Discomfort

One sure way to conquer discomfort is to simply do what is uncomfortable.

See What the Future Holds

It is never too late to be what you might have been.

Work Hours

In case some of you didn’t already know, I’m looking for a job. Today I spent the day going to a few vet clinics in my area, getting applications, filling out said applications, and then turning them in. I wrote out the days I could work. It said: Tuesdays and Thursdays, open to considering alternating Fridays-Sundays, and not available Thursday-Sunday of Thanksgiving. on one application it asked what I thought about working holidays. I put that I would be open considering that, but that I wouldn’t work Thanksgiving.

Mom asked me what I would say if they asked me why I couldn’t work then or if they asked me to work then. I told her I would tell them that I have a large family and that was when we have our reunions. That my grandmother just died and this would be the first reunion without her. And that I had family business to attend to then. Pretty good answer?

There’s no way I would give up coming to reunion! I miss everyone so much and I don’t get to see you very much, how could I miss out on the one chance I get a year to be with you? And since I can’t guarantee that I’ll be able to come to the next 2 after this one…a team of wild horses couldn’t tear me away. When I go to FL, I’m not promised to get holidays off. Of course, they’ll probably stagger it so that you don’t have to work every single holiday. If that’s the case (which I’m sure it is) I’ll just have to trade if I get assigned Thanksgiving. I’d trade Christmas and New Years, anything, to get to be there! But, like I said, no guarantees. You’ll just have to love up on me real good this year, in case I’m not there next year. You better enjoy me while you still have me!

Security in Life

If money is your hope for independence, you will never have it.  The only real security that a man can have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability.

*** MOTHER & DADDY – 50 YEARS ***

I would like to ask everyone to help me to celebrate Mother and Daddy’s 50th wedding anniversary. Septmebr 13th they will be married 50 years. I also have letters ready to mail – asking everyone to send a card. Remember is it a surprise — keep it under your hat.

Family Directory

Well, I have 9 of the 11 families updates for the directory. As long as it has taken to get this together – there is no way that we will be able to compile another Martin Cookbook.

Trust Yourself

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.

Insomnia

The only cure for insomnia is to get more sleep!

200

200 is a common ISO-standard film speed for photographic films. (what does the ISO stand for?)

200 is the number of NASCAR races won by Richard Petty.

200 is also the title of an episode of the television show Stargate SG-1.

200 is the level that is considered desirable for your cholesterol level.

200 is also how many postings we have on themartinbox.

Where Are You?

If you don’t know where you are going – any road will get you there.