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Farewell to President Reagan
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I've not much to say here, but the world has lost a great man.


Michael (wireless) IM: mwsmith70
New laptop
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Well, my new laptop is here, a Dell Inspiron 9100 3.2GHz with a 15.4 in widescreen. Problem is they shipped it with the wrong memory and hard drive. Durrrr!!


Michael (wireless) IM: mwsmith70
Steppin'
this picture is owned by the submitter. contact submitter for permission before using it in any wayShelly and I got step counters so we can try out the 10,000 step a day exercise program. I took this shot soon after I sat down in my cube, and am now at 4,500 steps at quitting time.

Looks like I may have a way to go!

Michael (wireless) IM: mwsmith70
Summer is here
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Hibiscus are blooming, and the lawn requires care each week. Now on to the grilling! Michael (wireless) IM: mwsmith70
La Finca Mexican Resturant
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Having some dinner after church. Top shelf margaritas....w00t! Michael (wireless) IM: mwsmith70
Becker vineyards
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Vineyard #2, this time with a tour. =) Michael (wireless) IM: mwsmith70
Texas Hills Winery
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First winery of the day....weeee Michael (wireless) IM: mwsmith70
greetings from Pedernales Falls
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Kinda a murky day today. Here's some shots of the campsite. I'm going to get some more later on today. Michael (wireless) IM: mwsmith70
New meats!!!
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Got new tires for the beast yesterday. My original tires were recalled, so this was a complely new set (all 5) at no charge. Works out pretty good since the old tires were 3 years old and needed to be replaced. I checked the credited amount on the invoice... $970+ Yowza!

Michael (wireless) IM: mwsmith70
Narcissism
"The trait of narcissism is noted to be less labile than that of aggression. The innate stereotypic acts associated with the trait include flaunting body posturing, expansive arm gestures, bowing, colorful self-adornment, and a natural attraction to the limelight of personal recognition. Individuals of the pure N type are competitive but non-aggressive in their strivings for recognition. The trait corresponds to a striving for glory in one's environment, hence is the second main component of human ambition. In a pejorative connotation the unbridled trait of narcissism may reveal itself in the context of conceit, exhibitionism, vanity and messianism."

And furthermore...

. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is an all-pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behaviour), need for admiration or adulation and lack of empathy, usually beginning by early adulthood and present in various contexts. Five (or more) of the following criteria must be met:

1. Feels grandiose and self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements & talents to the point of lying, demands to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements).

2. Is obsessed with fantasies of unlimited success, fame, fearsome power or omnipotence, unequalled brilliance (the cerebral narcissist), bodily beauty or sexual performance (the somatic narcissist), or ideal, everlasting, all-conquering love or passion.

3. Firmly convinced that he or she is unique &, being special, can only be understood by, should only be treated by, or associate with, other special or unique, or high-status people (or institutions).

4. Requires excessive admiration, adulation, attention & affirmation - or, failing that, wishes to be feared and to be notorious (narcissistic supply).

5. Feels entitled. Expects unreasonable or special & favourable priority treatment. Demands automatic and full compliance with his or her expectations.

6. Is "interpersonally exploitative", i.e., uses others to achieve his or her own ends.

7. Devoid of empathy. Is unable or unwilling to identify with or acknowledge the feelings and needs of others.

8. Constantly envious of others or believes that they feel the same about him or her.

9. Arrogant, haughty behaviours or attitudes coupled with rage when frustrated, contradicted, or confronted.

[The language in the criteria above is based on or summarized from: - American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fourth edition (DSM IV). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.


Hmmmmm. WHO could I be talking about? ;)

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