tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post2639818200164871916..comments2023-10-31T10:06:36.202-04:00Comments on Diary of a Right Wing Pussycat: A Person Who Maybe Motivated More People than Anyone Ever HadKidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287399775879832602noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-3981235377912149422016-12-16T15:29:24.050-05:002016-12-16T15:29:24.050-05:00~• A Visit with Pa Grouch •~
'Twas two days ...<br />~• <b>A Visit with Pa Grouch</b> •~<br /><br /><b><i> 'Twas two days before Christmas<br />And Papa Grouch here<br />Made a pact with the Devil<br />To stay home this year. <br /><br />The cupboard was bare<br />And the table unclad<br />Because of this grumpy<br />Self-centered old Dad, <br /><br />Who'd decided it all<br />Was too much of a strain<br />That denuded his wallet<br />And caused him great pain.<br /><br />Mama was despondent<br />The babe on her lap<br />Did nothing but howl<br />And spit up its pap.<br /><br />The children were mopey<br />Their eyes sullen slits<br />They thought Papa'd gone mad<br />And had lost all his wits <br /><br />When on the front lawn<br />There arose a great clatter<br />The neighbors had come<br />To see what was the matter <br /><br />With no wreath on the door<br />Or lights on the eaves<br />They thought Papa'd grown poor<br />Or been looted by thieves <br /><br />So up to the housetop<br />With garlands they climbed<br />Stringing green'ry and lights<br />Till they got all begrimed <br /><br />The ladies walked in<br />With caskets of food<br />Then set up a tree<br />While the children they wooed<br /><br />With carols in harmony<br />Sung at the door<br />With lighted red candles<br />That dripped on the floor.<br /><br />Then in marched Tom Turkey,<br />Who went straight to the oven,<br />Saying, "Pluck me and stuff me,<br />I'm dyin' for lovin.'" <br /><br />He made not a squawk<br />While they chopped off his head<br />Plucked out all his feathers<br />And stuffed him with bread <br /><br />And onions and apples<br />And sausage and sage<br />And quite enough butter<br />To pay a week's wage.<br /><br />The cranberry mold<br />Like a rubicund belly<br />Shook and shimmered itself<br />Like a gem made of jelly.<br /><br />The scent of cinnamon<br />Ginger and pine<br />Along with the turkey<br />Smelled simply divine<br /><br />A baker on crutches<br />Who only could hobble<br />Said, "Soon that old bird<br />Will be ready to gobble." <br /><br />The men midst cold ashes<br />Placed branches for Yule<br />Their crackling splendor<br />A marvelous tool <br /><br />For cheering and warming<br />Pa Grouch with his pain,<br />Who was soon moved to say,<br />"I've no right to complain.<br /><br />"With neighbors like you,<br />I feel it's a shame<br />I ever indulged<br />A desire to maim<br /><br />"The Spirit of Joy,<br />Good Will, and Good Cheer.<br />I promise you all<br />I'll be nicer –– NEXT YEAR." <br /><br />Then placing his thumb<br />At the tip of his nose<br />He waved them Good Night<br />And to bed up he rose.<br /><br />But I heard him exclaim,<br />As he moved past our sight,<br />"Don't let the door hit your butt,<br />When you leave. Now GOOD NIGHT!"</i></b> <br /><br /><br />~ FreeThinke <br /><br />Have Yourself a JOCULAR Christmas!FreeThinkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682678301019952436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-14993830592215616642016-12-16T07:11:52.898-05:002016-12-16T07:11:52.898-05:00He is a joy to listen to, they have that much in c...He is a joy to listen to, they have that much in common :)<br />Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-38136395619043477842016-12-14T17:49:38.379-05:002016-12-14T17:49:38.379-05:00Yes he was Cube. He had no enemies that's for...Yes he was Cube. He had no enemies that's for sure.Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287399775879832602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-91044577079471767552016-12-14T17:48:01.532-05:002016-12-14T17:48:01.532-05:00I know that FT.I know that FT.Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287399775879832602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-79017601041705912282016-12-14T17:25:24.055-05:002016-12-14T17:25:24.055-05:00This is SPAM, Kid. It doesn't belong here.This is SPAM, Kid. It doesn't belong here.FreeThinkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682678301019952436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-58961304427475930722016-12-13T15:59:50.835-05:002016-12-13T15:59:50.835-05:00What an inspirational credo for all of life's ...What an inspirational credo for all of life's endeavors. He was way more than just an excellent guitar player. cubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788126579896276199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-7446171502772629662016-12-13T07:31:14.323-05:002016-12-13T07:31:14.323-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.nataliebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15125085364973660800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-68147594601139928972016-12-12T21:06:26.180-05:002016-12-12T21:06:26.180-05:00Z, I remember being at an outing our company had i...Z, I remember being at an outing our company had in Tempe Az while we were working on an RJ Reyonlds software project. One of the guys from RJR, as we stood around a fire in the desert having a beer, asked me if I had any heroes. I hadn't really thought about it to that point but fairly quickly answered Chet Atkins. He said Good hero to have. Chet honestly was selfless. Excellence was always his goal and he was never satisfied with his performance. Hard to do better than that regardless what you're doing. He inspired millions around the world.<br />Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287399775879832602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-51111749974947506712016-12-12T21:00:06.809-05:002016-12-12T21:00:06.809-05:00FT, Yes, so much is reliant on the past and presen...FT, Yes, so much is reliant on the past and present. Few of us are creative. We are inspired by those who are. They call Chet country guitar but he as nothing in common with modern country and said modern country destroyed country music.<br /><br />His earliest albums have a very eclectic makeup including classical. Fingerstyle Guitar for example. 1950 something.<br /><br />Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287399775879832602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-8015879755958523222016-12-12T20:55:03.898-05:002016-12-12T20:55:03.898-05:00C-CS, So much out there. 50 years worth. What a b...C-CS, So much out there. 50 years worth. What a body of work. And he was becoming an elderly man when this one was made.Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287399775879832602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-17079011718595512512016-12-12T20:32:28.789-05:002016-12-12T20:32:28.789-05:00Great guy. Inspirational, talented, good, .....
...Great guy. Inspirational, talented, good, .....<br /><br />Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-80605271215644905002016-12-12T17:25:12.641-05:002016-12-12T17:25:12.641-05:00The power of music to transform lives –– and entir...The power of music to transform lives –– and entire cultures –– is either unknown or ignored by the majority. However, –– whether you believe it or not ––, what we surround ourselves with be it Music, Interior Decor, TV, the Internet, Movies, Stage shows, or SmartPhones, what we wear what we eat, who we date, what we talk about with our friends, what we do with our free time, etc. molds our character as individuals and shapes our destiny. <br /><br />Not of us lives in a vacuum, therefore it's important for us to choose the way we occupy our time wisely. Chet certainly was a good influence on a whole generation of fellow musicians. I recognize that, even though I have to say I much prefer the profound influences great figures like Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, <i>et al.</i> <br /><br />Few of us realize it, but without the great classical composers, Chet Atkins and Tommy .Emmanuel could not possibly have been what they are. To a large extent all significant musicians learned from each other, built on each other's work, and stood on each other's shoulders (metaphorically) in the constant search for "new sounds" for want of a better term.<br /><br />As I said at the beginning, we rarely recognize what influences us most profoundly.<br /><br />Learning how to differentiate between the good, the bad and the mediocre is important, but few get that far, because our culture does not give music a high priority. FreeThinkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682678301019952436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-11806930786347133652016-12-12T15:47:17.648-05:002016-12-12T15:47:17.648-05:00gave them a 'listen' and smiled the entire...gave them a 'listen' and smiled the entire time -- thank you :-)<br /> <br />C-CSchristian soldierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781627688988991192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-20149678311669660412016-12-11T20:18:20.717-05:002016-12-11T20:18:20.717-05:00If you don't get the same stuff, I'd give ...If you don't get the same stuff, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jwTD89Ry28" rel="nofollow">I'd give this one a listen anyway.</a><br />Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287399775879832602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-34565936133405392132016-12-11T20:16:34.706-05:002016-12-11T20:16:34.706-05:00C-CS, PS, if you have the same stuff on the right ...C-CS, PS, if you have the same stuff on the right sidebar as I do when I click that link I gave you, the top 3 at least are worth the time.Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287399775879832602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-19510999990853534492016-12-11T20:15:38.377-05:002016-12-11T20:15:38.377-05:00Ed, PS, many would claim Chet wasn't a mere mo...Ed, PS, many would claim Chet wasn't a mere mortal, but certainly no candle to the Boy King regardless.Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287399775879832602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-49919635598564147772016-12-11T20:14:21.971-05:002016-12-11T20:14:21.971-05:00Well, Geeezix Ed. I was talking mere mortals! :-)...Well, Geeezix Ed. I was talking mere mortals! :-)Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287399775879832602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-91916573208400802512016-12-11T19:21:04.977-05:002016-12-11T19:21:04.977-05:00"I can't think of anyone who had an effec..."I can't think of anyone who had an effect on a greater number of people,"<br />I can.<br />The calendar starts on the year of His birth.Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-30025085921026788262016-12-11T14:48:47.686-05:002016-12-11T14:48:47.686-05:00Adrienne, I think everyone who knew him would say ...Adrienne, I think everyone who knew him would say even more of a person than a guitar player.Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287399775879832602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-6327338844070507052016-12-11T14:48:09.901-05:002016-12-11T14:48:09.901-05:00C-CS, Here is the recorded versionC-CS, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvmfsivdavQ" rel="nofollow">Here is the recorded version</a>Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287399775879832602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-91751258722974403572016-12-11T10:14:15.907-05:002016-12-11T10:14:15.907-05:00Chet was not only a great guitar player, but a ver...Chet was not only a great guitar player, but a very nice man, too. Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562944653624224107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323117222166894889.post-37461559080921042212016-12-11T00:41:07.836-05:002016-12-11T00:41:07.836-05:00two tunes at the same time--awesome!!
c-CStwo tunes at the same time--awesome!!<br />c-CSchristian soldierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781627688988991192noreply@blogger.com