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From the Dust
Cover:
"Witty
words give life to a sharp view of the world. This is a book that
can make you think, laugh, and remember—a delicate and
entertaining mix
of political commentary, humorous remarks, and social
observation. Just
when you think the chapter is too intense, it gives the comic relief
needed.
Though a first book, ‘Ravings’ shows McGown is no stranger to
writing.
It captures the heart and mind of many who previously had no voice in
the world.
‘Ravings Of A Sane Man’ can be consumed in one setting; then slowly
enjoyed again and again savoring its many complex layers of flavor."
-Bon
Appétit
Don't forget to visit my website
dedicated to " Ravings", where you can buy direct
from the publisher, read selected chapters, and learn even more about
ME -- CLICK HERE.
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I have taught
classes on goal
setting, I have set countless goals for
myself...from very short term (take one more step) to very long term
(spoil my great-grand children). From very simple
(return
so-and-so's call) to very difficult (loose 60 pounds).
I believe that there are only three truly important steps to goal
setting--They have to be: achievable, measurable, and written.
While I certainly have a number of "Life Goals," and they are written
down, they are not in one place and I have (until now) kept them mostly
private. However, I have decided to move into the 21st
Century,
at the same time as I provide a basis for accountability (and
encouragement).
I have posted my goals on Caroline Miller's alternate
website: www.Your100Things.com.
Should you want to feed my rampant ego, please feel free to visit my
burgeoning list HERE!
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 I'm not a huge fan of the
great outdoors. Well, really its the sun I'm not
too fond of
--I enjoy being outside in the shade.
I
was looking for something that would allow me to enjoy the outdoors,
but not require too much time or sunshine. While on
a business trip, I was introduced to Geochaching
(dang
you Shawn
R.). This is a 'sport' that I can do with my hectic
travel schedule -- in fact my travel schedule actually lends
itself to
geocaching. My goal is to "log" at least one (1)
cache in all 50 States and all the US Territories.
You
can learn more about the wonderful and entertaining world of Geocaching
at: www.geocaching.com.
Should you want to feed my
"Rampant Ego", you can visit my log by clicking HERE.
[NOTE: You must have an account to
view the log, but they are
free and easy to set-up.]
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A
Brief History of McGown:
Mcgown
was first used as a surname among the ancient Scottish people known as
the Picts. It was a name for a metalworker. The
Gaelic form
of the name is Mac Ghobhainn, which means son of the smith.
According to the Venerable Bede, the "Father of English
History"
who was born in 673, the Pictish race, one of the founding races of the
British Isles, arrived in Scotland from Brittany about the 5th century
B.C.. From France the Picts had sailed northward to Ireland.
The ancient Monarchies of Ireland refused them permissions to
land, but they were allowed to settle in the eastern part of Scotland
on condition that all their Kings marry an Irish Princess.
This
established a matriarchal hierarchy, first in the annals of British
history. The family name McGown is believed to be descended
from
this source.
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