Today I could get a Master of Arts Degree

Here after all these years of just being tickled pink that I some how got through high school, this Greenwood University accepted my report on my background of work experience and their review board said I was approved for a Master of Arts, with a Major in Mass Media and a Minor in Journalism. Well what do you know, somebody thinks I'm smarter then my ex-wife said I was.

I'm having a real problem getting all excited above getting that e-mail today saying I have earned this Degree. You see, I looked at the wall in my office and I really don't have room to hang another picture frame and I would have to take one of the pictures I really like down. The other problem is what boss do I have, that would be impressed with my new paperwork and if it earned me a raise, that would cost me more money, since I write the checks. I'm not job hunting, since I have a full time job, the same one I have had for twenty one years. At my age I don't see myself wanting to add on another part time job, just because I am supposed to be so much smarter now.

They did not give me a Minor in Math, but when I see that to get my Diploma, I have to give them my credit card information so they can charge me $570.00 for this very important piece of paper, that I really have no idea what I would do with it. I could hang it up in the bathroom, in front of the toilet so every time somebody used it, they could be impressed with my choice of framing for it. Yes, I would have to frame it or pay another $140.00 for their custom frame. Oh yes, plus another $15.00 for postage and handling. Rush shipping would also be extra and if I don't have enough money on hand, they have a payment plan.

I can see why they did not offer me a Minor in Math. If I had that, I would be able to add all this up and get the total cost of this wonderful thing they have done for me. I have decided it would be much cheaper just to go to Wal-mart and buy a full length mirror, then I can stand in front of it and see this guy that just got so much smarter. I'm sure that would be a lot cheaper and bigger than a piece of paper and it would have a good use in the bathroom.

Oh, what could have been, if I just had enough money to throw away. But giving it some real thought, with my Graphic Arts experience I could design my own Diploma on my computer and print it off on the company full color printer for nothing. I think I will still get the mirror as a gift to the staff and tape my homemade Diploma at the eye level of it. That will impress everybody but me, I don't use that bathroom. I use the Executive Rest Room now!

I'm Still Runnin

I am happy to announce that I just got my paws on the latest CD by Willie Nash called "I'm Still Runnin." I popped it into my Bose player and let the music fill the room. It sure was not hard on the ears and I found my self beating to the music and I am not a big Country fan at all. Willie will take the stage Friday Evening at the BASH and I am sure he will have everybody swaying with his songs. There a nine songs on the CD and I enjoyed all of them and I'm going to download them with my computer, to get them on my I-Phone. He must have learned something down there in Nashville and we are really glad he is going to be sharing his talent with us on August 27th.

The action on stage will be starting at noon on Friday with the posting of the colors on the stage by the Forgotten Eagles and then it will be non-stop action past the mid-night hour. This is the type of event to bring along your own chair, since we will be setting up the stage over home plate at the Fair Ground ball diamond. To play in the infield, you will need to get there early, but the view from the outfield will be great as well. We are not ready to announce it yet, but we understand that we are planning something very special for the people in the outfield, that will put them in the front of the action at times as well.

By this weekend, on our website page for the BASH at www.upmag.net we will have the advanced sales for passes and event T shirts, up and running. Our next monthly print magazine goes in the mail next week and will soon be arriving to stores in northern Michigan and Wisconsin. The new issue has the T- Shirt design as the cover. Please understand that my Lady Robin, and son Jeremy spearhead the newsstand delivery in both states and it takes all month to reach all the stores. We look at it like those that paint the Big Mac bridge, as soon as they are done, it is time to start all over again.

If you will be looking for motels or camp grounds, your best bet is to contact the fine folks at the Chamber and tell them the BASH sent you over. They are putting together information on everything around and can guide you in the right direction. There number is: (906) 387-2138 or e-mail at: ccarberry@jamadots.com They also have a web site at: www.algercounty.org

Near the fair grounds there have been arrangements made for those that want free camping but about as rustic as you can get. hey, but the price is right. The area used to be a golf driving range and they promised the grass will be cut and you are welcome to pick out a spot. We plan to spot some Porta Johns there if we hear people want to use this area. Please call us at the PPP office at (906) 439-5111 or e-mail me at: mike@upmag.net is this type of camping fits your needs and we can make plans for you. Other than that, there are many great camp grounds in the area and the Chamber can help you with that.

Based on what feedback we are getting so far, this looks like it is going to be a fun filled weekend up here in God's Country. Sure hope you all can come up and join us, we only have one 21st Birthday and we have been waiting a long time for this to happen. Next year we will just be older and maybe even wiser, but I would not bet on it. There is talk already about next years BASH.