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Choose Wisely
“Don’t speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke. Your body doesn’t know the difference. Words are energy and cast spells, that’s why it’s called spelling. Change the way you speak about yourself and you can change your life. What … Continue reading
Tull Tuesday #20
This week, 51 years ago, Jethro Tull began the “Thick as a Brick” tour, supporting the album that would hit #1 on the US charts. The album consists of only one song, (Parts 1 & 2, based on two sides … Continue reading
Be Careful
Some sage advice as we start a new week. “The tongue has no bones but is strong enough to break a heart. So be careful with your words”. -unknown
Sunday Pipes #99
When most people hear the name, Dr. Albert Schweitzer, (1875-1965) they think of the humanitarian physician, philosopher, and Lutheran minister, not the organist. Me, not so much. This video shares a bit about Schweitzer and the organ that he designed … Continue reading
A Realization
It has been almost two weeks since a dear friend and colleague died suddenly after returning from a speaking engagement. As countless hundreds, if not thousands of people around the world shared their memories of Todd Van Beck, I came … Continue reading
Why Most Dog Owners Have Strong Immune Systems
I have forgotten where I lifted this from, so I can’t give credit where it is due. My apologies to the original blogger. This is why most dog owners have strong immune systems. Have a happy weekend everyone!
#TBT. . . Ask . . .Tell
Here is an undated photo I found going through Mom’s thousands of pictures that I had been told were lost in two floods. I believe that the man on the Left is my Great Uncle Charlie (1910-1993), but I would … Continue reading
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It Tolls For Thee
This poem was referenced during a funeral I attended Saturday and is a sobering reminder of coming attractions for us all. For Whom the Bell Tolls by John Donne and now in the public domain *** No man is an … Continue reading
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Tagged for whom the bell tolls, John Donne, mortality, Poetry
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Tull Tuesday #19
I was reminded the other day that “To Cry You A Song” is likely the very first Jethro Tull Song I ever heard, introduced by my cousin Karen decades ago. She called me on Sunday to say hello and to … Continue reading
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Tagged A New Day Yesterday, Jethro Tull, To Cry You A Song, Tull Tuesaday
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Memorial Day 2023
I have picked this video for several years as a reminder to those enjoying the unofficial start to Summer, that many a husband, son, wife, and daughter died in all types of weather for our freedom.
Mitigating Chaos 