Sunday, October 4, 2009

HOMECOMING



Lives wander to and fro,
Always in ways that makes one grow.

Following both straight and meandering paths,
Most with a purpose, some lacking perhaps.

Places, people, minds, and words,
Some so sensible, some absurd.

Lessons learned, lessons lost,
Some are fun, some will cost.

Some force sideways,
Some a straight line,
Some are his, some are mine.

Experiences stirring smoldering coals,
Attracting magnets still in our souls.

Every moment's purpose lay,
Never discount any day.

Laughter, love, and blessings flow,
All and more are at our door.

Time passes on as it always will,
Pushing us forward, wiser still.


Ralph and I are home,
Moving on, moving on.

2009


Friday, July 24, 2009

Nashville,TN visit with Janet Garner

We departed Memphis on 7/21 and headed to Nashville to visit our ex neighbor from ATL ,Janet Garner.It was hard to believe she moved 5 years ago.She has a lovely house,and welcomed us with open arms for a too short visit.Other than seeing her,the absolute highlight of our stay was a songwriters Friday evening(see preceding pictures) at THE BLUEBIRD CAFE.I noticed that Mike Reid,an All American defensive tackle from Penn State,Outland Trophy winner 1969,All-Pro with the Bengals,concert pianist,just elected member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame,was on the docket for 7/24.I have been following his career since his college days because I'm in awe of the contradiction in his range of talents.He has written 17 #1 hits.It was a once in a lifetime chance to hear him perform his own songs.We found out upon arrival that the other 3 song writers had written some 8 or 9 #1 hits.This was the cream of Nashville talent.They performed from 9:30pm to 12:30am;and then visited with the patrons for another 45 minutes.David Vincent Williams performed the last hit of the evening "Movin'On"by Rascal Flatts that he wrote and composed.A song very meaningful in my life.WHAT A WONDERFUL EVENING!!

Fantastic Evening @ Bluebird Cafe,Nashville,TN 7/24/2009

Janet @ Bluebird Cafe



Nashville Bluebird Cafe



Bluebird bar



Songwriters



Mike Reid



David Vincent Williams



Mike Reid

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Thursday, July 23, 2009

HEARTCORE FAN IN THE LAND OF BLING


NOTED GATES



THE SHADOW OF MY SMILE



LAND OF BLING



BLINGDOM


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A WALL OF TRIBUTE AT GRACELAND-MEMPHIS,TN


WARM BRICKS

 



SUN ON THE BRICKS

 



CORNER SHOT

 



ELVIS LIVES

 



DIAMOND MEMORIES

 



GRACELAND

 



EP

 



ELVIS

 



EP LIVES II

 



BE STILL MY HEART

 



CLASSIC

 



THE CAPPER

 



WE MISS YOU

 



THANK YOU

 



HUMBLE LOVE

 



LOOK'N GOOD

 



HE SURE DOES

 



WISE MEN SAY!

 



ROCK HEART

 



FANS

 



LIP SERVICE

 


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SUN RECORDS- BIRTHPLACE OF ROCK AND ROLL-MEMPHIS,TN.


THE KING

 



R&R BIRTHPLACE

 



SUN KING

 



SUN RECORDS

 



SUN QUEEN

 


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Thursday, July 16, 2009

PIGEON PEOPLE


PIGEON PEOPLE,{ 866-570-BIRD} On arriving in Oklahoma City,we looked for something interesting to do,and chanced upon The Pigeon Museum in a flyer.Picture here with us is Chris Curtis who gave us a fun and very interesting tour of the entire facility.Randy Goodpasture and Tammy Potter greeted us on our arrival.The Center addresses all manner of pigeon interests with a focus on breeding and racing.Go to their website www.pigeoncenter.org for a very informative insight into the fascinating world of PIGEONS.


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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

SOME SCENES FROM TAOS


sunset @Taos(s@T)



s@T



s@T



s@T



LIE



fake REM



Taos hotel


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PRECISION MUFFLER,TAOS,NM OWNER:MIKE BACHTEL (505)758-9779


Taos,NM road angel



Mike's wall poster



MIKE BACHTEL proved to be another one of those incredibly generous strangers you meet on the road when you need help.I needed a lift to add fluid to the car's rearend,tighten my header bolts,and generally inspect the chassis for loose "whatever".He is a one man shop,and offered me his outside lift,gave me some needed tips,interrupted his current work,and then refused any compensation.All he said was "pass it forward"! Mike,I guarantee I will do that. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS


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