Due to Daily Practice I am now able to Play; Well Enough That I, at Least, can Identify the Melody, from the sound of some old bovine attempting to pull its leg out of a mud hole.

Well it’s been a while; with daily practice I am now able to play; slowly; nowhere near the 90 BPM I eventually hope for; but well enough that I, at least, can identify the melody from the sound of some old bovine attempting to pull its leg out of a mud hole. I still find the 4^th and 5^th measures very difficult and it is not just because of diminished lung capacity; I’m just not any super talent musician. Main things; learning is a challenge, demands commitment, self-discipline, I enjoy the accomplishment of learning…it give me at least, a sense of LIVING-being. Of course, W. C. Hady wrote St Louis Blues for cornet; this is my harmonica version.

Time, Like A River, the Flow That has Passed Will Never Pass Again

ONLY 1 IN A THOUSAND OR A “GENUS CAN SOLVE THIS PROBLEM

1+4=5
2+5=12
3+6=21
8+11=?
Ok! Let’s start out: First of all, math is an exact science, there can be only 1 correct answer.
1. The answer must hold true for all the information given.
2. On the other hand, all the information must hold true.1+4=5, true. 2+5=12, not true.3+ 12=21, not true. Therefore the equation is either a lot of goobel-dy goop that cannot be correctly solved OR, there is information missing.
3. Let us explore some possibilities:1+4=5, 2x5+2=12, 3x6+3=21, 8x11+8=96; each line of the equation-information reads correctly.
4. Some people might claim there is ONE EXCEPTION=running total. They might try to claim the correct answer should be 1+4=5, 5+2+5=12, 12+3+6=221+8 +11 =40; once again each line APPEARS to read correctly.
5. However, a running total of 1+5=5, 5+2+5=12, 12+3+6=21 21+4+7=32, 32+5+8=45, 45+6+9=60, 60+7 +10=77, 77+8+11=96 ALSO READS CORRECTLY and; makes more sense.By writing this solution out in a Column, as originally shown; it is easy to see how (add a few more numbers to the sequence, if you so desire;96+9+12=117, 117+10+13=140). this solution meets ALL requirements. THE correct answer is 96. There can only be the one.

George Jones - She's Mine

Just my thoughts but I much prefer this version to any other well sung, understandable (not sung entirely through the nose). You might also notice, no background singers, just George Jones. Well worth listening to, and remembering.

JOHNNY CASH no charge 1975

Embrace All Living Creatures and the Whole of Nature's Realm and it's Beauty.

Nature -The Creator

is confined to neither earth or heaven.Nature has no mere mortal or heavenly image, is neither male or female mother or father. Nature exists, as a part of in every one, every thing  on earth, in any hell, even if man made, and in every heaven everywhere. If you want laws; or a system which works; you must follow those that Nature wrote. The one commandment =

Respect.

Memories of Alcohol~~Author Unknown.

I have observed that there are several websites FALSELY claiming ownership of this article; but, of course, since the original author is UNKNOWN and the silhouette PUBLIC DOMAIN; such claims are fraudulent, and completely illegitimate.

I drank for self-confidence and lost it all. I drank for strength and grew weaker. I drank to make conversation easier and slurred my speech. I drank for happiness and became unhappy. I drank for joy and became miserable. I drank to appear “cool” and became “Uncool”. I drank for sociability and became argumentative. I drank for sophistication and became obnoxious. I drank for friendship and made only enemies. I drank for relaxation and got the “shakes”. I drank for sleep and woke up tired. I DRANK TO FEEL HEAVENLY; ENDED IN HELL. ~ Al (Alex-Alexander) D Girvan.

Why Reborn, or Recycled, Into Everlasting Life? Why do we not just live Forever?

Human evolution; should Nature just "let it be"?

Timeless as Nature-the Creator of all is; apparently, Nature at times, none the less, similar to mankind, gets somewhat restless--DAMN WELL BORED, WITH LIFE, AND WITH CREATION. Nature craves a change of scene. In Nature’s realm in order for a change of scene something must—well—CHANGE.

In order for anything, or anyone, to really change; one thing must die, decompose, become dust, often become extinct.

Then, and only then, can real change take place; a new and improved animal, plant, or species there of evolve.

Trees and many other plants excluding death caused by disease or famine can live for what we mere humans consider to be a very long time.

Some animals, including fish (sharks), tortoises, turtles, marine crustaceans (lobsters), and POLITICIANS can also live for, what we consider to be, a very long time. Then, there still exists air, earth, rock and water. None of these things have changed, or evolved, to any real, marked, degree.

While energy cannot be destroyed; never dies (or so we are told by science);True, Everlasting Life, Requires Death; and Then Evolution, or Metamorphosis

, of the New, Improved Version. Why Reborn, or Recycled, Into Everlasting Life? Why do we not just live Forever?

Timeless as Nature-the Creator of all is; apparently, Nature at times, none the less, similar to mankind, gets somewhat restless--DAMN WELL BORED, WITH LIFE, AND WITH CREATION. Nature craves a change of scene. In Nature’s realm in order for a change of scene something must—well—CHANGE.

In order for anything, or anyone, to really change; one thing must die, decompose, become dust, often become extinct.

Then, and only then, can real change take place; a new and improved animal, plant, or species there of evolve.

Trees and many other plants excluding death caused by disease or famine can live for what we mere humans consider to be a very long time.

Some animals, including fish, tortoises, turtles, and marine crustaceans, can also live for, what we consider to be, a very long time. Then there still exists air, earth, rock and water. None of these things have evolved to any real marked degree.

While energy cannot be destroyed; never dies (or so we are told by science);True, Everlasting Life, Requires Death; and Then Evolution, or Metamorphosis, of the New, Improved Version.  ©  Al (Alex-Alexander) D. Girvan.

A Dog's Purpose--to Teach us What Life is all About (according to a 6-year-old).~~ original author unknown

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish wolfhound. The dog's owner, his wife, and their two children, were all very attached to the animal they considered a family member so they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined this remarkable animal and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for him, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for this middle aged dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, the owners told me they thought it would be good for their six-year-old son and their younger daughter to observe the procedure. They felt both might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as the dog’s loving family family surrounded him. The young son seemed so calm, petting his long time friend for the last time that I could not help but wonder if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, the dog slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept the transition without any difficulty or confusion. Whatever. We sat together for a while, after the dog’s death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that the lives of the higher “dumb” animals are so often much shorter than human lives.

The young boy, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I TRY to live.

He said, ‘People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody-- all the time-- and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued, ''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.' Nature, the Creator, put cats, dogs and some other animals on this earth to teach us: to:

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, with a “dumb “animal as your teacher you would also learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

There comes a time in life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh, forget the bad, and focus on the good. So, love the people who treat you right. Think good thoughts for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy.

Falling down is part of LIFE...Getting back up is LIVING...~~original author unknown.

This Dad Just KILLED Society’s Definition of Beauty. I’m Fully on his Side on This One.~~Dr. Kelly Flanagan

Dear Little One,

As I write this, I’m sitting in the makeup aisle of our local Target store. A friend recently texted me from a different makeup aisle and told me it felt like one of the most oppressive places in the world. I wanted to find out what he meant. And now that I’m sitting here, I’m beginning to agree with him. Words have power, and the words on display in this aisle have a deep power. Words and phrases like: Affordably gorgeous, Infallible, Flawless finish, Brilliant strength, Liquid power, Go nude, Age defying, Instant age rewind, Choose your dream, Nearly naked, and Natural beauty.

When you have a daughter you start to realize she’s just as strong as everyone else in the house—a force to be reckoned with, a soul on fire with the same life and gifts and passions as any man. But sitting in this store aisle, you also begin to realize most people won’t see her that way. They’ll see her as a pretty face and a body to enjoy. And they’ll tell her she has to look a certain way to have any worth or influence.

But words do have power and maybe, just maybe, the words of a father can begin to compete with the words of the world. Maybe a father’s words can deliver his daughter through this gauntlet of institutionalized shame and into a deep, unshakeable sense of her own worthiness and beauty.

A father’s words aren’t different words, but they are words with a radically different meaning:

Brilliant strength: Your strength be not in your fingernails; but in your heart. May you discern in your centre who you are, and then may you fearfully but tenaciously live it out in the world.

Choose your dream: But not from a department store shelf. Find the still-quiet place within you. A real dream has been planted there. Discover what you want to do in the world. And when you have chosen, may you faithfully pursue it, with integrity and with hope.

Naked: The world wants you to take your clothes off. Please keep them on. But take your gloves off. Pull no punches. Say what is in your heart. Be vulnerable. Embrace risk. Love a world that barely knows what it means to love itself. Do so nakedly. Openly. With abandon.

Infallible: May you be constantly, infallibly aware that infallibility doesn’t exist. It’s an illusion created by people interested in your wallet. If you choose to seek perfection, may it be in an infallible grace—for yourself, and for everyone around you.

Age defying: Your skin will wrinkle and your youth will fade, but your soul is ageless. It will always know how to play and how to enjoy and how to revel in this one-chance life. May you always defiantly resist the aging of your spirit.

Flawless finish: Your finish has nothing to do with how your face looks today and everything to do with how your life looks on your last day. May your years be a preparation for that day. May you be aged by grace, may you grow in wisdom, and may your love become big enough to embrace all people. May your flawless finish be a peaceful embrace of the end and the unknown that follows, and may it thus be a gift to everyone who cherishes you.

Little One, you love everything pink and frilly and I will surely understand if someday makeup is important to you. But I pray three words will remain more important to you—the last three words you say every night, when I ask the question: “Where are you the most beautiful?” Three words so bright no concealer can cover them.

Where are you the most beautiful? On the inside.

From my heart to yours,

Daddy

~~Dr. Kelly Flanagan

There Will be Peace on This Earth for you and me, Dear Nature I Pray

Oh well, I'm tired and so weary but I must show strong

Till dear Nature comes and calls, calls me away, oh yes

Well the morning's so bright and the lamp is the light

And the night, night is as black as the sea, oh yes

There will be peace in the valley, politics gone to stay

There will be peace in the valley, to my creator, I do pray 

There'll be no sadness, no sorrow, no trouble, trouble can’t you see.

There will be peace in the valley for you and me

Well the bear will be gentle and the wolf will be tame

And the lion shall lay down by the lamb, oh yes

And the terrorist, irrationals of the world should be led by a mere child

That we may be changed, changed from the savages that we are, oh yes

There will be peace in the valley for all someday

There will be peace on this earth for you and me, dear Nature I pray 

There'll be no sadness, no sorrow and no trouble, trouble you will see

When all politiccal issues are gone from the world, of you and me.© Al (Alex-Alexander) D. Girvan. All rights reserved.

Elvis Presley(1935-1977)- You'll Never Walk Alone-Youtube

Are you an Entertainer? How do you compare?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZgzk9VsCPs

Elvis Presley (1935-1977)- Lead Me Guide Me, Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wEQJEd3k5s

Elvis Presley (1935-1977)-Danny Boy-Youtube

 A great presentation; the best I have heard, by the greatest, and most versitile, entertainer of all time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVi0ZWrkjOg

ELVIS Presley (1935-1977)-Bridge Over Troubled Water-Youtube

Just another example of what it takes to be the greatest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLbOBoa8vD8

ELVIS Presley (1935-1977)-Early Morning Rain-You tube

Talk about great:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Nw0r2Uy34

Elvis Presley (1935-1977)-Separate Ways-Youtube

Talk about greatness and versatility:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wanQDW6wI_Q

Elvis Presley (1935-1977)-Only The Strong Survive ( Alt.Take,X Rated )-You tube

Great examples of versitility:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4gsc-9xxF4

Elvis Presley(1935-1977)-I'll Be There (If You Ever Want Me)-Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTYAWlo2OMs