3 Things Affiliate Marketers Need to Know to Survive Online http://ping.fm/VOgf2

Posts on Document Sharing Sites and How to Get Seen by Google http://ellenthorp.com/

Would you like to write Children's Books? Stop by and read about it. http://ping.fm/8lpTj

The Most Beloved American Humorist 1920s and 1930s Is Now On My Blog http://ping.fm/phyYE

Pet Lovers and entrepreneurs Stop by for information on a great business opportunity! http://ellenthorp.com

Facts About House Cats and that Elusive Purr!
http://ping.fm/viceX

5 Ways to Profit with Micro Niche Finder
http://ellenthorp.com/

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween! Stop by a read a short cute poem to start your Halloween off! http://ping.fm/djg1r

Do you have a Great picture of your Pet? I am going to collect pictures from folks and choose one picture a week to appear on my blog!
http://ping.fm/chOlF

Do you love cats? http://ping.fm/9n5Ql

Bat Facts, Not Myth http://ping.fm/YfwDR

Every wanted to know the true origin of double-pawed cats? http://ping.fm/wL1kt

Do you know the story behind Jack O'Lantern? http://ping.fm/neOvu

Ode to Jake: The Homeless Cat That Touched My Life... http://ping.fm/1eSzK

I love Halloween! Do You? Read up on a little history http://ping.fm/yx3Eo

If you love horses as much as I do, you'll love this post!http://ping.fm/5j1VE

Michael Shure's first published book is Incredible!
http://ping.fm/sGFuq

My thoughts on Fall and one wonderful tree!http://ping.fm/irLK2

As Fall approaches, I think we are all looking forward to the change. This year has gone by so fast...
http://ping.fm/7ceLb

I have set up this blog for writing short snippets of my day and my thoughts http://ping.fm/NgeQY

Stop by my blog and read my review on an Exceptional book http://ping.fm/1lTKg

I have started a brand new blog site just for topics on pets and animals. Stop by
http://ping.fm/lQYdZ

We're helping each other grow. We are Familyhttp://ping.fm/QaWTO?v=app_4949752878

Tried the rest – join the best
http://tiny.cc/uxsnd

Some say this is a Hoax, others say Not! Well I'm gonna check it out. It it's a hoax - Oh Well

Share This With Everyone!!
This an event the Whole World is waiting for.............
 
Planet Mars will be the brightest in the night sky starting August. It will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye. This will culminate on Aug. 27 when Mars comes within 34.65M miles off earth. Be sure to watch the sky on Aug. 27 12:30 am. It will look like the earth has 2 moons.


The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287.

Share this with your friends as NO ONE ALIVE TODAY will ever see it again.

Some valuable info on my blog
http://ping.fm/h1rNl

The Best Kept Secret on the Internet is Here!
http://ping.fm/26CVH

Don't Make the Mistake of Missing Out On This http://ping.fm/lotDC

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great ones make you feel that you, too, can become great." Mark Twain

A Novel About Dogs, Racing and Reincarnation

Chain of Events are sometimes really awesome! I had a really long sit in an airport not very long ago. I proceeded to roam around and look in stores.  I ran into a bookstore; which for me, is like candy to a child!

My eyes landed on the cover of a book that appeared to be a Golden Retriever.  As I own a Golden, I just had to check it out.  I read the reviews on the back of the book and decided - why not!
I was reading another book at the time and figured I'd start this one right afterwards.  I almost forgot about this little gem and had finished a completely different book before I remembered it!  I Am So Thrilled that I finally Read "The Art of Racing in the Rain".


It's the story of Denny (a race car driver hoping one day to be at the top of his field), His family and His dog - Enzo.  Here's the Kicker - the Story is Narrated by Enzo!

Now, if you love animals as much as I do - beware! The first chapter starts with Enzo at the end of his life.  He's in pain and wants to be let go. My tear ducts opened Gushers!

The story, ever so eloquently woven by author Garth Stein, then starts from the beginning when Denny first meets and adopts Enzo as a puppy;  followed by their years together.
Enzo might, possibly, be a little more advanced than the average dog, yet he still holds the innocence that dogs possess. He does see the world through rose-colored glasses and yet seems to see the human endeavor more clearly than most humans ever do.

Denny as a race car driver, happens to be an Expert at Racing in the Rain. His understanding of the track, the conditions of the track and his ability  to maneuver in these conditions are clearly set in his mind.  This same mindset seems to follow throughout his life as well. The challenges he must face and how to cope with these challenges.

Enzo also likes watching Television while Denny is away! He loves watching race cars and a documentary that talks about  Mongolian dogs! It is believed that when these dogs die, they come back as men.  This is very pleasing to Enzo;  he hopes to come back someday as a man, meet Denny on the street, and shake his hand.

I learned that from a program on the National Geographic channel, so I believe it is true. Not all dogs return as men, they say; only those who are ready.
I am ready.”

This Wonderful book weaves between the hardships that Denny must face and Enzo's desire to have opposable thumbs! It also weaves Enzo's pure devotion for Denny - wishing  he could make everything right for him.

The Art of Racing in the Rain is just that!  The determination, the skill, the focus of racing, incorporated into our lives and how we chose to live it.  Dealing with life's controversies and pitfalls and coming out a winner.

Garth Stein has written an extremely wonderful novel.  From Joy and Pain, Rejection and Embracement, Laughter and Heartbreak.

The Art of Racing in the Rain is one of those books I will read over and over! With each reading I am sure I will find another passage, moment or thought that will strike a chord of familiarity, sadness, hope and redemption!

In the Words of Enzo:

"I know this much about racing in the rain. I know it is about balance. It is about anticipation and patience. I know all driving skills that are necessary for one to be successful in the rain.  But racing in the rain is also about the mind! About owning one's own body. About believing that one's car is merely an extension of one's body. About believing that the track is an extension of the car, and the rain is an extension of the track, and the sky is an extension of the rain. It is about believing that you are not you; you are everything. And Everything is You.

I have rarely read a book that has had such a huge impact one me!  If you have ever questioned your ability to succeed, to move ahead, to live a positive life - You Need to Read this Book!  This book has the ability to lift your spirits and lift your expectations for yourself and your life!

Mr. Stein, Thank You  For This Book!   Thank You For Enzo!

Have a Great Day!

Ellen





Why Use
AutoResponders?

Name
Email