a full scale alert with barking and baying like you would not believe. And of course the rabbits know the dogs can’t get to them, so they just set there chewing their cud. So to keep peace with the neighbors, we go out and chase the rabbits out of the yard – until the next time they decide to aggravate the dogs. Once in a while we get a surprise and find the neighbor’s cat is taunting them instead of rabbits.
As far as being a good companion, you couldn’t choose a better breed. They are at the top of the rate charts for being good with kids and adults alike. They are very loyal and have such a good disposition. And they do become like a member of the family.
I compare my Beagles to my online businesses. It takes time to train a dog to do what you want or expect. The same is true of people, so that is why I have a mentoring team with my businesses to help train people to succeed. Everyone you deal with in your business has a different personality, just like dogs. But if you are a good owner, your dog will be loyal to you just like the people you do business with.
Author: Linda Dougherty
Specializes in working with people to show them how to market effectively to earn money online.
http://www.internettowealth.com/
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