Yesterday, after four & a half years of pecking away one keystroke at a time, I completed my manuscript!
Here's the stats: I've retitled my book, and redesigned my cover page! I believe it is much better! Here are the stats: 39,183 words, 254,354 characters, 3, 972 lines, 1,106 paragraphs, and 94 pages, not including the index and acknowledgement’s pages!
Look for it in bookstores & the Internet this coming summer of 2009! All for now!............Mark
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
"Sad news"
Early this morning, I received a call from my best friend Mary Kay, notifying me, that her elderly mother passed away early this morning.
Mary, you remain in my thoughts & prayers!............Mark
Mary, you remain in my thoughts & prayers!............Mark
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
"Chugging along"
After chugging along on my manuscript for 41/2 yrs, I'm finally beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel!
All for now!...........Mark a.k.a. Grizz
All for now!...........Mark a.k.a. Grizz
Monday, August 18, 2008
"Crunch Time"
I've been working on this book project for 41/2 yrs. It's time to get my behind in gear & finish it!
All for now...........Mark a.k.a. Grizz
All for now...........Mark a.k.a. Grizz
Saturday, July 26, 2008
"Back To The Grindstone"
After a badly needed break, I'm back to working on my manuscript in earnest today!
All for now!...........Mark a.k.a. Grizz
All for now!...........Mark a.k.a. Grizz
Thursday, June 5, 2008
"A letter of appreciations"
June 5, 2008
Mark A. Servatius
10254 SE Isaac Drive
Happy Valley, OR 97086-7159
C-COM 9-1-1
2200 KAEN RD
OREGON CITY, OR 97045
ATTN: Director Bob Cozzie
Subject: A job well done!
Dear Sir:
On Sunday June 1, 2008, I reported a fire at the Adult Foster Home, located at the above return address where I currently reside.
I am a 56-year old disability retired firefighter. Due to multiple sclerosis, I am completely paralyzed on my left upper torso and bilaterally below the waist.
When I dialed 911 to report the fire, Multnomah County Dispatch answered. They in turn had to transfer me to C-COM 9-1-1, delaying CCFD1’s response time.
After spending 20-years in the Fire Service and EMS. I fully understand that sometimes-critical seconds, literally make the difference between life & death!
Fortunately, the fire was small and my caregiver was able to extinguish the fire while I called 911.
Luckily, the fire occurred in mid afternoon. Had it occurred during the night, while everyone was asleep, I am certain that the outcome would have been tragically different!
As a follow-up, yesterday afternoon, I called C-COM 9-1-1’s nonemergency number. Dispatcher Julie Ann answered my call. I briefly explained my dilemma. Julie Ann took the time to notify Quest for me. She ascertained that the problem was on Quest’s end. Julie Ann said she would follow-up to make sure the problem was fixed. I consider that beyond the call of duty!Too often good employee’s exceptional deeds go unnoticed. While Fire Chief/ Building Official for the city of Central Point, OR, I was to often guilty of the same oversights!
Mr. Cozzie, I would greatly appreciate it, if you would extend my gratitude to Julie Ann and place a copy of this letter in her personnel file.
Respectfully, Mark A. Servatius
Fire Chief/Building Official (Ret.)
Mark A. Servatius
10254 SE Isaac Drive
Happy Valley, OR 97086-7159
C-COM 9-1-1
2200 KAEN RD
OREGON CITY, OR 97045
ATTN: Director Bob Cozzie
Subject: A job well done!
Dear Sir:
On Sunday June 1, 2008, I reported a fire at the Adult Foster Home, located at the above return address where I currently reside.
I am a 56-year old disability retired firefighter. Due to multiple sclerosis, I am completely paralyzed on my left upper torso and bilaterally below the waist.
When I dialed 911 to report the fire, Multnomah County Dispatch answered. They in turn had to transfer me to C-COM 9-1-1, delaying CCFD1’s response time.
After spending 20-years in the Fire Service and EMS. I fully understand that sometimes-critical seconds, literally make the difference between life & death!
Fortunately, the fire was small and my caregiver was able to extinguish the fire while I called 911.
Luckily, the fire occurred in mid afternoon. Had it occurred during the night, while everyone was asleep, I am certain that the outcome would have been tragically different!
As a follow-up, yesterday afternoon, I called C-COM 9-1-1’s nonemergency number. Dispatcher Julie Ann answered my call. I briefly explained my dilemma. Julie Ann took the time to notify Quest for me. She ascertained that the problem was on Quest’s end. Julie Ann said she would follow-up to make sure the problem was fixed. I consider that beyond the call of duty!Too often good employee’s exceptional deeds go unnoticed. While Fire Chief/ Building Official for the city of Central Point, OR, I was to often guilty of the same oversights!
Mr. Cozzie, I would greatly appreciate it, if you would extend my gratitude to Julie Ann and place a copy of this letter in her personnel file.
Respectfully, Mark A. Servatius
Fire Chief/Building Official (Ret.)
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