Kowtow (simplified Chinese: 叩头; traditional Chinese: 叩頭; pinyin: kòu tóu; Cantonese: kau tàuh, Vietnamese: khấu đầu) is the act of deep respect shown by kneeling and bowing so low as to have one's head touching the ground. An alternative Chinese term is ketou (simplified Chinese: 磕头; traditional Chinese: 磕頭; pinyin: Kētóu); however, the meaning is somewhat altered: kòu originally meant "knock with reverence",[citation needed] whereas kē has the general meaning of "touch upon (a surface)".[citation needed]

In Han Chinese culture, the kowtow is the highest sign of reverence. It was widely used to show reverence for one's elders, superiors, and especially the Emperor, as well as for religious and cultural objects of worship. In modern times, usage of the kowtow has become much reduced.

Just watched Tombstone

Kate: I've been good to you, I've taken care of you. If you die, where
does that leave me?

Doc Holliday: Without a meal ticket I suppose.

[Doc rides horse out of barn into stable area, Kate runs out after him
punching him in anger]

Kate: You bastard!

Doc Holliday: Why Kate, have you no kind words for me as I ride away?

[pause]

Doc Holliday: I calculate not.

[rides off] -- IMDb Quotes: Tombstone (1993)

Spring

Banana split Sunday

Just don't double dip.

Banana split Sunday

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Quote of the Day

The status quo sucks.
George Carlin

Come sail away with me.

Ok. This is odd but this strikes me as inspirational for me at this time. Well sorta.

	South Park - Cartman - I'm Sailing Away .mp3
	Found at bee mp3 search engine

Lyrics | Styx lyrics - I'm Sailing Away lyrics

Windows 7 has arrived...

I've been using a pre-release version and expect to upgrade to the new version soon.  Here are few of my favorite things....

Things I like about Windows 7

1.  Peek...  Hover over a task bar item and get a preview of each item even if they are stacked...

2.  Good multi monitor support

3.  Aero Window Manager

4.  Customizable Libraries  --I've always used a "Stuff" folder for all my "Stuff" = "Movies, MP3, Pictures."

5.  Fast boot time.

6.  Start button

7.  Explorer path

  . . . More to come . . .

Knott County Trail Ride

My Granny Marie

 

Who shares your birthday?

Me?  I got the same Bday as this guy....Weird hunh?

Happy Halloween & Happy Birthday

I've always loved Halloween. I liked the parties growing up. It was usually a combination party. I remember the basement decorated all up, the bobbing for apples, and the scary stories. "I'm the ghost of Able Mable. Put you money on the table" "Rap, Rap, Rap." The Chocolate cake with chocolate icing and a black cat drawn on it. Playing football(who knew). Raking leaves(even more so). Scary songs. Carving jack-o-lanterns. The candy. Hope everyone has a great holiday.

Try Chrome

Just tried a new web browser, Chrome.  Built by the minds who know the web oh so well at Google.  I really like the interface and so far has been sturdy as I could hope.  There are obvious issues with living in an I.E. world, but none that matter.  Yes, I was a big proponent of Firefox, but I like this one better. Why?  Not for sure.  Not just because it's new because I ran as fast as I could away from Apples browser.  I'll keep you uptodate and tell what I find.  

New Quote...

Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.
Albert Einstein

Chips cool video--Lego Team Fortress

Quote of the Day

When all else fails,
Try something different.

Me.

Anna Montana .com

So cute..

I love my boys so much....

House sold!

A week ago today April 15, my house in KY finally sold to a nice young man. Yippee! kinda. Day late and a dollar short, but better things are around the corner..... I can't wait to tell you about it... But more to come...

Also, by "coincidence", those of you who have been to my blog a few times may have noticed my profile icon has changed. The old one was taken off photobucket just today and I had to upload a new one. I had the traveler from the movie intro because I was on a journey to discover something. The journey has come to an end and there is a new sun on the horizon.....

Congratulations to my brother, Justin who just got married this past weekend to his lovely new bride, Shae. I just came back from the wedding last night. I created a memorabilia slide show for the wedding. Thought I'd post it here for those of you who missed it.