It’s almost 11pm, I’ve just gotten in from rehearsal and I really need to get to bed. I don’t have much to say in any case.

Work was hot and hectic. It was in the 90’s again today. The weird thing is that the temperature dropped 40 degrees in two hours! It’s in the 50’s and very comfortable, almost chilly, as I write this.

Thank God. The heat is so draining!

Michael’s mother rallied today, so that’s a good thing. He’s feeling a bit better today. The tough thing is that it’s going to be touch and go until the inevitable happens.

Rehearsal was good. We just went over and over the contest package in every form imaginable more times than I can count. But that’s ok. I just really want to do well on Saturday!!!

The following was sent to me in an e-mail. I find it profound and so appropriate for my life right now.

Can you:

Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.

Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.

Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize.

Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.

Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.

Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.

Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.

Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.

Easier? The lesson?

The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.

Listening to: Whistle Down the Wind

Reading: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Weather: 92, sunny then 50 by late afternoon!

Trivia:What color is pure water?

You might think that absolutely pure water would be perfectly clear and utterly transparent, but it's actually blue. The blue color of the water in the oceans (and not the blue of the sky) is the reason why Earth is mostly blue as seen from space. Pure water absorbs some of the light that passes through it. It absorbs red light more than yellow, yellow more than green, and green more than blue. Only the deepest blue light can travel very far through water, so a large mass of water takes on a deep blue color. The blueness of water is easily visible in a swimming pool lined with white concrete. It's even visible in a white porcelain bathtub. But the bluest water of all is the clear tropical ocean far from land, where the sea is much bluer than the sky.

Cool word: ignominious [adj. igh-nuh-MIN-ee-us]

Ignominious describes someone who is despicable or deserving of contempt. It is also used when something humiliating happens causing disgrace or dishonor. Example: "The men suffered an ignominious defeat at the hands of the boy's team." This word has been causing English speakers to blush in shame since the 15th century. The French word ignominieux, which was translated into Middle English, was based on the Latin ignominia (from ig- not and nomen- name). Near synonyms of ignominious include inglorious, shameful, disgraceful, degrading, and embarrassing. The words ignominy (n., dishonor), ignominiousness (n., level of disrepute), and ignominiously (adv., behaving disgracefully) each share this adjective's humiliating heritage.

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It is an excellent idea to get down to the detail and the practicality of putting your money making plans and activities into motion. Anyone can come up with good ideas, it is in the execution of them that the difference between success and failure lies. If you follow through on what seems the way forward, you could find that your intuition is exactly right. Action this day should be your motto.

Career opportunities take precedence over most other concerns now. You can use this time to develop your potential, utilizing your talents to their fullest. Prioritize your day wisely. There will be time for romance and other pleasures later. For now, think creatively, and if you're faced with pressure at this time, avoid buckling. Even pressures pass. Keep a good sense of humor today, and you'll get the most out of your efforts.