MountainWings: Life's a Beach

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MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#1248 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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Life's A Beach
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The weather is beautiful.

It is hot and sunny; the water must be cold.

That's what I thought as I looked from my room onto the beach.

I was in Panama City, Florida.
I was on vacation. I took three days to get away alone and rest.
The ocean is always a good place to go. It was a holiday weekend.

Hot summer holiday weekends are usually crowded in Panama City.
The beautiful white beaches draw vacationers from around the
world. As I looked out onto the beach from my room, the beach
was nearly deserted, and there were only a few people in the
water at noon.

My only explanation was that the water must have been freezing.
That can sometimes happen with the ocean.
It can be ninety degrees and yet the ocean can be very cold.

I had packed my wetsuit for just such an occasion.
I usually swim for a long time, if the water is unusually cold,
the wetsuit makes it comfortable.

I grabbed my towel, wetsuit, and keys, and headed to the beach.
There was an eerie silence magnified by the lack of people.

I let my toes slide into the frothing surf as it crashed against
the beach. I was expecting liquid ice.

It was warm, very warm.

I waded out into the ocean, not worrying about bumping into
anyone because no one was there.

The ocean was beautiful. The water was crystal clear;
it felt like a warm bath. It was perfect.

Why was I the only one in the water?
The thought kept hounding me.
This was peak season and a holiday to boot.

I swam until my muscles signaled enough exercise for the day.
As I walked towards the beach with the surf crashing against my
back an old man walked out towards me. A woman whom I presumed
to be his wife watched him from the shore.

She shouted something that made me instantly realize why the sea
was empty of people.

"Don't worry, I'll let you know if I see any sharks!" she
hollered.

That was it, the people were afraid of sharks,
that's why the beach and the ocean were empty!

It was a MountainWings Moment.

I don't watch the news but I knew about the recent sighting of
sharks and the shark attacks off the coast. The fear has
frightened an entire nation into staying away from the beach.

Listen to this lesson.

There are three levels in coming to the beach.

First Level - The Room.

There is a great benefit in coming to the ocean just to hear
the waves crashing all day and night. It soothes and calms the
soul. If I had not gone out on the beach, I would have
received a great benefit from being in an oceanfront room,
to hear the waves, and to watch the sea.

Second Level - The Beach.

Lying in the sand and letting the sun bathe you in radiant light
is an experience. I usually never use a lounge chair, I stretch
out directly in the sand. I can use a lounge chair in my back
yard, when I come to the ocean, I am a sand man.

Have you ever lain on the beach (in the sand) and tapped on the
sand? It rings like a wooden floor. I discovered that today.

Third Level - The Ocean.

Did you know that ocean water is chemically almost identical to
blood once you remove the red and white blood cells? Three-fourths
of the world is covered with water. Three-fourths of your body
is water.

The ocean is one of God's greatest natural creations.

So are you.

I was tingling all over once I got out of the ocean.

So many missed the feeling because they were afraid of being
bitten by a shark.

Below are the top five biting injuries occurring in 1987
in New York City:

Dog bites human 8,064
Human bites human 1,587
Cat bites human 802
Wild rat bites human 291
Squirrel bites human 95

1987 Shark injuries in U.S.A. 13

Am I belittling the few shark attacks and the traumatic death of
the little boy who died as a result of a shark attack?
Of course not, but all too often we let other incidents of the
world block us from life.

I included the above chart to emphasize that although shark
attacks do occur, they are overall, very rare.

I asked the fellow at the desk about it.

"Yep, visitors are down because of the sharks, but the thing is,
there hasn't been but one shark attack and that was in another
city a hundred miles away. Most of what people heard about
happened on the Atlantic side and not on this side," he
explained.

Here is another chart for 1996:
A Comparison with the Number of Injuries
Associated with Home-Improvement Equipment

Number of Injuries in 1996 from:
Nails, screws, tacks, and bolts 198,849
Ladders 138,894
Toilets 43,687
Pruning, trimming, edging 36,091
Chain saws 13,458
Pliers, wire cutters, and wrenches 15,957
Manual-cleaning equipment 14,386
Power grinders, buffers, and polishers 13,458
Buckets and pails 10,907
Room deodorizers and fresheners 2,599
Toilet-bowl products 1,567
Paints or varnish thinners 1,549
Shark injuries and deaths in U.S.A. 18

In 1996, you were over two thousand times more likely to be hurt
with your toilet than by a shark. Who would imagine that the
water in your toilet bowl would pose more danger than all of the
sharks, snakes, and other stuff in the ocean? Maybe since 1996
toilets have gotten a lot safer and oceans more dangerous,
but I doubt it. I wondered, "How do you even get hurt with your
toilet?" Those are the facts. That ought to put things in some
perspective.

Fear causes so many of us to miss out on life and our destinies.

The sharks not only kept people out of the water, but out of the
rooms with the beautiful view and off of the beach.

Understand this:
THE FEAR OF THE SHARKS REACHED PLACES,
AND KEPT PEOPLE FROM PLACES,
WHERE THE SHARKS COULDN'T EVEN GO.

Fear will keep you off of all levels of enjoyment,
even where there is little or no danger.

There are sharks in your world, some real, but most just
magnified to the point where they paralyze us in our actions.

Did a friend or relative get bitten by the shark of love?
Did they get bitten by the shark of business failure?
Did they get bitten by the shark of divorce?
Did they get bitten by the shark of layoffs?
Did they get bitten by the shark of disease?
Did they get bitten by the shark of death?

Did their bites scare you so much that you won't go to the room,
the beach, or the water?

I am typing on my laptop now as I look out on the ocean.
The water is warmer than I ever remember. It is 2pm local time.
The weather looks like something out of a tropical movie.
Looking both ways I can see a mile of beach.

There is not ONE person in the water.

I am not suggesting that you do stupid and risky things, but the
things that hurt most of us are not the things that we fear.

Cigarettes are the leading killer in the U.S.
Cigarettes will kill more people in the time that it takes you
to read this issue of MountainWings than sharks will kill all
year, even with the increased shark activity.

When is the last time you've seen anyone scared of a cigarette?

If you are going to be really scared of something, be scared of
the terribly frightening things, the things that can destroy
both body and soul. A shark can't do that.

Jesus put it this way, "don't be afraid of those who can kill
the body but cannot kill the soul, rather, be afraid of the one
that can destroy both body and soul. . ."

Wives hold back from their husbands because they are afraid that
if they give him their all, he could one day leave, and they've
given everything. Husbands hold back from their wives because
they are afraid that if they love unconditionally, they may seem
weak and lose control.

Both lose, and they lose a lot, because of fear.

Sharks - where sharks can't even go.

Roosevelt said, "We have nothing to fear but fear itself."
He knew what he was talking about.

The world is full of sharks, but the biggest one of them all,
is the shark of FEAR.

The shark of fear is not limited by the water.

So what would I have done if I had seen a shark fin?

I would have exited the water most expeditiously,
making quite a splash doing it.

Then I would have stretched out on the beach, in the sand.

Go swim people, it's warmer than you think, and when you know
the truth, there are not as many biting sharks as the world
would lead you to believe.

Life really is a beach.

There is a room with a view, a beach, then a whole ocean
awaiting you.

Don't be afraid of the sharks.

Note: Days after I wrote this and first published it, a MountainWings
subscriber sent a link with the actual shark attack statistics.
There were actually LESS shark attacks than the prior year but the
ones that happened got more press.

Know the truth...

~A MountainWings Original~

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MountainWings: 3 Things you need to do

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MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#9229 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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3 Things You Need To Do
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There are three things you need to do.

#1 Repent

#2 And this is important, forgive yourself

#3 Move on with your life.

Repent, forgive yourself and move on with your life.

We have to realize that we can't change our past, but we can
certainly do something about our present and our future.

Yesterday ended last night!

~excerpted from The MountainWings Power Minute
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Today's KDD: Pool Party and Darrell's Trip to DC

Its Sunday Aug 9,at 10;45

Soon in New York, Darrell will arrive,

Early this morning he caught a flight,

And will get to DC by tonight.

Sorry, in a long time I haven't written,

And herein the office where I am sitten,

It's cooler since we insulated the Window,

And Back East, I did not go,

Work later I will return, Wednesday it will be,

And I did not realize over a month since I composed a KDD.

Darrell will be visiting our friend Mimi,She has been living in DC,

A week there he will be,

They will go to the Newseum and the National Center of the NFB,

Not sure else what they will see?,

Or do?,

And what is happening for you?

Hope your all well,

And recently Darrell upgraded his Dell,

To Vista last Weekend,

Our friend Jeff and his Son Brian, much time they did Spend,

And then the other day Darrell did switch OS, to Windows 7, and it was
working fine,

Until it became toast,not working, so he hasn't been online.

He had an issue with the installation, its at Data Doctors,being repaired,
His PC is on life Support,

And Darrell transferred music files on to my VR Stream, not my Bookport,

Files that Tina provided and Jeff did convert into MP3's for me,

Thanks you three J

Speaking of Jeff, he, Keri and kids were in town last Weekend, July
Thirty-one ,

When we get together we have fun

,We swam, enjoyed the pool and a movie we did see, it was Cute,

And several times, Darrell's Computer they had to boot,

And many issues they had,

And Italian food we had,

I made Manicotti and we also had Pizza, and subs for lunch,

And Chips and fruit to munch,

Soda and peach ice Te

And the kids played with Netflics and their Xbox ,not their WII.

The movie we saw was called Meranda,as said,it was cute, was okay,

And as I write this, the XM Radio does play.

July was a very busy month for me, worked every weekend,

And today, I attempted to reach my High School Friend,

Mary Anne, From Jersey, she is very dear, close to my heart,

And wish XM would play more variety, top hits on the charts,

And some unique stuff, that one doesn't often hear,

And right now,its 95 here,

And will be 104 and 96 in DC,

And humid and 98 there for Darrell and 105 here that will be the high,

And in 2 hours he will fly,

Get on another plane,

Traveling to DC, not Boston or Maine.

Speaking of Boston, Mary Anne is there, so her another time I will have to
call,

And would like to know what is new with you all??,

As said, working weekends and the hotel has been a happening place,80 %
occupancy, usually Summers are slow, not many guest stay,

And later today,

Will read a book, do housework, will likely not be up late,

And last night Darrell's Birthday we did Celebrate.

Went to Outback, since he will be gone,

Do not have to get up at Dawn,

Tomorrow, but another Dental Visit, I will have to make

I have 3 more before I get my permanent crown,

And tomorrow, will get together with Alice, will run errands in town.

Tuesday, will take Dougie to get Groomed, get shaved, he will like that,

And at the Chiropractor, I will be at,

Next door, for a massage and an adjustment, ,its been awhile so one I do
need,

And I am going to go, have lunch and reed,

Another Novel will be red,,

Maybe,later,take a nap, go back to bed? Lol

Do take care,alright,

And I will try and not wait so long before I write.

Petwarmers: Sleeping Aid

SLEEPING AID
by P.S. Gifford

Recently I have been through the worst experience of my life --an
experience that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.
My wife left me and took the son I had adopted as my own with her.
She also took a good deal of furniture and other belongings we had
accumulated other the years.
I was shocked. I never saw it coming. Sure we had had a few
quarrels lately, but nothing worse than an average couple. Financial woes
were tremendous strain on us, but I solemnly believed we could survive
it all together.
What she left behind were our dogs -- Sir Winston and Chester.
Now it is remarkable how in tune and sensitive dogs can be. As I
wept on the couch, bewildered and confused, they sat quietly nearby
with their tails down. I knew they understood that two key members of
the pack were absent. I've tried to maintain the usual routine over the
past few days, which is hard when the person you planned to be with till
death did us part was missing.
As a rule, Winston sleeps under our bed and Winston by the open
window. On the first night she wasn't there, I put Winston on her
empty pillow -- a pillow that still spelled provocatively of her scent.
He was restless as he sniffed around. This wasn't his spot. She might
be upset if she returned.
He jumped off the bed and back to his usual position. So for the
following two nights the same sleeping arrangements were maintained.
A dog likes to know where he stands in the world and likes to have
a routine.
To be honest, I have barely slept in the last four days. I simply
replay memory after memory within my mind's eye. Recollecting all of
the special, loving moments we had shared.
Morning would arrive and I would take the dogs into the back
garden as my morning coffee brewed. Every night I felt sure that I
would sleep the next day. The second night I tried some sleep aid and
yet the restlessness continued. The next morning, at seven, the only
difference was that I had an aching head.
Sleep isn't the only thing I have been depriving myself. I have
also lost all appetite. When I attempt to eat food it would lodge in my
throat and I would simply feel nauseous. I lost ten pounds in four days.
Well, last night things were more pleasant. As we all rested in
our designated spots I heard Winston barking. Thinking he was in need
of a late night restroom break, I escorted the two dogs outside. They
ran around, looked bemused, and after a few minutes of inactivity we
returned back upstairs.
An hour later the same thing happened. Winston was restless,
and once more down the stairs and outside we went. Still nothing.
It was 5:30am this morning when it happened a third time. I looked
at Winston and something clicked in my head. With a swoop of my arm
I picked him up and placed him on Sarah's pillow. He responded with a
flurry of kisses then rolled on his back, nestled against my cheek and
fell into a sleep.
Shortly after, I too must have fallen asleep because the next
thing I knew it was 9am! I looked at Winston who was peering at me
through smiling eyes and gave his fuzzy head a good scratch.
"Good boy," I said through a yawn. Once more he attacked me with
kisses.
I am a lot brighter today, and I feel we have a new family routine.
I am also going to try and eat a little breakfast.

-- P.S. Gifford <psgifford at earthlink.net>

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MountainWings: 8 Gifts

MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#1234 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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Eight Gifts
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Below are eight gifts that don't cost a cent to give.

1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING...
But you must REALLY listen.
No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response.
Just listening.

2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION...
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and
handholds.
Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family
and friends.

3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER...
Funny pictures. Share articles, funny stories and funny
greetings. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."

4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE...
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet.
A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and
may even change a life.

5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT...
A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super
job" or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.

6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR...
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.
Helping elderly cross the road can be nice.

7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE...
There are times when we want nothing better than to be left
alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of
solitude to others.

8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION...
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to
someone, really it's not that hard to say, Hello or Thank You.

~Author Unknown~

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MountainWings: How To Beat Traffic

MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#1239 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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How To Beat Traffic
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If you want to beat traffic. . .

Pick some fruit!!

Yesterday it took me an hour and fifteen minutes to go 10 miles.

I was frustrated.
I was powerless.
I was exhausted.
I was grateful.
I was victorious.
I was energized.

Heavy traffic volumes are a fact of life in any big city.
Many of the local governments fund road improvement programs,
only to close lanes as they improve the roads.

Lanes close, traffic increases, people get more frustrated and
distracted, they have accidents, they cause more traffic
pile-ups.

It's a vicious cycle.

It is often said that a person's first reaction in times of
crisis tells a lot about that person. I say that a person's
reaction while traveling six inches per minute tells even more
about that person.

Sitting in traffic is one of the best times to pick some fruit.

Pick some patience. . .
You'll be able to relax.
After all, you'll be sitting there for a while anyway.

Pick some peace. . .
Try something different --- instead of listening to the radio
traffic reports about the traffic you're sitting in, turn the
radio off. Play a classical CD.
Or better yet, just enjoy the quiet time.

Pick some kindness. . .
Smile at the person in the car next to you.
Now that's really different!

Pick some love. . .
Start a conversation with your spouse or child about something
you know is bothering them. Time spent driving can be time
spent talking and understanding each other.

Pick some joy. . .
Be thankful that you're not the person involved in the calamity
that's causing the traffic.

Pick some faith. . .
Take this time to look up at the sky, observe the trees,
marvel at the birds. Think about your own life.
Then you'll know for sure that there is a God.

Pick some gentleness. . .
I know you have a cell phone, so pick it up and call someone you
haven't spoken to in months. You still remember the number.

Pick some goodness. . .
Plan a good deed that you'll do for someone as soon as you get
out of the traffic. Maybe there's something you can do
immediately to help the person on the side of the road.

Pick some meekness. . .
No matter what kind of car you're riding in, understand that
it's not by your own works that you were able to obtain it.

Once you pick your fruit, your frustration, powerlessness, and
exhaustion will transform into gratitude, victory and energy.

You'll have a new outlook on life all because you pulled over,

. . . and decided to pick some fruit.

~A Mountain Wings Original by C. Elijah Bronner~

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MountainWings: Taters

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MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#9203 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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Taters
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Taters are a colloquial pronunciation of potatoes and thus
these are the local varieties of taters.

Some people never seem motivated to participate, but are just
content to watch while others do the work.
~They are called "Spec Taters".

Some people never do anything to help,
but are gifted at finding fault with the way others do the work.
~They are called "Comment Taters".

Some people are very bossy and like to tell others what to do,
but don't want to soil their own hands.
~They are called "Dick Taters".

Some people are always looking to cause problems by asking
others to agree with them. It is too hot or too cold, too sour
or too sweet.
~They are called "Agie Taters".

There are those who say they will help, but somehow just never
get around to actually doing the promised help.
~They are called "Hezzie Taters".

Some people can put up a front and pretend to be someone they
are not.
~They are called "Emma Taters".

Then there are those who love others and do what they say they
will. They are always prepared to stop whatever they are doing
and lend a helping hand. They bring real sunshine into the lives
of others.
~They are called "Sweet Taters".

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MountainWings: Doggie talk

MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#1233 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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Doggie Talk
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In the country at my grandmother's house, I was in the back yard
with my son. He saw a dog walking across the yard.

"Daddy, how do you say, come to me, to a dog?" he asked.

A child can ask simple questions that have universal and far
reaching implications.

There is no doggy language that literally says, "Come to me."
You have to say it through tone and gesture. A dog has to FEEL
that you want him to come to you and the dog has to feel that
it's safe and beneficial for him to come to you.

It's the same with people. We really don't say, "Be my friend"
with words. We do it with tone and gesture and we have to make
the other person feel that it's safe and beneficial for them to
be our friend, wife, husband, boyfriend/girlfriend, employee or
employer.

Even sales consists of a lot of doggy talk.
If a salesperson is rude with a mean tone, you won't come.

I don't want you to think of people as dogs, but understand that
we really convey more on the unspoken than the spoken level.

Tone and gesture.

Dogs can't understand our language, but a dog knows the
difference between being stumbled over and kicked.

So do people, regardless of what your words are.

Tone and gesture.

People with pets live longer.

Maybe they learn how to communicate better on the unspoken level
and it carries over to the people side.

Just maybe we should all learn the secret of how to say
"Come to me" to a dog.

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PetWarmers: Like All the Other Kids

LIKE ALL THE OTHER KIDS
by Laura Kelley

My first Schnauzer, Syd, had been owned by a family with kids
before he came into my life.
At age 8, he got lost and somehow ended up running into my downtown
office. When I finally found out who his owners were, they told me they
didn't want him back, saying he didn't like their small kids.
I had no children, and was delighted to have such a sweet little
dog. I soon found out there had been some parts of living with children
that Syd had liked, though.
One afternoon while out for a walk, he began pulling me as hard
as he could, which was unusual for gentle little Syd. I let him lead,
and he would turn right at one corner, left at another, and clearly had
some purpose.
I never connected his behavior with the distant jingle of ice
cream truck music until we turned down the street it was on, and he made
a bee line for it. I bought him a popsicle, and he was delighted.
Eventually the ice cream truck started coming through our apartment
complex's driveway. Syd always heard it in plenty of time to let me know,
so I could get my money ready and his leash on, and we'd go out and line
up with all the other "kids" to get his popsicle. He seemed to have
no idea he wasn't one of them. The children thought it was hysterical
and would offer him a lick of theirs, to the horror of their parents.
In the aftermath, other moms would be wiping sticky little hands and
faces, and I'd be wiping Syd's beard.
In time, I adopted two more Schnauzers and bought a house.
The others learned the routine from him, and I'd have three little
bearded faces pressed against the fence when the familiar refrains
sounded through the streets of our new neighborhood.
Since he was my first, I always let him be the one to go out to
the street with me to get the treat to be shared. This was our afternoon
routine for the next nine summers.
Syd died at the age of 17, in late September, after the ice cream
truck season had ended.
The first time the ice cream truck jingled down the street the next
spring, I reflexively reached into my pocket, praying I had the cash to
get Syd his ice cream. Then I sat down on the steps and sobbed when it
hit me that he wasn't there.
In a neighborhood of mainly older folks and young, as-yet childless
couples, the ice cream trucks must not do well. Their popsicles are
overpriced, often freezer-burned. Some of the neighbors complain about
the volume of the music and the speeds at which they drive.
But that tinny music warms my heart, because I can see Syd sitting
at the door, eagerly waiting to line up for his afternoon treat with
all the other kids.

-- Laura Kelley <lek1 at bellsouth.net>

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MountainWings: The Waves

Hello,
I first saw this message a year or so ago. But this message was sent
again to all of us who subscribe to Mountain Wings. The message is a very
good one and a excellent reminder. Some of you ,may have seen this before
while others of you are reading it for the first time. Enjoy,ponder,reflect
but continue to ride the "waves". :)Look below

MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#1229 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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The Waves
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One moment you have shortage. . .
The next you have excess. . .

One day you have nothing to do. . .
The next you don't have time to get it all done. . .

One day the refrigerator is empty and you are hungry. . .
The next you have a half eaten meal in front of you and you are
stuffed. . .

One month you've got money to spare and you wonder what to buy
The next you've got a bounced check. . .

One moment you are full of energy and can't go to sleep. . .
The next you are drained and can't get up. . .

One day you are the center of attention. . .
The next you wonder if anyone knows you are alive. . .

It's the waves of life.
They carry us up and down and all around.

Money, friends, your body, your relationships, your job, and the
rest of the list, they all vary. They all go in waves.

It took me a while to really understand the statement,
"The Kingdom of Heaven is Within."

No commercial can show you that.

Commercials make you believe it's in the jazzy new car or the
big screen TV. Yes, those things can thrill you for a moment,
but it's only a wave. After a little while, the thrill is gone.

I have always recognized that if money and things brought happiness,
then all rich people with things would be happy.

It ain't so.

We easily see how poverty can cause unhappiness, but we are
deluded into believing that money solves all things.

Life is full of stuff. I wouldn't trade my life with anyone,
it's one of the most blessed that I know, but it's still full of
stuff. One thing after another, one challenge after another,
one situation after another, day by day, never-ending . . .

It's the waves and there is no stopping them from the outside.

You can only calm the inside, so that like a submarine, you ride
deep beneath the waves.

Though a storm is raging, you are at peace.

Most are tossed and turned by waves.
Some like the sub, ride deep beneath the daily storms in peace.
Some simply surf the waves and have a lot of fun.
Some drown.

You can't stop the waves; it's the nature of the ocean of life.

You can only choose which method you will use to handle them.

You can be tossed like most.
You can drown like many.
You can surf and have fun while you can, but even a surfer gets
tired and there's nowhere to sleep on a surfboard.

To ride comfortably beneath the waves requires a ship containing
breath that is not our own.

That ship. . .

. . . is not crowded.

Peace - Be Still

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MountainWings: RSL

MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#1226 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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RSL?
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Are you a Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime?

Pay attention to what you read. After you read this, you will
know the reason it was sent to you!

People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a
lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will know
what to do for each person.

REASON:

When someone is in your life for a REASON. . .
It is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come
to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance
and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend, and they are! They are there for
the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an
inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring
the relationship to an end.

Sometimes they die.
Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.

What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire
fulfilled, their work is done.

The prayer you sent up has been answered.

And now it is time to move on.

SEASON:

When people come into your life for a SEASON it is because your
turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They bring you an
experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you
something you have never done. They usually give you an
unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real!

But, only for a season.

LIFETIME:

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; things you
must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.

Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person, and put what
you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of
your life.

It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Thank you for being a part of my life.

~©Brian A. "Drew" Chalker~

Stop here and just SMILE.

Work like you don't need the money.
Love like you've never been hurt.
And dance like no one is watching.

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MountainWings: Lights Out

MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#9156 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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Light's Out
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I live in Atlanta, Georgia and we had a thunderstorm last night
that knocked our power out. It went out around 12:30a.m. I was
still awake, that's how I know what time it started. I went to
bed soon after the storm began. All of the power was out.

When I woke up this morning the power was still out!
My two oldest sons and myself had to get dressed and ready for
school and work. When they awoke and tried to flip on the light
switch it didn't work, when they looked up at the microwave to
check the time it didn't work, when my oldest son tried to get
two minutes in on his play station it didn't work, when my
youngest son tried to turn on The Disney channel it didn't work!

Nothing that required power (electricity) was in working order!
This was a MountainWings Moment. In spite of all things that
were not working, everything was still alright. I opened all of
the blinds and doors and there was light. I could use my senses
to find things that I could not physically see. I realized that
God has given me all of the things that I need.

When storms come your way, know that God will make a way for you
to see. He will provide light when all of man's techniques
fail. So the next time a storm comes into your life, remember
that after the storm the light of God will always shine through!

~A MountainWings Original by Veronica Williamson, Atlanta, GA~

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MountainWings; Judge Gently

MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#9174 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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Judge Gently
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Pray, don't find fault with the man who limps
Or stumbles along the road.
Unless you have worn the shoes he wears
Or struggled beneath his load.

There may be tacks in his shoes that hurt
Though hidden away from view.
Or the burden he bears placed on your back
Might cause you to stumble too.

Don't sneer at the man who's down today
Unless you have felt the blow
That caused his fall or felt the shame
That only the fallen know.

You may be strong but still the blows
That was his if dealt to you
In the selfsame way, at the selfsame time
Might cause you to stagger too.

Don't be too harsh with the man who sins
Or pelt him with word or stone
Unless you are sure - yea, doubly sure
That you have no sins of your own.

For you know, perhaps,
If the tempter's voice should whisper as soft to you
As it did to him when he went astray
It might cause you to falter too.

~Author Unknown

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Today's KDD: My Health,Work,Accessability and Celebrities Passing

Its 4;35 on Monday June Twenty-nine,
Hope your all well ,doing fine?

I know,its been awhile since I have written,
and my site,some of you have been hitten,
been visiting,nothing posted to the blog,
and your wondering how are, Darrell,me and Dougie Dog?.

I have not been able to create daily doses since the work issues over a
year ago,
and so, the creativity and inspiration does no longer easily flow.

Most of my material I would get on the way to work,at the office or on the
commute home
that would set the tone,
and enable me to compose a Kdd,
and I am out of practice you see.

I am not naturally gifted to write poetry,but do like to write,
Maybe,some day, classes I will take,some day I might.

Not much has happened since,just keeping busy from day to day,from Sunrise
to Sunset,
working, Doctors appointments ,,playing on the net
Visiting with Friends,paying Bills,cleaning out sheds,
dishes,vacuuming,laundry,making beds.
Just like the rest of you
for us nothing much new.,

I am doing much better than I was 2 months ago,
I can breathe pretty well,except,when someone, their lawn,they do mow
I still have allergies to pollen and fresh grass Like I had before,
but I am not wheezing and coughing anymore
not feeling fatigued or having sleepless nights,
nor is my chest feeling tight
I do have asthma and take an inhaler, its mild,not that bad. best I have
felt since last fall,
so,what is happening for you all?,

I have posted some Mountain Wings messages, I get each day from week to
week,
Their message,maybe you seek
I appreciate the MountainWings messages that is sent to my e--mail each
day,
and I am sure you all heard about the Celebrities that passed away?

First, Ed Mc Mann,Farrah Fawcet,Michael Jackson and Billy Mays,
All within just a few days,
All the radio stations are playing Michael's music and jokes are being told
though,some are funny,its inappropriate and rather cold,
and in poor taste at this time, so soon after,
Despite the fact some of them trigger laughter.

Speaking of laughter,I go into an asthma attack then. its kind of scary and
uncomfortable indeed,
and recently,another Dean Koontz Novel I did read.

Its called "Relentless" and one that I would definitely recommend,
Its excellent! lots of twist and turns till the very end.

Anyway, The Celebrities that just passed,were Icons, part of the TV
generation
I am sure everybody across the nation,
and around the world,heard. I am sure to many,a shock
I Remember, Star Search,Charlie's Angels and Michael doing the Moon Walk.
I didn't think much of him but his music ,did enjoy,
He was in show business since a very young boy
Remember the Jackson Five,
Still can't believe,none of these People are Alive.

Farrah was a strong lady, her cancer she fought,
I am sure treatment she sought,
but the battle she lost,she is at peace,at rest
That is for the best.

Darrell is doing fine,
Spending much time online,
Blogging and Tweeting,
many discussions he is leading,
on accessibility,
to help those of us who can't see.

He is applying skills he learned in his journalism classes this past year,
and is hoping to have a career,
in this field,combine his knowledge of technology and his passion to help
others,not just in our nation, but all Continents,
sometimes,often,these discussions,get intense,
are quite lively indeed,
why don't you go read,
his blog,go see,
Right now,Darrell,the NFB and ACB,
Are all suing ASU ,
Will be interesting when,this is all through.

Darrell and these two blind organizations filed a complaint because of the
Kindle device not being accessible,blind students,it,they can't use
Perhaps, this article,reached the news?
That you red all about it? if not take a look,
The Kindle can readE -books,and we can't
I am sure,some do rant,
and rave,think the lawsuit is pointless,Resources should be allocated
another way,
and this became public just the other day

Blind Students should have access to the same information and be able to
use any tech device,as their sighted classmates,
and Evidently,they are suing 5 Universities,not sure which other ones or
states,
Don't know, if this will go to Trial,
I am sure,it will take awhile.

Darrell is a plaintiff in this case,says Testifying,would be fun,
What wil be the outcome,when this is done?

This is giving him a great opportunity to help the blind and incorporate his
journalistic techniques ,be a reporter,to investigate,
on this subject,has had debates,
Though,much,right now,he can't say,without seeking legal council ahead of
time,
and other things he is blogging about online.

Mostly reporting about sites that don't have Audio CAPTCHA or web sites
that we can't shop on, and access due to security measures that are taken,
I think some progress he is making.

He is interviewing,conducting research and utilizing knowledge gained,
being proactive,despite those who have complained,
He has been a writing fool,
Also he too,is reading Novels and swimming in the pool.

He will ,should be starting a Campus job very soon at ASU,
He will be a Research Assistant,that is what he will do

Dougie Dog is fine,is the same old adorible dog,
He is mentioned,here often on the blog
He is getting old and medicine he is taking,has trouble with his
Bowels,
Garks some, but doesnot howell,
at the moon,
or the wind or the rain or sleet lol,
and he too,doesn't like this heat.

Its getting wicked hot 107,but it will get cooler,not by much,
expecting rain,with you all,love to keepin touch.

Work from a business perspective has been great,
We are sold out,more than most Hotels in the Valley or the state,
Witch in many ways is a very good thing,But it snot even Labor Day. Then,
we will be in full swing

The types of Guests that stay are not the same,that we get,when in Season,
The much lower rates is likely the reason
Rates reduced in half and also locals come stay,
so we have more folks here, to have fun,play
rather,then conducting Business
we have Families come to the West,
and some do Business. our meeting Space is being filled by groups,various
corporations,
or people on vacation

WE have the Championship Golf,the 3-story slide,numerous of pools and tennis
Courts,
Some dressed in Suits while others in shorts
or bathing suits every attire,all kinds of shoes,
and several activities,like you were on a cruise
From boat rides to dive-in movies on a Saturday night,
to dinner under candle light
Nice comfy beds,bike trails and horseback
its no wonder guest come back,
and stay with us. I am grateful,glad,
but,these days, many rough days I have had,,
has been stressful ,hectic and crazy,
There is much work,no time for boredom or being lazy lol.

Phone lines ringing off the hook,radio's beeping,and my computer
talking,jabbering away,
taking several requests an hour throughout the day,
much to juggle,need to prioritize,
This is very wise.

While most are Celebrating our Country's Independence,with Fireworks and
picnic fun,
I will have much work,that will have to be done,
I will be working the entire Holiday,which is a bummer,
but,will take a few vacation days later in the summer.

We plan on having Jeff and Keri and Kids down in late July,
we all love Pool parties,swimming,barbecues,that is why
will celebrate Birthday's. Darrell's,Jeff's, Keri's and their son
David's,not Brian's or mine,
will spend less time on line,
will not be composing KDd's,facebooking or tweeting
But visiting,swimming and eating. lol

Also, hoping to take a weekend trip to San Diego,Visit,Darrell,Ruthie and
me
and later, Darrell may see our Friend Mimi in Washington Dc.

I miss Ruthie,the Ocean,and would be a nice change from this Desert heat
I was 3 when Ruthie and I did meet.

We intend to go home for Christmas this year. its my turn,so New England
,We should be able to go,
to visit family,celebrate Christmas and playin the snow
Though,it seems every time, it melts the day we arrive and snows again,when
we leave,heading back West
still have a nice time
telling stories,sharing what is happening,having wine
,seeing everyone,exchanging gifts,catching up on rest.

Do hope we all can get together?, The entire Family,is that,a possibility?
that everybody we can see,
at the same time,same place, be more than cool,
and its hard to believe that my Niece Jo Anna will be starting High School ,
This Fall,
Her Brother Bobby a Junior,Katie in 6 TH,and the little ones,in Kindergarten
and Nursery School,Emma and Marin,oh,how fast they grow,
You know?
Well,3 hours have come and gone,
since I began this,have to get up before dawn
work tomorrow and then off again,
Try and be in bed before ten
I just had to compose at least one last Kdd before this month ends
for now, take care,my Family and Friends. ,

MountainWings: Until The Flowers...

MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#1114 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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. . . until the flowers
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I am a runner.

I have several circular routes measured from my home.
If I decide to run 3, 4, 5 or 7 miles, each run always ends at
one particular spot.

A few houses down from mine is a home with a beautiful flower
arrangement near the mailbox. The arrangement is as ornate and
as cultured as if a master gardener extended his hand and
delicately shaped each flower, bush, stem, and blade of grass.

I have never seen any flower arrangement as pretty in a yard.

That's the point.

That's the point that marks the end of my run.

. . . until the flowers.

No matter how long or short the run, I have one goal in mind.

Keep running until I get to the flowers.

Life should be like that.

Keep running until you get to the flowers.

We typically receive the largest number of flowers when our
lives are over.

We get the most flowers in our lives at our funeral.

Those flowers don't do you any good.

As far as I know, you can neither see nor smell them.

My neighbors' flowers help give me encouragement and strength to
run through this life.

On a recent run, I was thinking about those beautiful bundles of
encouragement and had decided to write a MountainWings issue
about them. Oddly enough, for the first time, the couple was in
the yard working on the flowers as I ended my run.

I ran by their yard, I had almost reached the flowers.
It was a hot sunny day and they could tell by the swelter and
sweat that I had been on a grueling run.

The wife spoke, "Could I get you a glass of water or something?"
she asked.

"No thanks, " I answered.

She didn't realize what they had given me already.

They had given me the flowers.

People who give you flowers for no reason show their giving
natures in many ways.

Most people in the neighborhood probably couldn't tell you about
my neighbors' flowers. They are probably too busy to see them.
They probably see all of the other stuff.

There is much disarray along the run.
There are many weeds and bare branches.
There is trash thrown from cars reflecting people's disregard
for others,

. . . and then, there's the flowers.

So it is in life.

Keep your mind on the flowers even when you can't see them.

You can plant flowers.

Not only the physical kind, but also flowers of the spirit.

You need to picture the beautiful flowers that await you at the
end of your run.

The flowers that never whither or die.

Flowers of the spirit.

You need to understand that they are beautiful and they smell
nice.

You also need to tell those that have planted flowers along your
path that you appreciate them.

I will print this issue of MountainWings and put it in my
neighbors' mailbox. I doubt that they have ever heard of
MountainWings, but their flowers influence MountainWings, and,
in turn, you, on each run.

I am a runner.

So are you.

We run through life, just different paths, different shoes, and
different running styles.

In all of your daily running, be sure to stop and smell the
roses but

Keep running.

. . . until the flowers.

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MountainWings: The Trickle

MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#1116 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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The Trickle
============

My Jeep battery was dead this morning.

I had just returned from a weeklong trip.

The Jeep is only six months old. The battery is big and new.
I hadn't left any lights on.
What happened with the Jeep happens to many of us.

I had three power adapters plugged into the cigarette lighter
sockets. I had installed a triple cigarette lighter socket.
I don't smoke but I have a lot of gadgets that need plugging up.
I have three cell phones. What in the world do I need with
three cell phones? That's another story. None of the phones
were plugged up, only the three power adapters were plugged up,
and their little LED lights were glowing.

Even though they have very low power drains, these three little
lights, completely drained a big, powerful, and new battery.

That illustrated a very important life lesson.

Constant withdrawals without deposits will eventually run your
account dry. No matter how small the withdrawal, sooner or later,
your account will run dry.

That's what happens with most marriages.

Little by little, day-by-day, small withdrawals are made from
the love bank.

A slight criticism here, a minor remark there, a compliment
opportunity missed, and the love bank in a few years is dry.

The relationship won't start.

In all things, make sure that you add more than you take.
No matter how small, let the trickle be positive.

When you do that, not only will your own battery never run dry,
you'll have enough power left over to boost someone else off.

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MountainWings: The Curious Case

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MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#9177 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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The Curious Case
=================

I watched the movie, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons."

The movie was about a man who was born old. As an infant, he
was wrinkled and crippled with old age, bad eyesight and many
other physical infirmities that often accompany old age.

As he got older, he got younger until he physically and
mentally went back to childhood. He lived life beginning with
the body of a 90-year-old man. He started with the pain and
fragility of very advanced age.

Benjamin Buttons went from a wheelchair to crutches, from
crutches to a cane and from a cane to walking normally.

The movie made me think.

Suppose we could live backwards?

Would we appreciate the health that we now have much better?
Would we not take for granted that we can walk briskly?
That we can climb stairs?
That we can see and read?
That we can sexually function?

Would we not take for granted many of the privileges and
abilities of 19, 29, 39, 49 and 59 versus 89?

Do we have to lose it before we can fully appreciate it?

Sometimes we humans are curious cases.

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MountainWings: The Second Hill

MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#1109 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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The Second Hill
================

Are you running that hill or is that hill running you?

That's a question a man asked me today as I was jogging.

He was standing by his car, I was breathing hard as I moved up
the hill where he was parked. His question plagued me.

Each day presents us with hills.

Hills, bills, chills, spills, thrills, deals, kills, pills,
wills, and nils. . .

We have them all sooner or later.

Are they running you or are you running them?

Each hill or uphill climb in our lives tries to tire us, make us
quit, or at the very least, make us complain.

You can't avoid getting tired.

I don't care how much exertion your physical or mental
conditioning can withstand, a steep enough hill will make you
tired.

Whether the hill is running you doesn't depend upon whether you
are tired. There are those who are tired even though they are
sitting in rocking chairs.

The hill runs you when it gets you down.
I refuse to let that happen.
I know the hills make me stronger, that's why I run them.
Every hill in my life has made me stronger.

If you run your hills instead of them running you,
they will make you stronger, too.

You'll be in better shape.

You'll get tired, but eventually the same hill will get easier
and easier.

One day, even the hills will be no challenge.

You'll seek a mountain.

Don't worry, you've got Wings.

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Today's KDd: Our Anniversary and Current Events

Today is Wednesday June 3,at 4;48
Today is a special Date,
For Darrell and Me,
We have been together for 10 but Married for 3.

On this Day 3 years ago,
In Boston,there was Rain,not snow,
and on that Day, we said our Vows. and rings to the other were given
and I am enjoying the life we are Living.

Like any Couple,we have our difficult times, there's good and Bad,
However, good times,we mostly have had
For better or worse,we accept one another's traits and Flaws,
We are a great team, help one another, Whatever the cause,
Whatever the task,the project,we help the other,when we are able
WE have TLC,Our Marriage is Stable,
We have Love,communication and Trust,
In any happy & healthy Marriage,that is a must.

We motivate,encourage, respect and strength we provide,
This past year,has been a challenging ride,
A rocky Road,
But,Darrell,carried the load
First,issues at work and than,I was ill, and he hung in there, walked that
hill,
Same with our family and Friends,when I didn't think I could
They all stood,
by me, especially him,
and soon,we are going for a swim.

Have a little picnic by the pool,to celebrate,
with my Husband,my mate
I love him more,There's much devotion,
and I heard today, The French Flight crashed in the Atlantic Ocean,
as well as the President was in the Middle East,
and we are not going to have a Feast,
Just order Subs from silvermine,
and I should be in bed by nine,
Tomorrow,work I go,
and Today,heard that Bin Laden released another Video,
Said Obama made threats,regarding his Policy's,
Yesterday while over Seas,
Will get Revenge on this Country of ours,
and we will be going swimming in a couple hours.

I am not sure why,we can't Capture Bin Laden and those who have him
Hidden
Shouldn't that be forbidden?
definitely a crime?
Its been a very long time,
Eight years,, has gone by
one would think he would die,
Would be dead,
and how come he fled?
I am not going to sit,Ponder,Philosophize, okay,
going to enjoy the rest of my day
It is sad,that those 200 some folks on that plane,lost their lives and
left loved ones behind,close and Dear
and I am going to end here,
Take care,Have a good night,
and another Time,I will write.

MountainWings: Where is my Sunday Paper?

#9126 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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Where's My Sunday Paper?
=========================

How often do we jump to conclusions and blame others before
really examining the situation?

The irate customer called the newspaper office loudly demanding
to know where her Sunday edition was.

"Ma'am,' said the newspaper employee, 'today is Saturday ...

The Sunday paper is not delivered until tomorrow, on Sunday."

There was quite a long pause on the other end of the phone,
followed by a ray of recognition... As she was heard to mutter

"Well, now ... So that's why no one was at church today."

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MountainWings: The Longest Sentence

MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#9153 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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The Longest Sentence
=====================

I think you may be correct in saying "I am" is the shortest
complete sentence in the English language... but maybe not.

What about "I do?"

"I do" is probably the longest sentence.

Isn't that what we say when we get married?

Do we consider that a long sentence?

By the way, this is just for fun. Marriage isn't a sentence
it is a privilege.

~A MountainWings Original by H. Wilson, UK commenting on the
issue "I Am" http://www.mountainwings.com/past/1107.htm~

from The Mountain:
Whether it is considered a privilege or a sentence definitely
depends on who you ask.
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The Desert Cafe Goes Live Tonight!

Hello Everyone,

 

      Come in from the heat and be cool.   Join Darrell and I in the Desert Cafe.  We will  serve up some fun  tunes and  favorite beverages. If you haven't heard 70's music in awhile and  want to Celebrate Summer, be here with us.    You don't need a mood ring or strobe lights.

 

We   will also be  celebrating our third wedding anniversary, which is June 3. You will have a chance to hear the audio from our Ceremony in Boston.

 

In addition to all this fun, Darrell will tell us all about what we can do to advocate for an international copyright exemption treaty that would enable the reproduction and exchange of books that have been converted into accessible formats for the blind and others with print reading disabilities.

 

The show can be heard on ACB Radio Interactive at 02:00 Universal time on Tuesday, that's Monday evening in the United States at 7:00 Pacific (and Arizona), 8:00 Mountain, 9:00 Central and 10:00 Eastern. Visit http://interactive.acbradio.org to listen.
 
See you tonight,
 
Karen and Darrell in the Desert Cafe on ACB Radio Interactive

Today's Kdd: My Health,Darrell's Semester and a Novel We Red

Its Sunday May 31 at 11;09,
How are you all? Hope your doing fine?

I know these days,very little I have written,
and here I in the home office, I am sitten.

I will do my best to give you an update,
I can't guarantee that it will be great,
Profound or Humorous and funny,
Here in Arizona,its about 90 and sunny.

I am feeling well,unlike months past,
and half the year is over,went very fast.

I was ill for so long and worried we were,
and Dougie,itches his fur.

Sometimes changing Doctors is the best thing one can do,
and the last 6 months we made it through.

I was working most of the time,
despite extreme difficulty breathing,not at all fine,
and Darrell for school,all the deadlines he met,
Studying,writing News Stories, doing research on the net,
Posting assignments to whiteboard,
definitely not bored,
too much to do and so little time,
All the while, concerned about this health of mine.

Since January,I haven't had good luck First my front tooth fell out,
All the while,ill, medical treatment we sought,
Until we had the proper action plan and on the road to recovery,
It was than,life improved for Darrell and me.

Darrell made it through with flying colors did more than alright,,
Despite the fact,that he lacks eyesight,
He received an A and 3 B's,
and as for me,now,I cough very little and not at all wheeze.

I just had my second oral surgery, In January, as said, a front tooth I
lost
Unlike most surgery, much it didn't cost,
Yet, it was expensive indeed,
but, a front tooth I do need. lol

The first one, the extra tooth I had in Feb, they did extract,
Post-OP appointments I had,I did go back.
I was healing quite well,from what the Oral Surgeon did say,
Then, I had the last surgery,just the other day.

This time,he inserted an Dental implant,
use my 3 front teeth, I can't,
not for awhile,
I still have a toothless smile,
missing one tooth, it will be a bit longer,
Yet,in the long-run, it will be much stronger,
I will need a Crown
and in a few months, will visit my Dentist,herein town,
Then, I will be as good as new,
By the fall,all of this will be through.

Considering much drilling was done,feeling pretty good,
The implant is made from titanium,not gold Wood,
like President Washington,
I'd think, that would hurt a ton?
yet, that is what they did back in his day
and now ,both Darrell and I are doing okay.

, Dougie Dog has been sick some too, but not ill,
Right now,he has allergies,giving him benidryll,
and he seems to be a happier dog
and if you have time, visit, Darrell's Blog.

Blind access journal is the URL,the web site,
Darrell drafted a letter to the President last night
It was a collaborated effort by him and a few others,
to enrich the lives for all our Blind Sisters and Brothers ,
Not just here in the US,
All 7 Continents,notjust herein the West,
The Western World but from sea to shining Sea
to enable us who can't see,
have more access to information
despite the nation,
One does Reside, does Live,
Facts,he did give,
gave,hour concerns he did express,
Hopefully, The President, this letter he will digest
and do what is best?,
for those of us who are blind or have a print disability,
allowing us all to have equal opportunity
and knowledge,power and insight,more books we will be able to read,
President Obomma's assistance we do need.
So use your Keyboard or click your mouse
and even better, write your own letter, to the White House.
Its now,11;51,
There is work to be done,
So, soon I should go,
have housework to do, prepare for Tomorrow's show.

I also wanted to tell you all about A great Novel I just finished last
night,
called WWW.Wake, about a girl without Sight
She has surgery that enables her to see,
Yet,not the same kind,that we had, Darrell and me

The Surgeon inserted an implant into her left eye,
It was experimental, yet, they gave it a try
and than an Eye Pod to recode the information she receives back,
she utilizes this Eye Pod and her Pc,not a Mac,
But a dell
at first, she can't see well,
her Retina can't interpret the messages,For her,frustrating it is,
But, she is a Computer Wiz,
and a Mathematician, she's in the " Calculus Zone",
She learns to see,not on her own,
but from her Folks, and the Doctor in Japan,
and a new life for her,it does began,
Begin,has begun,
She can see a great deal,colors,shapes, the sun,
and so much more,than here I can explain,
The images eventually make sense to her brain
Unlike us whom can only see in the real world she,can also see in another
dimension,
another Realm, but,not here I will mention
Not much else I want to say, could ruin it,
but,it is a hit
The Authors, Robert J. Sawyer, he has others,they too,are great,
So, go read,on your Packmate,
VR Stream or Bookport's,
The novel,isn't too long but not short
A very good Red,,
I was enthralled, late I got to bed.
Get the print copy or go to Audible.com,
Can't say, "its the Bomb"
But,it is excellent,fascinating and interesting reading
You don't have to be an Einstein. a technical background,your not needing
However,its pretty technical,but well,the author does explain,
even for people,like me, whom are more,right brain lol.

Well,its now, after noon,
have housework to do, gather the tunes,
Hope you all will join Darrell and I,
Tomorrow night on ACB R I?
Point your browser to ACB radio,
and tomorrow night, try and listen to our show,
we will be delighted to have you there with us in the Desert Cafe,
Until I write again, have a great day.

Nethugs Message: The Window

A great note for all to read; it will take just 30 seconds to read this and
change your thinking.

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was
allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the
fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other
man had to spend all his time flat on his back.

The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families,
their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where
they had been on vacation. Every afternoon when the man in the bed by the
window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate
all the things he could see outside the window.

The man in the other bed began to live, for those one-hour periods where his
world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the
world outside. The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and
swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young
lovers walked arm-in-arm amidst flowers of every color of the rainbow. Grand
old trees graced the landscape, and a fine view of the city skyline could be
seen in the distance.

As the man by the window described all this in exquisite detail, the man on
the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque
scene. One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing
by. Although the other man couldn't hear the band - he could see it in his
mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive
words.

Days and weeks passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for
their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had
died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital
attendants to take the body away. As soon as it seemed appropriate, the
other man asked if he could be moved next to the window The nurse was happy
to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him
alone.

Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look
at the world outside. Finally, he would have the joy of seeing it for
himself. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed.
It faced a blank wall.The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his
deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this
window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see
the wall. She said, "Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you."

Epilogue:
There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own
situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is
doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that
money can't buy."Today is a gift, that's why it is called the present."

The origin of this letter is unknown, but it brings good luck to everyone
who passes it on. Do not keep this letter. Do not send money. Just forward
it to your friends to whom you wish good luck..

Written By: © Author Unknown

Music: 'When Skies Are Grey' © Bruce DeBoer

Nethugs Message: I believe .....

I believe-
that we don't have to change friends
if we understand that friends change.

I believe-
that no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you every
once in a while and you must forgive
them for that.

I believe-
that true friendship continues to grow,
even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.

I believe-
that you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life.

I believe-
that it's taking me a long time
to become the person I want to be.

I believe-
that you should always leave loved ones
with loving words. It may be the last
time you see them.

I believe-
that you can keep going
long after you can't.

I believe-
that we are responsible for what we do,
no matter how we feel.

I believe-
that either you control your attitude
or it controls you.

I believe-
that regardless of how hot and
steamy a relationship is at first,
the passion fades and there had
better be something else to take
its place.

I believe-
that heroes are the people
who do what has to be done
when it needs to be done,
regardless of the consequences.

I believe-
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I believe-
that my best friend and I can do anything
or nothing and have the best time.

I believe-
that sometimes the people you expect
to kick you when you're down,
will be the ones to help you get back up.

I believe-
that sometimes when I'm angry
I have the right to be angry,
but that doesn't give me
the right to be cruel.

I believe-
that just because someone doesn't love
you the way you want them to doesn't
mean they don't love you with all they have.

I believe-
that maturity has more to do with
what types of experiences you've had
and what you've learned from them
and less to do with how many
birthdays you've celebrated.

I believe-
that it isn't always enough to be
forgiven by others. Sometimes you
have to learn to forgive yourself.

I believe-
that no matter how bad your heart is broken
the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I believe-
that our background and circumstances
may have influenced who we are,
but we are responsible for who we become.

I believe-
that just because two people argue,
it doesn't mean they don't love each other
And just because they don't argue,
it doesn't mean they do.

I believe-
that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a
secret. It could change your life forever.

I believe-
that two people can look at the exact same
thing and see something totally different.

I believe-
that your life can be changed in a matter of
hours by people who don't even know you.

I believe-
that even when you think you have no more
to give, when a friend cries out to you
you will find the strength to help.

I believe-
that credentials on the wall do not make
you a decent human being.

I believe-
that the people you care about most in life
are taken from you too soon.

© Author Unknown

Nethugs Message: Making a difference

If each grain of sand were to say:
One grain does not make a mountain,
There would be no land.

If each drop of water were to say:
One drop does not make an ocean,
There would be no sea.

If each note of music were to say:
Each note does not make a symphony,
There would be no melody.

If each word were to say:
One word does not make a library,
There would be no book.

If each brick were to say:
One brick does not make a wall,
There would be no house.

If each seed were to say:
One seed does not make a field,
There would be no harvest.

If each of us were to say:
One person does not make the difference,
There would never be love and peace on earth.

You and I do make the difference,
Begin today and make the difference.

© Author Unknown

Music: 'Blue Morning Glories' ©

MountainWings: Take the Following Quiz

MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#1097 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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Take The Following Quiz
========================

Take the following quiz.

You don't need a pen, pencil or paper.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for Best
Actor and Actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series Winners.

How did you do?

THE LESSON

NONE of us remember the headliners of yesterday.

There are no second-rate achievers on the above quiz.
They are the best in their fields.

But the applause dies.
Awards tarnish.
Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Now here's another quiz.

See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult
time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated
and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
6. Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.

Wasn't that a lot easier?

The lesson?

The people who make a difference in your life aren't the ones
with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.

They're the ones who care enough to spend personal time and
effort for you.

Take a minute to send this to a friend,

Or do you have to go accept an award?

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Change a life, give a friend MountainWings.
See you tomorrow.

Heartwarmers: Lingering Memories

The best thing to happen to mornings since the Sun!

Your morning thought for the day:
How important it is for us to recognize
and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!
-- Maya Angelou

LINGERING MEMORIES
by Joseph Walker

"She's gone."
It was my brother Bud on the phone. He had called earlier to
advise me that mom's long and difficult battle with a killer called
pulmonary fibrosis would soon be over. For months doctors had warned
us that this was coming, and I thought I was pretty much prepared for
the inevitable. But when Bud spoke those two simple, all-too-final
words, it inflicted a wound deep into my soul.
The blessed numbness that often accompanies the death of a loved
one saw me through a week of funeral preparations and services. I
found comfort in the laughter and tears I shared with my brothers and
sisters, and solace in a quote my dad referenced several times during
the week:

I'm wounded, Sir Launfall said,
Wounded -- but not slain.
So I'll just lie and bleed a while
Then rise and fight again!

After the rites were over, however, the numbness wore away,
leaving a gaping hole in my heart. I was the youngest of mom's eight
children, and we shared a special relationship as a result of having
her to myself during my teenage years. Even after Anita and I
married, we lived close enough that we could drop in frequently for
card games and Sunday dinners.
Mom was a huge part of my life, and it was hard to let her go --
even after she was gone. No matter what I tried, I couldn't fill the
hole her passing left in my life. I found myself stopping by the
cemetery often and mourning at her grave, oblivious to the passage of
time. These long absences were difficult to explain to Anita, who
thought that instead of living in the past with my memories of mom,
perhaps I should spend more time making memories with my own children.
Anita was right, of course -- I understood that even then. But
no matter how hard I tried to focus my time and attention upon the
living, there was nothing I could do to fill the empty place in my
heart. When my father remarried, I rejoiced in his happiness --
especially since Jean, the woman he married, is such a terrific lady.
But I still missed mom, and I looked for every opportunity to go to
the cemetery, where I felt closer to her somehow.
A few years after dad remarried, he and Jean decided to take a
few months to do some volunteer work for our church -- something he
and mom had talked about but had been unable to do because of mom's
health. To tell you the truth, I sort of resented that dad was going
to fulfill this dream without her. And I think dad picked up on that.
A couple of days before they left, he invited me to go to lunch
with him. We talked about this exciting adventure, and how he was
looking forward to it. Then he said, "You know, there's only one
thing I regret about this."
"What's that?" I asked.
"That your mother and I weren't able to do this." He paused a
moment, and for the first time I noticed that his eyes were moist and
red. "There are many things that I wish we could have done before...
well, before she moved on. But there's nothing I can do about that
now. I've just got to move on." He looked at me seriously, then
added, "And so do you."
Somehow in that moment I began to understand. Mom had moved on.
Dad was moving on. And now, it finally occurred to me, so must I.
I began spending less time at the cemetery after that. These
days, I mostly go on Memorial Day. I spend part of that special day
there, lingering with my memories of mom.
And then I spend the rest of the year moving on.

-- Joseph Walker <ValueSpeak at msn.com>

______________________________________________
Joe is a Heartwarmer Gem from Utah.
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Petwarmers: Jokes

A guy spots a sign outside a home that reads, "Talking Dog for
Sale." Intrigued, he walks in.
"So what have you done with your life?" he asks the dog.
"I've led a very full life," says the dog. "I've lived in the
Alps rescuing avalanche victims. Then I served my country in Iraq.
And now I spend my dats reading to the residents of the retirement
home."
The guy is flabbergasted. He asks the dog's owner, "Why on
earth would you want to get rid of an incredible dog like that?"
The owner says, "Because he's a liar. He never did any of that."
________________

A Poodle and a Collie are walking together when the Poodle
suddenly unloads on his friend.
"My life is a mess," he says. "My owner is mean, my girlfriend
ran away with a Schnauzer, and I'm jittery as a cat."
"Why don't you see a psychiatrist?" suggests the Collie.
"I can't," says the Poodle. "I'm not allowed on the couch."
________________

A turtle is crossing the road when he's mugged by two snails.
When the police show up, they asked him what happened. The shaken
turtle replies, "I don't know. It all happened so fast."
________________

There was once a snail who was sick and tired of his reputation
for being so slow. He decided to get some fast wheels to make up the
difference.
After shopping around a while, he decided that the Nissan 350Z
was the car to get. So the snail goes to the nearest Nissan dealer
and says he wants to buy the 350Z, but he wants it repainted "350-S".
The dealer asks, "Why 'S'?"
The snail replies, "'S' stands for snail. I want everybody who
sees me roaring past to know who's driving."
Well, the dealer doesn't want to lose the unique opportunity to
sell a car to a snail, so he agrees to have the car repainted for a
small fee.
The snail gets his new car and spent the rest of his days
roaring happily down the highway at top speed.
And whenever anyone would see him zooming by, they'd say "Wow!
Look at that S-car go!"
________________

A mother was reading a book about animals to her 3 year old daughter.
Mother: "What does the cow say?"
Child: "Moo!"
Mother: "Great! What does the cat say?"
Child: "Meow."
Mother: "Oh, you're so smart! What does the frog say?"
And this wide-eyed little 3 year-old looked up at her mother and
in her deepest voice replied, "Bud."
________________

Some race horses are staying in a stable. One of them starts to
boast about his track record. "In the last 15 races, I've won 8 of
them!"
Another horse breaks in, "Well in the last 27 races, I've won 19!!"
"Oh that's good, but in the last 36 races, I've won 28!", says
another, flicking his tail.
At this point, they notice that a Greyhound dog has been sitting
there listening. "I don't mean to boast," says the Greyhound, "but in
my last 90 races, I've won 88 of them!"
The horses are clearly amazed. "Wow!" says one, after a hushed
silence. "A talking dog."
________________

A police dog responds to an ad for work with the FBI.
"Well," says the personnel director, "you'll have to meet some
strict requirements. First, you must type at least 60 words per
minute."
Sitting down at the typewriter, the dog types out 80 words per minute.
"Also," says the director, "you must pass a physical and
complete the obstacle course."
This perfect canine specimen finishes the course in record time.
"There's one last requirement," the director continues. "You
must be bilingual."
With confidence, the dog looks up at him and says, "Meow!"

___________________________________________

MountainWings: The Alaskan Cronicals 4 Pounds

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MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#9146 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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The Alaskan Chronicles - Four Pounds
=====================================

"There's only four pounds of pressure in the tires," Steve said.

It was our first full day in Alaska, and we were leaving for an
all-day ATV trip through the Alaskan backwoods to a glacier.

Steve explained that having only four pounds of pressure in the
tires helped the tires to bounce over rocks, logs and hills
without the tire being damaged. Since the ATV sat on the tires
and we sat on the ATV, the four pounds helped keep us from
being damaged.

For six hours we bounced over rocks, drove through rivers and
streams, and bounced over hills. I understood the four-pound
principle the rough way.

As people, we need four pounds.

Life comes at you hard. Rocky stuff, hilly stuff, stuff that
nearly drowns you and takes your breath away often faces you on
this journey. We need four pounds.

We are often overinflated.

We are puffed up, stiff necked and stuck up. When a rock or
hard experience gets in our path, instead of giving and easily
rolling over it, we hit it like we have iron instead of four
pound tires.

The resulting impact shatters us.

Much of our psychological pain is due to wounds to our ego.

It was one of the greatest and most thrilling adventures that
I'd ever experienced. I would not have made it overinflated.

Perhaps to rise higher, we need to let some of the air out.

~A MountainWings Original~

http://www.youralaskavacation.com/summer.htm

The Alaskan Chronicles - Anchorage
http://www.mountainwings.com/past/9123.htm
The Alaskan Chronicles - Day and Day
http://www.mountainwings.com/past/9145.htm

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MountainWings: The Alaska Cronicals

Hello,
This is a great message. I am very sorry I have not written in weeks.
While I am recovering from my Oral surgery tomorrow I will catch you all up
on how things are here. Hope you all have a happy and Safe Memorial Day.
The Alaska Chronicles - Day and Day
====================================

My oldest son and I arrived in Anchorage, Alaska at 5pm. It was
sunny and bright. Each day we went to bed around 10pm. It was
still bright. I usually awoke around 5am. It was bright at 5am.

I never saw darkness.

Alaska is one of the places that can have extremely long
daylight hours. It can also have extremely long hours of
darkness.

It reminded me of life.

There are some seasons when everything is bright. It looks
good, it feels good and things just seem to work. Sometimes
such seasons extend for years. And then... the season changes.

We then wonder:

When will I see the light?
When will it end?
When will I get a break?
Why aren't my prayers answered?
Where is God?

Sometimes you've got to understand where you are and which season
you are in. Sometimes you have to understand that darkness
endures for a season. It's a part of the necessary cycle.

But remember no matter how long the darkness endures,
the son will come again.

While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and
heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.
(Gen 8:22 KJV)

You've got to know the season.

~A MountainWings Original~

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MountainWings: I Know

MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#3069 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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I Know
=======

MountainWings has a very wide diversity of readers.
I know.

All who read MountainWings are drawn by the view of life and
circumstances that allow you to rise above the everyday trials.
All don't have the same spiritual beliefs as I do.
I know.

Not only are we not all of the same religion, we are not of the
same race, nationality, or gender.
I know.

For those who don't believe in divine things, MountainWings
talks too much about such things.
I know.

For those who do believe, MountainWings talks too little about
such things.
I know.

Some don't understand why I don't talk much more about religion.
Some don't understand why I talk as much as I do about religion.
Even if I talked about it 100% or 0%, everyone wouldn't agree
with what I said.
I know.

I try to keep the balance right.
I try to help everyone who signs up,
but I can't help everyone.
I know.

Around the world, each day, thousands depend upon these few
words to make them feel better, to think better and ultimately
to do better. Some issues fail to do that with many readers.
I know.

With complex situations, life will always involve choices of the
best way to get done what God has destined you to do.
People won't always agree with how you do it.
They can't always see what you see.
They often don't feel what you feel.
They may not know the total purpose.

Even I don't know the total purpose.
I only know what I am supposed to do to the best of my ability
and resources.

That's all that you can do.
The best that you can with your abilities and resources.
You know?

~A MountainWings Original~

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Today's KDd: Feeling well but not much to tell

Today is Sunday May 17 at 4;21
its 104 degrees in the valley of the sun,
we are keeping cool by using the A.C,
and I didn't realize that almost 3 weeks since I wrote a Kdd.

Darrell's classes are complete,
not much happening, recuperating , coping with the heat,
Hoping we can swim soon,usually at night,
Sorry, don't have much to write.

I am happy to report,
That I am well. this will likely be short,
but I won't be long winded or bore you,
not much is new,
how about yourself?
good is my health,
Again,about time,
and both Darrell and I are fine.

Now,just trying to catch up on housework, reading and broadcasting on ACB,
Tuesday at work I will be,
Then, I will return, ready to go,
and Maybe, some of you will listen to tomorrow's show?

President Obama is speaking Today at Notre Dame,
and this dose is pretty lame lol

Last week he was here at ASU,
One mile from the Stadium we live, we do
He was the Speaker at their Commencement,for the Class of 2009,
We listened on TV but one could listen on line.

I thought I had more to say, guess not,
and here its very hot,
Have things to do,
vacuum,dust, mopping,
Today went shopping,
after housecleaning, will compile music for the show,
So, should go,
Just giving you all an update,
letting you know, that I am feeling great,
Can breathe, on the mend,
And this dose has reached its end

Today's KDD: A long Winding Road and Catching up

Has my absence spark your curiosity?,
of what was happening for Darrell and me?
Sorry, I have not written in a long time,
and hope your all well,doing fine?
Its 11 A.M on this Tuesday April twenty-eight,
and finally a dose I am able to create.

Guess our family and friends have periodically visited my blog,
to find out what is new with Darrell,me and Dougie Dog
since, nothing in weeks I had posted to this site,
and I am glad to say, happy I can finally write,
That the creativity is flowing once again,
and now, I can tell you how we have been,
and will try and give you a synopsis,one that will be condensed,
hope it will make sense,
and one that you can comprehend
and enjoy when you reach the end.
I am sure you have heard about all the cases of swine flu?,

As well as the Craig List Murder too?

All of you keep up with Current Events,just as Darrell and I,

And Mom, glad better is your eye,

Both, that your follow-up appointment goes well,

And work has been stressful at the hotel,

Just trying to make it through the day, every week,

Coughing more the longer I would speak.

Dad hope more flexibility in your hand you have?,play golf?,more you can
do?,

And That Tara, that Bobby is enjoying crew?

Tara know you have too much to do,

And not enough time,

But hope your all well doing fine

Bob, Bobby,Katie and JO,

and I am sure everybody back East is glad to see the snow,

Go,

And that it is now Spring, Soon summer vacation,

And the swine flu cases have increased across the nation.

I know, Life is rough, gets overwhelming,family and friends needing
help,some fighting Cancer,hoping to make it through another day,

I know,things are not okay,

with everyone there,

That life, is sometimes difficult to bare,

but,hang in there,it too wil pass,

and say hello, to everyone, there in N.H and Mass.

Mary Beth , How are things? The Girls? Todd?

And I heard, Actress,Bea Arthur,A" Golden Girl" and "Maud",

Passed away,

On Saturday,

She was 86,she had a long life and a successful career

,not much is happening here.

There is a reason as to why I have been quiet,
not just the fact that work is extremely busy at Hyatt,
Yet, more to do with the fact that I have been ill,
and I am sick still,
but, feeling better, last week finally diagnosed,
and yesterday made a roast,
in our crockpot,
and lately,it has gotten hot,
and almost hot enough to swim,
and classes are going well for Darrell,for him
getting A's,
This illness,its just a phase.

I have been sick,for quite a long time,
That is the reason as to why I haven't been online
sending KDD's,Posting on Facebook or twitter,
but, I am not a quitter,
Hanging in there,
and with you all, this message I share

Our doctor first thought I had a sinus infection, antibiotics he had me
take,
but, then, another appointment,I had to make,
because, again, I was feeling tired, congested and had a headache,
said I had another sinus infection, hoping this cough I would shake,
and other cold like symptoms I had,
was getting stressed and frustrated that I was feeling awful,very bad
so, a new doctor I went too
at first, she had not had a clue,
wasn't sure, perhaps, Valley Fever?,a virus common here in the southwest
just knew,I had trouble breathing,headaches,chest hurt and I needed
rest,
Had a major cough night and day
and none of my symptoms wouldn't go away .,
Three antibiotics and lots of blood work before a diagnosis was made,
and the symptoms are slowly beginning to fade.

I have mycoplasma pneumonia and have about 3 to 4 weeks to go
and sorry that we have-not broadcasted, done many shows,
till last night
now, I can see the light,
because, I too,was beginning to worry about me,myself,
about my health.

I was feeling awful,lousy,exhausted indeed,
and a few books, I did read,
I have been physically,mentally and emotionally drained that is why I have
not written or did not call,
Yet, did think of you all.

Hope you had a good Easter? We spent it with Jeff and Keri,we had a nice
time,
Saturday night to Olive Garden the 4 of us did dine,
we also watched a couple movies,"The Notebook" and Marley and Me",
Wonderful friends they have come to be.

Mary Beth are you enjoying the maple syrup you made?I am sure delicious it
was,
but much time,it does,
Take, a tedious task and a messy activity,
and I am getting tired,writing this Kdd,
I am having to write these in parts, in two sittings, doing this, is too
much,
right now, but wanted to be in touch.

Jeff, I know, in a few days you will have your new Dog from GBD,
excited we all are
and hope this time, they find the right match, that he is the right one for
you?
and soon, with this I will be through.,

Nickie, I know, your struggling ,trying to keep your head afloat
Keep in mind, their are folks like you, that are in the same boat,,
can't forget you,in this note,
I know you have shingles,sounds like its,uncomfortable,painful and
annoying I am sure,
and you have other stuff going on,Take care of you & Julio, your 4 legged
friend with fur.

Anyway,besides work,School and recovering from pneumonia, I have been
reading a bit,
and just recently,I again, began to twit,
Tweet,you know,use twitter,send messages in 140 characters or less,
and should go, need my rest.
I have read mostly Dean Koontz, and now will read Graveyard, one that
Jeff did recommend,
and you will all be happy, I am on the mend,
and though, work is hectic,they have been accommodating,especially since I
have been ill,
and I still,
have to have a second oral surgery, probably in the end of May
or early June, the surgery will take about 2 hours that day,
not exactly sure when,it will be,
but, I will call or tell you about it here,in a Kdd.

Darrell is finishing up projects,taking tests and writing papers,
not solving any capers
but learning to write News stories, its his best class
and soon, this pneumonia will pass,
I will be well, in a few weeks. looking forward to the end of May,
I know, I will be okay.

Dougie is going gray and getting old,
and from what the vet told,
me, he needs to change his food, takes Imes,no more,
and thankful, my chest is not sore.,
Dougie has some digestive issues,similar to I BS
and soon, I should rest.
Right now, he's taking Science Diet but will get California Natural ,the
next time,
and Saturday, will go out with a friend and dine.
The Vet says Dougie is in great health for being almost 10,
November 15 is when,
He will be,
and this is about it, from me,,
I have had enough, losing my zest,
closing here, really is best
will post this to my site,
Do take care,stay well,have a good night.