Share Our Strength

There should be no child in this great Nation of ours going Hungry.! We
have 95 % of the World's Wealth and though, I understand why we assist
other Countries in this cause, and others we should take care of our own
before coming to the aid of the Third World. Then, Let's assist Countries
like Ethiopia,Afghanistan and Iraq. Hunger and poverty have always been
social problems for the U.S,despite Us being one of the 5 Super Powers.
I have always done what I could to help others and get involved in Fund
raisers when I can. . Back in the 80's I helped raise money for both MDA
and the AHA by dancing the night away. The MDA Dance-a-thon was 24 hours
and I was exhausted,yet it was so much fun.! I really got down and boogied
lol.
In addition to those, Darrell and I have donated to the Red Cross after
9-11 and now Today we donated $10 to feed a few starving Children. ( We
were not happy with how our Dollars were spent after and I think so were
many people) We were going to participate in the "Share the Strength
Dine Out" and dine this evening at the Lone Star Steakhouse in Mesa.
However, it is not very practical. The food sounds delicious but it is,
expensive. Due to our Economic situation ,we really should not. Speaking of
Economics, Hope you all watched the Debate? Will write more about all that
later. We were mostly going to help the kids. Perhaps, we can have Dinner
there,another time.
Moreover, if your able and would like to Donate to this cause ,click the
link I enclosed below. I will also attach some facts about our starving
Children.
Today,just going to relax and later, we will be participating in the VR
Stream Virtual Party on ACB Radio. Dougie and I both attempted to write a
dose for you all last night ,yet neither one of us is feeling creative at
the moment
Perhaps the creative juices will flow later today?,sometime this weekend I
hope?. Meanwhile, look below and do what you can to help the hungry
children,if your able. I will write again another time. .

Every Contribution to the Great American Dine Out Can Make a Big Difference
No matter its size, your gift will help us make sure no kid in America grows
up hungry.

a.. $50 can help provide 48 preschool children with lunch for a day.
b.. $85 can help provide a mother and her child with meals and shelter for
a week.
c.. $100 can help provide 25 bags of age-appropriate, nutritious foods for
toddlers whose parents rely on Food Banks to properly feed their children.
d.. $145, can help buy 70 bags of fresh fruits and vegetables for
low-income families.
e.. $500 can help provide a truckload of food to a food pantry to help
serve an underprivileged community.*

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Today's KDD: Pet Friendly program,Dine Out Fund Raiser and " Strangers"

Its Thursday September 25 at 6; 30 at night,

Here I am again, to write,

Another KDd,

And tell you what is going on with Darrell and me,

Hope you're all doing fine?

And I am sure you all know that McCain is suspending his Campaign at this
time?,

Due to the Financial Crises, our Country is in; the debate may be cancelled
too

And my work week is almost through,

Much work I have had to do

Yet, most of it mundane, nothing exciting to report,

Let's hope Renovation will be, completed soon at the resort

However, I do know the construction crew are behind

And I don't have much on my mind,

To disclose,

Yet, a dose for you all I wanted to compose.

Darrell had an exam today He thinks he did well

And we will have a new program at the Hotel

A Pet Friendly one

Not a ton,

Of rooms, about 6 to 8,

For Guests with their Pets. I give that a high rate

They will have bowls and even a Pet menu,

With Pet treats, toys and beds too

They will have a sign on the door that says Let sleep, the beast within",

And it doesn't matter, if the dog or cat is small, large, fat or thin,

Or what breed, they will take them all

I am sure; they will have bones, tug toys, congs and balls

Doesn't matter what kind of hound, can be like Dougie and sit on your lap

And as said, they will have beds, so they can take a nap,

In fact, I am testing trying one for Dougie, at the office in Housekeeping,

Dougie the last two days has been seen,

Sleeping in it, one of the managers a digital Picture he took,

And I finished the book,

I was reading,

And I heard in the Election, Obama is leading,

And I will write more about the novel I red

And in a couple hours, it will be time for bed.

Anyway, I am attempting to stay on track, so confused, none of you get

I was telling you the stuff we will have for our Guests Pets,

Sorry, I change topics in midstream

And soon, I will lose steam

It has been along day you see,

For Me,

And as said, beds in the rooms their will be

And Dougie is testing it for Public Relations and approve he does,

It is a large pillow, very soft and I am sure, quickly it will collect his
fuzz,

His golden, strawberry blonde hair,

Just hope, it he doesn't tare?,

And rips it to shreds? Like his beds in the past?

For him and other dogs we would like them to last. Lol

There is a lady, whom makes these,

And she doesn't charge a huge fee,

A portion of the money goes to a dog Rescue,

The Humane Society is selling her beds and that we will also do.

Speaking of Fund Raisers did you see the link I sent last night?

To my site?

The "Share our Strength, Dine Out"?

Raising funds for Starving Children is what this one is about,

Selected restaurants will donate $1 toward specific entrees you order,
others it can feed

These Children, your help they need

I think Darrell and I will do this Saturday night,

At Lone star Steakhouse in Mesa, we will grab a bite,

They are one of the Restaurants that is participating in this, think its
great

Not much time, ends Sunday September Twenty-eight.

Darrell is reading "Strangers", as this I do create,

And Tomorrow night, will they have the Debate?

Alright, here is the premise of this Novel I finished the other night, its
30 hours, I stayed up late,

Because this one is great.

It is about half a dozen Strangers, from the West Coast and the East

There is a Writer, Medical Resident, and a Priest,

A Husband and Wife who manage The Tranquility hotel

A Cocktail Waitress and a professional Thief as well

The Writer lives in Laguna Beach and the Priest in Chicago,

The Doctor in Boston, and she is quite skilled, is a pro,

The Waitress and her daughter live in Nevada and so does the Husband and
wife,

Who manage the Hotel, and the Thief is very familiar with Weapons, guns and
a knife

He is from New York and has Military experience, so does the Hotel
Manager

And the Event that did occur,

That does connect them all, happened two summers ago

Yet, not till close to the end, this they know.

Somehow they are all linked together at this place and time,

And in an hour it will be nine.

, most of these Main Characters are having nightmaires, insomnia, Fuegs,
loss of memories

One character , a hypnotist, they do see

They have no idea as to why, have no clue,

Later, they find the explanation, they do!

A few are receiving notes and pictures in their snail mail and Electronic,

Some need tranquilizers and alcohol stronger then tonic

To cope with these issues that is affecting her and him

Life for them all looks, dreary and grim

They begin to think, they are a hopeless case

And this novel, is definitely not a waste

It is one that I would recommend

And I will not tell you more, want you, to read to the end

My friend, it ,you would enjoy, if you like Dean Koontz and Mysteries, ,
thrillers, action and adventure, then, you too, will say its great, one of
the best

And I should go soon, get ready for bed, get my rest,

Tomorrow work I do go,

Occupancy is low,

Yet, I will be busy, with guests Requests and projects and such,

And another time I will write, and you all keep in touch,

Would love to hear from you all,what is on your mind, anything you have to
say,

About my blog, novels I am reading okay?

Anything at all. send comments my way,

For now, take care and good night or good day.

Share Our Strength, America's Dine out

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Today's KDD: Darrell's Classes finding inspiration and the first day of Fall,

It's shortly after 11 on September Twenty-two,

Not much new,

How about you?

Today Darrell was suppose to have his Surgery,

Now, we are not exactly sure when it will be?

We don't know the next Surgery date,

And I was going to wait

To compose another KDD, because I am enjoying the novel I am reading

Yet, perhaps, a dose you are needing?

Once upon a time, I wrote every day or whenever I had a chance,

However, that is not possible anymore, under the circumstance,

Due to my work environment,

So, this has much to do with, why less are sent,

As well as Have-not had any creativeness

Thus, thought it would be best

If I only wrote when my artistic style was stimulated and worthy of note?,

Maybe, it shouldn't matter, when I wrote?

Write? Shouldn't matter if it is not appealing?

For you the reader, necessarily?? for me, writing is healing,

For me,

And that was one of the reasons I had began the Kdd

Over two years ago,

Just wish every day, the creative juices would flow,

And time would permit,

To allow me to sit,

Here, after work and write about the Happening's of my day

However, I don't always have things to say

Or are not able to disclose certain things on this site

And other times, just tired at night

Don't have vigor

Not always like tigger

Don't have spring in my step, or inspiration,

And Darrell may wait to have his surgery over Christmas vacation.

All A's, he does receive,

and this journalism Degree he will achieve

This long term goal, he will obtain,,

He is determined and has the brain,

His classes are going pretty well, and he is adapting again to the College
Scene,

Not exactly what he remembers when he was a teen?

And of course, he does have to intervene

Between the professor and the disability office and get what he needs to
succeed,

And after this, more of the Novel," Stranger's" I will read

He feels with most of the students, he can't relate

That they are superficial, could he have a good debate?

Says, most seem like they really don't want to learn,

Those only good grades they want to earn,

Not just knowledge gained, that most, just do the minimum to get by,

And thus, finding it difficult to identify,

With most of his classmates there,

And wonder, if this, I should even share?

This entry at all?

And it's the first day of fall,

As you may know, it's my favorite season, some say, it symbolizes death and
dying? Do you?

And that spring is for a time of renewal,

And for rebirth,

However, in the autumn, one can smell the earth,

And feel the cool, crisp, air

Love the feeling of the wind blowing in my hair,

And on my face, skin so faire

The taste of chicken noodle soup and apple cider

Those things sometimes give me oomph and inspire me as a writer,

If you can say I am one?

I am not sure; just know, I find it relaxing,rewarding and fun,

And soon, this will be done

As said, the book, I want to resume

And also have to clean the kitchen and living room.

Dean Koontz novels, do captivate,

Most of his I read, I think they are great,

I do want to read others, Like Jo Hanson Sawyer and Turrow,

When, I do, I will let you know,

It is now, 12; 30,

And Darrell is doing laundry, had many clothes that were dirty

I have things to do, so, should get on my way,

Do take good care & have a fantastic day.

Today's KDD: DINKS and SINKS lol

It's the same day almost 12 hours later though

And this morning, we were adjusted by our Chiropractor, she is a pro,

She knows her stuff, The Skelton structure, muscles and bones, how it all
works together

And nicer is the weather,

Its about 92 here

Autumn is near,

Just around the corner just a few days away

We are having a very good day.

,First are hair cuts we did get, no more wings and split ends

Then, we saw Andréa our Chiropractor and friend

Both of us are feeling pretty good, no pain, have none

And this morning the novel, I begun,

Began,"Strangers", in between the appointments we ran,

While sitting waiting to be seen , not far into the plot, into the
storyline,

And hope your all well?, doing fine?,

We were catching up with Andréa, finding out what is new,

And her, with us too,

WE were telling her, how we are Dinks, not ding bats or a ninny

And I do like most things,minature and Minnie

Many small things, I do love,

And the Sociological Term, I think, most of you have heard of?

DINKS, Dual Income, No Kids. that is Darrell and me, for the most part, we
think, that is very cool,

However, now, that he is in school

We are SINKS, Single and still no kids, yet, that is okay,

That is one of the things, we discussed today,

Andreya,Darrell and me,

And Darrell had even joked, how, he could see, this topic, would become a
Kdd? Lol

So, this, I just had to do. you know?, is it good material?, who
knows?

I never know what I will compose,

On any given day, so, we all have to wait,

That, is what makes life so great,

We never know, exactly how the day will go, only so much we can plan, yet,
the rest is unknown

And my Blog, it seems, it has taken on a life of its own?, lol,

Our destiny isnot set in stone

And we have some control, in the choices we make,

Yet, never knowing, exactly what road, we will take

WE all have to make the best use of the cards we are dealt,

Make decisions, take actions, and emotions are felt,

Participate, keep living,

Get involved, and be giving

And Learn from each other here on planet Earth,

Recognize, we all have self worth,

And there is a purpose for it all,

And I am so much looking forward to fall,

I always am, This Season, it's the best,

And this afternoon, going to relax, rest,

Since, I will have to work for the next 4 days, till Sunday, September
twenty-one,

Want to make lunch, read, so, soon, this is done,

So, this, SINK , wants to fill up, on this plot

There is not much substance, so far, I got,

Have-not read much Yet,, The Characters, scenes I will retain

And other information from my brain,

Will drain

Not going to think about work, or the Hotel today,

Take care for now, okay?

I Have another KDD to post to my site,

And later in the week, I will write.

Today's KDD: Darrell's Upcoming Surgery and the Novel " Strangers"

The Clock just struck midnight, now September 17 Th,we haven't gone to bed
but will,

In the morning going to get our Hair cut over on Mill

And then to our Chiropractor Andréa, Our bodies she will adjust

And tomorrow afternoon, I will remove the rust

From our bedroom bathroom, our Toilet, there was a leak

And I work for the rest of the week,

Will be doing overtime,

And Darrell is downloading a book onto the bookport of mine

So, a new Dean Koontz novel I can read Called "Strangers", looks great

And September 22, is Darrell's Surgery Date,

Not exactly sure what they will do?

Or at what time, the Surgeons will be through?,

We are told, it will be about 2 or so,

So, 2 hours prior we will go

Leave here, Spectra Eye Center is in Sun City, about 40 miles away,

The length of the operation, will depend, see what they will say

Will see, when, they have him in the O.R

Of course, it will depend on how things are

The condition of his right eye

And the time, will not fly,

As I sit in the waiting room by myself,Dougie and me

Its not like, I can compose a Kdd,

But, I will likely read a book, or listen to music, so the time will pass

And the artificial Cornea was invented by a Doctor in Mass.

Hope the procedure, long it will not be?

Typically, a couple hours?, if all goes well?, right?,

And I am certainly up late tonight?

And last night, I attempted to write

But, I had writers block, A KDd did not materialize,

And in 7 hours we will rise,

And an hour later, we will be up and gone

At least, I don't have to get up before dawn,

Today. That is good for Darrell and me,

And hopefully, not long Darrell's Recovery will be?

They want to remove the silicone oil, and give him a combo of a donor and
artificial Cornea transplant,

If there are complications, such as Retinal Tares they can't

And will leave the silicone in there,

And I am hoping to take most of next week off, to be home for some of his
after care,

And some classes he will miss, yet, only a few not many of,

And I will make stuff, that he does love

Home cooked meals, or give him, hot soup or tea,

Or go run to the pharmacy

Or anything else, just be around to give him TLC

Hope I will be able,

We will not be watching much cable,

Its now almost 1,

And this, it should be done

I should get to bed hit the sack,

But, I will be back,

Another time another day

Until then, take good care, stay well okay?

Last KDD for Today: Update on Ike and the Train Wreck

It's the same day, same place,

And do you think this morning's KDd shouldn't have been written? The
subject was of poor taste?,

Its now,4:03,

And once Again, you are hearing from me,

Perhaps, I should not have composed a dose about the "Poop Deck"??

And now, I have more information about Ike and the Train Wreck

And I am happy to say, I have no pain in my neck.

I heard there were 2 deaths and 25 million without power, will take
weeks to restore,

I figured, there would be more,

Yet, I am relieved, there are not more victims, of this Hurricane,

And now Ike,is a Tropical Storm, there will be much rain,

And some did not evacuate

Much devastation, in the Texas state,

Galveston underwater and Houston, buildings burned to the ground,

The JB Morgan Chase Building, was found

In shambles. Window pains, blinds, furniture, trash on the street,

The Media hearing commentary from Residence, that they did meet,

I guess, early morning, Furniture went flying through the air and hit a
parking garage, they just stood and stare,

As it flew across the street and glass shattered everywhere

Being careful not to be hit by debris,

Outside, you wouldn't see me!.

I would have been one of the many who left my home,

I wouldn't be in the midst of it all or roam

Walking around town, action I would have taken,

And now, Firefighters, rescues they are making

And who knows, if the manager and the customers of the "Poop Deck" did
survive?

And as I said, I wouldn't name my business that? It must be a dive?

Does remain the deck?

And now, I will tell you about the train wreck.

I heard, there were 200 some on the commuter train in L A,

Yesterday,

it was Metro link,

And the Engineer of the other Train, did not drink,

But fell asleep, ran a red light, while, the passengers, were enjoying the
ride,

Both trains, on the same track, and suddenly did collide

The total deaths are 24 and many critically injured. more deaths, there
later could be,

And I heard Paramedics, limbs underneath, they did see

Yet, were respectful of the dying, treated all with care

And dignity

This is very bad,

Makes me feel sad,

? The media has nothing else to report to us all?

Except about Ike, the train accident and tremendous rainfall?

There has to be more? I would think? That, we could debate?

Yet, it wouldn't have the same rate,

And this coming week, isHousekeepping appreciation , at work, I don't feel
much of it,

From where I sit

From my point of view

From what I hear fun things other departments will do,

For all of us in Housekeeping, I shall see,

Who knows, maybe, a good week, it will be

I know, I will be working 50 hours, starting tomorrow; it will be a long
one,

And should go. so, this is done,

Take good care,alright?,

And another time, I will write.

Today's KDD: "Poop Deck"

Today is Saturday September 13, at 10;04,

I had not planned writing today, but I just had to say more,

Later last night, I watched more of the News, about Ike, This one is large
in size

And I couldn't believe my ears, not my eyes,

On what I heard, Some in Galveston Texas were still there,

But, that is not what blew my mind, its what they, next did share,

There were some, hanging out at a Restaurant called "Poop Deck

Have not heard anymore about the train Wreck,

have you?

Can you believe, naming a business that?. That I wouldn't do"

I am not feeding you a bunch of bull, this isn't crap

I am not tossing manure on your lap,

Or wouldn't on your plate,

Can't you just wait,

To go there?, to grab a bite? Lol

I certainly would lose my appetite

And would not want to tell folks, I am a manager at the "Poop Deck",

And I wonder, too customers, quickly ask for their check?

Before they are served their entrée and they don't make it to dessert?,

I would think, it would taste worse then dirt,

Wouldn't you think?

I know they have a bar there too, Maybe, they have much to drink?

Maybe, they get Wasted? And drunk as a skunk?

So, they don't know the food really stunk

And maybe, they don't have taste buds?

Many there said, they would ride the storm, that they can't believe the
floods,

That they would just Paddle, hopefully make it,

And wonder, if their menu items, are really a hit?

Or one should just pass?

Or if they have irregularity?, Indigestion? And Gas?

Not sure what is the scoop?, This piece can you digest? will you devour?

Or do you have a sudden urge, to take a shower?

Lather up and scrub? Or do you want another cup?

I will continue to shovel it up?

Give you another bowl, a huge platter,

And then, you can go to your doctor, and he can say, What is the matter?
Lol

Nah, I am sure, the food there, tastes just fine,

That customers, go there to dine,

But, really,Enough of this crap okay?

How are you Today?,

Hope your fine?

Today, going to relax, this coming week I will be working overtime

We will be slammed at the hotel,

And have you heard more, about Ike?, how much rain fell

And the damage there?

I know this is brief, but this I just had to share,

About this name of the Restaurant, It gave me a good laugh, I had to say,

And for now, so long, have a great day.

Today's KDD: Hurricaine Isaac and News Ratings

Today is the 12 TH of September at8;03,

It was actually a very good day for me

At work. I can't at all complain,

And not sure when next we will get rain,

Tonight I heard about an Accident, involving two trains,

On the West Coast, A commuter and A freight,

And hope your day was great?

That it was a good one?

And Soon, Isaac will hit, won't know the damage, until its done

Until its completed the Cycle, before it heads out to sea,

, right now, many did flea

This one has such power,

Heard right now, winds at 60 Miles an hour,

And has already flooded 300 miles of the Coast. not sure how much rain
fell?

Just heard, there is water in the lobby of the Holiday Inn Hotel,

And the Reporter's Satellite equipment is shaking,

They have mentioned glass breaking,

Not yet any debris flying, not sure now, how strong the wind is blowing?

And all Evening, This Hurricane, they have been showing

Geraldo Rivera is there,

Can't these Reporter's just share?

Information, the news? Without being melodramatic? They find it exciting,

When, live at the "Scene", when their citing

An Event, such as this,

Not a single minute they don't want to miss,

When, there is flooding, Plane crashes, shootings, they become Animated and
seemed thrilled

The more damage there is and more killed

They Seem glad, Its like they want a catastrophic situation, they are
waiting

To increase the ratings

So, their story will make the Headlines,, and Recognition they will get

And us, viewers would be glued to our sets?

What do you think? Do you agree? Am I right on the money

As I write this, I think, isn't there anything funny?,

Humorous, or inspiring to report? Haven't heard any in the last couple days

Just recalling 9-11, Hurricanes, Train Wrecks, Blazes,

And other Crimes?

Whether your reading the New your Times,

Wall street Journal or the U S A Today,

There is nothing, really Positive for the Journalists to say

What about a human Interest Piece?, A rescue taking place?

That is more my taste,

Up my Alley, more like my speed

Stories about Ordinary People, I would like to read

What about you?

Do you feel that way too?

I began to tell you about work, I had a pleasant day,

And my co-workers could hear what I say

On the phone through my headset which is a very good thing,

And I wish something upbeat I could bring

Rather then, these Stories about Hurricane Isaac Pounding Texas and 10
killed on the train

Sometimes, the News, I do refrain

I would rather, watch Comedies or a good book,

Then, hear about an Earth Quake, that shook

In California, or a murder in our City,

I much rather read something witty

And it, tickle my funny bone,

Or find out how my family and Friends are on the phone

Or write to you all,

And I am tuning out Geraldo again, mentioning the sea wall, lol

Drowning him out, turning my ear the other way,

And we chatted with our Brother-in-law today.

Bob, in Boston, seems all are doing fine

About 30 minutes we were on the line,

Bobby is now a Sophomore, and on Crew, the Rowing Team,

And Joanna, 13,

tried out for Field Hockey, she is Athletic and I think has a high
self-esteem,

Their Younger Sis Katie is in the 5 Th grade, doing just fine,

And after School, she spends time

With her little Cousins Cole and Liam, 5 & 2,

Hanging out, is what they do

They live next Door, I am sure, they have fun,

And its now 9;30, I should run,

Rap this up, , this should come to a close,

And Maybe, tomorrow, a KDd I will Compose?

I am off, Work I don't have to Go

I am not, going to see, how fast the wind does blow

Will listen to Delilah and watch Home Improvement instead,

And spend time with Darrell before its time for bed,

Another time, I will write,

For now, Have a good night.

Today's KDD: Where were you When The Towers Fell?

Its almost 4; 30 on the 11 th of September

As I told you, I do remember,

That September day, 7 years ago,

And Darrell's Watching Voyager one of his favorite shows.

Today, many pay tribute, to all the hero's and lives lost that day, on those
planes and the Towers

And last night, we had rain showers

I know, 343 firefighters lost their lives from what they did say,

Over 3,000 died that tragic day

It makes me sad, how appalling,

What a disaster, the blaze all the rubble, people falling,

Some calling,

Their wives, children, loved ones, saying their goodbyes one last time

Later that day, others standing in line

Giving their blood and donating for a good Cause,

As all of us, paused

Assessing what matters most,

And we were all united from Coast to Coast

From New York to L A and everywhere in between,

And some, will never forget, what, was seen,

At Ground Zero and on their Television sets,

And I am sure, some, had regrets?,

Not spending as much time with those they care for?

Promising to be there more,

For Family, Friends, and their Community,

And realizing, life, the same it would never be.

Most, for a short while, were more friendly, to strangers, more thoughtful
and a hand they did lend

Then, months later helping only their family and friends

Not as often assisting a child in Danger

Or speaking to a stranger

On the street all too often, we are in our own little world, not paying much
attention, to others and things in the universe,

And in some circumstances, we think we have it worse,

Compared to our Neighbor? wanting to relinquish?

Praying? hoping we would get our wish?

Some, have changed, that, I do believe,

And I m sure, many still do grieve,

And that this is a difficult day for some, they ask why,

Trying to stay strong, yet, they cry

Many somehow find strength to carry on,

Despite, their loved ones now gone,

They take responsibility; go to work so they can put food on the table

Though, some days, they are not able,

They make sure their children are kept safe, dry and warm,

Despite, their Mom and Dads, not around after they were born.

Some, told their story, wrote a book

And today, again, here we look,

Listen and revisit, these Events in the News

Perhaps, you choose

Not too?

I do!

I recall, being asleep when the first plane hit the Tower,

Then, at 5; 45, the alarm went off, it was time for me to get up, take a
shower

Get ready for work and on my way

Darrell and I, certainly, remember, the beginning of that day

On Beth and Bill they read the news, sent over the wire,

Described the scene, at the Trade Center, the planes crashing, the black
smoke, the fire,

It suddenly made us sit up straight in the bed,

In shock of what they had just said

When, normally we continue to sleep again pressing the button to snooze

This time however, we wanted to see the news,

For our selves. it certainly opened my eyes

Hearing how polluted were our skies

And malicious the highjackers Could be,

I was, and am Saddened

And ,where, is Bin Laden?

Since I had to work, Darrell was home, giving me a report ,

While he did telecommute, and I at the Resort

He, in between doing work tasks would watch CNN and Fox Cable,

When, he was able.

Yesterday, I describe what that day was like at work, at the hotel for
us employees and our Guests

So, you know, the rest

However, I'd like to know Where you were When, the Towers Fell, What your
Thoughts are about that day?

Would love to hear what you have to say,

On this subject or anything else for that matter, send a comment, do write,

And I know, lately, much I have posted to my site

I don't write for days at a time Then,, one day, many do appear

And not much going on here,

Just having the news on in the background, soon, Will listen to Debbie's
Relationship Connection show,

So, I will now, go,

Today, I had an adjustment my body is now aligned

And Have I expressed too much of what is on my mind?

My body was way out of whack,

And work Tomorrow, I do go back,

My headset they are going to replace for me,

And out of place was my back,arm,hips,ribs and knee,

As well as my neck, on both sides, hurting was the base of my neck and my
spine,

, but now, I am fine,

and Darrell and Dougie too,

and for now, This KDd is through.

Nethug Message: Never Forget

I'll never forget that awful day
When our world turned upside down
The stunning blow that shook us all
It could happen in any town.

Our lives are changed forever
Caution leads the way
We're wary now and careful
No, we shall never forget that day.

We used to be so impatient
As we hurried from place to place
But now we patiently wait our turn
With a smile upon our face.

We'll never forget those we lost
In our hearts they will remain
They sacrificed for all of us
And they did not die in vain.

So never forget that awful day
And how it changed us all
Coming together with care and love
One nation...standing proud and tall.

Written By: Charlotte Anselmo

Please pass this on...

Tunnel to Towers: A Hero's Story

http://www.tunneltotowersrun.org/stephensiller/herostory.html

Last KDD for Today: Replacing headsets and sink disposals

Now, its 3; 01,

Darrell and I are having fun,

Lollygagging, enjoying our day,

Listening to Naama and Kim on replay,

From last Weekend,

I know, I am back! lol another Dose in one day I send

To Karen's Corner, to you my readers, almost 500 posts there,

That can you bare

And today, the dress from Keri I do wear

Am wearing,

And do you like what I am sharing?

isn't it amazing, and Miraculous

Hope my Kdd's,you don't like to miss?

And do review

Not necessarily every day, but read mostly by your RSS,

Feeder or visiting my site and which ones have you enjoyed the best?

Kim is playing music from 1982,the music was great in those days

And it isnot a phase,

Me writing, always has been a hobby of mine,

Just like these days, shopping online

And I enjoy it as much as ,probably more as ceramics, neither one I have

Talent for ,not sure what is my Forte?

Don't think I have the skill,

Yet, will continue, I will. Lol

Darrell is rearranging cleaning products in the Kitchen The other day our
disposal did break,

So, time he did take,

Yesterday, clearing it underneath, so Maintenance it, they could repair,

It, the chores, we share,

It did bust,

And some of the e-mail lists, Darrell and others today did discuss

Screen readers, Accessibility and for employment, which is the best?,

And food, that we don't digest

Can now, be tossed down the drain

There is no longer an odor or a leak

And you all have a good week.

Now, I can mop the floor and due other household tasks, rather do
something else though,

Kim's Blast from the Past, is always a good show

It isn't a waste,

And heard from work today, my headset will be replaced,

Not sure how long it will take?,

Hope not long, for my sake

I need it to perform my job efficiently

Will increase speed and accuracy

My neck isn't stiff, doesn't Hurt,

And watching Little House now,with Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert,

With a headset there is no pain, , which is a very good thing,

And this is the last KDd today I plan to bring

That I will write,

Take care and have a good night.,

Today's KDD: Where,were you on that September Day? and Darrell and our day off Together

Its 11; 15 on Wednesday September ten

I am sure everyone does Remember When,

The Terrorists did Attack Here in the U S of A?

Seven years ago tomorrow will be the day,

I know, I can't forget,

And I am sure many of you watched the News on TV? Or red about it on the
Net?

I am sure many of you have heard that Alan Jackson Song, Where were you
that September Day?

I thought about all those I care about, that tragic day,

When, that song does play.

Many, including me, did not have as much work for awhile, those of us in
the Tourist Industry it did concern,

Not as much money, I did earn,

At work, occupancy was very low

Business was quite slow,

Only 6 % occupancy in our Resort

Some guests, had relatives, lives cut short,

And were on the plane from Boston, Flight 111,

And though, their loved ones are now in Heaven,

I am sure they miss them so,

And many Guests, nowhere, they could go,

No one could arrive or depart,

Some left with a broken heart,

And that Alan Jackson's Song was Top on the Charts,

Along with "Will you remember" by Sarah Mclachlan and the one by Lone Star,
that now escapes my Brain

And I think today or tomorrow, we will get rain?

Darrell and I are not quite awake, not on the ball

And on 9-11, not many in the halls

Roaming, exploring the Resort, most stayed in their rooms, that is what
they did choose

To do, wanted to watch the news

Reflect and ponder,

Wondered, what was yonder?

What their future held,

For us all, as their eyes swelled

And unable to express their sorrow

Praying, hoping, there would be something to look forward to tomorrow?

And the next,

Many sending their love and seeing if all are safe by sending text,

Messages and making phone calls, many unable

I recall, hearing, "All Circuits busy", so, we continued to watch the cable,

And it was difficult to work, our thoughts with our Friends and Families,

Here in our Nation and over Seas

Especially inN Y C,

How can this be?

"Have you forgotten"? hope that is not the case

Some are just not able to accept others of another race, or Religion or
understand their heritage,

Why, can't folks, just live?

And tolerate one's culture? Belief's? And Attitudes?

Did things, have to reach that magnitude

Be so violent? Such Brutality?

You say, not that simple? It is for me

I am a peacemaker, Darrell says, I would be a good Diplomat?

On that September day, where were you at?

Some say, I am a passivist, I don't think so, not as much as in my younger
days

My consciousness was raised,

Of Foreign affairs and how some are so cruel and unkind

These things are always in the back of my mind

Though, I understand War on an Intellectual level I don't emotionally

Peace I know, there will never be,

There will never be complete harmony

In this World. Some love to be aggressive, have power and Take command,

Be in control, no matter on what land

On who's Soil?

Very glad, the CIA, has foiled

Many plans for future attacks, what a relief, that they have come to our
Aid,

A difference it has made.

Wish they could negotiate?

Wouldn't that be great?

Will never be possible, yet, one can hope, dream, okay?

Darrell and I are both home today

Here, we are chilling out, occupying our time,

Both of us doing our own thing on the net, hope you all are fine?

And that your day is going splendidly?

And here, so soon, is another KDd,

From me to you,

Not much new,

Darrell is enjoying his Classes at ASU

Receiving all A's,

And at work, they are in the last phase,

Of the Guest Room Rennovation, not many stay, due to the construction,

And hope Friday, my headset will function?

Said, most everything last night,

And today

Also Remember, when we did a Tribute to 9-11 on Our Show, the Desert Café

So, I will wait till maybe the weekend okay?

To compose another verse

Some of you, we may converse

Before Then?

And all of you do remember,

And for now, have a wonderful tenth of of September day.

Today's KDd: MeritScores,Broken Headset and ITunes

Today is 6; 30 on September Nine,

Darrell and I are doing fine,

Our Schedules have been demanding these days,

Don't particularly like my job, but it pays

It does put food on the table and a roof over our head

And Things are going better at work, from what my Boss had said

They are actually more then satisfied with my performance for a change, from
what the managers told me the other day,

And at this time, not too many Guests do stay.

I am putting a great deal of effort into it, they can see that, and that I
am skilled

Though, I am often running the daily operation, not very fulfilled

And these days, the position is challenging, but not impossible for me

Housekeeping Office Coordinator I don't always want to be

Certainly not forever, lol

I definitely have other endeavors

However, think I will be here for awhile definitely for the near future, I
suppose?

And did not think, tonight a KDd I would compose

For now, this job, I can tolerate

Hope your all well? Doing great?

This past year things have been very tough, quite intense,

Has not made much sense

Yet, I am resilient and have grit

Conscientious and don't quit,

And is this Blog still a hit?,

Is it enjoyable? And entertaining?

And lately, it hasn't been raining

Still hot and muggy

And feeling frisky is Dougie. Lol

It is cooler, soon, it will be brisk, invigorating, and summer has gone
fast

And this year, not much longer it will last,

Not sure where the time went?

And we received the highest merit Scores in the Department,

Above every other Area in the Hotel,

We received a mark of 86, we did pretty well,

Told most, got only 50 to 60 percent, surprised at the outcome,

Of the scores, knew would exceed some,

Yet, not all, did not think, that, we would do

Beat Front Desk, Concierge, everyone in Rooms and F & B too

Reservations, PBX, Restaurants,Alto ,SWB and recreation

Know we are above in the Region, but uncertain compared to the nation?

Delighted, our Boss says, it is outstanding

Construction Workers were Jack hammering in the Lower Lobby today, not
sanding,

She congratulated each of us and says Housekeeping you all Rock!

And Engineers lately, have had clogged Toilets, showers that leak, and tubs
to caulk,

And I am sure, the Geese, they will flock?

All birds do migrate,

And so do, the "snow Birds" here, who visit our state

In the winter, when it is snowing on the East Coast, where I was born,

And our Friend Keri, Bought me a silky green summer dress, much it will be
worn

Love it, was sent in the mail, what a pleasant surprise,

And Tomorrow is our weekend, early, we don't have to rise

I am not an "early Bird", more like an Night Owl", awake, then, much more
Aware

And both Darrell and I, should get our Hair,

Cut, it is long and we both have wings, lol

And who knows what 2009 brings?

For Darrell and I and you?

And soon, this will be through

Concluded

I will have herbal tea and watch Home Improvement, go to bed

We are considering canceling our cable rather then paying the additional
bill

On the net,We can receive our news still

And write, research, have fun, for more then an hour

Think, I will relax, by taking a shower

My neck is stiff, and sore,

My split headset at work is not working anymore,

Hope that issue will be resolved by Friday, upon my return?

And when I had sight, liked to see the leaves turn

Most very vivid and bright,

Some earthy, and dark, others light

Enjoyed the sound

Not sure what the hound

Is doing? But Darrell is playing with I-tunes; it is accessible from what he
said

And not sure when I will go to bed?

My body says soon, yet, I will likely stay up later? maybe midnight?

For now, take care and have a good night.

Darrell says, iTunes is accessible but not very good, actually, said, it
is kind of crappy,

I am sure, that doesn't make him and others very happy

I have no clue, haven't even looked at it,alright

Perhaps, another day I will explore that? and again, I will write.

Today's KDD: Changes at work,Hurricane Gustav and Mccain

Its 3 pm on Saturday September 6

In the background is an 80's music mix,

On our XM Radio in our Living Room,

This is my Condensed weekend, Tomorrow work I resume.

My first week back and changes they made

And not much my stress did fade

Did diminish,

And when this is finish,

It will probably be time to prepare dinner?

And I know there will be many Winners,

In the Paralympic games that began today,

And I better stay on topic; I remember what Darrell did say,

How it is sometimes difficult to comprehend,

The KDD's I send,

Because, I change subjects so fast, without warning,

And I woke up with an allergy headache this morning.

See, I just did it here, lol,

Yet, you may not realize, that it is not easy, wanting to share,

And providing it in this format in poetic form,

And hope all in the Gulf Coast did weather the storm?

And made it through?

Writing in Rhyme, is a challenging thing to do

To Make it interesting, and informative takes time and energy,

Try it and you will see,

That it cane be problematic to create

A Masterpiece. And provide an update,

To all your family, friends and readers who view this site,

This takes work to write

Never-the-less, I will do my best to simplify,

I will certainly try,

To attempt, to stick to one topic at a time,

Yet, all the while.

making it rhyme. Lol

Yes, work I did return, and as said changes they did make

All 490 rooms have new numbers, time it will take,

To learn all the numbers and their location,

To visualize the configuration

This information I will retain

And looks like the months that remain,

Of this year, I will be working for Hyatt Corporation

At least I think so,

Yet, none of us does know,

We don't know our fate,

And hope your all well, doing great?

Moreover like all employers, they like to find new tools, improve Guest
Satisfaction and increase revenue,

Exceed standards, so, technology, they need to get that is new

To keep up with our competitors in the Industry,

Next spring time it will be

For our Resort to update to a new platform, to replace our existing one

This new computer application and new PC's will run,

Much faster and we will update with the times, in the Twenty-first century

Stressful, these technical changes will be.

This particular application is java based

Don't know exactly, what I will face?,

In the days ahead? I am still in the Research phases

And hopeful with some new technology, it will increase my wages?

And my status and position as an blind employee?

We shall see.

Besides that,Okay,was my week,

Did you all take a peek

Did tune in to the Convention?

Among Family members and Friends, hope it did not cause tension?

Nothing wrong, with a discussion or a debate

What do you all think of John McCain and his Running Mate,

Sarah Palin?, or are you a Obama and Byden Fan?,

It doesn't matter if it is a woman or a Man,

Just who will do the best job for our Country,

Gender, does not matter to me,

Just as long as they are qualified, and the issues they will address

Makes no difference, if they wear a Suit or a dress

If there voice is a higher pitch

Or if he or she is poor, middle class or Rich

What their race or ethnicity is, in this case Black or White,

What matters, are what they say they will do Once President, the other
night

Of course, we all are concerned about the State of the Economy, the Iraq
War, and Education,

Yet, other things effect our nation,

Like health Care, Services for those of us who are disabled Americans,

In 2 months, we will see who wins.

A person's Values, morals and ethics say so much more, about people, in
this case, each Candidate,

Its nice to know, if Vice-President, Sarah Palin will be an advocate,

For those of us whom have a disability

Like Darrell and me,

and some of our Readers

It is very cool and about time, that we will have a Woman, for a leader

First time, There is an Afro-American Too

In November, do Vote, that we should all do

I was also thinking about the folks in New Orleans, during the
Hurricane,

Gustav and Hannah,I don't know, what does remain?

Have not listened to the news much, the last couple days I need to get up
to speed

I did not read,

Or watch on Television, had a major headache after work each night and
sleep I did need to get

Usually, I read my news on the net.

I did hear in those communities most did evacuate,

Before, it was too late,

And the storm ,did hit, mostly flooding,7 deaths, hope there were not more
then that?

That is not a place I would want to be living at,

In, and I would definitely leave

I know too, much more Assistance they did receive,

Unlike,Catrina,in 2005,A very good thing, you know?,

And soon, I should go

An hour has passed

And Darrell enjoys his class,

All 3 he is taking

And soon, I will be cooking a meatloaf,not baking

Will make meatloaf and baked potatoes tonight,

Later in the week, I will try and write,

However, it will be a crazy week at the office for me

Wednesday and Thursday, off I will be

So, I will compose a dose then. for September, this is the first one

Now, I need to run,

So, I can spend it with Darrell and Dougie Dog

Hope you will continue to read my blog,

And that this KDD was less confusing to read?

If not, give me time,alright?

So long for now, have a great night

Today's KDD: Not feelling great,When I was 8 and ACB Radio's Birthday

Today, is August Thirty-one,

Not much today, I have done,

It is now 2; 32,

Things I need to do,

Like housework, always something to clean, scrub, mop or dust

And the day after Tomorrow I resume work, I must,

Don't really want to go,

And later, we will listen to Larry T, do his Show

On ACB Radio, Celebrating ACB Radio's 8 TH Birthday

What we have heard so far, we have liked what they have all played

Today, I am not feeling the best. Earlier I had an allergy Attack
sneezing and congested,

Took a Claritin, and rested

Feel better,yet,lost some time

And should get to bed by nine,

Tonight and Tomorrow, since Tuesday have to be up at 4;30

And should go clean, have a kitchen that is dirty

Rather read another book," Dragon Tears"

And I remember 8, that was many years,

Ago, that I was 8,

It was 1972,73 was the date

Hard to believe I am that old

And I am looking forward to the cold,

To the fall

And 8 was a very good year for me, much I do recall.

As some of you know, I had many obstacles to overcome, in my path,

And even back then, I wasn't very good at math

Enjoyed reading more, still did not read as much for pleasure

And back then, had rhythm, loved to dance and sing, memorized each measure

To my favorite songs on the radio,

And after School Ballet and Brownies I would go

During that year, much I did learn, not just academically,

Things then, finally, started became easier for me

Like playing basketball, riding a bike, did not need my training wheels
anymore,

And swimming, loved the shore,

The beach, in Maine,

And no longer "patterned" needed my Brain,

I was delighted

And not really adjusted, being among the blind and the sighted

I felt like I was in two worlds in" no man's land"

I was legally blind but not fully sighted, understand

I had partial sight,

And even back then, I express my thoughts best when I did write,

I had that writing bug, even as a little girl too,

And I red Nancy Drew

And still read mysteries today

And at the Moment,, I hear Prince,1999, play

And should go soon okay ?

If you want to know more about ", Patterning" I will enclose the link,

It had an major impact on who I am today, enabled me to think

Will provide you all with the URL,

And you can research on what they do with Children with TBI and those, who
are well

I had a TBI. Traumatic Brain Injury, related to my eye condition

You can read all about the institutes, all that they do, their philosophy
and mission

Truly think, I would not be the same person, would not achieved as much,
wouldn't had

I owe most of it, to my Mom and Dad,

For all they have done,

Especially then, it was after 8, that I began to have fun.

Well, 30 minutes have passed,

And time is ticking, this day will not last

I have a kitchen to clean, nicer it will be,

And other things that need my attention, that if I don't do, will be waiting
for me. Lol

There is always another time, another day,

Yet," no time like the Present, as they say

For August, I only have posted 6 KDD's to my site,

Hopefully, more in September I will write?"

That does all Depend, if my work situation has improved? I think, that is
the case,

Reality is, I have to return to my work place

Tuesday morning, September two,

And so do many of you,

Most will Either go to work or school, contribute somehow in your
Community

That is the way, it should be.

Take good care, stay safe this Labor day weekend

And check my site another time my friend.

http://www.iahp.org/

Today's KDD: Celebrating ACB Radio's Birthday and Red "Hideaway"

Today is August 30, Labor Day Weekend,

How are you my Friend?

It is almost mid day,

And it is ACB Radio's Birthday

ACB Radio is 8

Many staff does Celebrate,

I am listening to Interactive as we speak, write,

And fortunately, we did not get a storm last night,

Yet, we did the night before

And by the end of the weekend, we will get more

Rain, hail, and strong wind, at times, 100 MPH we also lost power,

And I still haven't taken a shower

Sitting in my slippers and P J's,

And I return to work in 4 days.

I have enjoyed my vacation, did not do much, and got much rest,

And later today, going to Applebee's for lunch, delicious food we will
digest,

They have a special, Endless Shrimp ribs and chicken fingers. scrumptious
indeed,

And another Novel, I did read,

Dean Koontz, "Hideaway" also filled with suspense,

And the storm the other night was quite intense.

The storm kept us awake

We thought our window was going to break

Whistling was the wind, I am sure trees were swaying

Not going anywhere this weekend, home we will be staying,

Except to Applebee's,

And we definitely had much more then a breeze,

The other night,

If we could see, am sure it would have been a sight,

And we had a small leak,

And hope you all had a good week?

The hail had made too holes in our window frame, we placed a bucket
under,

And all night, we heard thunder,

We were worried our carpet would get wet,

And we are listening to Naama and Jeff on the net

I think some of you would like "hideaway" if you like mysteries, then you
will

And Applebee's we will get our fill.

The basic premise is this couple is struck in their car by a drunk driver,
the wife, barely alive

And the husband dead, before the hospital they do arrive,

They both have hypothermia and injuries,

The Wife is semi conscious, only can whisper, Help please!

Which they do get they are rescued, treatment they do receive,

Yet, the rest you may not believe

The husband was resuscitated and brought back to life,

Amazed is his Wife,

And the medical staff,

But, this is not the half,

The mystery is, that this man is somehow linked to another person whom is
between two worlds among the living and the dead

And this Guys, sees vision, sees things in his head,

They are satanic thoughts,

And after a couple months, help he sought,

Yet his Doctor says nothing is wrong

But did not take long,

When he began having nightmares and the visions became much stronger, quite
vivid: of course now, affecting his life

And this evil man, locates him, attempts to kill his daughter and wife,

This younger man hasn't made it to the other side,

And right now, Darrell is reading a book for School, called Words Collide,

Teaching one how to write, grammar, sentence structure, so our writing is
clear, crisp, and lively,

And I know, not much these days, your hearing from me.

Though, I am not taking the class, I will be reading this book as well,

And this Guy who is quite deranged has not quite gone to hell,

No more I will say,

Don't want to give it all away

We may go for a swim,

And Darrell began his classes; things are going well for him,

Need to go get dressed,

And feeling pretty good definitely did get some rest

My body and mind are more in sink,

And this afternoon, not going to get anything to drink,

At least, I don't think?

It isn't 5 o'clock anywhere

And yesterday, our maintenance Guy Jim, our window frame, he did repair

The window frame from the outside he did seal,

And always at Applebee's we do have a good meal

Just came back from there had both dinner and lunch,

We did not get appetizers to munch,

Yet, the endless special platter

The shrimp was not dipped in beer batter

But was fried, preferred grilled then fried

Had shrimp and fries on the side,

Then had ribs and I had a drink, yes one in the middle of the day,

, We are expected more Thunderstorms today,

I had a screwdriver O.J and Vodka, not Gin or beer,

And ACB Radio will begin its ninth year.

I do recall when I was 8, much easier information at that time, I did
retain,

And in the summer we went to Maine,

Since I was about 3,

Everything seemed to click and fall into place, at 8; we were living in
New Jersey,on Pembroke Trail

I loved to write letters, would send snail mail,

Enjoyed running, music and ballet,

And almost over is the day

It is after 5 O'clock,

And hanging out with Debbie, Jeff and Darrell, playing rock,

And discussing funny moments on the air and an impossible question we did
play,

Also joined the Virtual Birthday Party was Jorgen, Monte and Johnny J,

Take good care, okay?

Not sure when I will write? when, that will be?

, so, stay tuned for another KDD,

Same place, different time, my friend,

And enjoy your Labor Day Weekend.

Today's KDD: Giving you all an Update finally Today and The Olympic results for the USA

Its Almost noon on Saturday August Twenty-three

I know it has been a very long time since you all have heard from me,

Over a month in Fact,

Do I still have the Knack?

Have I lost the technique?

Since, it has been several weeks?

Who knows, we shall see,

Once, is completed this KDD?

We have been exhausted, under much stress, there has been tension

So, here, nothing, I really could mention

Most of it, has to do with work,

Yet, still can't say much, because, you know, we never know, who does lurk?

And read what we write,

We never know who will visit our site.

They have issues with my performance, expressing concern,

Even though, I have received 7 positive Reviews and an award I did earn

They question my skills, abilities and method of doing the job, though; I
have been at this one for quite awhile,

Suddenly don't like my style.

In fact, it will be 8 years tomorrow August 24, that I began working for
the Hyatt Corporation

The Scottsdale Property, being one of the top Vacation spots, Resorts in
the Nation.

I have been on vacation; I have needed some much deserved Rest

And though, I have done my best,

My employer has made me feel stressed

For several months at a time

And hope you all have been well? Hope your doing fine?

And if this isn't enough, Darrell last month, became unemployed, can't say
much about this situation either, not here

Yet, no Worries, Darrell is getting in Gear

Is resuming his Studies, in Journalism, At ASU,

In about 3 years, he will be through

He too,

Will have a BA Degree, I think this is great

And this will be a positive Career change, may stay here? Or move out of
state?

Darrell is also having more Cornea surgery; it will be September Twenty-two

Initially, this month, it, they were going to do,

Yet, things were delayed; this is no ordinary Cornea Transplant, more to the
process,

More appointments, more tests,

A combination of a donor and an artificial kind,

No donars, yet they did find.

So, now, I have to coordinate more time off when, I go back to work on
September Two,

Being their for his Surgery, I will definitely do

And for some of his after care

And I am glad, finally now, I am able to share

With all of you, what is happening with us here, several weeks after?

There has not been much laughter

However we are finally getting on track, spending time together,

Tolerating this wicked hot weather,

Getting through, another summer. taking it one day,

At least, we don't have too worry about Storm Faye

Though, we do have monsoons, we don't experience tornados and Hurricanes

We have been getting rain

That we definitely need

And glad a KDD, you finally get to read.

I am sure many of you have been watching the Olympics? We have just
about every night and some during the day

Great, is doing the U S of A,

Total medals we have is 102,

China with 89 and Russia with 58,

That is what I heard last night late

Have been keeping track of the swimming, gymnastics, Track and Volleyball,

Of course, don't have interest in watching it all

I also like the diving, some of both the winter and Summer Olympic Games

I am sure by now; all of you heard the Names

Michael Phelps? Carrie Walsh? and Misty May?

Michael won 8 Gold's in Swimming and Carrie and Misty, in Volleyball, the
other day

The other night,

These two women, tall in Height

And won, 108 consecutive matches, that is the record they hold

They all deserve the Gold,

Even Shawn Johnson and Nastia Luikin, the 16 year olds,

On the U.S gymnastic team,

Achieved their Goals, completed their dream

I think those two, we will see in 2012, in Chicago?

None of us know, we have 4 more years to wait,

It is going on 1, getting late

I also heard, we won in Women's Basketball Today?

And last night Brian Clay,

Won the Gold, in the Decathlon 10 Events, running, jumping, swimming and
more for 36 hours,

All I would want to do, is go home, take a shower,

And get some rest for about two days Amazing, isn't it?

He is the World's Greatest Athlete, most definitely fit.

, well, need to run, this dose I want to post

Going to stay inside, not roast

Be smart, be where the Air Condition is, stay cool,

Tomorrow will get together with our Friend Alice from work, go swimming in
the pool

Take her out for her Birthday Dinner,

Today, tomorrow, watch more of the Games see more of the Winners

Not sure what we will do Labor Day Weekend? It is next,

Maybe, will read another Novel, on MP3 Audio, not text,

You all take care, alright,

And hopefully again soon, I will write.

Mountain Wings": The Tea Cup"

MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#8204 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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The Tea Cup
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There was a couple who used to go to England to shop in the
beautiful stores. They both liked antiques and pottery and
especially teacups. This was their twenty-fifth wedding
anniversary and the shop they visited had a beautiful teacup.

They said to the shop assistant, "May we see that? We've never
seen one quite so beautiful." As the lady handed it over to them,
the teacup spoke suddenly.

"You don't understand," it said. "I haven't always been a teacup.
There was a time when I was red and I was clay. My master took
me, rolled me, patted me over and over and I yelled out,
'Let me alone' but he only smiled, 'Not yet.'

"Then I was placed on a spinning wheel," the teacup said,
"and suddenly I was spun around. 'Stop it! I'm getting dizzy!'
I screamed. But the master only nodded and said, 'Not yet.'

Then he put me in the oven. I never felt such heat. I wondered
why he wanted to burn me, and I yelled and knocked at the door.
I could see him through the opening and I could read his lips as
he shook his head, 'Not yet.'

Finally the door opened, he put me on the shelf, and I began to
cool. 'There, that's better', I said. And he brushed and painted
me all over. The fumes were horrible. I thought I would gag.
'Stop it, stop it!' I cried. He only nodded, 'Not yet.'

Then suddenly he put me back into the oven, not like the first
one. This was twice as hot and I knew I would suffocate.
I begged. I pleaded. I screamed. I cried. All the time I could
see him through the opening nodding his head saying, 'Not yet.'

Then I knew there wasn't any hope. I would never make it.
I was ready to give up. But the door opened and he took me out
and placed me on the shelf. One hour later he handed me a
mirror and I couldn't believe it was me.
'It's beautiful. I'm beautiful.'

'I want you to remember, then,' he said, 'I know it hurts to be
rolled and patted, but if I had left you alone, you would have
dried up.

I know it made you dizzy to spin around on the wheel, but if I
had stopped, you would have crumbled.

I knew it hurt and was hot and disagreeable in the oven, but if
I hadn't put you there, you would have cracked.

I know the fumes were bad when I brushed and painted you all
over, but if I hadn't done that, you never would have hardened;
you would not have had any color in your life.

And if I hadn't put you back in that second oven, you wouldn't
survive for very long because the hardness would not have held.

Now you are a finished product.

You are what I had in mind when I first began with you.

Moral: God knows what He's doing for all of us. He is the
potter and we are His clay. He will mold us so that we may be
made into a flawless piece of work to fulfill His good,
pleasing, and perfect will.

Let this story remind you that God has a perfect plan for your
life. He may need to place some obstacles in your life to
strengthen your character, so that you may be strong in the days
of greater adversity. Don't get discouraged when you feel like
the heat of the struggle is going to burn you. God knows
exactly when to pull you out and deliver you from that problem
and when He does you will be much wiser and stronger than you
were before.

God knows your inner strength and ability to be strong even in
the midst of a problem.

~Author Unknown~
I feel like the " Tea Cup "these last several months. I have been in the
hot seat and almost felt like I was hung to dry. Yet, I am still sitting
tall and I see brighter days. " My True Colors shine through and I am also
continuing to " ride the Waves". If you have not read the " Waves" Mountain
Wings, go to the Mountain Wings site and read it. What doesn't kill
us,makes us stronger",right?. I will explain more and attempt to compose a
mega dose for you all soon. Take Care.

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