Howe to Work

I hope you aren't getting tired of this Howe title stuff...because I am just getting started. Ha,ha.

And I do so love finding double meanings in words. I's one of my favorite games! That's why I'm so in love with our new Photography business name....BIG SHOT SPORTS! The website is up at www.bigshotsports.org and that was a learning experience..setting that up took 8+ hours. The photography website--the one at which photos can be purchased--is more complex and I am making slow progress. Hopefully by the end of this week we will have something more to show you than just the slideshow and intro info.

Eventually, once I have photos uploaded to it, there will be a list of galleries to click on. The galleries will be the names of the games Dad has photographed, and the photos will be in the galleries for purchase. (Does that answer your question, Rachel?) I had planned to upload the photos Friday after I took the website training session, but I missed the class because we were out in the cold (25 degrees--Brrr!) vaccinating the heifer calves against brucellosis--or bangs as we call it.

Dad finished the book Friday. One more edit, for the latest revisions, one more reading, and it is ready to go out in public! Ready to market. Ready to join the Western world. (I'll let you in on a secret...Dad writes in 3s. And it's starting to rub off on me. He doesn't say something once...he says it 3 times, in 3 different ways. Just like I did above.) You'll see, when you read his book. Maybe you'll catch yourself talking in 3s...maybe it's not as unusual as I think. I only noticed it because it takes a lot of serious punctuation when you do it in writing.

So, between the new photography business and the new writing business we have been busy, busy, busy. I have been putting in 10-12 hour days on the computer alone. Wish us luck...we are still on a learning curve here. And with so much to learn. it is exhausting.

The Howe Lectures

I just read my last blog...and it does sound a little bit like a lecture. So be it. I believe that I'm not done parenting yet....so if I can share a few insights via blogging, then I can say I am still providing some guidance or some wisdom. And as I keep hearing..."you're the Mom. You're supposed to know..."

So that was Howe Lecture No. 1. Be happy.

Dad has given his share of Howe Lectures....I don't think I've given mine though. His run along the line of action: Solve the problem. Mark your own scorecard. Give 'em Hell. Tough guy stuff. All good.

I think mine are going to be more personal. Starting with be happy. Be unselfish and more forgiving. Be grateful for every little thing....even the smallest act. Be personally responsible for the affect you have on others....from personal hygiene (take those showers, Will, even though you hate them, and your shower is too short for you) to sending a note or card, (or calling your Aunt Grace, Emily, to thank her for the kitchen dish towels she embroidered for you--I'll text you her number).

I am so proud of all of you. I am so happy that you all love each other and get along so well. And that you are all speaking to me. You should hear the stories I hear from other parents! So much turbulence! I am very grateful to have 5 + 3 + 1 winners in the Howe clan!

Bet you can't wait for lecture no. 3!