Coats of Arms

A while back, I wrote a popular post called "My Title's Better Than Your Title," about the titles we give ourselves to boost our sense of self-importance. My choice was the title I'd seen on a reserved parking place at a local fraternal lodge: Illustrious Potentate.

But having a good title is only part of being a big shot. To be a big shot of real caliber, you also need a coat of arms.

No, Mike, not an overgarment for an octopus - something to put on my shield, my business cards, and other stuff. Something with roaring lions, prancing unicorns, flying griffins, and an appropriate, manly motto. But what would be an appropriate coat of arms for me?

A little research provided a possible idea: a debtor rampant on a field of unpaid bills.

No. It's accurate, but too depressing.

I know! How about this:The motto: Bilbo is crazy, with (his) hair always on fire.

Yep, that'll work. But this is an important decision, not to be made lightly. I think I'll give it some more thought. Your ideas are accepted, as long as they don't include any comments about including a bar sinister.

Any thoughts?

Special note: I'll be traveling to Colorado Springs on business, flying out at an ungodly hour tomorrow morning...thus, tomorrow's post won't be done until I get there and get settled in my hotel. Those of you who tend to check at this time of day will be disappointed...calm down, and check back later. I'll be here.

Have a good day. More thoughts tomorrow.

Bilbo