She Found Me Amusing & Large-Minded: No, Big-Headed--

 . . . or was that pig-headed?

Peedee of Queen of the Dogs selected me for this award. If I wasn't big-headed before . . .

I now have the power to confer Best Blog Awards on fifteen others. Almost everyone on my blogroll has either been chosen already or they are gentlemen and/or professionals who I am not sure will put a valentine-looking thing on their blog. Fear not: I am going to award you, not check up on you! Place them as you will!

1. The Warrior Poet

my first encouragement, a font of unique wisdom, beautiful poems and powerful prose, committed to everything he does.

2. Beyond the Blue Line

someone who thinks about the homeless, how to cross a street safely, and how to love a dog the best; in short, a person with compassion both professional and personal.

3. Slamdunks

a man with wide interests and varied friends, on a mission to find missing persons and restore families, as well as nurture his own.

4. Pepper Spray Me

treading the fine line of disaster with heart, humor, and a really clear eye. another early encouragement and an excellent writer.

5. Second City Cop

it may be about Chicago, and it may be by a cop only for cops, but I've learned more about municipal government reading his blog than I ever did in Poli Sci.

6. The Sergeant Says

another blog by a cop for cops, but his approach makes me feel that all things can be undertaken well

7. The South Kansas City Observer

a perfect lady, writing the perfect newspaper about South Kansas City, and about life. her blog is one of the more friendly places on electronic earth.

8. The Things Worth Believing In

for police and military, but also a wonderful place for any strategic thinkers. this blog is all about philosophy and practical knowledge written by a highly intelligent practitioner.

9. Chiron

another erudite blog with strategic thinking, philosophy, and a different way of exploring the nature of conflict and how to think it through when you don't have time to think.

10. The Johnny Law Chronicles

a good man, a hard job and a clear vision of what's what. yep, he's got a talent for it.

11. RainDogBlue

poet, photographer

minimalist encyclopedist

paradox? not at all!

12. Texas Ghostrider

I am sorry this is not a necktie. If it was a tie, It would have Betty on it. Gia already picked you. Why not 2?

13. 14.  Mrs. Bunker, Captain Schmoe, you may also double-heart as you see fit. For encouragement, insight, and laughs.

15. Miss Brave

teaches in an NYC elementary school. She doesn't write often enough for me, because her prose is enchanting . .

Thanks a million, to Peedee and my readers! You don't know what a breath of fresh air and sunlight you have been to me.

Say goodbye, Felix . . .