The 3rd Time's a Charm.....

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.....and not necessarily a lucky charm. This is the third Friday the 13th in 2009. Fortunately, for those who attach significance to this day, there will not be three of 'em in a year again until 2015. But then, again, that might not even matter if the apocalyptic visions being predicted for December 21, 2012 come to be. That, however, is an entirely different subject, and we won't go there today.

It is funny, though, how we as humans make such a big deal out of certain dates, linking them with luck, be it good or bad. There's March the 15th, the Ides of March, the day Julius Caesar was assassinated, thus coining the words of Shakespeare in the play Julius Caesar, "....beware the Ides of March". And of course, those of us of Irish descent consider St. Patrick's Day a lucky day. Personally, that day, this day, or any other day is just that to me: Just another day.

Luck, if there is such an entity, is totally intangible. I do believe in magic, but not that of the illusionary type preformed by so-called magicians. There are powers and things beyond our wildest immagination in this universe. But a particular date doesn't empower that day or date with any magic, luck or bad luck. Things happen, and what will be will be. We do make choices in our life that lead us to unknown conclusions, but that is of by our own free will and luck has nothing to do with it. However, this day is engrained into our persona, and to learn of it's history, check this link out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_13th

But as long as not taken seriously, this day can be fun, just like Halloween. I wonder how many people will be watching Jason Voorhees in one of those classic slasher Friday the 13th films today? In this merchandising age we live in, Jason has become a cult figure/hero, creating a pop-culture franchise.

As for me, I'll take this day as I do all days: one step at a time, while constantly watching my back. And I wish everyone a Happy Friday the 13th. You just be sure and watch your backs, too, because things do happen, no matter the day or date. Go well and be safe, and be sure and keep a sharp eye out for Jason..........(",)

Atlanta Businesses are the Heart of Dixie

Almost every household in the world is now using the internet to search for facts about anything and everything under the sun because almost everything one would want to know is out there, not to mention the fact that it’s so convenient since you do your browsing right in the comfort of your own home by simply using your fingers. Shopping online is the choice of many now since you not only save time and energy and gas, but money as well because there are so many great deals and bargains online. And you also don’t have to deal with the hassle and frustration of crowded malls.

But though everything is right there on the internet, there are times that searching for products and services can be a daunting task, especially if you’re using search engines where there are hundreds or even thousands of products that will pop up with just a single keyword. Some businesses even intentionally link their sites with keywords that have nothing to do with their product or service just so their site will show up on searches. So to save time and energy, search through a business directory listing website like that of TenList. Products and services are grouped into categories so all you have to do is search through that category making your searching easier and hassle-free. You will also find there the top ten businesses in the category of your choice.

Are you in Atlanta? Then check for those atlanta businesses through TenList and you’ll never go wrong. Everything will be quick and easy. I prefer checking on directories myself and I do believe I’m not the only one who’s enjoying the benefits it brings. So don’t make things hard for yourself. Every single thing can be easy as long as you know how and where to do it. So go check TenList and make your day much simpler.

A Magical Mountain Morning Sky

This is the sight that greeted me this past Tuesday when I went to my car to go to work at 6:00 AM on a cool, Fall morn' here in the mountains of Western North Carolina. What a wonderful way to begin the day, my eyes being filled with the wonder and beauty of our nearest celestial neighbor. But unknown to me at that moment, there were more wonders yet to come.

After my 30-mile drive, as I drew near to my work place, my eyes were once again filled with an amazing sight. And what made it so amazing was that even though the darkness had been swallowed by the arrival of dawn, hanging there in the pale-blue sky, just waiting to be plucked, was the same silver apple that had lit my early morning only 40-minutes earlier when I left my home. It was an astounding vista, with the mountains as a backdrop and the colorful fall foliage below as the ghostly Moon raced on to westward heading onward to the other side of the world.

There was yet one more surprise awaiting me, for as I made a 180 degree turn after taking this photo, my eyes were blinded by what had snuck up over my back while concentrating on the silver apple fading into the western sky. I now found the eastern horizon filled with the fiery brilliance ol' Sol, that golden apple that illuminates our world with life-giving warmth. It was a stunning sight, filling me with joy and thankfulness for being alive to experience such a majestic moment.

And such is the beauty of this place I call home. What a perfect start to what would have otherwise been just another dull and dreary day of work. Needless to say, I was in a good mood the entire day. Those silver apples of the moon and golden apples of the sun have never failed to inspire me, and there's a story behind that, one which I will soon share here with y'all, a story which I promised to share with Lynndee some time ago. But as things have went, she and I got distracted by other things, if you will, and began creating our own special story. So if nothing else, I owe it to her to tell the rest of this story about the poem that filled a young boy's mind with silver and golden apples and led him on a life long search for a mystical glimmering girl, a journey that eventually took him half-way around the world to finally find her waiting there for his arrival, which in itself gave answer to her own special search.

I believe in magic, and it's always there just waiting to be discovered. There is a magic in words, magic in this world, and magic in people's lives if only they believe in it, open their mind, heart and eyes and search for it, and reach out and grab it, not letting the moment slip away. On this morn', my entire being was open and I was blessed with three magical moments. And as for me, in more ways than one, I truly am a believer.....now.

Quick and Easy

As technology advances, almost every single thing is becoming easier and quicker to do. And so it is with search engines as they are becoming better and better by the day, offering easier, faster and hassle-free searching. I browse the internet every single day for facts, videos, music, etc,. and just like everyone else, I always choose the fastest I can find, like that of rapidshare search engine. As their name entails, everything from music, video, software search can be done rapidly. No one would want to dillly dally and waste their time in searching. That’s why rapidshare has become known instantly because they offer quick and hassle-free search for just about anything. Beat that!