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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

~~~More Wisdom from Jason Hairston~~~

"Intimacy isn't just about sex, it's about communication and sharing who you are completely in various ways. When two or more people do this, they are being intimate."-Jason Hairston

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Melissa Etheridge~~You Can Sleep While I Drive...



You Can Sleep While I Drive lyrics
Come on baby let's get out of this town
I got a full tank of gas with the top rolled down
There's a chill in my bones
I don't want to be left alone
So baby you can sleep while I drive
I'll pack my bag and load up my guitar
In my pocket I'll carry my harp
I got some money I saved
Enough to get underway
And baby you can sleep while I drive

We'll go thorough Tucson up to Santa Fe
And Barbara in Nashville says we're welcome to stay
I'll buy you glasses in Texas a hat from New Orleans
And in the morning you can tell me your dreams

You know I've seen it before
This mist that covers your eyes
You've been looking for something
That's not in your life
My intentions are true
Won't you take me with you
And baby you can sleep while I drive

Oh is it other arms you want to
Hold you the stranger
The lover you're free
Can't you get that with me

Come on baby let's get out of this town
I got a full tank of gas with the top rolled down
If you won't take me with you
I'll go before night is through
And baby you can sleep while I drive.

Lyrics courtesy of elyrics.net.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Surf & Turf for Thanksgiving...


Enjoying a non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner of surf & turf...pictured here with twice baked potato, and lemon-garlic-butter sauce for dipping...

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Monday, November 21, 2011

Wisdom...

...it does not have to be born of pain...however, we too often give it no other choice...

~~~Laura Diamond Wise~~~

Quotes from James Hairston...

"If you're completely consumed by your partner you are not in love you are obsessed."- Jason Hairston
"A healthy relationship is a partnership where two people can share intimately but still have the freedom to be individuals."- Jason Hairston


Sunday, November 20, 2011

Beautiful women come in all shapes and sizes...



Women are beautiful...men are wonderful...it's time for all women...and men...to accept who they are as they are...do not try to change because the media, or someone else says you need to act or look a certain way...honor yourself...honor your inner beauty and masculinity.

I find it interesting that when you ask most men what they like in a woman...they tend to prefer a woman who is honest and real, and real looking...most women will say the same about men...yet, we all seem to be trying to change ourselves to please some idea or notion of what we think we should be...if there is anyone to change for, it should be yourself...I personally believe that the most important change is that derived from the wisdom we gain from the experience of living.

This photo was originally published by Glamour magazine in November 2009, after an overwhelmingly positive response to a photo of plus sized model, Lizzie Miller (she does not look plus sized to me) was published in September of that same year...
(This information is available from the New York magazine fashion segment)

Photo courtesy of Glamour magazine.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Women's Erroneous Zones

I hear a good many women complaining that men do not understand them either emotionally or sexually...well, the emotional part is still a mystery I am trying to unravel, but this site may actually help the men better understand the sexual nature of women...and, maybe it could help women in communicating their needs to their partner...




Thursday, November 10, 2011

Computer problems...

I have not posted anthing lately because my computer is on the fritz...at library right now...will post again when I get it fixed...sorry...)=

Monday, November 7, 2011

The Grass Roots~~~Live For Today~~~



When I think of all the worries people seem to find
And how they're in a hurry to complicate their mind
By chasing after money and dreams that can't come true
I'm glad that we are different, we've better things to do
May others plan their future, I'm busy lovin' you (1-2-3-4)
Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today
Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today
And don't worry 'bout tomorrow, hey, hey, hey
Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today
Live for today
We were never meant to worry the way that people do
And I don't need to hurry as long as I'm with you
We'll take it nice and easy and use my simple plan
You'll be my lovin' woman, I'll be your lovin' man
We'll take the most from living, have pleasure while we can (2-3-4)
Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today
Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today
And don't worry 'bout tomorrow, hey, hey, hey
Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today
Live for today
Baby, I need to feel you inside of me
I got to feel you deep inside of me
Baby please come close to me
I got to have you now, please, please, please
Gimme some-a lovin', gimme some-a lovin'
Gimme some-a lovin', gimme some-a lovin'
Baby gimme some-a lovin'
Gimme some-a lovin, I need all your lovin'
Gimme some-a lovin, I need all your lovin'
Give me some love, now
I need all your lovin'
Sha la la la la la
Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today
Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today
And don't worry 'bout tomorrow, hey, hey, hey
Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today.

(Lyrics courtesy of The Lyrics Depot)


Everybody listen to me
And return me my ship
I'm your captain
I'm your captain
Though I'm feeling mighty sick
I've been lost now for days uncounted
And it's months since I've seen home
Can you hear me? Can you hear me?
Or am I all alone?
If you return me to my home port
I will kiss you Mother Earth
Take me back now
Take me back now
To the port of my birth
(bridge)
Am I in my cabin dreaming?
Or are you really scheming
To take my ship away from me?
You'd better think about it
I just can't live without it
So please don't take my ship from me
I can feel the hand of a stranger
And it's tightening around my throat
Heaven help me
Heaven help me
Take this stranger from my boat
I'm your captain
I'm your captain
Though I'm feeling mighty sick
Everybody listen to me
And return me my ship
I'm your captain
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm your captain
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm your captain
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm your captain
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...
I'm getting closer to my home
I'm getting closer to my home
I'm getting closer to my home (repeat until fade).

(Lyrics from Lyrics Freak)

Saturday, November 5, 2011

~~~The Treaty Of Tripoli~~~Denial of Christianity as basis for US Government

The United States Was Founded On The Principles of Freedom For All

In accordance with the Treaty of Tripoli, our founding fathers never intended that Christianity, or any other religion for that matter, be the basis of governance of the United States. In other words, the pilgrims may have been Christian, but they landed on Plymouth Rock before there was a United States; they were still under the rule of the crown of England. In 1774, the thirteen colonies joined together to form the United States of America, and so began the American Revolution. In an effort to win their freedom from the crown of England, the colonies entered into war with Britain in 1775, in what has become known as the American Revolutionary War, or the American War of Independence. In July 1776, the Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Independence, officially severing ties with the British empire; the United States of America was now a country. Total freedom from England was won in 1783 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.

The United States Constitution was drafted on September 17, 1787 and ratified on June 21, 1788. The first amendment protects the freedom of religion, speech, the press, and the right to assemble and petition the government; with respect to religion, the amendment reads: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof ...."; Article VI further states that our Constitution "forbids a religious test as a requirement for holding a governmental position."

The term "separation of church and state" was, in fact, attributed to a metaphor by Thomas Jefferson, in which he wrote, "I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should 'make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,' thus building a wall of separation between Church & State". Jefferson's words were used in the establishment clause for the first amendment.

The Treaty of Tripoli was signed in Tripoli on November 4, 1796. Presented by President John Adams to the Senate for a unanimous ratification on June 7, 1779. The treaty was the first of its kind between the United States and Tripolatania, and was intended as a diplomatic agreement between the two countries. The intent of the United States was to show tolerance toward the Muslim religion. Article 11 of the treaty states: "As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion,—as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquility, of Mussulmen,—and as the said States never entered into any war or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties that no pretext arising from religious opinions shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries."

"The Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion." (Article 11, The Treaty Of Tripoli). We can surmise that, although the Pilgrims were Christians, when the United States became a country it was not founded on Christian religious principles, but on the principles of freedom for all. A belief system is a personal choice, and it will differ from one person to another. Yes, the individual members of Congress and the Senate have a right to believe, or not believe. However, in keeping with our Constitution and that of our founding fathers, the decision that they make in governance needs to be kept in respect to all that they serve.

Reference material (Wikipedia):


Ready For Love~~India Arie




"Ready For Love"

I am ready for love
Why are you hiding from me
I'd quickly give my freedom
To be held in your captivity

I am ready for love
All of the joy and the pain
And all the time that it takes
Just to stay in your good grace
Lately I've been thinking
Maybe you're not ready for me
Maybe you think I need to learn maturity
They say watch what you ask for
Cause you might receive
But if you ask me tomorrow
I'll say the same thing

I am ready for love
Would you please lend me your ear?
I promise I won't complain
I just need you to acknowledge I am here

If you give me half a chance
I'll prove this to you
I will be patient, kind, faithful and true
To a man who loves music
A man who loves art
Respect's the spirit world
And thinks with his heart

I am ready for love
If you'll take me in your hands
I will learn what you teach
And do the best that I can

I am ready for love
Here with an offering of
My voice
My Eyes
My soul
My mind

Tell me what is enough
To prove I am ready for love

I am ready

(Lyrics courtesy of AZLYRICS.COM)

Have You Ever Had To Make Up Your Mind~~The Lovin' Spoonful





Did you ever have to make up your mind?
And pick up on one and leave the other behind?
It's not often easy and not often kind.
Did you ever have to make up your mind?

Did you ever have to finally decide?
And say yes to one and let the other one ride?
There's so many changes and tears you must hide.
Did you ever have to finally decide?

Sometimes there's one with big blue eyes, cute as a bunny,
With hair down to here, and plenty of money,
And just when you think she's that one in the world,
Your heart gets stolen by some mousy little girl,

And then you know you'd better make up your mind.
Find more similar lyrics on http://mp3lyrics.com/5zVnAnd pick up on one and leave the other behind.
It's not often easy and not often kind.
Did you ever have to make up your mind?

Sometimes you really dig a girl the moment you kiss her,
And then you get distracted by her older sister.
When in walks her father and takes you in line,
And says, "Better go on home, son, and make up your mind."

And then you bet you'd better finally decide.
And say yes to one and let the other one ride.
There's so many changes and tears you must hide.
Did you ever have to finally decide?

Friday, November 4, 2011

From The Daily Beast...

We still may have a long way to go here in United States, but we can count our many blessings for as far as we have come.

Divorced At Age 10

U2~~~The Sweetest Thing



My love she throws me like a rubber ball
Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
She won't catch me or break my fall
Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
Baby's got blue skies up ahead
But in this I'm a rain cloud
You know she wants dry kind of love
Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing

I'm losing you
I'm losing you yeah
Ain't love the sweetest thing
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/u/u2/sweetest+thing_10161076.html ]
I wanted to run but she made me crawl
Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
Eternal fire, she turned me to straw
Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
You know I got black eyes
But they burn so brightly for her
This is a blind kind of love
Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing

I'm losing you
Oh oh oh, I'm losing you
Ain't love the sweetest thing (2x)

Blue-eyed boy meets a brown-eyed girl
Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
You can sew it up but you still see the tear
Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
Baby's got blue skies up ahead
But in this I'm a rain cloud
Ours is a stormy kind of love
Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing

U2~~~Where The Streets Have No Name....

U2...my all time favorite band...

"...I want to go where the streets have no name...oh, when I go there...I want to go there with you..."

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Seasons in the Sun~~~Terry Jacks (1974)



Goodbye to you, my trusted friend.
We've known each other since we're nine or ten.
Together we climbed hills or trees.
Learned of love and ABC's,
skinned our hearts and skinned our knees.
Goodbye my friend, it's hard to die,
when all the birds are singing in the sky,
Now that the spring is in the air.
Pretty girls are everywhere.
When you see them I'll be there.
We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun.
But the hills that we climbed
were just seasons out of time.
Goodbye, Papa, please pray for me,
I was the black sheep of the family.
You tried to teach me right from wrong.
Too much wine and too much song,
wonder how I get along.
Goodbye, Papa, it's hard to die
when all the birds are singing in the sky,
Now that the spring is in the air.
Little children everywhere.
When you see them I'll be there.
We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun.
But the wine and the song,
like the seasons, all have gone.
Goodbye, Michelle, my little one.
You gave me love and helped me find the sun.
And every time that I was down
you would always come around
and get my feet back on the ground.
Goodbye, Michelle, it's hard to die
when all the bird are singing in the sky,
Now that the spring is in the air.
With the flowers ev'rywhere.
I whish that we could both be there.
We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun.
But the stars we could reach
were just starfishs on the beach

source: http://www.lyricsondemand.com/onehitwonders/seasonsinthesunlyrics.html

Cherokee Nation~~Paul Revere & the Raiders...



They took the whole Cherokee Nation
And put us on this reservation
Took away our ways of life
The tomahawk and the bow and knife

They took away our native tongue
And taught their English to our young
And all the beads we made by hand
Are nowadays made in Japan

Cherokee people, Cherokee tribe
So proud to live, so proud to die

They took the whole Indian Nation
And locked us on this reservation
And though I wear a shirt and tie
I�m still a red man deep inside

Cherokee people, Cherokee tribe
So proud to live, so proud to die

But maybe someday when they learn
Cherokee Nation will return
Will return
Will return
Will return
Will return

The Sounds of Silence~~~Simon & Garfunkel

"Hello darkness, my old friend
I've come to talk with you again
Because a vision softly creeping
Left its seeds while I was sleeping
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence..."

"And the roads that lead you there are winding, and all the lights the light the way are blinding...there are many things that I would like to say to you, but I don't know how...I said maybe you're gonna be the one that saves me...and after all you're my wonder wall."

The smile is a mask...

No one knows what it's like...
To be the bad man...
To be the sad man behind blue eyes...




Sad end to Bella and Tarra's friendship...

Tarra is an elephant, and Bella was a dog....they were both best of friends until this last October 28, 2011 when Bella was found dead...



Never judge...

Never judge what you don't understand...

Judgement is a clear sign of insecurity...I think that intolerance of things we don't understand points to a person of low self-esteem, who does not feel comfortable in their own skin.

Why men snore so loud...

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Witchy Woman...

"...she's an endless spirit on an endless flight...she's got the moon in her eyes..."

"...the queen of hearts is always your best bet..."

"...it seems to me some finer things have been laid upon your table, but you just want the ones you just can't get..."

The Hotel California by the Eagles...

Why argue?

It is futile, of course, to argue with anyone...because everyone wants to be right...how much easier would it be if we would just learn to accept that everyone has an opinion without feeling like we have to change their minds?~~~Laura Diamond Wise

Faith in me...that's all I ask

All relationships can be maintained regardless the issues, as long as both people are willing to fight for it, respect one another and ALWAYS speak the truth. You ask for my truth...I ask for your faith in me. I give you my truths, my past, and my heart. I only ask for that faith....nothing more and nothing less.~~~Mandi Benne


Faith in me is all ask, but please don't abuse the love I have for you~~~LDW