Putting Words into Action:Yet Another Good Deed Accomplished

I am one person who puts my words into action this is how...

Anyone who knows me knows I love to do good deeds. I am always the first person lending a hand and seeing how I'm a public figure I try to go the extra mile. Just wanted to let everyone know that the big book donation Amber Communications Group Inc., (my publisher) is handling for the Louisiana visitors will be a success. First off I don't call them refugees. These people are from this country. Why would they be called refugees? I had the big job since I'm set up here in Houston. I was the one to contact the " Dome ". We don't say " Astrodome " in Houston. Houstonians say " dome ". Anyway, I had the biggest job. Yes I was Amber's top Houston dog. My job you ask? Was to contact people and throw my weight around to get things done! LOL! I was to see about the donation, and get the contacts of who to send the books to and who would be receiving the books for the folks. Well, I ran into a few snags but am confident I did a good job. At least my publisher said I did.

I got the call of duty on Friday. But I was already having a hectic day. I was very pissed off. Yes someone can piss off Bootsy too. I know I'm loveable but yes, people throw bullsh*t at me too. So I was very upset until I calmed down after talking to my mother. By then Tony Rose, my publisher rang me up. He told me of what he needed me to do. I was flattered. He trusted me with this. I was his top dog in Houston. I would do all I could. I wasn't going to let him down. And hey, it's for a great cause right? I already had plans to go out. I go out every Friday. I couldn't make the calls when I got home because I had a killer migraine. Yes, I've developed migraines from this Houston sun and stress. Being a writer is a very stressful life. I can't say enough how busy we always are. We're the first ones people call for almost anything. Also the headache was brought on by being so pissed off. Ooh Friday I was mad. I was very mad someone really ticked me off. I couldn't even look at a phone Friday night due to the migraine, let alone make any calls.

Now let's see…went out Saturday then came back home. Was going to call, got another migraine but the reason I didn't call then was because I couldn't find a number for the Dome. You see the Dome has been defunct for years. It's a landmark so I am happy as hell Houston didn't tear it down years ago when they wanted to. And I don't care for the Reliant Center at all. So there is no regular working number for the Dome and I was surprised that the paper or television hadn't provided one. And I've watched the coverage of the Katrina Aftermath religiously so I should know. So I ended up calling the city of Houston and talking to a very nice lady (didn't say who I was or the publisher just simply asked) who told us they weren't accepting outside donations. Yeah, you think that stopped us?

We got big time connections so my publisher immediately contacted his media contacts and within hours the donation process was set up. So yes the people will have brand new books, mine included, for their enjoyment. And yes another good deed accomplished. Now if I can only stop getting these migraines I'll be fine for the day. Talk to you guys later.

Oh and one more thing, anyone in Houston should know that you can't just visit the folks at the Dome. It's very strict security (Homeland Security) helicopters and everything. Not only is it not safe to just enter a place with so many people, it would be terribly difficult because many visitors are being turned away unless they are family members looking for the people inside. So my advice is to keep your donations going through the Red Cross. I wouldn't want someone to make a trip to Houston, thinking they can just go into the Astrodome because I learned that security is heavy and people are being turned away at the gate unless under other circumstances.
And the traffic is unbearable. It's always bad in Houston by the dome but due to recent circumstances it's hard as heck to get through. So keep your donations coming from a far just keep them coming if you can! Nothing is too small. Two thousand dollars or two dollars, it's all welcomed. It's the thought that counts.

Bye!