Celestine and I say

Sunday thought

I hate big brother

Image via CrunchBaseI hate anyone who acts like big brotherImage via Wikipedia.YES ENTRECARD I AM TALKING ADOUT YOU!!!! ON MIKES PLACE ONE OF MY FELLOW CO-AUTHORS POSTED A PLAYLIST THAT I REMOVED ON THE THREAT OF MIKE'S PLACE BEING BOUNCED OUT OF ENTRECARD.THE NEXT TIME I WILL NOT COWTOW TO ENTRECARD.I AM NOW SERIOUSLY THINKING ABOUT QUITING ENTRE CARD AGAIN.

Silly Saturday.

This one has been swiped for Sandee over at Comedy Plus. A tip of the Hat to you Sandee.



If you can start the day without caffeine,

If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,

If you can resist boring people with your troubles,

If you can eat similar food every day and be grateful for it,

If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time,

If you can take criticism without resentment,

If you can conquer tension without medical help,

If you can relax without liquor,

If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,

Then You Are Probably...

The Family Dog!

Flashback Friday

Hawaii Five-0 than and now.






Hawaii Five-0 is an American procedural crime drama television series and a re-imagining of the original 1968–1980 television series.
Hawaii Five-0 debuted on CBS, the same network that aired the original version. Like the original version, it follows an elite unit/task force set up to fight crime in the state of Hawaii. It premiered on Monday, September 20, 2010, exactly 42 years to the date from the premiere of the original show, September 20, 1968. Hawaii Five-0 airs in the Eastern Time Zone and Pacific Time Zone at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM in the Central Time Zone and Mountain Time Zone).

Goodby "Danno"

REST IN PEACE

James Gordon MacArthur (December 8, 1937 – October 28, 2010) was an American actor best known for the role of Danny "Danno" Williams, the reliable second-in-command of the fictional Hawaiian State Police squad Hawaii Five-O.

This is for Just Be Real: Born in Los Angeles, California, he was adopted as an infant by Charles MacArthur and Helen Hayes. He grew up in Nyack, New York, along with the MacArthurs' biological daughter, Mary.

Wednesday Hero

GySgt. Carlos Hathcock
May 20, 1942 – February 23, 1999


Carlos Hathcock was a United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. Hathcock's record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the Marine Corps. His fame as a sniper and his dedication to long distance shooting led him to become a major developer of the United States Marine Corps Sniper training program. He was honored by having a rifle named after him: a variant of the M21 dubbed the Springfield Armory M25 White Feather.

You Can Read More About GySgt. Hathcock Here

You can watch an interview with Gunny Hathcock
Here
Here
and Here

I have to say that it's kind of sad that the best source of info I could find on Gunny Hathcock was on Wikipedia. There should be a lot more sites honoring this man.

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.


I got this Email from Sandee and I decided that I just had to share it with everyone.

Hubby has a book about this wonderful hero. It’s written by Charles W. Henderson and published by Stein and Day. Here’s some of what’s on the cover:

Sgt. Carlos Hathcock, the personification of the sniper motto, “One Shot, One Kill, was one of the formost soldiers of the Vietnam war era. Not only his 93 confirmed kills (tops among marine snipers) but his uncanny ability in jungle fieldcraft made him the most famous American sniper since World War I.

On one mission, his assignment was to kill a general who lived in the heart of a North Vietnamese army compound, protected by rings of security and constant patrols. It took Hathcock three days and nights to carry out that kill, and he did it by creeping 1,500 yards across open terrain, moving and inch at a time, clutching his Winchester.

Happiness is

Having water again.The plunbing co just left. they fixed the problem with the water valve and did some other needed related work.we now have water presssure that is much lower where it should be.

Today Stinks.

As it says this is not a good day. We saw a leak in our April Aire humidifier during the weekend. Today a man came out from the heating and cooling company we use. They changed our filter said there was a blockage in the saddle valve. He shut off off water main and cleaned out the saddle valve. Then the fun started, the main water shut off valve is leaking so we called the guy back out and now we need to have that valve replaced and he shut off the water coming into the house. The valve is still leaking and we have to wait for the water company to come out to turn off the water, then a certified plumber has to come out to replace the valve and turn the water back on again. Oh Boy. Oh joy.

About giving a Damn.

My friend and co author C.C. has a great posting on her site. it can be viewed here

Aww Monday by C.C.

see more Lolcats and funny pictures

Sunday Thought

Steamboat
-1 Corinthians 15:58
53 of 161
Here's to all of the people who work behind the scenes in the church, doing those jobs that may go unnoticed. Your work is just as important to keep the church moving forward.

A Thought

With a big time Tip of The Hat to Len's site from whom I got this one.

my autumn desktop

Sandee has this posting on her site, so I decided to change my desktop to this autumn theme.

Here is a link to the site,there are a lot of different ones to choose from.

I guess I'm depressed.

I'm beginning to think that I am depressed.a couple of thing are pointing to that. 1)blogging is not as interesting (writting or reading them).2)doing the Entre Card drops..3) watching the T.V. shows that I like.4) even playing the games are a chore.

From CC: Validation...Make Someone's Day!!

Validation ~ "In psychology and human communication, validation is the reciprocated communication of respect which communicates that the other's opinions are acknowledged, respected, heard, and (regardless whether or not the listener actually agrees with the content), they are being treated with genuine respect as a legitimate expression of their feelings, rather than marginalized or dismissed."

We all need to receive and expresss validation and affirmations. It does help everyone to feel good and SMILE!!! :D

 Go take a look about his poignant, thought provoking, and from the heart blog about depression. Please watch the whole video even though the beginning is a bit long...the ending is worth the wait. You must see the end!!!

"Validation" is a fable about the magic of free parking. Starring TJ Thyne & Vicki Davis. Writer/Director/Composer - Kurt Kuenne

What do you do to make strangers feel validated?
Describe a time that you felt validated by a stranger.

Wednesday's Hero

This Weeks Post Was Suggested By Beth

SSgt. Robert J. Miller
24 years old from Wheaton, Illinois
Company A, Third Battalion, Third Special Forces Group
January 25, 2008


Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller was awarded the Medal of Honor
posthumously in a Pentagon ceremony on Wednesday, October 6, 2010. He
died in Afghanistan saving his fellow soldiers in an act of heroism
that is honored as courage above and beyond the call of duty.

You can read the rest of SSgt. Miller's story 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.


--
Christopher Lee
(Kawaistiyowa)

Goodby Howard Cunningham

Goodby Mr.Howard Cunningham.

Howard Cunningham AKA TOM BOSLY passed away today Rest in Peace.Thomas Edward "Tom" Bosley (October 1, 1927 – October 19, 2010), was an American actor, best known for his starring and supporting roles on the television shows Happy Days, Murder, She Wrote, and Father Dowling Mysteries, as well as the title role in the Pulitzer Prize-winning Fiorello!

What I Learned Last Year By C.C.

Last year (2009), was a tumultuous year for me which included spending about 76 days in the hospital with 64 of them during 2 psychiatric hospitalizations for depression.  With that many days, one gets a very skewed sense of life. I’ve become a little institutionalized. These were some of my thoughts:

1) Staff says that I need to take a shower and change my clothes. I think, it takes too much energy and no one is going to care anyway. (just because it was four days) :)

2) Staff says that I need to eat more. I think, I’ve gained 50 pounds over the past year.

3) Staff says that I’m compulsive, I say that I am just neat and tidy.

4) Staff says that they are going to give me a staff badge. I think, is it because I know most of their job duties, help them remember things, and know their work schedules.

5) Staff says that I have insomnia. I say, I like looking at the bright moon and waiting for dawn to break.

6) I say that I really need to be in the hospital, my therapist vigorously shakes his head “yes.” I think "pretty good indication that I will be admitted)

7) My psychologist says that I go days without smiling. I learned that it was true as my therapist said, “days, weeks, months.”

8) It is good to know the rules and regulations because you can make staff angry and like it. :) (also that I've been there too long)

9) Some staff know how to do considerate 30 minute bed check and others haven’t a clue!!

10) I learned that I can yell at staff and kick a door open and not get sent to the locked unit. In fact, they were happy that I found my anger.

11) I know that meals are at 8am, noon, and 5pm.

12) I know that juice only comes in little square-rounded plastic containers.

13) I learned that a 5:30 am fire alarm going off make for very grumpy people.

14) I know that there are helpful staff and those you just want to hit upside their head.

15) I learned that writing a complaint sometimes ends up with no action to immediate action.

16) I feel good that housekeeping and the cafeteria staff remember my name and preferences. I think, I’ve been here too many days.

17) I still wonder why housekeeping sometimes leaves only leaves one bathmat and five wash cloths.

18) I learned that you can sprain you ankle on a cherry tomato.

19) I learned that you can choke on dry salmon and look up to find six charge nurses staring at you.

20) I learned that it is okay not to like everyone.

21) I learned that I can really cuss someone out!

22) I found that screaming even if it is into a pillow a great way to release anger.

23) I discovered my anger…rage.

24) I yelled at my therapist and he raised his voice in a heated discussion for the first time. To my surprise, he was happy as I found my anger and nothing bad happened and he still wanted to work with me.

25) When my psychiatrist, psychologist and therapist all say that I will know when it is time to leave. I think, “I don’t want that responsibility. I want to blame you for whatever decision you make.” Deep down I know they are right.

26) I thought that a man coming off of heroin after 8 years needs more supervision, three days later staff put him in the locked unit.

27) I learned that there is a hierarchy of stigma within patients with mental health issues. I try to educate and why people with schizophrenia and DID act the way they do. I have some success in some changing their perspective.

28) I learned that safety doesn’t always come from the outside, but from the inside knowing that you can take care of yourself.

29) I learned that if you try to look at the breaks on the bed to make sure that help is around just in case you get stuck between the wall and the bed. Staff will also laugh at you before helping you! :)

30) I learned that there are some smokers that are accommodating for non-smokers. We played which way is the wind blowing and musical chairs just for me.

31) I embraced my new identies of “fag hag” and that I’m a “gay man.” I now support gay rights.

32) I learned that it is fun to sing Broadway show tunes with a bunch of men who are gay. And, that it is “so gay” to be doing that and that others could hear everything that we sang.

33) I learned that I like to reach out to those who are “outcasts” or "disenfranchized." Examples:  Such as an over six feet tall man with a blonde ponytail and had been in state prison for 17 years and just his presence intimidated others. We became very good friends and still keep in touch.

34) I learned that coffee can be so bad that I begin to use half and half. Once home while look for the half and half, my husband reminds me that I drink my coffee black!!

35) I learned that having a coffee addict for a therapist has its advantages, good coffee three times a week for sessions.

36) I am beginning to like myself.

37) I know that I have some hard work ahead of me and the hospitalization was well worth it as I feel the best that I have in a long time.

38) I learned that I can miss an entire Nordstrom sale and survive.

39) I learned that having a wedding anniversary, doesn’t matter where you are just that you are together.

40) I learned that absence does make the heart grow fonder.

Aww Monday

Blogger Why??

for some darn reason I could not add my usual hands in prayer to the prayer request I posted.Blogger and or it's parent Google is having an electronic version of PMS. Sorry ladies.

Prayer requests.

I have Prayer requests with 3 links.I found this Prayer request of on Lin's Duck and Wheel and String site. Is is for a couple of Bloggers that were killed while taking the daily walk.

I found this Prayer request on Heart 2 Heart's site.
Let's keep these people and their familys in our prayers.

Maybe next week.

Maybe next week I'll be back on my game.

Wednesday's Hero

First Lieutenant Gregory F. Ambrosia
28 years old from Knoxville, Tennessee
2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173d Airborne Brigade


The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Gregory F. Ambrosia, United States Army, for gallantry in actions while serving as Executive Officer, Company A, 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173d Airborne Brigade Combat Team, in action in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, in Afghanistan, on 25 - 26 September 2007. First Lieutenant Ambrosia's gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. NARRATIVE TO ACCOMPANY AWARD: On 25 September 2007, Able Company, 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry air assaulted into the village of Qowru and conducted a search and attack through the village and surrounding caves in order to disrupt Taliban and Al Qaeda forces in the Watapor Valley. The Company Executive Officer, First Lieutenant Ambrosia air assaulted into OP REDSKINS, one of two company observation posts (OP's) overlooking Qowru, in order to establish a command radio relay station and overwatch the mounted assault element in the valley with 60-mm. indirect fire. Upon occupation, ICOM intercepts informed the OP that the enemy was mobilizing and massing for an attack on both company OP's and the mounted maneuver element in the valley. Immediately upon insertion, the 22 Soldiers of 1st Platoon which assaulted OP REDSKINS linked up and moved towards their position overlooking the valley. There were explosions and shots fired across the valley during the night, but no fires were directed at OP REDSKINS. By morning the OP observed the rest of the Company move into position and begin their search and attack through the valley. A fire team plus-sized element of Anti-Coalition Militia was maneuvering to high ground to the east of the company when they made contact with the position at OP REDSKINS. The first individual that came close to the OP was an enemy scout. The individual was engaged immediately and within minutes several of the ACM fighters engaged the observation post with an intense volume of fire. Without any hesitation, First Lieutenant Ambrosia immediately assessed the situation and reported to the Company Commander who was located down in the valley and by this time under fire as well. He gave the enemy situation and without any concern for his own safety remained in place while exposed to heavy enemy fire from ACM forces advancing on his position to within hand grenade range. He continued directing fires and making critical radio transmissions using both FM and TACSAT communication. His timely and accurate calls for 40-mm. and 81-mm. danger close fire were the only effective defense for the OP. While the rest of the element were throwing hand grenades and engaged in close combat with a flanking ACM force, First Lieutenant Ambrosia held his position under heavy direct fire during the 4 hours of the engagement without deviating from his radio transmissions. He requested fire missions, using three different indirect fire assets and close air support simultaneously. First Lieutenant Ambrosia's strong character gave him the tools he needed to repel the enemy attack. First Lieutenant Ambrosia's indirect fire was able to hold the enemy front, which allowed the rest of the OP to fight back the enemy's attempt to turn their flank. First Lieutenant Ambrosia continued providing covering fire simultaneously as he had to make corrections on the 500 pound bombs dropped all within danger close. He gave the Battalion Commander updates of the enemy and friendly situations as they developed. He continued to hold his position even though he was constantly exposed to close heavy enemy fire. First Lieutenant Ambrosia kept keeping Close Combat Air updated on the enemy's location allowing the AH-64 (Apache) to effectively engage and kill three ACM fighters. Despite constant signal intercepts suggesting advancing and flanking maneuver forces, his ability to continue setting the tactical conditions gave the Non-Commissioned Officers and all junior leaders the ability to maneuver their Paratroopers. First Lieutenant Ambrosia's actions throughout the entire engagement were of the highest degree of valor. He performed honorably while under direct enemy fire and effectively engaged the enemy under the most difficult circumstances. First Lieutenant Ambrosia was a key leader during the battle, providing true leadership to the entire element. Even when events became dire, he kept his demeanor and without hesitation took the fight to the enemy. His actions are the true embodiment of the Infantry Warrior Ethos.

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.

Aww Monday

Sunday Thought

I want to add this link to Sometimes Saintly Nicks.He posted a powerful video.Tell him Mike sent ya!

On having a good day.

Oops My Bad.I did not post about the day out that Celestine and I had yesterday.We decided to have a little runaway time yesterday. We went to Mapleside Farms for lunch.It was an enjoyable time. after lunch we toured the Gift shop.I provided a link to their site.For those that live in the area I recommend a visit to Maple Side Farms.The restaurant's food is good.They do have different festivals during different times of the year,just check out the calander of events.I did have seizures and when Celestine and I are doing something together we don't care.(mind over matter,We don't Mind so It does not Matter!)

A REPEAT POSTING AND OR A DIFFERENT FLASHBACK FRIDAY

I DECIDED TO DO A REPEAT OF THIS POSTING JUST BECAUSE I CAN!
I believe in the live and let live policy.I also believe to discrimated for any reason is wrong as well.

 Technical Sergeant Leonard Matlovich (1943–1988) was a Vietnam War veteran, race relations instructor, and recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.

Matlovich was perhaps the best-known openly gay man in America in the 1970s. His fight to stay in the United States Air Force after coming out of the closet became a cause célèbre around which the gay community rallied. His outspoken manner resulted in articles in The New York Times and a television movie on NBC. His photograph appeared on the cover of the September 8, 1975 issue of Time magazine, making him a symbol for thousands of gay and lesbian service members.[1] In October 2006, Matlovich was honored by GLBT History Month as a leader in the history of the GLBT community.
NOW IF ANY ONE WANTS TO TAKE ISSUE WITH THIS POSTING YOU HAVE THAT RIGHT JUST KEEP IT CIVIL.IF YOU STOP FOLLOWING ME BECAUSE OF THIS POSTING,I WILL MISS YOU.

Wednesday's Hero

Sgt. 1st Class Brandon McGuire


The early morning April sky dawned clear over Forward Operating Base Iskandaryia, Iraq. Sgt. 1st Class Brandon McGuire, a platoon sergeant with 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, whose home base was Fort Richardson, Alaska, and his spotter settled in for their third day of looking for insurgents.

"We were observing a stretch of road that had recently been cleared of IEDs (improvised explosive devices)," said McGuire, now first sergeant of Fort Polk's Alpha Troop, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment.

"The area had also seen a lot of mortar activity. We had several Soldiers killed and severely wounded along that stretch of road by IEDs and mortars."

As the two Soldiers gazed across the expanse between their hiding place - an abandoned shed - and their target area, they noticed a man in local garb sauntering up and down through a series of canals. When he dug into a canal bank and uncovered a mortar tube, McGuire said he knew this was a target.

You can read the rest of Sgt. 1st Class Brandon McGuire's story here.

Photo Courtesy Army.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.

Aww Monday

Enjoy. I'm still chillin.

I should

I should,(dropping,reader or even doing meaningful posting)but just don't have it in me.See ya when I do feel up to it.

Friday Flashback.

theIdea for the  first tune comes from my friend C.C.'s Playlist

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The next one is one that was running around in my head.