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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Memorial Day
Wanted to share this with the Memorial Day Holiday coming up. Please take a moment to think about those who sacrificed all to allow us the freedoms we enjoy today. Is this country perfect? No. But if we don't fight for her she certainly will never be. Say a prayer and give thanks for those you made it possible to do so.
Happy Memorial Day
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead". While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it's difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day. It is more likely that it had many separate beginnings; each of those towns and every planned or spontaneous gathering of people to honor the war dead in the 1860's tapped into the general human need to honor our dead, each contributed honorably to the growing movement that culminated in Gen Logan giving his official proclamation in 1868. It is not important who was the very first, what is important is that Memorial Day was established. Memorial Day is not about division. It is about reconciliation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all.
Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I (when the holiday changed from honoring just those who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war). It is now celebrated in almost every State on the last Monday in May (passed by Congress with the National Holiday Act of 1971 (P.L. 90 - 363) to ensure a three day weekend for Federal holidays), though several southern states have an additional separate day for honoring the Confederate war dead: January 19 in Texas, April 26 in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi; May 10 in South Carolina; and June 3 (Jefferson Davis' birthday) in Louisiana and Tennessee.
Traditional observance of Memorial day has diminished over the years. Many Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At many cemeteries, the graves of the fallen are increasingly ignored, neglected. Most people no longer remember the proper flag etiquette for the day. While there are towns and cities that still hold Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some people think the day is for honoring any and all dead, and not just those fallen in service to our country.
To help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the "National Moment of Remembrance" resolution was passed on Dec 2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans "To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to 'Taps."
The Moment of Remembrance is a step in the right direction to returning the meaning back to the day. What is needed is a full return to the original day of observance. Set aside one day out of the year for the nation to get together to remember, reflect and honor those who have given their all in service to their country.
But what may be needed to return the solemn, and even sacred, spirit back to Memorial Day is for a return to its traditional day of observance. Many feel that when Congress made the day into a three-day weekend in with the National Holiday Act of 1971, it made it all the easier for people to be distracted from the spirit and meaning of the day. As the VFW stated in its 2002 Memorial Day address: "Changing the date merely to create three-day weekends has undermined the very meaning of the day. No doubt, this has contributed greatly to the general public's nonchalant observance of Memorial Day."
(website this came from http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html)
Happy Memorial Day
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead". While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it's difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day. It is more likely that it had many separate beginnings; each of those towns and every planned or spontaneous gathering of people to honor the war dead in the 1860's tapped into the general human need to honor our dead, each contributed honorably to the growing movement that culminated in Gen Logan giving his official proclamation in 1868. It is not important who was the very first, what is important is that Memorial Day was established. Memorial Day is not about division. It is about reconciliation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all.
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Traditional observance of Memorial day has diminished over the years. Many Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At many cemeteries, the graves of the fallen are increasingly ignored, neglected. Most people no longer remember the proper flag etiquette for the day. While there are towns and cities that still hold Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some people think the day is for honoring any and all dead, and not just those fallen in service to our country.
To help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the "National Moment of Remembrance" resolution was passed on Dec 2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans "To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to 'Taps."
The Moment of Remembrance is a step in the right direction to returning the meaning back to the day. What is needed is a full return to the original day of observance. Set aside one day out of the year for the nation to get together to remember, reflect and honor those who have given their all in service to their country.
But what may be needed to return the solemn, and even sacred, spirit back to Memorial Day is for a return to its traditional day of observance. Many feel that when Congress made the day into a three-day weekend in with the National Holiday Act of 1971, it made it all the easier for people to be distracted from the spirit and meaning of the day. As the VFW stated in its 2002 Memorial Day address: "Changing the date merely to create three-day weekends has undermined the very meaning of the day. No doubt, this has contributed greatly to the general public's nonchalant observance of Memorial Day."
(website this came from http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html)
Sunday, May 22, 2011
The Musical Chicago
Loved this scene from the movie Chicago. Of course the Ventriloquist theme is the main reason but over all it's just fun. had the opportunity to go see the musical on may 19th at the Fox Theater in Detroit and it was great. Be sure to check it out if it comes to your town, well worth it.
What next?
So I was working in the field last wednesday and was behind this truck at a light. Talk about multi tasking everything. I didn't get to see what the side fo the truck said but it was a work van so i am guessing his job wasn't to just drive around looking for potential clients looking for a divorce lawyer. I guess it struck me funny and sad at the same time.
I am NOT promoting the site I just thought is was something else the lengths some will go to. Like sites prmoting cheating..I guess they go hand in hand eh? The cheating web sites and the divorce ads. heh.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
=)
I am NOT promoting the site I just thought is was something else the lengths some will go to. Like sites prmoting cheating..I guess they go hand in hand eh? The cheating web sites and the divorce ads. heh.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
=)
Thursday, May 5, 2011
True Friends
Lesson of the day
sometimes, we try too hard to get to the greener grass.
And in the process, we can end up in trouble.
And when you find yourself in trouble...
And you're stuck in a situation that you can't get out of...
There is one thing you should always remember……
...........
Not everyone who shows up
is there to help you
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Happy Easter To all!
Wishing you all the best with your loved ones today!
May the Jelly Beans never run out!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
"Argh..ther be treasure in them ther waters"
ok..not so much treasure and not so much IN the water..but close and close.
Went out earlier this week to get some fresh air and took the Metal detector down to the lake picnic area. Spent about 1 1/2 hours digging junk and had a great time! Was refreshing to get some air and some added excercize. It worked out be a cup of various trash items such as foil and glass and such trash. The end result was $1.68 worth of coins dating from 1959 to 1990. (4 quarters, 6-dimes, 8- Pennies)
I was using the Fisher F2 metal detector and the fpoint pin pointer which was handy but you have to pretty much touch the object with it to find it. But, in dirt findin a copper coin or even the other coins were oxidzed so much they blended in it did help. Anywhooo...the best part was gettign out and about after this long cold winter. Now I can't wait to get back out and get my hands dirty again.
Above all else..enjoy yourself it whatever you do.
(missing the makeup and animating but this summer plan on building a shed and getting some room in the garage to rebuild the work area. ) =)
Went out earlier this week to get some fresh air and took the Metal detector down to the lake picnic area. Spent about 1 1/2 hours digging junk and had a great time! Was refreshing to get some air and some added excercize. It worked out be a cup of various trash items such as foil and glass and such trash. The end result was $1.68 worth of coins dating from 1959 to 1990. (4 quarters, 6-dimes, 8- Pennies)
I was using the Fisher F2 metal detector and the fpoint pin pointer which was handy but you have to pretty much touch the object with it to find it. But, in dirt findin a copper coin or even the other coins were oxidzed so much they blended in it did help. Anywhooo...the best part was gettign out and about after this long cold winter. Now I can't wait to get back out and get my hands dirty again.
Above all else..enjoy yourself it whatever you do.
(missing the makeup and animating but this summer plan on building a shed and getting some room in the garage to rebuild the work area. ) =)
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Great Words from a great friend
I received this from a great friend a number of years ago. Every now and then I find it in my e-mail and read it again. I know I get all wound up in work and forget to stop and make time for others alot of time. Maybe I need to get this tatoo'd to my forarm...ok maybe not..but is worth reading and rereading again and again.
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When things in your life seem
almost too much to handle,
when 24 Hours in a day is not enough,
remember the mayonnaise jar
and 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class
and had some items in front of him.
When the class began, wordlessly,
he picked up a very large
and empty mayonnaise jar
and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students
if the jar was full.
They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar
He shook the jar lightly.
The pebbles rolled into the open
areas between the golf balls.
He then asked
the students again
if the jar was full..
They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand
and poured it into the jar.
Of course, the sand filled up everything else.
He asked once more if the jar was full.
The students responded
with an unanimous
"yes."
The professor then produced
two cups of coffee from under the table
And poured the entire contents
into the jar, effectively
filling the Empty space between the sand.
The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor,
as the laughter subsided,
"I want you to recognize that
this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things -
God, family, children, health,
friends, and Favorite passions --
things that if everything else was lost
and only they remained,
your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter
like your job, house, and car.
The sand is everything else --
the small stuff.
"If you put the sand into the jar first,"
he continued,
"there is no room for
the pebbles or the golf balls.
The same goes for life.
If you spend all your time
and energy on the small stuff,
you will never have room for
the things that are
important to you.
So...
Pay attention to the things
that are critical to your happiness.
Play With your children.
Take time to get medical checkups.
Take your partner out to dinner.
Play another 18.
There will always be time
to clean the house
and fix the disposal.
"Take care of the golf balls first --
the things that really matter.
Set your priorities.
The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand
and inquired what the coffee represented.
The professor smiled.
"I'm glad you asked".
It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."
Please share this with
someone you care about.
I JUST DID.
almost too much to handle,
when 24 Hours in a day is not enough,
remember the mayonnaise jar
and 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class
and had some items in front of him.
When the class began, wordlessly,
he picked up a very large
and empty mayonnaise jar
and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students
if the jar was full.
They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar
He shook the jar lightly.
The pebbles rolled into the open
areas between the golf balls.
He then asked
the students again
if the jar was full..
They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand
and poured it into the jar.
Of course, the sand filled up everything else.
He asked once more if the jar was full.
The students responded
with an unanimous
"yes."
The professor then produced
two cups of coffee from under the table
And poured the entire contents
into the jar, effectively
filling the Empty space between the sand.
The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor,
as the laughter subsided,
"I want you to recognize that
this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things -
God, family, children, health,
friends, and Favorite passions --
things that if everything else was lost
and only they remained,
your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter
like your job, house, and car.
The sand is everything else --
the small stuff.
"If you put the sand into the jar first,"
he continued,
"there is no room for
the pebbles or the golf balls.
The same goes for life.
If you spend all your time
and energy on the small stuff,
you will never have room for
the things that are
important to you.
So...
Pay attention to the things
that are critical to your happiness.
Play With your children.
Take time to get medical checkups.
Take your partner out to dinner.
Play another 18.
There will always be time
to clean the house
and fix the disposal.
"Take care of the golf balls first --
the things that really matter.
Set your priorities.
The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand
and inquired what the coffee represented.
The professor smiled.
"I'm glad you asked".
It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."
Please share this with
someone you care about.
I JUST DID.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Jeff Dunham: All By My Selves: Walter, Peanut, Achmed, and Me
Hey gang I just wanted to remind you if you haven't read Jeff's new book "All By My Selves: Walter, Peanut, Achmed, and Me" it is a great read with a lot of funnny stories and and a wonderful insight into the world of a comedian. The trials fo the road and the dedication it took for Jeff to get to the top of his game. He has busted his a$$ and I admire his tenacity in doing so. I read the book when it came out and I am now listening to the autio book while driving back and forth to the office. Both well worth getting.
And then don'f forget his DVD's Arguing with myself and Spark of insanity. Good comedy and fun times.
Now, grab some popcorn and a drink and go enjoy the fun of Jeff and the gang.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Catching up in 2011
Wow here it is already February 21st and it was Christmas just last wek. (or so it feels)
2011 is off and running with a lot in store for Cj and Buster. We are making plans to get back to Fort Mitchell Kentucky in July for the annual Ventriloquists ConVention which will be a tribute to the wonderful ventriloquist and great all around person, Jimmy Nelson. C'mon..we all know the jimgle...N-e-s-t-l-e-s Nestles makes the very best...."Chawklit"! Danny O'Day and Farfel are sure to be there along with his wonderful wife Betty.
Be sure to check out the daqtes and schedule http://www.venthavenconvention.com/
In other areas of the varied and odd habits of a strange one I will be building a shed this spring for storage so i can reclaim my garage to have my workshop set up. My animation table has been used as a storage stabd for 2 years now and I need to set up animation Buster's home again and get those 3 short snippets moving. Not to mention setting up an oven to bake foam latex in and having a space to work on my molds for puppets and make ups, which is one other thing I swore I needed to do this year, more make ups.
So with all that in the works and having the full + time day job we all know how it is easy to fall behind on personal projects..this is the new year and I will be getting those things off and running again. After having such beautiful weather last week then getting dumped on yesterday with 10+ inches of snow it also makes me realize if I want to be able to have my workshop again it will need heat..oh yeah. hehe
Happy Belated New Year to all and stop in again for the mishaps and misadventures of a Man and his Bear.
2011 is off and running with a lot in store for Cj and Buster. We are making plans to get back to Fort Mitchell Kentucky in July for the annual Ventriloquists ConVention which will be a tribute to the wonderful ventriloquist and great all around person, Jimmy Nelson. C'mon..we all know the jimgle...N-e-s-t-l-e-s Nestles makes the very best...."Chawklit"! Danny O'Day and Farfel are sure to be there along with his wonderful wife Betty.
Be sure to check out the daqtes and schedule http://www.venthavenconvention.com/
In other areas of the varied and odd habits of a strange one I will be building a shed this spring for storage so i can reclaim my garage to have my workshop set up. My animation table has been used as a storage stabd for 2 years now and I need to set up animation Buster's home again and get those 3 short snippets moving. Not to mention setting up an oven to bake foam latex in and having a space to work on my molds for puppets and make ups, which is one other thing I swore I needed to do this year, more make ups.
So with all that in the works and having the full + time day job we all know how it is easy to fall behind on personal projects..this is the new year and I will be getting those things off and running again. After having such beautiful weather last week then getting dumped on yesterday with 10+ inches of snow it also makes me realize if I want to be able to have my workshop again it will need heat..oh yeah. hehe
Happy Belated New Year to all and stop in again for the mishaps and misadventures of a Man and his Bear.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
New Christmas Stopmotion Show
Stumbled onto this the other night while putting up the christmas tree. Was a good show, well animated and fun to watch. Found some behind the scenes footage too and will try to get that posted as well.
I haven't watched the show before so might need to check it out.
Enjoy'
I haven't watched the show before so might need to check it out.
Enjoy'
Sunday, November 28, 2010
November update:
Hope everyone has had a wonderful November and a very Happy Thanksgiving. My November saw the return of CJ and Buster doing a Magic Show for a Red Hat Group. It was fun and Buster was the star of the show once again. They enjoyed the magic but as soon as Buster crashed the party everyone enjoyed it even more. Guess it goes to show Buster is is no dummy when it comes to entertaining the ladies. Of course Buster had to show up with a Red Hat to show his support as well as gain brownie points with the ladies.
In the coming month I need to take 2 life casts and perpare some silicone prosthetics for a short film being directed by my Son Zach. This will be a nice renewal into makeup for me. I did finally use the zombie appliance I made last year for Halloween this year and it was fun scaring the trick or treaters. Heh.
Winter is upon us here in the Great North and we're rapidly preparing for the snow and cold nights.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Cool Card trick
OK you must watch this. ALL of it. I found this pretty astonishing really.
I would love to hear your thoughts after you have watched it.
I would love to hear your thoughts after you have watched it.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
OK, Now this is hilarious!
We sat here laughing until we could not breathe. I know I know, it's "fart humor" but ya know what? it's funny!
It's ok to laugh.
Monday, July 5, 2010
4th of July Weekend
Hope everyone have a happy Independance day weekend.
Beautiful sunrise
Had the oppertunity to work on a movie set this weekend(Saturday the 3rd) so my son Nick and I went. The film is a period piece set during the Civil War. A group of reenactors were needed in Saline Michigan for the battle scenes. We were up before the crack of dawn to make the 1.25 hour drive. Arrived at 6:30am and then proceeded to sit. We then had the chance to sit some more. And then it got real exciting, we had our make-up applied, and then back to sitting. About 11:30 we were loaded into the bed of a flat bed truck like cattle and driven tot he set where the filming was to take place, and...sat some more. Finally we all took the field, they did two passes of a Union battle line scene and then broke for a 30 minute lunch which took about an hour and fifteen minutes. Finally it was time. We donned our gear and hit the field shooting for the next 4 hours or so pretty non stop, in wool in 88 degree weather. We drank a LOT of water to keep our fluids replenished during the sweat fest. Sounds glamourous doesn't it? Ultimately we were done and headed out and talking about our day and we both agreed if we had that chance to do it over would we? YEP! It really was a good time and helped us see what goes on behind the scenes a bit more since we both love film and aspire to work in it more.
Who is that Union Soldier?
This guy? Oh he is just a poser since later int he day he turned rebel. (ok I have to be honest. We ALL were asked to take on Confederate roles that day. Can you say, Cross dresser?)
Beautiful sunriseHad the oppertunity to work on a movie set this weekend(Saturday the 3rd) so my son Nick and I went. The film is a period piece set during the Civil War. A group of reenactors were needed in Saline Michigan for the battle scenes. We were up before the crack of dawn to make the 1.25 hour drive. Arrived at 6:30am and then proceeded to sit. We then had the chance to sit some more. And then it got real exciting, we had our make-up applied, and then back to sitting. About 11:30 we were loaded into the bed of a flat bed truck like cattle and driven tot he set where the filming was to take place, and...sat some more. Finally we all took the field, they did two passes of a Union battle line scene and then broke for a 30 minute lunch which took about an hour and fifteen minutes. Finally it was time. We donned our gear and hit the field shooting for the next 4 hours or so pretty non stop, in wool in 88 degree weather. We drank a LOT of water to keep our fluids replenished during the sweat fest. Sounds glamourous doesn't it? Ultimately we were done and headed out and talking about our day and we both agreed if we had that chance to do it over would we? YEP! It really was a good time and helped us see what goes on behind the scenes a bit more since we both love film and aspire to work in it more.
Who is that Union Soldier?
This guy? Oh he is just a poser since later int he day he turned rebel. (ok I have to be honest. We ALL were asked to take on Confederate roles that day. Can you say, Cross dresser?)Not sure when the film is slated to be released or if it will be direct to video ro not but it was fun and as fo now the title is "War Flowers" and will star Christina Ricci, Tom Berenger, and Jason Gedrick. Check it out if you get a chance when it comes out.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
I'm no Dummy
Well Gang here it is! I'm no dummy went on sale last week and I have to say if you like Ventriloquism, Ventriloquists, or just a great show, here it is. You will learn so much more then you thought you knew and you will enjoy doing it. No there won;t be a quiz when your done, I won't be askign 20 questions to see what you think about it ;)
Lyn Trefzger, Jay Johnson, Jeff Dunham, Jimmy Nelson and more. Learn history and background from Tom Ladshaw THE premier ventriloquist historian.
Pick up a copy today from any number of places, Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon.com. Let me know what ya think. =)
Have a great Spring!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
1996 movie Belly Talkers
A friend recently sent me this link to Sandra Luckows film Belly Talkers and I wanted to share it. I recall when they were making this WAY back when and have never been able to see the film. If anyone has seen it let me know how and where please. I checked Amazon.com for it but did not see it there for sale. This clip/exerpt is great and I would really like to see the whole film.
Belly Talkers (excerpt) from Sandra Luckow on Vimeo.
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