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September 29, 2016 by Cary Robinson

MAKE YOUR MARK

LESSONS & MEMORIESYes, I found her dipping into my bourbon – again. But this time (unlike when she finished my Balcones Single Malt), I think she was trying so send me a subliminal message.

I got to thinking, I ain’t no spring chicken anymore. What have I done with my life? Have I made my mark? When I’m gone will people remember me? When I get super old, will I even remember me? I wonder…

I think I’ve made my mark. Sure, I could sit here and list every single thing I’ve done that I feel is important and that people may miss when I’m no longer around. But the list is long and frankly, I don’t want to bore you to tears. I’ll just list a few.

I made my mark with L.E. (see above). I picked her up off of the street when she was almost dead. Now she lives a life of luxury while sipping my bourbon. Her life was changed forever and she lets me know – constantly.

I made my mark with my Dudley Files dog comedy mystery novels and children’s picture books.

The real test will come later on to see if I really made my mark. If I am remembered after I’ve been called home by just one person and a smile is on their face while thinking of me, I’ve made my mark. If I have that effect on more than one person, I’ve hit a grand slam.

It’s really that simple.

Have you made your mark? If you haven’t started yet, it’s not too late. But if you’re reading this, I bet you have.

Leave your positive imprint on someone. And you will live on forever.

Make your mark.

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About Cary Robinson

Cary Robinson insists that Dudley writes the mystery novels, including Sold Out Without The Holdout and Burp Gun Bandit, while he merely types them up as the two of them sit out by the river and meditate on ways to not get any work done.

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