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The Note: A Recipe For Divorce

nospam@example.com (Kent D. Walsh) — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:55:16 -0400

"She really fixed me though—leaving me that note. She probably thought it would be really funny for me to come home from work, see her car gone from the driveway, and be wondering where she was. I bet she laughed, thinking how I would call her name out anyway, as I walked through the dining room into the kitchen, all the time listening for her to answer—and she wouldn’t."

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"Who in the hell is born to work?”

nospam@example.com (Kent D. Walsh) — Sat, 05 May 2012 18:59:08 -0400

Excerpt from, THE NOTE: A RECIPE FOR DIVORCE -- “I told her if she tried to help by getting a job, maybe we could afford some of the same things her friends have. She didn’t like that. She said she wasn’t born to work—that was my responsibility. I mean, can you believe that—wasn’t born to work? Tell me—who in the hell is born to work?”

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Wise words by Charles Schulz and Robert Kennedy

nospam@example.com (Kent D. Walsh) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:27:59 -0400

Life is like a ten-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use.

--Charles M. Schulz

The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.

--Denis Waitley

The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.

--Steve Jobs

The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on.

--Oscar Wilde

To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded

--Ralph Waldo Emerson

When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry.

--William Shakespeare

You cannot be lonely if you like the person you're alone with.

--Wayne Dyer

Each of us can work to change a small portion of events. And it's in the total of all those acts that the history of this generation will be written.

--Robert Kennedy

Quotes from Vince Lombardi and Mark Twain

nospam@example.com (Kent D. Walsh) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:54:11 -0400

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.
Vince Lombardi

Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
Samuel Johnson

We are still masters of our fate.
We are still captains of our souls.
Winston Churchill

There is only one success--to be able to spend your life in your own way.
Christopher Morley

You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.
Mark Twain

THE NOTE: A RECIPE FOR DIVORCE

nospam@example.com (Kent D. Walsh) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:08:12 -0400

Dear Friends, no, Madeline and I are not getting a divorce. THE NOTE: A RECIPE FOR DIVORCE was originally written almost thirty years ago just prior to the end of my “prior life.” It is by far the craziest and most painful piece I have ever written. I went forward in publishing it because I thought it may be of some value to others going through the same horrible experience that I did. I’m sorry for any confusion any of you may have had as to what it was all about. Please accept my apologies. Kent http://www.amazon.com/THE-NOTE-RECIPE-DIVORCE-ebook/dp/B007QEZAGW/ref=sr_1_6?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1333503681&sr=1-6

The note is A recipe for divorce

nospam@example.com (Kent D. Walsh) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:24:00 -0400

Could it be that a handwritten note suggesting the end of a relationship is the most painful and disturbing message one could ever receive? THE NOTE: A RECIPE FOR DIVORCE gives a firsthand account of the unforgiving and destructive power that a short, carefully written letter can have on one’s mental state.

After being faced with such an ultimatum from someone you’ve shared your life with for many years, it’s strange what tempestuous thoughts you think: What lies ahead for me? How can I survive alone? What are our friends and family going to think? . . . not to mention the aching heart, sick stomach, confused mind, and the incredible self-doubt you’re going to feel.

This short but explicit essay, THE NOTE: A RECIPE FOR DIVORCE, is not for the faint of heart. It is intended for those who have also received such a message and want to know that they are not alone; and for those who, while not having (yet) received such a note, are curious for a glimpse into what it can be like if they should. More details at, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007QEZAGW

The Pink Seagull does exist

nospam@example.com (Kent D. Walsh) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:15:17 -0400

Being a little sister can really stink. No one knows this better than Stanley Small, a girl with a boy's name. When her family visits friends for Fourth of July weekend, her brother won't stop pestering her. It doesn't help matters when Stanley sees a pink seagull and no one believes her, not even her mom. After a grand Independence Day celebration, trash litters the beach, and there isn't a flying creature in sight. Stanley isn't sure if any kind of bird will call the beach home again, not to mention the pink seagull. Will the elusive bird show itself again? Will Stanley be freed from the name Stanley Small the Big Storyteller once and for all? Amid taunts and trash pick-ups, a mysterious old man and a long-told legend, join Stanley In Search of the Pink Seagull. http://www.amazon.com/Search-Pink-Seagull-Uncle-Walsh/dp/1617771791/ref=sr_1_5_title_1_per?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1333073385&sr=1-5

Wise words by the likes of Lincoln and Einstein

nospam@example.com (Kent D. Walsh) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:43:06 -0400

Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow. ~ Doug Firebaugh

The secret of life isn't what happens to you, but what you do with what happens to you. ~ Norman Vincent Peale

Nothing diminishes anxiety faster than action. ~ Walter Anderson

The person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. ~ Albert Einstein

The best way to predict your future is to create it. ~ Abraham Lincoln

You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it. ~Paulo Coelho

The elevator to success is out of order. You'll have to use the stairs... one step at a time. ~ Joe Girard

Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall. ~ Confucius

A wise old bullfrog and a small tadpole

nospam@example.com (Kent D. Walsh) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:12:24 -0400

In Thaddeus T. and Barnaby, author Kent D. Walsh ("Uncle Kent") delightfully delves into the special inner lives of the animal kingdom.
This fun filled adventure story introduces readers to Thaddeus T., a tadpole who has not quite yet grown into a frog. After the disappearance of his father, Thaddeus T. is befriended by a wise and gentle old bullfrog named Barnaby, who helps educate Thaddeus T. as the two make the challenging journey across the pond.
Their goal is to reach a secret fishing spot where they can go "fly-fishing." But along the way, they run into a colorful cast of characters who make their journey as eventful as it can be! Filled with fantacy and humor, the story also contains important lessons for every child, including minding your parents, helping others in need even if they are "different," and the importance of making friends.
With "Uncle Kent's" easy-to-read text and vividly descriptive illustrations, Thaddeus T. and Barnaby is another reason for parents and children to spend good quality reading time together. http://www.amazon.com/Thaddeus-T-and-Barnaby-ebook/dp/B001O5CM2E/ref=sr_1_2_title_1_kin?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1331693891&sr=1-2

Courage is more than just a word.

nospam@example.com (Kent D. Walsh) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:02:12 -0500

It takes Courage

~author unknown

It takes strength to be firm,
It takes courage to be gentle.

It takes strength to conquer,
It takes courage to surrender.

It takes strength to be certain,
It takes courage to have doubt.

It takes strength to fit in,
It takes courage to stand out.

It takes strength to feel a friend's pain,
It takes courage to feel your own pain.

It takes strength to endure abuse,
It takes courage to stop it.

It takes strength to stand alone,
It takes courage to lean on another.

It takes strength to love,
It takes courage to be loved.

It takes strength to survive,
It takes courage to live.

Strong advice from a winner!

nospam@example.com (Kent D. Walsh) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:31:17 -0500

"The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get it and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done! Now if you know what you're worth then go out and get what you're worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain't you! You're better than that!" - Rocky Balboa

Check out another winner, DISRUPTED AMBITIONS http://www.amazon.com/Disrupted-Ambitions-Kent-D-Walsh/dp/0533160359/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330551205&sr=1-4

Meet a very special mouse named, Cody!

nospam@example.com (Kent D. Walsh) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:06:10 -0500

DUSTIN AND A MOUSE NAMED CODY

Little Dustin was having a fun day playing on his parents’ floor. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary, and certainly nothing gave any indication of the adventure he was about to enjoy.
      Then, all of a sudden, Dustin knocked Cody, a skinny, scrawny little mouse, out of his father’s reclining chair where Cody had been hiding. Well, imagine Dustin’s surprise at this turn of events! Add to that the fact that the little mouse, Cody, seemed so sad. What could be the matter? wondered Dustin. And what could he do about it?
      Cody, you see, feels like a failure, and that is why he is so sad. He simply wants to do something to make his parents proud. When new friend Dustin springs into action to try to help Cody, the fun really begins.
     Complimented warmly by delightful illustrations, this charming story of helping one’s fellow mouse will provide quality reading time for parents and their children.

Purchase details at: http://www.amazon.com/Dustin-Mouse-Named-Cody-Christmas/dp/053315555X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1329879897&sr=1-1

Thought Provoking Thoughts

nospam@example.com (Kent D. Walsh) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:17:06 -0500

If you're not using your smile, you're like a man with a million dollars in the bank and no checkbook. ~Les Giblin

Most people fail in life because they major in minor things. ~Anthony Robbins

Some people die at twenty-five and aren't buried until they are seventy-five. ~Benjamin Franklin

You don't get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value you bring to the hour. ~Jim Rohn

I don't want problems solved for me. I want the fishing rod, not the fish. ~Yanni

Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. ~Mark Twain

Never let your memories be greater than your dreams. ~Doug Ivester

What the mind can conceive, it can achieve. ~Napoleon Hill

Answers we all should know

nospam@example.com (Kent D. Walsh) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:45:45 -0500

The Test

By: Unknown

The most destructive habit.........................Worry

The greatest Joy..................................Giving

The greatest loss..................................Loss of self-respect

The most satisfying work......................Helping others

The ugliest personality trait....................Selfishness

The most endangered species................Dedicated leaders

Our greatest natural resource.................Our youth

The greatest "shot in the arm".................Encouragement

The greatest problem to overcome..........Fear

The most effective sleeping pill.................Peace of mind

The most crippling failure disease.............Excuses

The most powerful force in life..................Love

The world's most incredible computer........The brain

The worst thing to be without.....................Hope

The deadliest weapon.................................The tongue

The two most power-filled words................"I Can"

The greatest asset........................................Faith

The most worthless emotion.........................Self-pity

The most beautiful attire................................Smile!

The most prized possession...........................Integrity

The most contagious spirit..............................Enthusiasm

WORDS TO LIVE BY...

nospam@example.com (Kent D. Walsh) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:08:31 -0500

WORDS TO LIVE BY...

Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.

H.Jackson Brown JR.

Success doesn't come to you - you go to it.

Marva Collins

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

Eleanor Roosevelt
Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.

Vince Lombardi

Be not afraid of greatness; some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.

William Shakespeare

Telling is not selling - never make a statement if you can phrase it in the form of a question.
Brian Tracy

Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.

Henry Ford

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

Thomas Paine