Survivors
It is said there are three stages of man; Youth, Middle and "You haven't changed a bit." Change is the name of the game. Consider:
We were before television, penicillin, polio shots, frozen foods, Xerox, contact lenses, frisbees and the Pill. We were before radar, credit cards, split atoms, laser beams and ballpoint pens, pantyhose, dishwashers, clothes dryers, electric blankets and automatic shifts.
We walked on sidewalks, not the moon. We got married first and then lived together. In our time, closets were for clothers, not for "coming out of." Bunnies were small rabbits and rabbits were not Volkswagons.
We thought deep cleavage was something a butcher did. Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousin. Fast food was what you ate during Lent. Outer space was the balcony of the local theater. We were before house husbands, gay rights, computer dating, dual careers and commuter marriages.
We were before daycare centers, groups therapy. We never heard of FM radio, computer chips, tape decks, electric typewriters, artificial hearts, word processors, Muzak, yogurt, and guys wearing earrings.
We would have thought that ERA, JFK, DDT, ESP and IUD were lovers' initials carved on a tree. We hit the scene when 5 and 10 stores were where you bought stuff for five and ten cents. For one nickel you could mail a letter, buy two postcards and mail was delivered twice a day. You could buy a new Chevy for $590.00 but who could afford one. A pity too, because gas was 10 cents a gallon.
In our day Grass was mowed. Coke was a cold drink and Pot was something you cooked in. Rock music was a grandma's lullaby, and AIDS were helpers in the school cafeteria.
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," wrote Charles Dickens. We agree. We made do with what we had and we "SURVIVED".
-- Mervin D. Borthick
Sunday, September 19, 2010
What It Takes To Be #1
What It Takes To Be #1
"It's a reality of life that men are competitive and the most competitive games draw the most competitive men. That's why they're there - to compete. They know the rules and the objective is to win - fairly, squarely, decently, by the rules - but to win. And in truth, I've never known a man worth his salt who in the long run, deep down in his heart, didn't appreciate the grind, the discipline. There is something in good men that really yearns for, needs, discipline and the harsh reality of head-to-head combat. I don't say these things because I believe in the 'brute' nature of man or that men must be brutalized to be combative. I believe in God, and I believe in human decency. But I firmly believe that any man's finest hour - his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear - is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausteed on the field of battle. - victorious".
-- Vince Lombardi
Thanks Specialist Hernandez for the quote!
27 January 1982
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"It's a reality of life that men are competitive and the most competitive games draw the most competitive men. That's why they're there - to compete. They know the rules and the objective is to win - fairly, squarely, decently, by the rules - but to win. And in truth, I've never known a man worth his salt who in the long run, deep down in his heart, didn't appreciate the grind, the discipline. There is something in good men that really yearns for, needs, discipline and the harsh reality of head-to-head combat. I don't say these things because I believe in the 'brute' nature of man or that men must be brutalized to be combative. I believe in God, and I believe in human decency. But I firmly believe that any man's finest hour - his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear - is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausteed on the field of battle. - victorious".
-- Vince Lombardi
Thanks Specialist Hernandez for the quote!
27 January 1982
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Jeremy Dwyer
STATEMENT
There is light and there is dark. There is life, death, work, search, or rain' and there is love... there is no more.
I dream or think as God allows it, but I create because I must --
simply to exist.
I am not a poet, artist, philosopher, or sculptor because I like it. It is not an escape nor hobby, and I do not believe it is a want, desire, or enjoyment. I create in these fields because I was born to, and I cannot stop.
These endeavors of mine, whether aesthetic or mundane, are the sum of my life. I cannot see the sheerness of beauty, wisdom, or the breath of truth without this being.
In living... everything offers and illusionary mystery to the gifted. This simple id often has an excellence of its own. My belief in this... is the basic key to all development for me.
As a supposed adroiter, I seek only to express the emotional content of what I view; but unfortunately, I still have only a mind and a deeply inspired feeling to reach this goal with. This knowledge and its practice offer a starange and trying existence, too often filled with sensitivity and loneliness.
Thus... my artistic efforts are really only an odd reflection of my lifetime, coupled to the young and the emotional visions I have oft pursued. It was difficult to live two lives... one in service for others so that they might be heard, and as a creative man; but perhaps this human experience one day will show within my poetry and art.
And, in essence....
I am self-taught at everything that I do within expression. It is not because I wish to be, but because it is important that I continue to be... or that I host this asperity. It is often very difficult to teach myself or find this truth, but there is no other way if I am to live within faith.
I am not a charlatan... nor a fool. I am a soul caught up and snared by creativity. I am not always pleased... but as a human being and a man's son, I am true to this axiom. I am also true... to my own entity.
Hence, I create because I must.
I have no other reason.
R. Jeremy Dwyer
Poet Laureate
R. Jeremy Dwyer
Biography;
Jeremy Dwyer is a third generation Irishman who came to American to serve in the military as a combat medic during times of conflict. These wars include Vietnam, WWII and WWI.
I had the pleasure of meeting Jeremy Dwyer once at the 747 Tavern in Everett, Washington in 1988 while serving as a US Army Recruiter in Lynnwood during my tour of duty 1987~90. Being half Irish we drank like two Irishmen that night.
Jeremy presented me with a copy of his book of poetry titled: PENETRATIONS, A book of Poetry, Essays, Proverbs, Drawings and Meditations.
Inscribed, "This book is dedicated to the few people who believed in me. It was because of their encouragement, sincerity and faith... that I have been able to be..... creative. To the children... to my family, and to the Keyist of Braeloch."
Published & Copyrighted by Cotterstone of San Rafael, California Box 913, 94902 Copyright 1975 Limited First Edition Number. Printed in the U.S.A. by Olde Colony Press, Napa, California.
Published Courtesy;
Philip Atkins
Tacoma, Washington
Source;
http://bit.ly/jeremydwyer
Soul: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Manorah/message/1679
Copyright 2010 Atkins & Assoc. All rights reserved.
There is light and there is dark. There is life, death, work, search, or rain' and there is love... there is no more.
I dream or think as God allows it, but I create because I must --
simply to exist.
I am not a poet, artist, philosopher, or sculptor because I like it. It is not an escape nor hobby, and I do not believe it is a want, desire, or enjoyment. I create in these fields because I was born to, and I cannot stop.
These endeavors of mine, whether aesthetic or mundane, are the sum of my life. I cannot see the sheerness of beauty, wisdom, or the breath of truth without this being.
In living... everything offers and illusionary mystery to the gifted. This simple id often has an excellence of its own. My belief in this... is the basic key to all development for me.
As a supposed adroiter, I seek only to express the emotional content of what I view; but unfortunately, I still have only a mind and a deeply inspired feeling to reach this goal with. This knowledge and its practice offer a starange and trying existence, too often filled with sensitivity and loneliness.
Thus... my artistic efforts are really only an odd reflection of my lifetime, coupled to the young and the emotional visions I have oft pursued. It was difficult to live two lives... one in service for others so that they might be heard, and as a creative man; but perhaps this human experience one day will show within my poetry and art.
And, in essence....
I am self-taught at everything that I do within expression. It is not because I wish to be, but because it is important that I continue to be... or that I host this asperity. It is often very difficult to teach myself or find this truth, but there is no other way if I am to live within faith.
I am not a charlatan... nor a fool. I am a soul caught up and snared by creativity. I am not always pleased... but as a human being and a man's son, I am true to this axiom. I am also true... to my own entity.
Hence, I create because I must.
I have no other reason.
R. Jeremy Dwyer
Poet Laureate
R. Jeremy Dwyer
Biography;
Jeremy Dwyer is a third generation Irishman who came to American to serve in the military as a combat medic during times of conflict. These wars include Vietnam, WWII and WWI.
I had the pleasure of meeting Jeremy Dwyer once at the 747 Tavern in Everett, Washington in 1988 while serving as a US Army Recruiter in Lynnwood during my tour of duty 1987~90. Being half Irish we drank like two Irishmen that night.
Jeremy presented me with a copy of his book of poetry titled: PENETRATIONS, A book of Poetry, Essays, Proverbs, Drawings and Meditations.
Inscribed, "This book is dedicated to the few people who believed in me. It was because of their encouragement, sincerity and faith... that I have been able to be..... creative. To the children... to my family, and to the Keyist of Braeloch."
Published & Copyrighted by Cotterstone of San Rafael, California Box 913, 94902 Copyright 1975 Limited First Edition Number. Printed in the U.S.A. by Olde Colony Press, Napa, California.
Published Courtesy;
Philip Atkins
Tacoma, Washington
Source;
http://bit.ly/jeremydwyer
Soul: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Manorah/message/1679
Copyright 2010 Atkins & Assoc. All rights reserved.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Police seek help in prostitute murder investigation
Washington News
Police seek help in prostitute murder investigation
Credit: Des Moines Police Dept.
Jennifer Walstrand
by KING 5 News
NWCN.com
Posted on September 8, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Related:
Woman's death in Des Moines investigated as homicide
SEATTLE – Des Moines detectives are asking for the public's help as they search for whoever killed a woman in her apartment last week.
Jennifer Walstrand was found dead in her residence in the 24000 block of 25th Avenue South on Aug. 31. Police do not believe it was a random attack, but do not have a motive for the murder.
Des Moines police say the landlord, who lives in the next unit, heard "thumping" sounds. He also said the dogs inside the apartment were barking excessively, which was unusual. He called 911.
When officers arrived, nobody answered the door. They peeked in a window and saw the victim on the floor just inside the entryway. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say Walstrand, who also went by the names "Roxie" and "Face," had a long history of prostitution arrests. They say she was involved in a dating service which included using the Internet to arrange and meet dates.
Evidence taken from the apartment includes computer and cell phone records. Des Moines police are requesting the public's assistance, including with Internet and cell phone record information. Police are stressing that their focus is on the murder, not on any alleged prostitution activity.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or 206-343-2020. You can also send your tip to the Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound website.
Mother Asks For Public’s Help To Find Daughter’s Killer {video}
Source;
http://www.nwcn.com/news/washington/Police-seek-help-in-prostitute-murder-investigation-102459659.html
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Police seek help in prostitute murder investigation
Credit: Des Moines Police Dept.
Jennifer Walstrand
by KING 5 News
NWCN.com
Posted on September 8, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Related:
Woman's death in Des Moines investigated as homicide
SEATTLE – Des Moines detectives are asking for the public's help as they search for whoever killed a woman in her apartment last week.
Jennifer Walstrand was found dead in her residence in the 24000 block of 25th Avenue South on Aug. 31. Police do not believe it was a random attack, but do not have a motive for the murder.
Des Moines police say the landlord, who lives in the next unit, heard "thumping" sounds. He also said the dogs inside the apartment were barking excessively, which was unusual. He called 911.
When officers arrived, nobody answered the door. They peeked in a window and saw the victim on the floor just inside the entryway. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say Walstrand, who also went by the names "Roxie" and "Face," had a long history of prostitution arrests. They say she was involved in a dating service which included using the Internet to arrange and meet dates.
Evidence taken from the apartment includes computer and cell phone records. Des Moines police are requesting the public's assistance, including with Internet and cell phone record information. Police are stressing that their focus is on the murder, not on any alleged prostitution activity.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or 206-343-2020. You can also send your tip to the Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound website.
Mother Asks For Public’s Help To Find Daughter’s Killer {video}
Source;
http://www.nwcn.com/news/washington/Police-seek-help-in-prostitute-murder-investigation-102459659.html
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Psalms 63:1 NIV
[A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah.] O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Psalms 63:1 NIV
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Monday, September 13, 2010
The Sermon on the Mount and the Lord's prayer
The Sermon on the Mount and the Lord's prayer from the book of Matthew ch. 3~6. Commonly known as the Beatitudes. {wikipedia}
The sermon on the mount and the LORD'S prayer from the film adaptation of the life of Jesus - Jesus of Nazareth
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The sermon on the mount and the LORD'S prayer from the film adaptation of the life of Jesus - Jesus of Nazareth
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