
San Francisco Skyline
This is a Tip of The Hat to Sandee, my Co-Author and blog wizard.
I've been in my own boat sitting out in this water looking at this view. Awesome!-Sandee.
MY HAMMERED DULCIMER
There are various Hammered Dulcimer postings from YouTube of different tunes, and NO I AM NOT PLAYING ANY OF THESE TUNES.Maybe some day when I have the equipment to do so.I have included a link to my You Tube Channel.I invite you to go and watch any of my videos on the site also check out some of the different channels I subscribe to.
ABOUT THE HAMMERED DULCIMER
Originating in the Middle East about 2000 years ago, English soldiers brought the instrument back to England after their failed attempt to conquer Persia during the Crusades about 1000 years ago. Dulcimers have many names in many lands: santur in the Middle East, yang q'in in China, hackbrett in Austria, zither in Germany, and cymbalom in Hungary. The name "dulcimer" is derived from Latin, meaning "sweet sound". Hammered dulcimers were popular in England during the reign of James I, when the Bible was translated into English as the King James Bible. The dulcimer was mentioned in the Book of Daniel 3:5 among other instruments "..the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of music..." The dulcimer was later mechanized to become what we now know as the harpsichord which later evolved in the piano.
THE BLOG ROLLS.
CHANGES
THE SERENITY PRAYER
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever in the next. Amen. - Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)
WHEN I'M HAVING A BAD DAY.
WHEN EVERYTHING IS JUST TOO MUCH, I WILL BE HIDING, PLAYING MY GAMES AND STAYING IN MY OWN LITTLE WORLD.
HEY MIKEY,THIS MEANS YOU!!
Mike - Take the word DELETE out of your vocabulary. Big hug... Sandee
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Veterans Hotline & Online Chat
Are you a veteran in emotional distress? Please call 1-800-273-TALK and press 1 to be routed to the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline.
OR Veterans chat live with a counselor.
Are you in crisis? Please call 1-800-273-TALK
Are you feeling desperate, alone or hopeless? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you.
I URGE ANYONE THAT NEEDS TO MAKE THIS CALL TO PLEASE DO SO.YOU ARE A PRECIOUS HUMAN BEING,YOU ARE SOMEONE'S LOVED ONE. GOD KNOWS WE ALL GO THROUGH A CRISIS AND NEED THE HELP.PLEASE CHOOSE LIFE!
I URGE ANYONE THAT NEEDS TO MAKE THIS CALL TO PLEASE DO SO.YOU ARE A PRECIOUS HUMAN BEING,YOU ARE SOMEONE'S LOVED ONE. GOD KNOWS WE ALL GO THROUGH A CRISIS AND NEED THE HELP. PLEASE CHOOSE LIFE.
THIS IS HERE TO REMIND ME AS WELL AS EVERYONE ELSE THAT LIFE IS IMPORTANT.
Monday, November 30, 2009

Sunday, November 29, 2009
Prayer Request.

PARKLAND, Wash. - Investigators identified a man with an extensive criminal past as a "person of interest" in the ambush on four police officers, who were shot to death Sunday morning at a coffee shop.
Pierce County sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer told reporters that Maurice Clemmons, 37, was one of several people investigators want to talk to and that he could not be called a suspect at this point.
In a news release, the sheriff's office said Clemmons has an extensive violent criminal history from Arkansas, including aggravated robbery and theft. Clemmons also recently was arrested and charged in Pierce County in Washington state for third-degree assault on a police officer, and second-degree rape of a child.
The four officers were with the 100-member police department of Lakewood, which adjoins the unincorporated area of Parkland, where the shootings took place. The city identified the victims as Sgt. Mark Renninger, 39; Ronald Owens, 37; Tina Griswold, 40; and Greg Richards 42.
Possible struggle
Troyer said one of those officers fought with the gunman and may have wounded him before the officer died just outside the doorway. He told reporters that investigators were asking area medical providers to report any people wounded by gunshots.
Troyer said investigators believe two of the officers were shot dead while sitting in the shop, and a third was killed after standing up. The fourth apparently struggled with the gunman out the doorway and "gave up a good fight," getting off a few shots before he was either shot there or succumbed to earlier wounds.
"We believe there was a struggle, a commotion, a fight ... that he fought the guy all the way out the door," Troyer said.
He added, "We hope that he hit him."
Troyer said the gunman entered the coffee house and walked up to the counter as if to place an order. A barista saw a gun when the man opened his jacket and fled out the back door. The man then turned and opened fire on the officers as they sat working on their laptops, killing the three men and one woman in what Troyer described as a targeted ambush.
| AP This photo, provided by the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, shows Maurice Clemmons, person of interest in the killing of four Lakewood Police officers. |
"This was more of an execution. Walk in with the specific mindset to shoot police officers," he said.
Troyer said the officers — all from the Lakewood Police Department — were catching up on paperwork at the beginning of their shifts when they were attacked at 8:15 a.m. Sunday.
"There were marked patrol cars outside and they were all in uniform," Troyer said.
There was no indication of any connection with the Halloween night shooting of a Seattle police officer. The suspect in that shooting remains hospitalized.
"We won't know if it's a copycat effect or what it was until we get the case solved," Troyer said. "We don't even have a suspect ID right now."
Troyer estimated that a couple of hundred officers from the Washington State Patrol and multiple surrounding police agencies in the area were at the crime scene, with some coming on their own time.
"We have no motive at all," Troyer said. "I don't think when we find out what it is, it will be anything that makes any sense or be worth it."
Please let's Keep these 4 Officers and their department and most of all the familes of these officer that were killed.
Friday, November 27, 2009
a good video
So if you like this one Please feel free to pass it on as I did.
A Prayer Request.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009
An Update from Jeremy.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
A Prayer Request for Jeremy.

Monday, November 23, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Computer problems and seizures.
I'm still working to get every thing back.I have my AWWW Monday programed to go.I will be spending more time getting this computer back up to snuff,so I will see you all soon.I Promise!!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
today was fun.(well maybe)
Because of my seizures I use a wheelchair when I am out and about(falling down while standing up an having one is no fun),needless to say I needed it today.I had at least 4 Partial complex seizures while we were at the school where they were giving the shots.and had several here at home as well.
Needless to say I had a monster of a headache most of the day.when we got home O napped for about 3 and1/2 hours.
Friday, November 20, 2009
A note.
I humbly offer my appoligies.I will try to be a little more responcible with my postings in the future.
Sandee,In you email to me I do understand that their is a difference of opions between us and I will miss having you as a member of this blog.I do hope that you will continue to visit and comment. I have every intention of visiting your blog and commenting as well.
No Pledge from Will.
,
Thursday, November 19, 2009
my computer's down for the time being
Right Wing Porn Now Available

Best viewed in the comfort of your bathroom.
If you do not like this Oh well,that's life!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
America::Passing The Blame
We yanks just love to pass the blame. What other country can boast of 3 lawyers for every citizen. We come up with the best reasons to blame others for our own problems. Here's a small list...If a woman burns her thighs on the hot coffee she's holding in her lap while driving, she blames the restaurant.
If your teen-age son kills himself or then next door neighbors, you blame the rock 'n' roll music or musician he liked.
If you smoke three packs a day for 40 years and die of lung cancer, your family blames the tobacco company.
If your daughter gets pregnant by the football captain you blame the school for poor sex education.
If your neighbor crashes into a tree while driving home drunk, you blame the bartender.
If your cousin gets AIDS because the needle he used to shoot up with heroin was dirty, you blame the government for not providing clean ones.
If your grandchildren are brats without manners, you blame television.
If your friend is shot by a deranged madman, you blame the gun manufacturer.
And if a crazed person breaks into the cockpit and tries to kill the pilots at 35,000 feet, and the passengers kill him instead, the mother of the deceased blames the airline.
I guess I'll just never understand the world as it is anymore. So if I die while my old, wrinkled ass is parked in front of this computer while typing this joke - I want you to blame Bill Gates, OK?
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
A powerful message.
Posting # 1277
A Personal Milestone.
Post number 1275
Friday, November 13, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Remembrance Day - Canada!
I saw this on Anndi's site and had to post this here as well. My Thanks to all veterans who have served their countries.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
On A personal Note.
Needless to say this has been a really bad day. I had several seizures after I had dinner. So I'm exhausted, and am going to bed very soon. I did not visit with many people today and barely commented on anyone's blog at all.
Tomorrow is Veterans Day. Take a minute to say a prayer for all our service people now serving and those that have served. I hope every on says a special prayer for the victims of the senseless attack that left 12 dead.
Monday, November 09, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Prayer Request
Betty's husband Ed has Passed away.Let's keep her and Him in our prayers.I posted a link so you can go and offer your condolences.
Friday, November 06, 2009
Thursday, November 05, 2009
I have had a very bad day
My Heart is saddened.
On this day of Blog Blast for Peace,I am saddened by the shooting rampage at Fort Hood. 12 dead 31 injured. one of the shooters is dead and the 2 others are in custody. Let's keep the families of the dead and wounded in our prayers as well that the dead and wounded service men and if any women.
Blog Blast For Peace.

I decided that I would post both my Peace globe and this John Lennon song.When this song came out the meaning still is the same.GIVE PEACE A CHANCE.
Just because I have joined Blog Blast for Peace does not mean that I do not honor those that have laid down their lives for our freedom. My Family have a history of serving OUR GREAT COUNTRY.MY DAD DID USAAF,I SERVED IN THE USAF.I HAVE HAD COUSINS UNCLES AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS THAT HAVE PUT ON THE DIFFERENT UNIFORMS OF OUR COUNTRY.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Happy Birthday Sesame Street! 40 years this month.

Sesame Street is an American educational children's television series and a pioneer of the contemporary educational television standard, combining both education and entertainment. Sesame Street is well known for its Muppets characters created by Jim Henson. It premiered on November 10, 1969, and is the longest running children's program on US television.[1] The show is produced in the United States by the non-profit organization Sesame Workshop, formerly known as the Children's Television Workshop (CTW), founded by Joan Ganz Cooney and Ralph Rogers.
Blog Blast For Peace. November 05 2009,Join us Please.
I hope that there will be a 5 thousand bloggers doing the BlogBlast For peace tomorrow.
wacky wednesday
After his death, Osama bin Laden was allowed a short visit Heaven.
There he was greeted by George Washington, who proceeded to slap him across the face and yell at him, "How dare you try to destroy the nation I helped conceive!"
Patrick Henry approached and punched Osama in the nose and shouted, "You wanted to end our liberties but you failed."
James Madison entered, kicked Osama in the groin and said, "This is why I allowed our government to provide for the common defense!"
Thomas Jefferson came in and proceeded to beat Osama many times with a long cane and said, "It was evil men like you that provided me the inspiration to pen the Declaration of Independence!".
These beatings and thrashings continued as John Rudolph, James Monroe and 66 other early Americans came in and unleashed their anger on the Muslim terrorist leader.
As Osama lay bleeding and writhing in unbearable pain an Angel appeared.
Bin Laden wept in pain and said to the Angel, "This is not what you promised me."
The Angel replied, "I told you there would be 72 Virginians waiting for you in Heaven. What did you think I said?"
Some Riddles
Q: How is Bin Laden like Fred Flintstone?
A: Both look out their windows and see Rubble.
Q: What is the Taliban's national bird?
A: Duck!
Q: How do you play Taliban bingo?
A: B-52...F-16...B-1...
Q: Why does the Afghanistan Navy have glass bottom boats?
A: So they can see their Air Force.
Q: What do Osama Bin Laden and General Custer have in common?
A: They both want to know where those Tomahawks are coming from!
and last but not least...
Q: Why aren't there any Wal-Marts in Afghanistan?
A: Because there's a Target on every corner!
Taliban Renamed Towns ...
Now that American B-52's are reorganizing Afghanistan's landscape, US intelligence has discovered that the Taliban have renamed some of their towns to confuse us.
These new names include:
1. Wherz-Myroof
2. Mykamel-Izded
3. Oshit-Disisabad
4. Waddi-El-Izgowinon
5. Pleez-Ztopdishit
6. Kizz-Yerass-Goodbi
7. Ikantstan-Disnomore
8. Wha-Tafuk-Wazi-Tinkin
9. Myturbin-Izburnin
10. Imma-Dedshmuck
Failed Taliban Recruiting Posters:
1. "Be Allah you can be"
2. "Aim Low"
3. "An Army of None"
4. "The Few....................................."
5. "Martyrs have more fun"
6. "Vigins....we got Virgins!!"
7. "Free Camoflage Turbans....sign up today!"
8. "Uncle oSAMa wants you"
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One Texas Soldier
A large group of Taliban soldiers are moving down a road when they hear a voice call from behind a sand-dune. "One Texas soldier is better than ten Taliban".
The Taliban commander quickly sends 10 of his best soldiers over the dune whereupon a gun-battle breaks out and continues for a few minutes, then silence.
The voice then calls out "One Texan is better than one hundred Taliban".
Furious, the Taliban commander sends his next best 100 troops over the dune and instantly a huge gunfight commences. After 10 minutes of battle, again silence.
The Texan voice calls out again "One Texan is better than one thousand Taliban".
The enraged Taliban Commander musters one thousand fighters and sends them across the dune. Cannon, rocket and machine gun fire ring out as a huge battle is fought. Then silence.
Eventually one wounded Taliban fighter crawls back over the dune and with his dying words tells his commander, "Don't send any more men, its a trap. There's actually two of them."
With a big Tip of the Hat to Hale McKay.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Sunday, November 01, 2009
You Say I think Post #1258

1. Hairbrush ::??
2. Sneak ::Attack
3. Hole ::in a shoe
4. Horror ::Show
5. Standard ::(Eastern) Time
6. Mailbox ::bashing (Not that I would)
7. Attachment ::A Commited relationship.
8. Type ::writer (some thing that was used before computers)
9. Nails ::Tough as
10. Storage ::Shed
The Blogger's Prayer
SWIPED from The Dust Bunny Hostage















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