Lights, Action Camera, and here we Go, Sunday!

It's a rainy Sunday and the coffees' hot!

The world is preparing for

those marvelous outfits,

the GOLD statues

we know now they
were crafted from a live and real
handsome Mexican fella

who posed

for their creation
(who would have thunk it)

and

of course wouldn't ya just know it

the "buzz" is already going over the fact that he never himself won an

Oscar,

that he was "reluctant to pose"

for the statue

and

how in the world can anyone not now try to make some news from the fact that he was

a

Mexican who made the pose...
Wonder why they don't have
"two"
a man and a woman
representing
after all
men and women
win them!

Well the good news of this latest news

is just maybe

Entertainment Tonight

and

The Insider will now

leave

Whitney alone

or find ways to give us some

NEW entertainment

or

even dig a little deeper into their music library so that our love

of her music

can now ease our brains

from the continual loop

of

"I will always love you"

that is now wearing tremendously thin on everyone's nerves.

I sure hope the carpet

is being rolled out

and

that all the magnificent dresses and cumberbunds will not clash with its colors out there in the land of stardom;

that everyone will

behave themselves

and

that the tribute

of

Whitney will find those who are

authentic

being the ones that remember her

with grace.

Now we all have our favorites

of the year,

and

of course

George Clooney

will just tug at the heart strings

of the world

as

only George can do!

AND

I still have to wonder about those in the media

who now rage on about entertainment

and the movies we all pay our hard earned money to go and see

but yet have to be hearing about the

greater social and historical

validity of.

The after words of those who sit behind desks and on the air

who place judgment

on the movies,

the actors and actresses

and

the content and social implications

of the films.

The freedom to

"choose" and

"choice"

are important to me

as

a person, as a woman,

and in this time and political climate

have never been stronger.

But when I think of going to movies,

of being entertained,

of even being reminded of the past,

and

always learning,

yes learning through film, interpretation

I cannot understand

why those who review, who sit behind the desks of prized and respected stations across the Nation

have to weigh in with the political and social value of films.

Documentaries perhaps,

other news programs ... maybe,

but we are talking the

entertainment industry,

an

industry

with actors and actresses

and

animals trained

to provide entertainment

for others

...

No one thinks things up out of

thin air, most topics have some true and very real substance,

an experience or many experiences grounded in the past,founded in someones' or something

from history, crafted to "sell tickets" and based on the skills of the ones that are paid handsomely to perform.

It is that rich combination of so many skills,

from the writers, to the producers, to the directors, the scenes, music

and

so many more things that truly would boggle my mind

and

that I have no idea of its complexities

that draw us in,

captivate our senses

and

leave us

either

moved beyond measure

or sorry we wasted our time and our money.

Reminds us of

music and it's impact in that way

doesn't it?

I think that is why I enjoy

Steven Tyler so much

as I watch him on

American Idol!

Now I will admit

he is one off the hook man,

and

he just cracks me up with his antics,

most recently

"mooning the audience and then stripping off and jumping in the waters that surrounded the judges to take a swim"

even to the shock of Randy and J LO!

BUT,

when that man listens to music of those contestents,

he listens with his soul,

his body,

all of his senses.

It is clear when he is moved,

when he hears and feels potential,

and

when he does not like something he hears!

He and I are a lot like each other in that way!

And so it will be tonight

when the magic

results are read,

the winners announced.

Hearts will be pounding, although folks will appear composed;

palms will be sweating,

although smiles will be across faces.

Millions will be tuned in,

although many will be in their sweats and pj's.

We go to the movies for entertainment,

We rent movies

after looking at many many selections

and

we pick what we

choose

from what appeals to us

based on

what we desire at the time,

what speaks to us.

Yet,

after we've seen

or before we've had a chance to see,

we listen to the "view and opinion"

of those who sit behind a desk

as they give a commentary

on the "accuracy", the "slant"

through their world and personal view

of not just the film,

but

those who star in it.

I would think

they could do it in a less judgmental way

or

one that simply says,

"I like this movie

or

I didn't like this movie"

So,

as for me,

My VOTE tonight goes to

"THE HELP"

...

Viola Davis ~ Octavia Spencer

and of course

I have to go with

that handsome devil

George Clooney

in whatever movie he is in!

So there you go,

just

"keepin it real"

on a rainy mornin

with a tad of chill in the air!

Now for music

and I'm sure there will be great music

and a tribute of and for Whitney tonight.

But as far as tributes go,

let's give them while folks are alive,

so they can perform at their own

moment in time,

and

for tributes in music

this morning

Patti Labelle,

a diva, a beautiful woman,

one who can sing the telephone book and take you to church on this Sunday morning!

"When You've Been Blessed"

just pass it on

just like Patti sings!
Today I hope you find
imagination to take you
"WAY UP THERE"
where the angels sing
and
imagination can take you to
amazing grace

The fire bowl is burning and it embers are hot,

with prayers being sent UP

and all warriors being

held UP

on this Sunday

and

FOR:

The President of our Nation, his family,

and our brothers and sisters around the globe,

those in Uniform protecting and serving and their families,

those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and your families

I thank you.

The music and entertainment world and family of singer
Whitney Houston... Taft Abras, Mary Labyaks' family , Andrea, Patti, Osk Kosk, Jamie, Sasha, Kerri, Josh, Kar, Cash, Neil, Lori, Cindi, Tom, Shasta, Bill Simpson and Family, Jenn, Steph, Dana, Kari, Sandy, Marty, Marsha, Wanda, Ellen, Cindee, Peggy, Joyce Cruz, a CANCER surivor working at Southwest Airlines *it was an honor to meet you dear one*,
Ike Davis, in New Mexico, an artisan who plays in the mud and creates beautiful tings out there, *www.negroartist.com*
what a joy you are to so many of
SOUTHWEST, thank you for visiting with me,
prayers of continued success and tobacco to your Pueblo uncle!
and for

Christos Fandaros, Thomas Galvin,
John Knudson,
Curtis, Susie Langham, Stasia and Billy Hall, Christina Chavez and Rick and Ryan, Pam Meyer, Whitney, Diane Bystista, Susan, Leann Vincent, Roxanne Duran, Carole Poppendeck, Mary Jo H-shortes, Bridget, Robert Tanner Mara Tanner, Yolanda L Acosta, Antonio F. Balderrama, Denise Flowers, Lisa Balance, Sherry Stedman, Rose, Marquette, Acosta, Ortega, The Pueblo Peoples,

All those I was honored to spend time with in

"Geisinger Medical Center, Michigan, Oklahoma, Ohio, Crossroads Hospice, El Paso, Santa Fe, Albuquerque"

Jeremy, Florence, Cal, Sarch, our friends of Portugal, Mike, AnnMary,Stephanie, Jimmy, Keli, Kasi, Katherine, Julie, Allan, Lynda,LeeAnn,
KS Comfort Keepers, Stephen Bright, Linda and staff Melody,Brenda A and children Sarah, David Rachel; Gloria, Pete, Fred, Max, JJ, Barb and Leo Henning, Rick Fechner, Ryan Baurain, Melissa Reid, "Probation Professional pals", Jim Vander May (*who has been working in the Professional field for 45 years in Michigan*, Dale, Herschel, Bonnie, Louise, Holly, Jerry, Faith, Yvette, Happy, Audrey,

and Rod Markowski and family, Lynn, Ryan, Jordon, Darryl Markowski, I thank you for your service) Brian Markowski, Shannon Becker, Nick, Reagan, Dr Iris Taylor of Detroit Medical Center,, please take best care of you) Sandy R. Carol, Stephanie, Marnie, Geri, Chris, Matt,
those in Oklahoma City, in Tulsa, In Ft Worth, Dallas, Ike, Isabel, Teresa, Janelle, Patricia, Susan, Karen, Laura in Yuba City CA,
Crossroads Hospice and those who care out there working and walking the walk, Perry, Clayton, George, Janet, and all in green!
Rick, Calley, Ron, Rebekeh, Brenda, Becca, Audrey, Gabe, Dena, BEth, Lill, Jay Hanson, Jennifer, Beth Jett, Huntsville AL, Sheri, Wendy Reese and family, The Boy Scouts of Dora AL, Cam, Sandy, Toby, Edith Vaughn and family,Susan, Greg and Kyle Korabek (Landon Korabek on the other side now), Stephen Bright and family, Walter Littlemoon, Jane, Laura, Mitch, Jenn, Chris, Mary, Taft, Martha Deaver, Morris, Dahlee, Rose Brick, The Baitinger Family, The Yaslowitz Family, The St Petersbug PD, Congresswoman Gabbie and her family, Dahlee in NJ, Judy Kelley, beloved husband and family, Jennifer, (now being watched over by her beloved husband and child), Norma, EE, Little Cub to CJ and Angel eyes Jack, Daniel, Dave, Cindy and Steve, Marty, Sweet Pea and Pie Face, Florence, Jeremy, Dennis, Darrel, Greg, Leroy, Rebekka, Carly, John, Diana, Crystal, Karen, Janet, Callie, Lorie, Laura, Larry, Clive,

2 Wolves and Jinx in SD, (http://www.2wolvescreations.com/)

Kelly and family,Judy W and her 4 sons up there in New England, Cherokee Wick, Benni, Gayle, Jonathan, Great Aunt Effie's family, Marilyn Warren, Ilene, Tweak and Chris, Jen and Bian, Ericka, Shannon, Hannah Sherabow, Pam C. and family, Susan S., Angela A., Nancy W, Sue G, Kelly and family,Mato Oyate Kola, Susan Brouse, Cindy and Stevie, Kim, Olatz, EVB, Guin, Yiva, Mary, Sandra and family, Christina Hellen, Dotti B., Susan and Greg, Amy, Becky and Barry Long, Christina, Matt and children, Aaron, Lisa and family, Freda, Linda Katie, Pat D, Tink and Mitch, LITTLE Ben, Jerry, Trish, Barb, Anastasia, Mary, Rylee, Lindsay, Ann, Sarah, Ruth, Johnny, Bobby and the Tucker Family, The Spraker Family,Kenny H, Michelle, Sandy, Addie and family in Canada, Sandy, BraveHeart, Rowena, Chris, Robyn Elizabeth, Jean, Duke,Rowena, Chris, Baby Robyn Elizabeth, Diane Smallze and family, Patti and family, The Korabek Family and friends, The Gasse Family and Friends,

Officer Crawford of St Petersburg, The Kocab Family, baby Lilly Nicole Kocab, The Curtis Family, Tarpon PD, those serving here and there in Uniform... Those now walking The Thin Blue Line, (far to many joining that line recently across our Nation),

Mylee, Mikey and family in DC, Jack M & Janis in OC, Stephen, Stuart Wittel (back from his 4th tour as a fighter pilot of the US MARINES inAfghanistan) and his parents Sandy and Stuart, Lavie Coltrane and her loving family, Andrea Gasse and family here and in New England, Ali and family, Randy and Winnie in New Mexico, Jill Wheaton L, Dr Peter in NY, Dr Rev Bev, Irene M, Bernice, Eileen and family, Dorothy, Angela, Kamryn Elijah, Ode, "Southwest VA", Vicki, Matthew and family, Chris, Lovie, Nancy, Pedro and Our adopted family in BRAZIL, Our North American Black American Bears, The Windcross Convservacy and those beautiful Spanish Mustangs known as "pocket ponies"... the dolpins , always our most remarkable dolphins!!!

AND for:

Anne, Jim, JADE, Joseph, Cathy Madden, Nathan, and her family., Cindy in NC, Liz, Lee, Molly, Joanie, Jude, COFA, Judi, Ken, Matthew, Nick, Matt, Mark's family and many friends , Pat, Irene, Kevin, Dr D, Deb, Randy, Dr B, Isabelle, Kelsey, Sabrina , Charlie and family, Jean, Julie, Rhonda, Victoria, Mildred, Andi and family, Faith, Denise, Jim, Tom, Joey, Shelby friends and family, Judi, Phylis, Joyce, Gina, Tonya, Beverly and Family, Janeth, Melissa,Virginia, Stacey, Elizabeth, Nita, Gary Siegal, Adrienna, Brian Mawbey, the Boyan Family, Jean R and friend Christy Rider, Victoria and hubbie, Stephen, Gayle, Steph, Chris, Erica, Eileen, John, Mindy, Jack, Susan Werth Becken, her brother Mike and family, Craig James Lightfoot and his family, Kenny, Audrey, Ed Saner, Patty Crowley, Bennie, Gail, Jonathan, Moe, Beverly, Dennis, Peter, Trish, Cynthia, Heidi and her family, Kathy Knights family, Edith Vaughn, Candy, Cynthia, Jenn, Eve, Edith, Jason, Karen, Linda, Joyce, Belinda, Jeanette, Jennifer, Patti, Sandy S, and ...

(Feel free to let me know if you would like to add your/or a friends name to our prayer bowl)

Prayers goin up for those

mourning Mary Labyak, one of many hospice pioneers
may they always remember her vision for hospice
and continue her work.

and

You are being thought of so very often

We all want
ONE MOMENT IN TIME
and
must stand and reach
and
go for IT
Perhaps today?

So for today,

I will leave you with this brilliance while you listen to Patti

once again!

“Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it.”  
 ~Mother Teresa ~

Just keepin it Real,

Walk in Beauty,

DRSES

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