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
The hammered dulcimer is an ancient trapezoidal musical instrument played by striking the strings with wooden hammers.
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.
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.
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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!!
IF IT IS NOT BROKEN DO NOT TRY TO FIX IT MIKEY, YOU GOOF! - SIGNED ME
Mike - Take the word DELETE out of your vocabulary. Big hug... Sandee
Mike - Take the word DELETE out of your vocabulary. Big hug... Sandee
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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.
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.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
I'm just F.I.N.E.-- Recovery in Al-Anon: Thoughts today
I'm just F.I.N.E.-- Recovery in Al-Anon: Thoughts today: "You can complain about the same problem three times. Then you'd better be in the solution. If you have to talk to more than three people abo..."
I got this email and had to share it.
This puts to shame the output of a number of Hollywood producers and/or directors.
All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!
This film was made by a 15 year old girl. It is the hottest thing on the internet and on Fox News today. Lizzie Palmer who put this YouTubeprogram together, is 15 years old. There have been over3,000,000 hits as of this morning.
In case you missed it, here it is.
All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!
This film was made by a 15 year old girl. It is the hottest thing on the internet and on Fox News today. Lizzie Palmer who put this YouTubeprogram together, is 15 years old. There have been over3,000,000 hits as of this morning.
In case you missed it, here it is.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
A thought about Memorial Day.
It is the
VETERAN,
not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.
It is the
VETERAN who
salutes the Flag,
It is
the
VETERAN
who serves
under the Flag,
ETERNAL
REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON
THEM.
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just a thought.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
I found this and had to repost it.
I wanted to re-post this on my Facebook page but alas I could not, so I WILL POST IT here with a link back to the person I got it from.
- A 15 year old girl holds her 1 year old son; people call her a slut, but no one knows she was raped at 13.
- People call a girl fat; no one knows she has a serious disease that causes her to be overweight.
- People call an old man ugly; no one knows he had a serious injury to his face while serving our country in Vietnam.
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i just had too.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Wednesday Hero
This Weeks Post Was Suggested By Michael

First Lieutenant Audie Murphy
3rd Platoon, Baker Company, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
June 20, 1924 – May 28, 1971

Most people know Audie Murphy as a popular actor, but before that he was a highly distinguished Soldier in WWII. First Lieutenant Murphy was, in fact, the most decorated American Soldier in the war earning a total of 39 medals from the U.S., France and Belgium. He was awarded every medal the U.S. had at the time including 2 Silver Stars, 2 Bronze Hearts, 3 Purple Hearts and the Medal Of Honor.
You can read more about First Lieutenant Murphy here.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived
This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your site, you can go here.

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Christopher Lee (Kawaistiyowa)
Conservative/Geek/Fútbol Fan/Music Addict/Awesome Dude

3rd Platoon, Baker Company, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
June 20, 1924 – May 28, 1971

Most people know Audie Murphy as a popular actor, but before that he was a highly distinguished Soldier in WWII. First Lieutenant Murphy was, in fact, the most decorated American Soldier in the war earning a total of 39 medals from the U.S., France and Belgium. He was awarded every medal the U.S. had at the time including 2 Silver Stars, 2 Bronze Hearts, 3 Purple Hearts and the Medal Of Honor.
You can read more about First Lieutenant Murphy here.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived
This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your site, you can go here.

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Christopher Lee (Kawaistiyowa)
Conservative/Geek/Fútbol Fan/Music Addict/Awesome Dude
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WEDNESDAY HERO
Monday, May 23, 2011
PRAYERS FOR JOPLIN
LET'S KEEP THE PEOPLE OF JOPLIN MO. IN OUR PRAYERS. ALSO KEEP EVERYONE ELSE THAT HAS BEEN AND/OR WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE SEVERE WEATHER.
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A Prayer Request
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Aww...Monday
Sunday, May 22, 2011
A Prayer request.
Ron Needs our Prayers.Please go HERE and leave a message of support,Thanks
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A Prayer Request
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Computer trouble.
The main computer here at the Golch household is on the fritz AGAIN.It locked up and I had to use my restore discs and I am working on getting everything back. so I will try to visit with everyone when I can.
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dang it.
Wednesday Hero
BOY DID I REALLY SCREW UP THIS WEEK.SOMEHOW I FORGOT TO POST THE WEDNESDAY HERO ON WEDNESDAY SO HERE IT IS TODAY.
This Weeks Post Was Suggested By Cindy

SSgt. Jason Rogers
28 years old from Brandon Mississippi
2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force
April 7, 2011

"The loss of Jason Rogers is going to make this world an emptier and lonelier and colder place," said childhood friend Brandon Winfield. "I could write a War and Peace-sized story of the kind of person he was. Some people have it — the room just seemed to be dizzier and brighter with him in it."
SSgt. Rogers was KIA on April 7 by an IED while on patrol with his unit in the Helmond Province of Afghanistan.
"He was doing something voluntarily that he loved to do, and he felt like he was making a difference and doing something that made other people proud," said friend Derrick Brownlee.
You can read more about SSgt. Rogers here.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived
This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your site, you can go here.

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Christopher Lee (Kawaistiyowa)
This Weeks Post Was Suggested By Cindy

28 years old from Brandon Mississippi
2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force
April 7, 2011

"The loss of Jason Rogers is going to make this world an emptier and lonelier and colder place," said childhood friend Brandon Winfield. "I could write a War and Peace-sized story of the kind of person he was. Some people have it — the room just seemed to be dizzier and brighter with him in it."
SSgt. Rogers was KIA on April 7 by an IED while on patrol with his unit in the Helmond Province of Afghanistan.
"He was doing something voluntarily that he loved to do, and he felt like he was making a difference and doing something that made other people proud," said friend Derrick Brownlee.
You can read more about SSgt. Rogers here.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived
This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your site, you can go here.

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Christopher Lee (Kawaistiyowa)
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WEDNESDAY HERO
Friday Flashback.
This weeks Friday Flashback comes from The Music Man Movie.I do have to Give my friend Julia a Tip of The Hat for the idea of this weeks posting.
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Friday Flashback
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
It's a Birthday Party
Hey folks it Party Time, so grab a piece of cake and go wish my Friend Ferd a Happy Birthday Here or HERE
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A Birthday
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
the Flower Show
Just in case you need a laugh today. Age does have some advantages not available to youth.
Two little old ladies were sitting on a park bench outside the local town hall where a flower show was in progress.
The older one leaned over and said, "Life is so boring. We never have any fun anymore. For $10.00 I'd take my clothes off and streak through that stupid, boring flower show!"
"You're on!" said the other old lady, holding up a $10.00 bill.
The first little old lady slowly fumbled her way out of her clothes and completely naked, streaked (as fast as an old lady can) through the front door of the flower show.
Waiting outside, her friend soon heard a huge commotion inside the hall, followed by loud applause and shrill whistling.
Finally, the smiling and naked old lady came through the exit door surrounded by a cheering, clapping crowd.
"What happened?" asked her waiting friend.
"I won $1000 as 1st prize for Best Dried Arrangement."
Hat tip: Sandee
Photograph: Wikipedia - Haeckel Orchidae
Two little old ladies were sitting on a park bench outside the local town hall where a flower show was in progress.
The older one leaned over and said, "Life is so boring. We never have any fun anymore. For $10.00 I'd take my clothes off and streak through that stupid, boring flower show!"
"You're on!" said the other old lady, holding up a $10.00 bill.
The first little old lady slowly fumbled her way out of her clothes and completely naked, streaked (as fast as an old lady can) through the front door of the flower show.
Waiting outside, her friend soon heard a huge commotion inside the hall, followed by loud applause and shrill whistling.
Finally, the smiling and naked old lady came through the exit door surrounded by a cheering, clapping crowd.
"What happened?" asked her waiting friend.
"I won $1000 as 1st prize for Best Dried Arrangement."
Hat tip: Sandee
Photograph: Wikipedia - Haeckel Orchidae
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Old Age Humor
Friday, May 13, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Wednesday Hero
This Weeks Post Was Suggested By Kathi

SSgt. James I. Spurrier, Jr. (Left)
61 years old from Tennessee
134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division
December 14, 1922 - February 25, 1984

SSgt. James I. Spurrier, Jr., aka Junior J. Spurrier, distinguished himself multiple times during WWII. One of which, almost single handedly capturing the village of Achain, France, won him the Medal Of Honor. But after the war, SSg. Spurrier had a tough time. Trouble with alcohol and run ins with the law. All due to PTSD.
You can read more about SSg. Spurrier here and here. And if you, or someone you know, is suffering with PTSD there is help.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived
This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your site, you can go here.

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Christopher Lee (Kawaistiyowa)

61 years old from Tennessee
134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division
December 14, 1922 - February 25, 1984

SSgt. James I. Spurrier, Jr., aka Junior J. Spurrier, distinguished himself multiple times during WWII. One of which, almost single handedly capturing the village of Achain, France, won him the Medal Of Honor. But after the war, SSg. Spurrier had a tough time. Trouble with alcohol and run ins with the law. All due to PTSD.
You can read more about SSg. Spurrier here and here. And if you, or someone you know, is suffering with PTSD there is help.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived
This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your site, you can go here.

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Christopher Lee (Kawaistiyowa)
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WEDNESDAY HERO
Monday, May 09, 2011
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Saturday, May 07, 2011
Friday, May 06, 2011
Stealth Aircraft.
I wanted to do an interesting posting. about stealth Aircraft. the concept is not a new one. the Germans tried to develop a stealth fighter/bomber during the later stages of WW2. Some of our stealth airplains are a Fighter and a Bomber. So if you have a little time open each link in a different Tab and window. and enjoye reading this information. as I enjoyed reading it before I shared it here.
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interesting stuff
Happy Birthday Dad.
Happy (85Th) Birthday Dad.you may be gone but you are not forgotten.I love and miss you.
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A Birthday
Thursday, May 05, 2011
A follow up
We heard from the vet that Harvey does not have an infection, he might have an irritated tract though. Celestine is going to pick up some stuff for him to take that will help with that.
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a follow up
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
The battle of the Coral Sea.
one this date in history the Battle of Coral Sea happened. The battle took place over 4 days total. it is interesting due to the fact that a lot of ships were sunk during the battle. hence the Nickname of the Iron Bottom Sound.
The ships of that were sunk
The ships of that were sunk
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Battle of Coral Sea,
Iron Bottom Sound,
WW 2
Wednesday Hero


Sgt. Jorge A. Diaz, a squad leader with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, receives a Bronze Star Medal with Combat V from Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck, Jr., commanding general, III Marine Expeditionary Force, during Glueck's visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii with Sgt. Maj. Daniel J. Fierle, III MEF sergeant major, April 28, 2011. Diaz received the award for heroic achievement in connection with combat operations against the enemy during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, Sept. 17, 2010.
Photo Courtesy Of Marines.mil
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived
This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your site, you can go here.

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Christopher Lee (Kawaistiyowa)
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WEDNESDAY HERO
Monday, May 02, 2011
Harvey is Home
Harvey is back home from the vet's the Dr. gave him a shot and did some blood and urine tests, we will know the results tomorrow. He suspects that the problem maybe Harvey's kidneys. The Dr. said Harvey has lost weight since a year ago. We will just have to wait and see.
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Harvey
Sunday, May 01, 2011
this is gonna sound a little stupid.Prayers for Harvey
As the title says this may sound a little stupid: I need prayer for my baby Harvey.Harvey is having trouble using his littler box.we are hoping that it is an infection we will not know until tomorrow when our vet is open.A trip to an emergency vet is out of the question.(Celestine does not drive at night)
Harvey
Harvey
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A Prayer Request,
Harvey
Sunday Thought.
It is wonderful how much time good people spend fighting the devil. If they would only expend the same amount of energy loving their fellow men, the devil would die in his own tracks of ennui.
Helen Keller
Helen Keller
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a Sunday Thought
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The Blogger's Prayer
Lord help me to learn to spell without spellcheck, manage to visit all that visit me, and post regularly - all in 5 minutes a day, so that I can clean house and take care of my family. Help me to not look at every occurrence in my life as a blog post, and to quit taking pictures of weird things to share as well. Please Lord, help me to stop talking about my blog friends as though they are next door neighbors or someone I have known all of my life. And help me dear Lord, to think of something witty and wise to post tomorrow.
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