Monthly Archives: May 2011

These are the days to hold special

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

It is strange how in modern times we like to lament pollution,  over-population, nuclear wars,  and so on and somehow think times were rosier in the “old days”. In the “old days” people died by the millions at very young … Continue reading →

Posted in music related, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Piggy Don’t Get Hooked On Me

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

This guy Mac Davis must have left a string of broken hearts, including Miss Piggy. I have to admit he has self control with that mermaid tail smacking him in the face. On another note, I have to learn to … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, music related | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Walk, work, and Welax!

Posted on May 28, 2011 by

Today I went for a long walk for two hours! It started out I could hardly put any weight on my right foot but gradually I was using it fully. Not sure what happened but it must have needed some … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Under the Same Sun – Fighting Myth / Discrimination

Posted on May 28, 2011 by

This is a post about myth & discrimination in Tanzania.   Albinism is the condition where people, for no fault of their own, have little or none pigment in their skin. Perhaps you are familiar with the term ” albino?” … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Downstream lies your dream,

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

Motivation, and Discipline. We have lots of motivation, and we keep looking for discipline. Right now I am reading a book called “The Alchemist“. Short book to read, if you are interested. The story is about a shepherd who sets … Continue reading →

Posted in Some of my favorite posts, Thinking Out loud, Toastmasters, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Time to Say Goodbye

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

When I first heard this, my son had put it on a CD in the car. I had no idea who was singing or that there was a video. The song, and emotion of this song transcends style – get … Continue reading →

Posted in music related, Some of my favorite posts, Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

You are a Celebrity to someone who loves you

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

Life is too short to wake up with regrets.  So love the people who treat you right.  Forget about the ones who don’t.  Believe everything happens for a reason.  If you get a chance, take it & if it changes … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Take some risk!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

I sometimes wonder if people become sheep as they get older. When I was  young, I remember being at my Grandpa’s farm north of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He had lambs, and they were so cute, and tame. Little lambs were … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Feel compelled to add your two bits?

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

Most of us at some time want to evoke change. We want our spouse to notice us, to appreciate us. We want our kids to pick up after themselves, we want someone to change their behavior. What is the best … Continue reading →

Posted in music related, Thinking Out loud | Tagged | 3 Comments

Music soothes the unsettled mind

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

So much to tell you today. What really stands out to me from the recent Toastmasters Conference in Osoyoos, BC was the warmth of people there. Most of the people there were cheering for everyone in all the contests, whether … Continue reading →

Posted in music related, Toastmasters, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment