Inspire Me

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

Nelson Mandela

Rave Reviews and Recipes

My review today comes from the latest book I recently added to my audio book library.

Delivering Happiness
A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose
By Tony HsiehI

This is a must read/listen for CEO'S, managers, or anyone involved in business. Hell, I recommend that everyone read/listen to it.

Tony's story of growth both personally and corporately is nothing less than inspiring. Tony has taken a start up company Zappos from a struggling company to a Billion dollar plus per year company in just two short years!

My families business has been around 134 years and if you totalled all the years together we could not come close to those figures:-)!

Tony's "Core Values" and "Company Culture" uniquely strengthens Zappos into one of the leading .com companies in the industry.

I love his passion, enthusiasm, and unwavering quest for the best company in the world by delivering "HAPPINESS"!

I sell some of the same items as Zappos, and have watched their company skyrocket in the past several years. Several meetings I have attended people have mentioned Tony's name and asked me if I have met him., I have not, but look forward to meeting him especially after reading/listening to his book.

I copied Zappos Family Core Values below, you can check out a video on Tony's website, www. deliveringhappinessbook.com.



Zappos Family Core Values

As we grow as a company, it has become more and more important to explicitly define the core values from which we develop our culture, our brand, and our business strategies. These are the ten core values that we live by:

1.Deliver WOW Through Service
2.Embrace and Drive Change
3.Create Fun and A Little Weirdness
4.Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded
5.Pursue Growth and Learning
6.Build Open and Honest Relationships With Communication
7.Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit
8.Do More With Less
9.Be Passionate and Determined
10.Be Humble

Burns Saddlery and Burns Cowboy Shop will be making their Core Values, Thanks to Tony.

Happy Trails,

Danna

GROWING OLDER

I sit here in my bed after being up for 20 hours contemplating growing older. In a few hours the calendar will say I am 51 years old. How do you wrap your head around a larger number??? I do it by knowing I have grown through 51 winters, summers, springtime's, and falls.

I have three children, who now have gifted me with 5.5 grandchildren. A mother and in-laws that are incredibly generous and graceful in their growing older.

I have my health, a family business that started way back in 1876 and has grown older with hundreds of team members that have served its needs for over 134 years.

I have grown enough to know I really do not know the answers but that I have a lot of questions.

By growing older I know I do not like to repeat the third grade and look to advance myself and my studies every year.

By growing older I know to appreciate truth and beauty and know that it resides in everything.

By growing older I have learned that I really know very little about anything but I am anxious to discover more.

By growing older I know that life is about relationships , learning of others ways and appreciating them even if you think and feel differently about politics, religion, and God.

By growing older I have learned that everyday holds the ultimate gift, the gift of life, a life of creating and sharing one glorious experience after another.

Happy Growing Older Trails,

Danna

Damn Good Stuff

Don't Mess With Momma Bear!!!

Happy Joyous Trails,

Danna

Tipsy Tuesday

"A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions."
Oliver Wendell Holmes:
American writer and Professor at Harvard, 1809-1894

How TRUE!!!!

Happy NEW Trails,

Danna

On The Road Again

Started a "On the Road Again" segment last week, never finished it, decided to cut and paste it to this week:-) that is what my busy life has become. Ground Hog Day, over and over again...

Birthday Week, this week....Scott celebrates his birthday today, mine is on Thursday. Being 50ish the celebration is more about how early can we get dinner in so we will not suffer from eating too much too late:-)

Last week we wrapped up the barrel race and flew back to Carmel. Jackets came back on as the temperature hovers between 55 and 65. Rarely have I needed to wear a jacket on my birthday, maybe riding horses in the mountains, or barbecuing over to Maple Grove. This year I will be selling our wares on the South Side of Ocean Ave, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, wearing a jacket:-).

I love jackets and boots and now I can wear them year round!!! I now can justify owning scores of both.

I do miss hot summer nights, observing the moon as it develops on it's quest to fullness. Carmel is immersed with marine layer as the inland temperatures swell to near triple digits the hot prevents the marine layer to move on. Hence the saying , "the coldest I have ever been was the summer I spent in San Francisco".

However, I decided a long time ago my happiness would not be determined by the weather.

Doing what I love and loving what I do, in a jacket:-)

Danna

Funny Friday

As we progress into the year 2010, I want to thank all of you for your educational e-mails over the past year. I am totally screwed up now and have little chance of recovery.

I no longer open a bathroom door without using a paper towel, or have the waitress put lemon slices in my ice water without worrying about the bacteria on the lemon peel.

I can't use the remote in a hotel room because I don't know what the last person was doing while flipping through the adult movie channels.

I can't sit down on the hotel bedspread because I can only imagine what has happened on it since it was last washed.

I have trouble shaking hands with someone who has been driving because the number one pastime while driving alone is picking one's nose.

Eating a little snack sends me on a guilt trip because I can only imagine how many gallons of Trans fats I have consumed over the years.

I can't touch any woman's purse for fear she has placed it on the floor of a public bathroom.

I MUST SEND MY SPECIAL THANKS to whoever sent me the one about rat poop in the glue on envelopes because I now have to use a wet sponge with every envelope that needs sealing.

ALSO, now I have to scrub the top of every can I open for the same reason.

I no longer have any savings because I gave it to a sick girl (Penny Brown) who is about to die for the 1,387,258th time.

I no longer have any money, but that will change once I receive the $15,000 that Bill Gates/Microsoft and AOL are sending me for participating in their special e-mail program.

I no longer worry about my soul because I have 363,214 angels looking out for me, and St. Theresa's Novena has granted my every wish.

I can't have a drink in a bar because I'll wake up in a bathtub full of ice with my kidneys gone.

I can't eat at KFC because their chickens are actually horrible mutant freaks with no eyes, feet or feathers.

I can't use cancer-causing deodorants even though I smell like a water buffalo on a hot day.

THANKS TO YOU I have learned that my prayers only get answered if I forward an e-mail to seven of my friends and make a wish within five minutes.

BECAUSE OF YOUR CONCERN, I no longer drink Coca Cola because it can remove toilet stains.

I no longer buy gas without taking someone along to watch the car so a serial killer doesn't crawl in my back seat when I'm filling up.
I no longer drink Pepsi or Fanta since the people who make these products are atheists who refuse to put 'Under God' on their cans.

I no longer use Cling Wrap in the microwave because it causes seven different types of cancer.

AND THANKS FOR LETTING ME KNOW I can't boil a cup of water in the microwave anymore because it will blow up in my face. Disfiguring me for life.

I no longer go to the movies because I could be pricked with a needle infected with AIDS when I sit down.

I no longer go to shopping malls because someone will drug me with a perfume sample and rob me.

I no longer receive packages from UPS or Fed Ex since they are actually Al Qaeda agents in disguise.

And I no longer answer the phone because someone will ask me to dial a number for which I will get a phone bill with calls to Jamaica, Uganda, Singapore, and Uzbekistan.

I no longer buy cookies from Neiman-Marcus since I now have their recipe.

THANKS TO YOU I can't use anyone's toilet but mine because a big black snake could be lurking under the seat and cause me instant death when it bites my butt.

AND THANKS TO YOUR GREAT ADVICE I can't even pick up a coin dropped in the parking lot because it probably was placed there by a sex molester waiting to grab me as I bend over.

I no longer drive my car because buying gas from some companies supports Al Qaeda, and buying gas from all the others supports South American dictators.

I can't do any gardening because I'm afraid I'll get bitten by the Violin Spider and my hand will fall off.

If you don't send this e-mail to at least 144,000 people in the next 70 minutes, a large dove with diarrhea will land on your head at 5:00 p.m. tomorrow afternoon, and the fleas from 120 camels will infest your back, causing you to grow a hairy hump. I know this will occur because it actually happened to a friend of my next door neighbor's ex-mother-in-law's second husband's cousin's best friend's beautician . . .

Oh, by the way.....

A German scientist from Argentina, after a lengthy study, has discovered that people with insufficient brain activity read their e-mail with their hand on the mouse.

Don't bother taking it off now, it's too late.

P. S.: I now keep my toothbrush in the living room, because I was told by e-mail that water splashes over 6 ft. out of the toilet

Happy Sterile Trails,

Danna

Rave Reviews - Burns Cowboy Shop Park City

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"Who ever said cowboys are hicks has never been to Burn's Cowboy Shop." - Meggstatus



Endless unique personalities exist, and we love to welcome each into our shop and our Burns family. One such personality walked into our store and posted her great photos on her blog entitled "Another Day to Dress Up, My Clothing Diary" We love her quote, "Who ever said cowboys are hicks has never been to Burn's Cowboy Shop." check out the rest of her post by clicking the link below:



http://anotherdaytodressup.blogspot.com/2010/06/main-street-burns-cowboy-shop.html



Love it! Thanks for the blog post Meggstatus, and all the comments from your followers.



The Burns Bunch

Another Ribbon Cut!

Another Ribbon Cut!



WOW, what a fast, furious, fun, ride this past week has been. Finished up the barrel race event in Salina, flew back to Carmel on Monday, Ribbon Cut on Tuesday, Salinas Rodeo located 25 minutes from Carmel is in full swing.

Lynn, Sue, Peggy and Gary traveled from Southern California and Utah to help us the past very busy 10 days. CONTRIBUTE, is the word that comes to my mind as I think back at all they did to help us get the store ready for the ribbon cutting and held down the shop as we raced off to Utah to help with the barrel race. THANK YOU from my entirety!!

It was great to see everyone at the barrel race, especially those 5 grandchildren:-) Thanks to Wendy Winn, a part time team member and dear friend she picked us up at the airport and delivered us safely . Burns Saddlery looked outstanding. A big thank you to the Burns team for all the attention they give to the clients and overall look of the property.

Another chapter is complete as we turn the page to the exciting adventures that await us in the enchanting village; Carmel-by-the-Sea.

With much APPRECIATION to all who helped and attended the great event.

Danna

You Are Invited to Burns Cowboy Shop Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

You are invited to the ribbon cutting for our newest Burns Cowboy Shop location, tommorow, Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm. Light refreshment will be served including Galante Wines. Take a moment to experience "The Cowboy Way" Burns Cowboy Shop style!

Recive 10% Off your purchase in Carmel ribbon cutting day. . . Find out more and join our Event Invitaion on facebook by clicking on the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Burns-Saddlery/95624580706#!/event.php?eid=138465486181783&ref=mf

See photos of the new store by visiting our facebook photo albums:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Burns-Saddlery/95624580706?v=photos

Hope to see you there!

The Burns Bunch

Inspire Me

NEED WASHING?

A little girl had been shopping with her Mom in Wal-Mart. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful red haired, freckle faced image of innocence.

It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of rain gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the earth it has no time to flow down the spout… We all stood there, under the awning, just inside the door of the Wal-Mart.
We waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature messed up their hurried day.

I am always mesmerized by rainfall. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world. Memories of running, splashing as carefree as a child, came pouring in as a welcome reprieve from the worries of my day.

Her little voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance we were all caught in, 'Mom let's run through the rain,'
she said.
'What?' Mom asked.

'Let's run through the rain!' She repeated.

'No, honey. We'll wait until it slows down a bit,' Mom replied.

This young child waited a minute and repeated: 'Mom, let's run through the rain.'

'We'll get soaked if we do,' Mom said.

'No, we won't, Mom. That's not what you said this morning,' the young girl said as she tugged at her Mom's arm.

'This morning? When did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?'

'Don't you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, ' If God can get us through this, He can get us through anything!

The entire crowd stopped dead silent.. I swear you couldn't hear anything but the rain… We all stood silently. No one left. Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say.


Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might even ignore what was said. But this was a moment of affirmation in a young child's life. A time when innocent trust can be nurtured so that it will bloom into faith.

'Honey, you are absolutely right. Let's run through the rain. If GOD let's us get wet, well maybe we just need washing,' Mom said.

Then off they ran. We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they darted past the cars and yes, through the puddles. They got soaked.

They were followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars. And yes, I did.
I ran. I got wet. I needed washing.

Circumstances or people can take away your material possessions, they can take away your money, and they can take away your health. But no one can ever take away your precious memories...So, don't forget to make time and take the opportunities to make memories everyday.


To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven.
I HOPE YOU STILL TAKE THE TIME TO RUN THROUGH THE RAIN.

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them.

Take the time to live!!!

Keep in touch with your friends, you never know when you'll need each other --
and don't forget to run in the rain!

My good friend Paul sent this to me. He is an inspiration, despite his own battle with cancer he lives life!!! I appreciate him, for a couple of decades now he has sent me a card on my birthday, WOW, what a friend, what a champion.

Taking Time To Run Through The Rain (TODAY:-))

Danna

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Funny Friday

Some 40-year-old girlfriends discuss where they should meet for dinner.
Finally, they agree to meet at the Ocean View Restaurant, because the
waiters are cute and buff.

10 years later, at 50 years of age, the women once again discuss where they
should meet for dinner. Finally, they agree to meet at the Ocean View
Restaurant, because the food is very good and the wine selection is
excellent.

10 years later, at 60 years of age, the girls once again discuss where they
should meet for dinner. Finally, they agree to meet at the Ocean View
Restaurant, because they can eat there in peace and quiet, and the
restaurant has a beautiful view of the ocean.

10 years later, at 70 years of age, the women once again discuss where they
should meet for dinner. Finally, they agree to meet at the Ocean View
Restaurant, because the restaurant is wheelchair accessible, and it even
has an elevator.

10 years later, at 80 years of age, the girls once again discuss where they
should meet for dinner. Finally, they agree to meet at the Ocean View
Restaurant, because they have never been there before.

Happy Weekend Trails,

Danna

Dream Big

"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great."
— John D. Rockefeller: Was an American industrialist and philanthropist


Great advice!!! I love the phrase the better it gets, the better it gets, if we want better, we need to keep looking for better.

Because the worse it gets the worse it gets. I avoid going down the road of gloom and doom.

We choose our thoughts, we choose our reactions to our relationships with family, friends, and co-workers.

Is it making our life better, or worse?

As Mr. Rockefeller states, don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great!!

Expecting Great Things this Wednesday,

Danna

PS Team Members, Lynn Folstad, Sue Siegel, Peggy and Gary Harrison arrived to help us this week, a big thank you to them for their long travels to fill in as we leave tomorrow to help produce the Xtreme Barrel Race at the Blackhawk Arena in Salina.
We look forward to visiting in person all our family and friends back in Utah!!!

Tipsy Tuesday

John Hopkins Update - Good article

AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY ('TRY', BEING THE KEY WORD) TO ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY.

Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins:

1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.

2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.

3 When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors.

4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors.

5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.

6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastrointestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.

7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.

8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.

9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.

10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.

11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.

CANCER CELLS FEED ON:

a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in color. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.

b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk cancer cells are being starved.

c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.

d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).

e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer fighting properties. Water-best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.

12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines becomes putrefied and leads to more toxic buildup.

13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.

14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the bodies own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.

15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, un-forgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.

16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.

1. No plastic containers in micro.

2. No water bottles in freezer.

3. No plastic wrap in microwave.

Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as well. Dioxin chemicals cause cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic. Recently, Dr. Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Cast le Hospital, was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This especially applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body. Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons.

Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead.

On the Road Again

Forth of July has come and gone, summer will soon slip through our fingers, and I have yet to feel a 70 degree day:-) That will all change this week as the road leads me back to Salina for the Xtreme Barrel Race held at the outstanding Blackhawk Arena.

I look forward to big hugs and kisses from the Grandchildren. Barrel Racers from 10 states converge in Salina for the big show.

Happy 4th of July

This is pretty neat.....(30 second video) ... Have you ever seen one of our military walking past you and wanted to convey to them your thanks, but weren't sure how or it felt awkward?

Recently, a gentleman from Seattle created a gesture which could be used and has started a movement to get the word out.

Please everybody take just a moment to watch.... The Gratitude Campaign; .......and then forward it to your friends! THEN START USING THE SIGN.

Rave Reviews and Recipes

"May today there be peace within.
May you trust that you are exactly
where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities
that are born of faith in yourself and others.
May you use the gifts that you have received,
and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content with yourself just the way you are.
Let this knowledge settle into your bones,
and allow your soul the freedom
to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us."

Have A Wonderful Holiday,

Danna

Funny Friday

Never Argue with a Woman

One morning, the husband returns the boat to their lakeside
cottage after several hours of fishing and decides to take a nap.

Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the boat out.

She motors out a short distance, anchors, puts her feet up,
and begins to read her book..

The peace and solitude are magnificent.

Along comes a Fish and Game Warden in his boat.

He pulls up alongside the woman and says, 'Good morning, Ma'am. What are you doing?'

'Reading a book,' she replies, (thinking, 'Isn't that obvious?')

'You're in a Restricted Fishing Area,' he informs her.

'I'm sorry, officer, but I'm not fishing. I'm reading.'

'Yes, but I see you have all the equipment.
For all I know you could start at any moment.
I'll have to take you in and write you up.'

'If you do that, I'll have to charge you with sexual assault,' says the woman.

'But I haven't even touched you,' says the Game Warden.

'That's true, but you have all the equipment.
For all I know you could start at any moment.'

'Have a nice day ma'am,' and he left.

MORAL:
Never argue with a woman who reads.

It's likely she can also think.

Happy Weekend Trails,

Danna

Dream Big

The Human Body!


It takes your food seven seconds to get from your mouth to your stomach.

One human hair can support 3kg (6.6 lb).

The average man's private area is three times the length of his thumb.

Human thighbones are stronger than concrete.

A woman's heart beats faster than a man's...

There are about one trillion bacteria on each of your feet.

Women blink twice as often as men.

The average person's skin weighs twice as much as the brain.

Your body uses 300 muscles to balance itself when you are standing still..

If saliva cannot dissolve something, you cannot taste it.

Women reading this will be finished now.

Men are still busy checking their thumbs..




This one made me laugh out loud…




Happy Trails,

Danna

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Tipsy Tuesday

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."



People that make you feel good are precious gifts. I have friends and family members I love to be around and others I avoid. Simply for the reason, I want to FEEL good!

I love people that add value by listening, encouraging, and strengthening my mind with empowering words, not lack luster gossip or complaining.

I love people, Positive, Helpful, Encouraging, People!!!

I love people that make me feel good! It's an addictive high!


Happy Feel Good Trails,

Danna

On The Road Again

Forth of July Week!

Amazing, it is the 4th of July... It certainly does not feel like the typical hot 4th of July weather I am used too. In Carmel July's average temperature is somewhere in the 50's!

How uniquely refreshing the Central Coast of California is. The foliage here is simply magical. Endless species of trees, flowers, and shrubs living in a unique Eco system that never overheats and obtains moisture daily from the great boiler maker (Pacific Ocean).

This week will be a busy week for the Burns Bunch, Salina has it's big traditional July 4th celebration with it's historic rodeo, parade, games at the park and of course fireworks.

Last year was our first 4th of July in Park City, we set outside on our patio and watched the fireworks spray the Park City Mountain Resort. The parade in Park City certainly was different, themed with miners and skiers, not cowboys and miners like Salina's.

Now a new adventure, celebrating the 4th of July in Carmel-by-the-Sea! New parade theme, new landscape to showcase the fireworks, and new folks to celebrate it with.

All celebrating AMERICA!!! Land of the Free, Home of the Brave!!!

No matter what the landscape, no matter what the theme, the celebration is the same, Let Freedom Ring, from Rodeo Arenas, to Ski Slopes, to Pacific Shorelines, my God this is an incredible country, full of fearless people, United with the strength of FREEDOM!!!

On the 4th of July Road Again,

In Carmel-by-the-Sea!!!

Danna

Inspire Me

http://www.TheLoveMovie.com/

Love is simply Wonderful!


Have an Inspiring Beautiful Day,

Danna

Rave Reviews and Recipes

Remember the guy who got on a plane with a bomb built into his shoe and
tried to light it?
Did you know his trial is over?
Did you know he was sentenced?
Did you see/hear any of the judge's comments on TV or Radio?
Didn't think so.!!!
Everyone should hear what the judge had to say.

Ruling by Judge William Young, US District Court.

Prior to sentencing, the Judge asked the defendant if he had anything to say
His response: After admitting his guilt to the court for the record, Reid
also admitted his 'allegiance to Osama bin Laden, to Islam, and to the
religion of Allah,' defiantly stating, 'I think I will not apologize for my
actions,' and told the court 'I am at war with your country.'

Judge Young then delivered the statement quoted below:


Judge Young: 'Mr. Richard C. Reid, hearken now to the sentence the Court
imposes upon you.

On counts 1, 5 and 6 the Court sentences you to life in prison in the
custody of the United States Attorney General. On counts 2, 3, 4and 7, the
Court sentences you to 20 years in prison on each count, the sentence on
each count to run consecutively. (That's 80 years.)

On count 8 the Court sentences you to the mandatory 30 years again, to be
served consecutively to the 80 years just imposed. The Court imposes upon
you for each of the eight counts a fine of $250,000 that's an aggregate fine
of $2 million. The Court accepts the government's recommendation with
respect to restitution and orders restitution in the amount of $298.17 to
Andre Bousquet and $5,784 to American Airlines.

The Court imposes upon you an $800 special assessment. The Court imposes
upon you five years supervised release simply because the law requires it.
But the life sentences are real life sentences so I need go no further.

This is the sentence that is provided for by our statutes. It is a fair and
just sentence. It is a righteous sentence.

Now, let me explain this to you. We are not afraid of you or any of your
terrorist co-conspirators, Mr. Reid. We are Americans. We have been
through the fire before. There is too much war talk here and I say that to
everyone with the utmost respect. Here in this court, we deal with
individuals as individuals and care for individuals as individuals. As
human beings, we reach out for justice.

You are not an enemy combatant. You are a terrorist. You are not a soldier
in any war. You are a terrorist. To give you that reference, to call you a
soldier, gives you far too much stature. Whether the officers of government
do it or your attorney does it, or if you think you are a soldier, you are
not----- you are a terrorist. And we do not negotiate with terrorists. We
do not meet with terrorists. We do not sign documents with terrorists. We
hunt them down one by one and bring them to justice.

So war talk is way out of line in this court You are a big fellow. But you
are not that big. You're no warrior. I've known warriors. You are a
terrorist. A species of criminal that is guilty of multiple attempted
murders. In a very real sense, State Trooper Santiago had it right when you
first were taken off that plane and into custody and you wondered where the
press and the TV crews were, and he said: 'You're no big deal.'

You are no big deal.

What your able counsel and what the equally able United States attorneys
have grappled with and what I have as honestly as I know how tried to
grapple with, is why you did something so horrific. What was it that led
you here to this courtroom today?

I have listened respectfully to what you have to say. And I ask you to
search your heart and ask yourself what sort of unfathomable hate led you to
do what you are guilty and admit you are guilty of doing? And, I have an
answer for you. It may not satisfy you, but as I search this entire record,
it comes as close to understanding as I know.

It seems to me you hate the one thing that to us is most precious. You hate
our freedom. Our individual freedom. Our individual freedom to live as we
choose, to come and go as we choose, to believe or not believe as we
individually choose. Here, in this society, the very wind carries freedom.
It carries it everywhere from sea to shining sea. It is because we prize
individual freedom so much that you are here in this beautiful courtroom, so
that everyone can see, truly see, that justice is administered fairly,
individually, and discretely. It is for freedom's sake that your lawyers
are striving so vigorously on your behalf, have filed appeals, will go on in
their representation of you before other judges.

We Americans are all about freedom. Because we all know that the way we
treat you, Mr. Reid, is the measure of our own liberties. Make no mistake
though. It is yet true that we will bear any burden; pay any price, to
preserve our freedoms. Look around this courtroom. Mark it well. The
world is not going to long remember what you or I say here. The day after
tomorrow, it will be forgotten, but this, however, will long endure.

Here in this courtroom and courtrooms all across America , the American
people will gather to see that justice, individual justice, justice, not
war, individual justice is in fact being done. The very President of the
United States through his officers will have to come into courtrooms and lay
out evidence on which specific matters can be judged and juries of citizens
will gather to sit and judge that evidence democratically, to mold and shape
and refine our sense of justice.

See that flag, Mr. Reid? That's the flag of the United States of America .
That flag will fly there long after this is all forgotten. That flag stands
for freedom. And it always will.

Mr. Custody Officer. Stand him down.

So, how much of this Judge's comments did we hear on our TV sets? We need
more judges like Judge Young. Pass this around. Everyone should and needs
to hear what this fine judge had to say. Powerful words that strike home.

Rave Reviews for Judge Young,

Happy Weekend Trails,

Danna

Funny Friday

WHEN I SAY I'M BROKE - I'M BROKE!

A little old lady answered a knock on the door one day, to be confronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner.

'Good morning,' said the young man. 'If I could take a couple minutes of your time, I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleaners...'

'Go away!' said the old lady. ''I'm broke and haven't got any money!'' and she proceeded to close the door.

Quick as a flash, the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open... ''Don't be too hasty!'' he said. ''Not until you have at least seen my demonstration.''

And with that, he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet.

''Now, if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet, Madam, I will personally eat the remainder.''

The old lady stepped back and said, ''Well let me get you a fork, 'cause they cut off my electricity this morning."

Happy Weekend Trails,

Danna

Dream Big

"Each man [is] the architect of his own fortune."
— Appius Caecus: Early Roman political figure and road builder


Architects have deep vision, they see every detail of the project they will create, seeing the finished project is the only way they can begin the project. Building it in their mind before they can put it on paper.

All fortune's begin with a thought, seeing it from the end, constructing it with a desire of completion. Knowing what the end result is, seeing it, feeling the feeling of obtaining the project will bring it at lightning speed.

Knowing what you want with a clarity of completion.

I know it works, I am sitting in the building that was just a few months ago a vision.

California Dreaming/Reality,

Danna

Tipsy Tuesday

FROM NIGHTINGALE.COM

"Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire,
and begin at once, whether you're ready
or not, to put it into action."
— Napoleon Hill: Was an American author and motivational expert

"Ready, Aim... Aim... Aim... (Where's the "Fire"?) Too often we never achieve our ultimate plans because we wait for the timing or our preparedness to be right. Or we have a deep-rooted fear that we can't let go of. By trying to do it perfectly, we end up never doing it. For all of your goals, we suggest taking the "Ready, Fire, Aim" approach instead. Make the plans, start attacking your goal, and then you can tweak it to perfection."

Happy Tuesday Trails,

Danna

On The Road Again

Longest Day of the Year!!!

Summer solstice....first day of summer arrives as memories of my youthful days dance in my head. Hot summer nights, staying out all night cruising the small town of Salina Utah. Sneaking into the swimming pool, raiding gardens for fresh peas and trips to the mountains for heat relief.

Summer in Carmel certainly has a different feel. Jacket weather most everyday, as the cool marine layer holds away the sweltering inland temperatures. Travel 20 minutes and the temperature will change 40 degrees!

Exotic tropical flowers and trees tickle my heart with a new appreciation for a different Eco system than the deserts of Utah.

Stephanie Stewart one of our Park City managers flies back to Utah this morning after spending a the U.S. Open week with us. What a remarkable young women she is, and a great asset to our team. We will miss her and look forward to her next visit.

Traveling Burns Team will be extra busy this week with the Reno Rodeo, BFI roping and all the other activities held at the Reno Livestock Event Center. Good Luck to them and Thanks for all you do in representing our products and company.

We start our second week at our new location in Carmel California with great anticipation for all the new clients and friends we will meet.

I loved summers in Salina, I loved the summer I spent in Park City, and I am loving the first day of summer in Carmel...

On The Road Again, traveling breathtaking Hwy 1 to and from Ocean Ave. home of the latest Burns venture.

Happy Trails,

Danna

Inspire Me

A Little Girl Needs Daddy

A little girl needs Daddy
For many, many things:
Like holding her high off the ground
Where the sunlight sings!
Like being the deep music
That tells her all is right
When she awakens frantic with
The terrors of the night.

Like being the great mountain
That rises in her heart
And shows her how she might get home
When all else falls apart.

Like giving her the love
That is her sea and air,
So diving deep or soaring high
She'll always find him there.
Author Unknown

This little girl soar's high with love for her daddy this heartfelt Fathers Day.

I love you Dad, Fly Free!!!

Yours,

Wissy

Rave Reviews and Recipes

Rave Reviews!!!

Rave Reviews for the U.S. Open held at the magical Pebble Beach Resort just blocks from Burns Cowboy Shop Carmel.

Rave Reviews to the hundreds of Volunteers that make the event an incredible success!

First week Anniversary of Burns Cowboy Shop Carmel is today!!!

What a fun incredible town!! The buzz around town is, "you need to go see that cool new cowboy shop on Ocean Ave".

Rave Reviews for all the Burns Team members working this fathers day weekend, helping folks find the perfect, unique gifts for Dad.

Reno Rodeo kicks off this week, Lynn, Kody, Jake, Matt and Braydan will represent Burns Saddlery with some of our outstanding new Lucchese Cowboy and Cowgirl boots. Custom Burns Saddles and many other unique custom made leather products.

Randi Jorgensen our Salina managers daughter Ashley got married last week, congratulations to the beautiful bride, (email me pictures)!

Rave Reviews to Dixon Winn, son of Wendy Winn, one of our team members, he is Utah State High School Rodeo Bull Riding Champion! Congratulations also to Ashley Scott who was crowned the State Queen, and Steer Wrestling Champion, Kade Jacobs, brother to Kody, another Burns Team Player.

Longest day of the year June 21st is coming quickly, I LOVE IT!!! getting home after 9pm, I guess it does not really matter:-)

Rave Reviews to all the Fathers this Fathers Day Weekend!! I love and miss my father everyday. His smile, sense of humor, and cowboy swagger. He taught me to love the outdoors, horses, and how to live life to the fullest, and of course how to be life of the party:-) His fearless, rugged good looks will always be embedded in my memory.

A giant HAPPY FATHERS DAY to Scott's Dad, Wayland. He is a remarkable, helpful, happy, talented, loving man. I love and appreciate all he does for everyone in our family, and a humble thank you to my husband Scott, he truly is the best father and grandfather on the planet, I know 8 people who would agree:-)

Happy Fathers Day Weekend,

Danna

Our Blog Gets a Facelift!

Thought it was time for change, so we gave the blog a facelift. Let us know what you think.

Rollin' with the changes,

The Burns Bunch

Celebrating Our Father's

As We Celebrate 6 Generations of Burns Saddlery Father’s, we would like to pause for a moment . . . to admire their hard work and dedication . . and to thank all of the Fathers out there that continue to keep the ol’ west alive.

We will be featuring inspiring stories and photos of our founding fathers during the coming week and we invite you to share your favorite stories, memories, experiences, lessons learned and photos of your fathers on our Facebook Page.

Click the link below to go there now or view our facebook right here on the left side bar of the blog.

Hopin' you have a Happy Father's Day,

The Burns Bunch

Dream Big

Hello Again!!!

Did you wonder if I had fell off into the ocean????

This has been the longest I have went without posting, reason, working night and day to get the new Carmel store opened. It's official, on June 12th 2010 at 10:00am Burns Cowboy Shop Carmel opened it's doors for business.

Incredible, just 9 days prior the old tenants were removing the last of their belongings. The Burns Team does it again!!!!

Wayland, Matt, Jake, Braydan and Scott pulled off a miracle!!! The build out is spectacular, new flooring, completely repainted, new dressing room, walls removed and walls added, custom leather wrapped counters, custom glass showcases, all done in just over a week!!!

US Open begins tomorrow, with practice rounds taken all this week, Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula is swarming with golfers, media, and fans.

As I sit here happily exhausted I think, dreams really do come true....all it takes is knowing what you want, be intentional, feel the feeling of receiving your desires and take action when the people, circumstances, and events begin to come towards you with lighting speed. When I read "the Universe Loves Speed" it stuck with me...I either want it or I don't. If I want it I go after it and it races towards me.

I meet successful people every day, the top 2%. They rarely dicker over price, they either like it or they don't. They are intentional, the go after it and rarely do they experience buyers remorse. I love to learn from successful people, their ability to get what they want astounds me. They seem to have a focus and a clear vision of the direction of their dreams. And they don't sweat the small stuff.

Much appreciation fills my heart as I sit here in bed, barley able to keep my eyes open, excited for tomorrow, thankful for all the outstanding people I met today, and a deep happiness for life and all the fun opportunities that are created by thoughts, feelings and emotions.

"Always dream and shoot higher than you know you
can do. Don't bother just to be better than
your contemporaries or predecessors.
Try to be better than yourself."
— William Faulkner: Was an American author


Happy Big Dream Trails,

Danna

P.S. See pictures of our new location on our facebook page by clicking here. Or read more about Burns Cowboy Shop by clicking here.

Funny Friday

Choosing a wife
A man wanted to get married. He was having trouble choosing among three likely candidates. He gives each woman a present of $5,000 and watches to see what they do with the money.

The first does a total makeover. She goes to a fancy beauty salon, gets her hair done, new makeup; buys several new outfits and dresses up very nicely for the man. She tells him that she has done this to be more attractive for him because she loves him so much.

The man was impressed.

The second goes shopping to buy the man gifts. She gets him a new set of golf clubs, some new gizmos for his computer, and some expensive clothes. As she presents these gifts, she tells him that she has spent all the money on him because she loves him so much.

Again, the man is impressed.

The third invests the money in the stock market She earns several times the $5,000. She gives him back his $5,000 and reinvests the remainder in a joint account. She tells him that she wants to save for their future because she loves him so much.

Obviously, the man was impressed.

The man thought for a long time about what each woman had done with the money he'd given her.

Then he married the one with the biggest boobs.


Men are like that, you know.


And on another note!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is more money being spent on breast implants and Viagra today than on Alzheimer's research. This means that by 2040, there should be a large elderly population with perky boobs and huge erections and absolutely no recollection of what to do with them.



Happy Weekend Trails,

Danna

Zen Horse

Training Tip of the Week:
By Clinton Anderson

Make your horse move his feet as often as you can.

Horses establish dominance by being able to move each other's feet. The most dominant horse in a herd can make all the other horses move their feet forwards, backwards, left and right. Horses use that same principle when they are around us. Anytime you can move your horse's feet forwards, backwards, left and right, you are establishing yourself as the leader and commanding his respect. Anytime the horse moves your feet, in his mind, he's establishing himself as the leader. Remember, whoever moves first, loses. Every single time you walk around your horse to change sides you're actually signaling to him that you are submissive to him. Instead, you should be able to ask the horse to change sides without having to move your feet. This might seem like a simple concept, but believe me, your horse notices every single time you keep your feet still and make his move. Every time you can get your horse to move his feet, you're gaining a little bit more respect.

Happy Trails,

Danna

On The Road Again

As I type this I am setting on a rock 200 feet off the road as we wait for roadside assistance. Destiny's trailer had a blow out and we stripped the lug nuts trying to get them off. Smiling as I am writing my "On the Road Again" blog.

Busy, busy week last week, even busier week this week. Amazing when you think you cannot fit one more thing in you manage to do so.

I was supposed to be headed west instead of east however my mothers brother Ned passed away last week and his services will be held tomorrow.

I jumped in with Destiny to hitch a ride to Salina to be with my Mom. 60 miles from our destination, POP!!! Horses in trailer, lug nuts doing their job very well, so well they refuse to come off. Reminders that it's all about the tools:-)!

Our Burns Team closed the Las Vegas show down last night and another team heads to Heber City for the Utah State High School Rodeo Finals. Oh yeah and remember Carmel... it opens this Thursday!!!

I will jump on a plane and head towards the ocean on Wednesday morning. Misty, Tiffany, Rachael, one teenager and 5 little girls are driving out to California to help set up shop. Braydan, Jake, Matt, Wayland and Scott are hammering away trying to get the build out done before they girls arrive to load shelves and coordinate the merchandise.

Somewhere in between all this I need a hair cut and fresh nails:-)!! Why did I have to be a girl!!!

On the Road Again, In the Air Again, and still smiling, because life is good and a kind man just showed up with the right tools:-))!

Happy Sound Tire Trails,

Danna

Inspire Me

Try not to become a man of success but a man of value.
Albert Einstein


Albert, Albert, Albert, how do I love thee let me count the ways:-)!

To add value to any relationship makes it a relationship! If I value you and you value me, we both contribute to each others lives.

Namaste,

Danna

Rave Reviews and Recipes

Rave Reviews for all my friends in HIGH PLACES!!!

This week Destiny and Dru hauled horses and the vending trailer to Las Vegas Nevada for the NBHA Supershow.

Lynn and Sue traveled from southern California, they are part of our traveling Burns Team, They are so helpful and fun to work with, we could not have done it without them. Rave Reviews to them, they are remarkable.

Lynn, Sue, Peggy and Gary will travel to Carmel to run the shop for a week during our next big Xtreme Barrel Race held at the Blackhawk Arena July 8-11th in Salina Utah. What a Fab Fun Four, the shop will be left in great hands.

Rave Reviews also to the build out team busily working constructing the remodel for the new store in Carmel. Jake, Matt and 3 generations of Shaw's, Grandpa Wayland, Scott and Braydan will finish up just in time for the opening on June 10th.

Exciting times for our company, we have an incredible team that are unified in their efforts to give impeccable customer service and provide authentic high quality western lifestyle trappings.

And finally Rave Reviews to all my barrel racing friends. After two decades the family has grown tremendously, for the past two years I have been off the road starting new adventures, however, my heart is still with my peeps the barrel racers!

Happy Friendly Trails,

Danna

Funny Friday

ADVICE FROM A RETIRED HUSBAND

It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than an oversensitive woman.

My name is Ron. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Carol Anne. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Carol Anne to get a full-time job, along with her part-time job, both for extra income and for the health benefits that we needed. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age. I usually get home from the golf club about the same time she gets home from work

Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't yell at her. Instead, I tell her to take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch in the Men's Grill at the club, so eating out is not an option in the evening. I'm ready for some home-cooked grub when I hit that door. She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner.

I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won't clean themselves. I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed.

Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think. For example, she will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. But, Boys, we take 'em for better or worse, so I just smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two, or even three days. That way, she won't have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my strong points..

When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods. She had to take a break when she was only half-finished mowing the yard. I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man.. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me, too. .

I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Carol Anne. I'm not saying that showing this much patience & consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible! Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older. However, Guys, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your aging wife because of this article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.

EDITOR'S NOTE:
Ron died suddenly on March 31 of a perforated rectum. The police report says he was found with a Calloway extra-long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver II golf club jammed up his rear end, with barely 5 inches of grip showing, and a sledge hammer laying nearby. His wife Carol Anne was arrested and charged with murder. The all-woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting her defence that Ron, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.

Happy Weekend Trails,

Danna

P.S. Happy 29th Birthday, Destiny! What a pleasure it is to have you for our daughter. You are a remarkable women with talents, that gift all you come in contact with. You inspire me to be a better person. Have a wonderful day!!! Good Luck at the Las Vegas Barrel Race today! A big check would be a sweet birthday gift for you:-)

Horse Zen

I received this in an email, I think every ranch could use one of these.



Oh, those Texas pigs are smart!

Click here, if you are having trouble viewing the video.

Happy Trails,

Danna

Dream Big

"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither
does bathing — that's why we recommend it daily."
— Zig Ziglar: Author and motivational speaker

I love Zig's quote!

I once heard that you should work on yourself as much as you work on your job. When I started working on me daily an enormous shift began to occur in my life. My old mind set thought I could change others for my sake as well as theirs. Smiling now I realize how much easier it is to just be in charge of me, I am a big enough project to undertake:-)!

Few people think, they exist. I study people who think. Braydan and I were talking about this subject the other day he said, "remembering is not thinking" how true!! We hear something and remember it and it rolls over and over in our mind. A song pops into our head and it plays over and over, we did not think the song, the song was previous work that we keep playing over and over again.

Thinking is imagination, creating, finding a way to achieve ones goals, dreams, and aspirations. Taking action, and following that inner intuition that brings awareness of the possibilities. People circumstances and events begin to show up, aligning all that is needed for your pre-thought desire.

Living in the magic of life!! Starts with THINKING DAILY, just like bathing, if you don't take the time for it your life really stinks:-)

In Las Vegas at the Barrel Race watching incredible talented horses and riders, also selling some fun, cool, equipment. Come and visit us at the South Point Equestrian Center, Las Vegas Nevada through this Sunday.

Happy Trails,

Danna

Tipsy Tuesday

"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to
mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or
not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the
present moment wisely and earnestly."
— Buddha: was a spiritual teacher and founder of Buddhism

"Living in the present moment wisely and earnestly", each of us have the very same amount of time each day, all moments, each moment filled with potential. I remind myself many times a day when my mind wanders to past and future that this is the best moment of my life, it is the only moment of my current life I should not be wasting it on fear and guilt.

So I remind myself and guide myself to enjoy this moment, for this moment is my life!

My tip this Tuesday.

Happiest Trails,

Danna

Inspire Me

"When fear appears greet it with the understanding that you can use its energy to turn any situation into a positive desire and a willingness to challenge yourself"

Recognizing fear helps dispel it.

A Course In Miracles, states, "there are only two emotions love or fear". We are either acting out of love or fear.

I ask myself many times a day, is this reaction coming from love or fear.

Love and fear are both feelings and emotions. When we feel happy, joyous, blissful, those feelings resonate with love. If we are angry, sad, or upset we are afraid, afraid someone will not live up to our expectations, afraid someone will hurt us, afraid we will fail, and we feel fearful.

Feel your emotions, feel your body, how does it feel, full of love or full of fear.

The course also states, "all disease is anger taken out on the body." I know first hand of that truth. I feel what happens to my body when I am angry, my heart races, my neck tightens and gets red, muscles tighten and twitch in my jaw and back, I am physically attacking my body with anger.

Our bodies are incredible electronic mass of 50 trillion cells, all with censors and transmitters attached, our thoughts, feelings, and emotions effect the way our cells live and communicate with each other. We should romance each of them by loving and nourishing them with healthy food and thoughts.

I have immersed myself in the study of cell biology, it fascinates me, the more I learn the more I have a willingness to challenge myself to utilize my emotions for my cells sake.

Namaste,

Danna

Funny Friday

UNIVERSAL TRUTHS

1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.

2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was
younger.

4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.

5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?

6. Was learning cursive really necessary?

7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.

8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the
person died.

9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.

12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don't want to have to restart my collection...again.

13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if
I want to save any changes to my ten-page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.

14. "Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this - ever.

15. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Damn
it!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to
voicemail. What did you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?

16. I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.

17. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.

18. I think the freezer deserves a light as well.

19. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or
Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lite than Kay.

20. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

21. Sometimes, I'll watch a movie that I watched when I was younger and suddenly realize I had no idea what the heck was going on when I first saw it.

22. I would rather try to carry 10 plastic grocery bags in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my groceries in.

23. The only time I look forward to a red light is when I'm trying to finish a text.

24. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.

25. How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said?

26. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to prevent an ass from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and
sisters!

27. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.

28. Is it just me or do high school kids get dumber & dumber every year?

29. There's no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are going to die after leaning your chair back a little too far.


30. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet my behind everyone can find and push the snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time!

"We can't all be heroes because somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by.

Happy Weekend Trails,

Danna

Carmel California Move

May 27th 2010

Alivia Kay Shaw's 2nd Birthday...

Scott and Danna's 33rd Wedding Anniversary...

and the day we move into our incredible new home in Carmel California.

Dreams really do come true. Scott and I have been coming to the Monterrey Peninsula for the past 18 years. We fell in love with Carmel the first time we strolled down the quaint 4 block shopping district. It felt as if we had entered another realm of reality.

Carmel with it's European Tuscan Village feel is beautifully preserved from bright lights, stop lights, overhead wires, neon signs and corporate big box stores. The streets are lined with art gallery's bakery's, coffee shops, and 4 star restaurants. They say there are more high quality chefs in Carmel per capita than any where in the world. I believe it!

Carmel has it all, gorgeous white sandy beachs, (voted the cleanest beach in California)! World Class Golf, the US Open will be held in Pebble Beach in June! Exquisite shopping district, day spa's, cool weather all summer long, and a gazillion types of flowers and trees.

Theater, Arts, Golfing, Shopping, Spas, Aquarium, Ocean, Beach's, Sea Life, Freshest Fish, Salads, and local grown everything, including some mighty fine wines.

Today May 27th 2010, 18 years after the first seed of desire was planted to find a way to live in Carmel California, we did it!!

Burns Cowboy Shop Carmel California will be opening June 10th, Braydan, Wayland, Matt, Jake and Dan will head out June 1st to do the build out of the new store, just in time for the doors to be opened for the US Open.

Living the Dream in Paradise,

Danna

Dream Big

"A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties."

Harry Truman

Optimist or Pessimist, Positive or Negative, Strength or Weakness, Happy or Sad, Rich or Poor......

OUR CHOICE!!!!

My suggestion pick the first one's:-)

Dreaming Big,

Danna

Tipsy Tuesday

"Your whole idea about yourself is borrowed — borrowed from
those who have no idea of who they are themselves."
— Osho: Was an Indian mystic, guru, and philosopher

"Imagine being stranded alone on an island for months. No one to appreciate who you are or what you do. Nobody to compliment your appearance, attitude, or accomplishments. Would you still be confident in who you are? In a sense, we are all on our own island because more than any external influence, WE determine who we are."

Happy Tuesday Trails,

Danna

On The Road Again

Last week of May!!!

Last week in Park City, last week of school, last week of winter:-), last week before we move, last week to hug my grandchildren for a couple of months:>0

Big celebrations this week at our home in Park City. 4 Birthdays, one anniversary, Memorial Day, and a celebration of new adventure as Scott and I prepare for our move to Carmel-By-The-Sea.

Granddaughters Jacy Jo, Alivia, and Ainsley all have birthdays this week. Scott and I celebrate 33 years of marriage and Destiny, our daughter, has a birthday next week. So this week it is party time at the Shaw's!

Picnic's, games, crab fest, and a visit to the zoo. A reunion in celebration of family and life.

I am so blessed to have a beautiful, healthy family, they make my insides smile.

To share ones life with another and continue life forward by having children and grandchildren, then watch as they expand and grow both in body and spirit is, the ultimate gift of life.

Giving thanks this day for the family that I get to spend time with, this, the last week in May.

Happy Family Trails,

Danna

Inspire Me

Neale Donald Walsh sent me the following and I wanted to share his wisdom.
...fun is not defined as the absence of challenging
circumstances, but as the absence of anger about them.

Of course, it is natural to become "fed up" with some
of the worst conditions of physical life. Yet the fun of
life is in embracing a perspective that allows you to
look into the face of those conditions and demonstrate
who you are in spite of them.

Where is the fun in that? you might say. The fun is in
the victory, my friend. The fun is in the victory.

Happy Happy Birthday to Jacy Jo Crane our beautiful, happy, joyous 5 year old perfect granddaughter. We Love You!!!!

You Inspire Me!!!

Rave Reviews and Recipes

Stupid Facts
================================
A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.
A snail can sleep for three years.
All polar bears are left-handed.
American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first-class.
Americans on average eat 18 acres of pizza every day.
Butterflies taste with their feet.
Elephants are the only animals that can't jump.
If the population of China walked past you in single file, the line would never end because of the rate of reproduction.
If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days, you will have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee.
In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.

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Happy Weekend Trails,

Danna

Funny Friday

The very first ever Blonde GUY joke..... And well worth the wait!

An Irishman , a Mexican and a Blonde Guy were doing construction work on scaffolding on the 20th floor of a building.

They were eating lunch and the Irishman said, 'Corned beef and cabbage! If I get corned beef and cabbage one more time for lunch, I'm going to jump off this building.'

The Mexican opened his lunch box and exclaimed, 'Burritos again! If I get burritos one more time I'm going to jump off, too.'

The blonde opened his lunch and said, ' Bologna again! If I get a bologna sandwich one more time, I'm jumping too..'

The next day, the Irishman opened his lunch box, saw corned beef and cabbage, and jumped to his death.

The Mexican opened his lunch, saw a burrito, and jumped, too.


The blonde guy opened his lunch, saw the bologna and jumped to his death as well.

At the funeral, the Irishman's wife was weeping. She said, 'If I'd known how really tired he was of corned beef and cabbage, I never would have given it to him again!'

The Mexican's wife also wept and said, 'I could have given him tacos or enchiladas! I didn't realize he hated burritos so much.'


(Oh this is GOOD!!)

Everyone turned and stared at the blonde's wife. The blonde's wife said, 'Don't look at me. The idiot makes his own lunch.'

Happy Weekend Trails,

Danna

Dream Big

Rock and Hawk

Here is a symbol in which
Many high tragic thoughts
Watch their own eyes.

This gray rock, standing tall
On the headland, where the seawind
Lets no tree grow,

Earthquake-proved, and signatured
By ages of storms: on its peak
A falcon has perched.

I think, here is your emblem,
To hang in the future sky;
Not the cross, not the hive,

But this; bright power, dark peace;
Fierce consciousness joined with final
Disinterestedness;Life with calm death; the falcon's
Realist eyes and act
Married to the massive

Mysticism of stone,
Which failure cannot cast down
Nor success make proud.


~ Robinson Jeffers ~


The poet Robinson Jeffers was born in 1887 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and moved to California with his family as a teenager. After marrying in 1913, he and his wife settled in Carmel, California. In 1919, he began building a stone cottage overlooking Carmel Bay which he called Tor House, after the craggy knoll, or "tor" on which it was built. Nearby, Jeffers also built a forty-foot stone structure—Hawk Tower—selecting and laying each stone himself.

Both the Tower and the coastal landscape figure strongly in Jeffers’s poetry, much of which celebrates the awesome beauty of the hills and ravines that plunged into the Pacific. His poem "Rock and Hawk" is a perfect example of his belief in the dramatic, and often tragic, power of nature:

As I near the time I spread my wings and fly to Carmel California, I too, "celebrate the awesome beauty of the hills and ravines that plunged into the Pacific."

California Dreaming,

Danna

Tipsy Tuesday

"Resistance is just a protection mechanism that you use to protect yourself from the fear of what you call failure...There is no such thing as failure...There are only opportunities to learn new ways of being, inviting you to connect to the true essence of who you are"


As I once heard, "Whatever you resist, persists."

I work on facing my fears daily; I take risks, and learn from my mistakes, I am far from perfect, however I am better than I used to be.

My Tip this Tuesday, Don't be aftraid to fail.

Happy Trails,

Danna

On The Road Again

In the Air Again!!!!

Last week El Paso Texas where Stephanie and I went to the Lucchese Boot factory to design new boots for the new store in Carmel as well as the new fall line for Park City, we also designed cool new Cowboy and Cowgirl designs for Reno Rodeo and the PBR Finals. We had a wonderful time. It was great to see all of our Lucchese friends and work together creating the finest boots on the planet! That factory is AMAZING!!

This week it's off to Carmel California home of the NEWEST Burns Cowboy Shop!!! I can hardly believe it, it has happened so fast! Scott and I will be looking for the perfect place to hang our hats:-) (and a big closet for all our Lucchese boots).

Yesterday we finished up the Xtreme Barrel Race we produce and sponsor. The HEI Team was a High Performance Machine!!! I am so proud to be part of the organization, Horse Events Inc. When we started the organization in 1992 we were lucky to get 100 entries in a day, now with all classes our entries per day are over 500!!!

Congratulations to all the big money and prize winners. Burns Custom Saddles were awarded to, Mary Anderson in the open class and Taylor Ockey in the 18/40 class.
Top Twelve Money winners for the weekend were.

1. Teigan Adams $3573.00
2. Kelly Larsen $2893.00
3. Vicki Solmenson $2106.00
4. Sheri Reel $1457.00
5. Amy Adams $1352.00
6. Kent McCann $1304.00
7. Pat McCaw $1221.00
8. Charlotte Soltvedt $1215.00
9. Jolene Farnsworth $1201.00
10. Timi Lickley $1130.00
11. Miranda Strain $1083.00
12. Patricia Clark $1019.00

Total cash payout for Saturday and Sunday was $58,403.00 Prize package $25,000, over $80,000 total cash and awards. In August we give away the largest single prize in the country, a $70,000 Lakota Living Quarter Horse Trailer.


Next race will be held again at the outstanding Blackhawk Arena in Salina Utah July 9through 11th.

If you are a barrel racer and have never competed at the Blackhawk you must save the date and plan to attend in July and August, and to all those who continue to support our efforts to be the best run barrel race in the industry, THANK YOU!!!!

Doing what I Love, and Loving what I Do,

Danna

Inspire Me

The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.”-Marianne Williamson

Forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself. When I am mad, or resentful, I stop and say, this is slowing me down from getting what I want, at that moment I try very hard to forgive myself and whomever I am mad at. I know if I am unforgiving my goals are side tracked and my health is compremised.

Forgive, Forget and Move Forward

Namaste,

Danna

Rave Reviews and Recipes

A Short Neurological Test

1- Find the C below.. Please do not use any cursor help.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

2- If you already found the C, now find the 6 below.

99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999
99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999
99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999
69999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999
99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999
99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999

3 - Now find the N below. It's a little more difficult.

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMNMM
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

This is NOT a joke. If you were able to pass these 3 tests, you can cancel your annual visit to your neurologist. Your brain is great and you're far from having a close relationship with Alzheimer.

Congratulations!


Happy Weekend Trails,

Danna

Funny Friday

Three men were hiking through a forest...

when they came upon a large raging, violent river.

Needing to get to the other side, the first man prayed:

' God, please give me the strength to cross the river.

Poof!!!

God gave him big arms and strong legs...

and he was able to swim across in about 2 hours,
having almost drowned twice.

After witnessing that, the second man prayed:

'God, please give me strength and the tools to cross the river'
Poof!!!
God gave him a rowboat and strong arms and strong legs...
and he was able to row across
in about an hour
after almost capsizing once

Seeing what happened to the first two men,
the third man prayed:

'God, please give me the strength, the tools and the intelligence to cross the river'
Poof!!!

HE WAS TURNED INTO A WOMAN!!!

She checked the map, hiked one hundred yards upstream...

and walked across the bridge:-)

Happy Weekend Trails,

Danna

Zen Horse

Find Out What Myopulse and Acuscope Can Do For You and Your Horse's Ailments



How I found the Acuscope and Myopulse

By Destiny Crane


Solom Sarina running a 16.726 at the PACWEST right after treatment


In 2006 my horse Another Cruizer ran a 16.8 in a standard pattern following that run he was slightly "off". He was undiagnosed for two years, giving me all he could I knew he was in pain so I decided to retire him. Shortly after I came across an Acuscope. I sent him for a 5 day a week rehab program for 4 weeks. He came home to me 2 days before an Xtreme Barrel Race in Salina Utah he felt so good I decided to run him. Out of 425 entries each day he placed in the top 10 of the 1D the 1st go, Won the 1D the second go and was 2nd in the average. Amazed with his transformation and to ensure he would continue to be pain free I sent him back for another 4 weeks of treatments. Shortly after he came home the second time we went to the NBHA Las Vegas Show where he placed in the first two goes and won the 1D in the third go. Today he is still pain free and winning checks in the 1D.

From June to September I researched the Acuscope and Myopulse I found extensive scientific research, FDA approval and even a noble prize for the technology. Where it was keeping Cruizer happy and healthy I decided to purchase the equipment just for him. After going to class and learning what these instruments could do I couldn't keep this technolgy just for him. I had a rehab horse with a torn hamstring the day I arrived home from class. We now have 3 full sets of equipment working full time.

The past year and a half I have been privilaged to see first hand how amazing these Instruments are. Check out our testimonial page for some examples of our other success stories. To schedule an appointment and become our next success story contact us. If you would like to have a rewarding career as an Acuscope/Myopulse therapist check out our trainings page.

Acuscope and Myopulse Therapy

The Electro-Acuscope and Myopulse are sophisticated electronic medical instruments with an input-output (read/treat) mechanism. The low voltage micro-current allows healing of damaged neural and connective tissue. what makes the Acuscope & Myopulse instruments unique to other micro-current devices is that the Acuscope and Myopulse are the only microcurrent instruments available that are able to decipher abnormal tissue response and adjust the electrical output to produce a corrective current that normalizes or relaxes damaged tissue. The treatment is non-invasive and virtually painless.

For more information contact Destiny Crane at 1-435-201-0500 or Tegan Shaw at 1-435-201-0169. Or visit thier website at www.harmonichealthut.com.

They will be set up at the Xtreme Barrel Race May 11th-16th, held in Salina Utah at the Blackhawk Arena.

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Dream Big

Good Morning and Great Day

"How do you see your life...big or small...meaningful or inconsequential...as a participant or a spectator...flowing with the universe or fighting to just stay in mediocrity, The Choice Is Yours...Change your thinking, so you can change your results and you will change your life"

Breathe in the new thoughts that encourage you live from your genius...
It's up to you to create the flow of your day. When you have the focus to be present to your feelings and emotions then you will automatically have a heightened awareness. You will be present to the Nowness Of The Moment rather than being stuck somewhere in the past or futurizing about some imaginary belief about an imaginary outcome!

Your life always takes on the dimension of how you think and believe. Check in and see where your consciousness is and where you are creating from. Are you in sync with the harmony of your spirit to produce greatness or are you in the dark shadows of self-sabotaging behaviors? The choice is yours. A mindset of knowing what you want will produce the actions that will get you to your desired destination.

Let me remind you of one thing that perhaps you may have forgotten. YOU ARE FREAKING AWESOME!! There is no one like you. You have a gift that is so unique and special that when you live from it and share it powerfully the infectious spirit that emanates from you will spread a glow of brilliance everywhere you go. Let go of mediocre thinking and tap into the genius in you. See the road ahead as one of opportunity rather than worn out BS. Know that in this very moment all things are possible if you would just get out of your own way. Capture the spirit of your true essence and claim your destiny. It's time to get that you are the creator of reality so create one that you love playing in!


It's YOUR day...MAKE IT A GREAT ONE


Peace Love and Discovery,

Paul Hoffman
The Success Creation Institute
Success Songs LLC
www.successsongs.com

Tipsy Tuesday

"Listen to your life. All moments are key moments."
— Frederick Buechner: Writer and theologian


We all remember the key moments of our life; when our children were born, going on incredible vacations, moving into our first homes. But how about the sunrises, a flower blooming with dew drops attached, perfect cobwebs that glisten in the sunlight, or western skies before and after summer storms.

We should make sure our eyes are wide opened every day, living life to the fullest, not just waiting for those "special occasions", because "all moments are key moments".

Happy Tuesday Trails,

Danna

On The Road Again

BUSY BUSY WEEK!!!

Monday morning as you read this post, Stephanie and I are flying off to El Paso Texas to design boots for our new store in Carmel California!!! Incredibly we will also be putting together our fall and winter line, amazing how fast the year goes by. Two full days of creating wearable works of art! Fun, Fun, Fun!!!

After a quick trip to Texas it's off to my home town of Salina Utah where the second barrel race of the season takes place at the beautiful Blackhawk Arena. Hundreds of contestants will gather to win tens of thousands of dollars and chances at hundreds of thousands worth of awards. We hope for one of our biggest events ever, entries are looking fantastic and of course we accept late entries all weekend long.

If you need an appointment for you or your horse with Harmonic Health, Tegan and Destiny will be set up with the Acu-Scope and Myo-Pulse all week long, you may call Tegan for an appointment at 1-435-201-0169. If you are not familiar with this revolutionary form of energy medicine check out their website at http://www.harmonichealthut.com/



We finish up the big weekend Sunday with the awards ceremony where we will hand out custom made Burns Saddlery saddles, Lucchese Boots, Classic Equine products, Rock and Roll Cowgirl Jeans and much, much, more.

Then it's back to Park City to re-pack for an equally busy week to follow, flying to Monterey/Carmel to find housing and get familiar with the new city we will call home this summer.

Doing what I love and loving what I do, "On the Road Again"

Danna

Inspire Me

Connect To Your Creative Spirit Through Music, Visualization and Meditation

By Paul Hoffman of Success Songs

The world is but a canvas to the imagination. — Henry David Thoreau

The great OM of life, that natural willingness for you to open your soul to what is seeking to be expressed comes from a committed consciousness that is developed by learning how to master your mind. It is in those moments of curious inflection that the call of your soul speaks loudest so that you hear the calling of your heart.

Each day you are on an adventure. The discoverer in you is seeking to cross the bridges of possibility so that the opportunity to live life from your higher purpose ignites a passion in you to step out of the shadows of uncertainty and into the light of flowness. Your Creative Flow!!!

So What Is Creativity?

Creativity is the messenger of imagination, the kindred spirit of inspiration, the guiding light of unlimited ideas and the energetic vibration that encourages you to flow and go.
There is an inherent presence in you, a dynamic uniqueness that is guided by an individuality that is awakened when you awaken to your Creative Spirit. Being in the flow of your creativity heightens your awareness so that Your Voice Of Action™ communicates in a way so you know all things are possible and you welcome the sense of surprise into your life.


To Read the full article go to www.finerminds.com. It is a great read.

Thanks Paul for being Inspiring!

Namaste,

Danna

PS Happy Mothers Day to all you Incredible Moms, a big thank you to my Mom, Donna Burns for teaching me hard work and responsibility, and most importantly thanks for your love.
Mom, I Love and Appreciate all you do for all of us!