A Major Award!

I've won a Major Award:

("Frageeeelay!" Heh! That never gets old).

Whoops! Not that one. This one:

The Inspirational Blogger Award! Thank you, Professor Zero!

In fact, I was awarded it twice. Thank you, Historiann!

Actually, from their descriptions of my blog, I'm not entirely certain that they are reading what I am writing. They seem to be reading a much more interesting blog; but if that's how they want to characterize this one, then, let me tell you, I'm not complaining!

These are the responsibilities of those who accept the Inspiration Award:
1) Please put the logo of the award (above -- the pretty lady in the pretty dress) on your blog if you can make it work with your format.
2) Link to the person from whom you received the award.
3) Nominate 5-7 other blogs.
4) Put the links of those blogs on your blog.
5) Leave a message on their blogs to tell them.

Well, I'm pretty rotten with responsibility. I am also pretty rotten at singling out a specific number of people for anything special because I always feel like someone equally special might be slighted. All my blog links are inspirational to me at one time or another.

But, if I must show favoritism, these are my Muses for the Moment:

1) and 2) I must boomerang award both Professor Zero and Historiann.

3) Then, of course, the wonderful VUBOQ. He has been through some tough times this year. By "tough," I mean he has hit some of the top stressful moments of life that you always find on those "ten most stressful life events" lists. Yet, he saunters through with his grace, charm, and wit. A true gentleman and a true inspiration.

4) Dr. No who writes Acadamnit. I have just discovered Dr. No, who has, coincidentally, just started this blog. His (and I'm just assuming gender here) wonderfully diplomatic letters are models of backhanded compliments and veiled disgust. He does not suffer fools. Another gentleman of great humor.

5) Renee, who writes her Womanist Musings, is a new discovery. She is a Canadian who writes in the sort of brutally honest way that forces white girls like me to constantly reevaluate our own privilege and assumptions. Plus, she must post about ten times a day.

6) Lori who writes Hahn at Home. A lesbian living out loud with three adoptive children, including two amazing twins being "educated" in our crappy American school system, and some neighbors who seriously deserve an Asshole of the Week award. Still, she won't take crap and does what has to be done, even if it means moving a few blocks over just to get her kids into the system that can accommodate their needs, or waging a Proposition 8 sign war with the bigots on her street. Sadly, she is on break right now. Gladly, she has archives!

7) GayProf at Center of Gravitas. The man survived the mecca of backwards rednecks,Texas. Plus, he looks stunning in a Wonder Woman outfit. We're taking up a collection to erect a monument to his general glory.

I love all of you, even if you aren't on the list -- really, I do! I'm not just procrastinating when I read you; and every blog that I read has, at one time or another, inspired a post.