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Pics from the Rodeo!
- Monday, June 28, 2010
- Here's a few of my favorite pics from the Davie Pro Rodeo this weekend. Ghost Rider is such an amazing horse. See ya in September!! : )
Service Dog
- Wednesday, June 16, 2010
- When i saw the video about this service dog it reminded me of our Cody. i agreed to raise Cody to be a service dog for the organization Paws with a Cause. When the year was up he was to go on his way to Michigan for further training. Before he could go he had to have his hips checked. Cody's hips did not pass the test so he was rejected. The folks at Paws with a Cause told me they would look for a home for him. Needless to say, i told them he had a home.
Unfortunately, for what ever reason, some dogs don't make the program. The service dogs that do, make such a difference in the lives of their owners.
Here's a picture of my husband, Cody and me, taken at Walk for the Animals.
Check out this video of the SURFice dog. Yep.... it made me cry.
Of course a "Happy Cry"!! Thanks for listenin' online at WKIS.COM or on the radio at 99.9 Kiss Country.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal
- Monday, June 14, 2010
- Friday June 18th is the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort. Kids are out of school, so i suggest you take the family on a short ride north to Orlando and check out this new attraction. The Butterbeer was yummy and a beer the kids can try. (non-alcoholic)
The Pumpkin Juice tasted like Thanksgiving. : ) We are so lucky to live so close to soooooo much fun.
KISS Country Cats
- Thursday, June 10, 2010
- Oh no..... the Kiss Country family does not just consist of people. We have Kiss Country cats too.
We have a family of feral cats here at the station. Our production director is actually their main caretaker.
Aren't they cute!
Check out my pics from The Seminole Okalee Indian Village
- Thursday, May 20, 2010
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Gotta say Happy Birthday to one of our Florida girls!
- Thursday, May 13, 2010
- Happy B-day Lari White!
Lari studied vocals and music engineering at the University of Miami Frost School of Music. She started writing and performing in clubs. Lari entered, "You can be a Star" contest back in 1988 and won first place, which won her a recording contract with Capitol Records.
Long story short, in 1992, she signed with RCA. Her second album, "Wishes" produced three top 10 hits.
You might not know... Lari became the first woman to produce an album by a major male star. She co-produced Toby Keith's album, "White Trash with money".
Here's a blast from the past..... Lari White.... That's my baby!
Tennessee floods hit hard
- Friday, May 07, 2010
- Lots of us country fans have our eyes on the flood situation in Nashville . Those of us who went through Hurricane Andrew have such empathy for them as we really know what devastation is.
Julie Roberts lost basically everything she owns. Brad Paisley was among the hundreds of musicians whose instruments and equipment were underwater at Nashville's Soundstage rehearsal and storage facility.
As with all disasters, we Americans always step up to the plate and help out. Reba, who is a member of the American Red Cross, has donated $100,000 to the Nashville Area Red Cross. Text 90999 to make a $10.00 donation.
The Country Music Association is donating 50% of the net proceeds from the 2010 CMA Music Festival to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee's flood relief efforts.
Kenny Chesney called in to Anderson Cooper's show on Wed. 5/5 and shared some footage. i thought you might want to see.
- Click Here for footage
Thanks for keepin' it country and lets pray for those folks in Tennessee.
REDNECK BABY CHAIR
- Friday, April 30, 2010
22 years!
- Wednesday, April 28, 2010
- Today is my husband's birthday and our 22 wedding anniversary. We laughed this morning, thinkin' about all we have been through in the 26 years we have been together. Larry and i were meant to be. What can i play for our anniversary? hmmmm .... guess on the radio ... i will play "Then" by Brad Paisley. On my page i would like to play a song that may never be heard. Unmistakable by Jo Dee Messina. For us it has been alot longer than 23 weeks.... but the thrill is not gone.
i love you Larry! Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary Baby!!!! Get ready for tonight hotcakes. ; )
15 Foot Rattlesnake Caught in Florida
- Thursday, April 01, 2010
Stolen Bible
- Tuesday, March 23, 2010
- i've gotta tell you.....
A week ago this past Sunday, someone went into my car in the parking lot of the grocery store and stole my red bag that was on the floor behind the driver's seat. In that bag was my soul... MY BIBLE!!! i am still sooo sad. Maybe you are like me... when i read my bible i highlight and write in it. i can only hope that in these weeks before Easter, the person who stole it, reads it. My husband bought me a new bible, which does have LARGER PRINT. : ) Just gotta start markin' it up as the Holy Spirit speaks. i just had to tell you. Thanks for listenin' during your work day. i just love playing country music for you. : )
Now... What was on the top of the charts in 1985 on this very day????
Ray Charles and Willie Nelson with Seven Spanish Angels.
Subelo!!! Turn it up !!!
Happy Birthday Paul Overstreet!!!!!!
- Thursday, March 18, 2010
- Paul Overstreet is the big 55 today. i could go on and on... i love this guy!!! Paul is one of those songwriters who's songs promote marriage and family. i used to listen to his albums when my kids were little. Course his own music is not heard on the radio : ( however... lots of the songs he wrote are.
When you say nothing at all
Some Beach
She thinks my tractors sexy
Love can build a bridge
Forever and ever amen
Those are just a few of the songs Paul has written. i would love to have you listen to Heroes, but since i can just pick one for today, it would be "Seein' my Father in me." This was a hit on the country charts and the christian music charts.
We are a chip off the ole block.... and God the Father too. : ) dar
GEORGEOUS WEEKEND
- Monday, March 15, 2010
- Good Monday Mornin' ..... Wasn't it a GEORGEOUS WEEKEND!!! i hope you got to enjoy it. Went to Lake O and fed my soul with a bit of rest, and laundry, Saturday, then Sunday, another Orchid Show. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden had their 8th Annual International Orchid Show. If you have never been to Fairchild, you've got to go. It's a BEAUTIFUL garden off Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables. We are surrounded by such beauty here in South Florida, get out and enjoy it.
This was my husband's first orchid show. As you can see, he was thrilled. lol
Have a great weekend!
- Friday, March 12, 2010
- i am sooo blessed to be able to LOVE WHAT i DO. i just LOVE playing country music. i do have a big fault tho'. Lotsa times .... I JUST CANT WAIT FOR YOU TO HEAR IT ON THE RADIO!!!
Course since i have my daily blog.... WE DON'T HAVE TO WAIT. : ) When i first heard Miranda Lambert's new album, this song i just LOVED. Now it's Miranda's new single....
Have a great weekend!! : ) dar
Last weekend for Renaissance Festival
- Friday, March 12, 2010
- This is the last weekend for the Renaissance Festival. Some of my buddies and i went last weekend. i thought the barbarian was kinda sexy, ladies love outlaws. : ) However... the good guy always wins my heart.
fyi.... i forgot to ask the guy in the red robe if he was a good guy or a bad guy. He looked like a cardinal to me, but his pendant has me a bit curious. Sometimes bad guys look like good guys to sway your thinkin'. : )
Have a great weekend. mmmmwhah
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICKEY GILLEY!!!
- Tuesday, March 09, 2010
- Yep... Back in 1936 this Mississippi man was born.
Mickey bought a club in Pasadena in 1970 called Gilley's. Gilley's was the club used in the movie "Urban Cowboy". Mickey's career was hot back then, "Stand by Me" was one of the songs in the movie. Love that song. However... my favorite Mickey Gilley song is.... That's all that matters to me. #1 in 1984.
Let's go back shall we?
Brad paisley falling
- Monday, March 08, 2010
Walk 4 animals recap
- Monday, March 08, 2010
- Walk for the Animals was this past Saturday at Huizenga Plaza in downtown Fort Lauderdale, with proceeds going to our Humane Society of Broward County.
Remember our Humane Society receives no government funding from national organizations, it is up to us. If you can donate.... DO!
Cody, our yellow lab, had a great time and really enjoyed the doggie ice cream. My husband really enjoyed meeting his favorite "hot cop", Andrea Penoyer, from the television show "Police Women of Broward County".
Thanks again everyone, See ya next year. mmmmmwhah : ) dar
Look at these shoes!
- Monday, March 08, 2010
- Wow.... What a show!!! The Fearless Tour with Gloriana, Kellie Pickler and Taylor Swift. More to come this week. Today.... CHECK OUT THESE SHOES!!!
See ya at Taylor's concert on Sunday
- Friday, March 05, 2010
- Can you believe it was already a year ago that Taylor Swift made her acting debut on CSI. She did a great job. Wow time flies.... Not quite a year has past since i got my $250.00 speeding ticket because of Taylor. My daughter and i were rollin' down Hwy 27 with the convertible down, just singin' away to one of her songs. Funny how the song remembers when.....
See ya at Taylor's concert on Sunday at Bank Atlantic Center. : ) dar
Vote for someone at ACM's
- Thursday, March 04, 2010
- Academy of Country Music Awards are right around the corner and fans can vote. Some artists are pulling out all the stops. Luke Bryan is sooo funny. Will this sway your vote? Whatever you do.... VOTE FOR SOMEONE!! : ) dar
Reba's Greatest Hits
- Thursday, March 04, 2010
- Back in 1994, this was a pretty special day for Reba McEntire. Her Greatest Hits Volume 2 became her 5th "Double Platinum Album".
For those of you who don't know what that means....
Here's your lesson....
The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) are the folks that protect the rights of songwriters and artists in the recording industry. They give out an award based on the number of albums and singles sold. Of course, the award is not given automatically. The record label must request certification and pay a fee to have an audit conducted of the sales of that recording. Lots of times it is done by the artist's royalty statement.
So now... a Gold Record... (yes... some of us still call em records) oops
Basically...Gold Award is more than 500,001 sales
Platinum Award is between 1,000,001 and 1,999.999
Multi-Platinum Award is between 2 million and 10 million
Diamond Award is between 10 and 20 million
Multi-Diamond Award is over 20 million
Back to Reba's Greatest Hits Album. It had 22 singles on it. One of them being "Does He Love You" a duet she sang with Linda Davis. The song hit #1 and won a Grammy Award too. (Linda Davis is Hillary of Lady Antebellum's mom).
Thought you might like to hear it.... WHAT VOICES!!!!!
I admit it...i am an addict... an ORCHID ADDICT
- Tuesday, March 02, 2010
- i was first introduced to orchids about 4 years ago. My wonderful husband, who knew i loved to garden, bought me my first one for Valentines day. Now i am going to orchid shows and i will admit, i have a hard time even in Home Depot. : )
The yearly show was this past weekend. YES.... i TOOK A BUNCH OF PICTURES!!! i had to budget myself at this one, because of our family fund situation. i admit i went a bit over budget, but gosh it felt great. This morning i got up and they made me smile.
i believe God put orchids on this earth to teach us patience. We have to learn to wait. Lots of times the payoff is outstanding. Maybe you should go buy an orchid. i can't promise you wont become and addict. : ) dar
fyi.... someone offered the owner of the "grand champion" $10,000.00 for that plant at the show.
Duckfest Derby
- Monday, March 01, 2010
- Saturday was the Duck Fest Derby at Esplanade Park in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. People adopted a duck for the day at $5.00 a duck. The first 30 ducks at the finish line won prizes. 20,000 ducks floated down the New River with proceeds going to Kids in Distress. Kids in Distress is a great organization here in our community that benefits 6500 vulnerable children and families in South Florida.
Thanks to everyone who participated. We will see ya again next year. Thanks to all the foster moms and dads, y'all are AWESOME. : ) dar
Remembering the start of LeAnn Rimes
- Friday, February 26, 2010
- Boy i remember when LeAnn Rimes burst on the country music scene. Everyone was so "in awe" of her voice at 13 years old.
It was this time in 1997 when LeAnn Rimes won two trophies during the 39th annual Grammy Awards at New York's Madison Square Garden for "Blue". LeAnn won Best New Artist and Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
The video is below, enjoy & have a great weekend and i'll hear ya on Monday. : ) dar
Tim McGraw with Nelly
- Thursday, February 25, 2010
- Are you one of those radio button pushers who likes all kinds of music? Remember the days when one radio station played all different genres?
i thank you for keepin' it Kiss Country the most!
Remember Tim McGraw did a song with Nelly (a hip hop artist) back in 2005? It was on this day that Tim became the first country artist to receive a platinum single for digital downloads, when his collaboration with Nelly, "Over and Over," is certified for 1 million downloads.
Thought you might want to hear it. : )
This week back in 2003...
- Tuesday, February 23, 2010
- Blake Shelton earned a #1 single in Billboard with a song called......"The Baby". i remember poppin' that in my cd player for the first time to hear it ...and the tears started flowin'. All my friends got a phone call so they could hear it. Yes ....the girls all cried.
This one comes with a warning label.... you may cry.... Blake Shelton ... The Baby!
Camping on Peace River
- Monday, February 22, 2010
- Larry and i went camping on Peace River with a bunch of friends. If you're looking for a place to canoe and camp, Peace River is a nice place.
Peace River is two miles west of Arcadia Florida. If you are in for a little camping and canoeing, fossil hunting, etc. , this is one of our favorites. Family friendly, pet friendly, group friendly. A piece of Florida from days past. Towering cypress trees with moss beards. Beautiful birds and wildlife.
ahhhhh....... feed your soul where the blacktop ends. : )
Someone Else's Star
- Wednesday, February 17, 2010
- Today Bryan White was born back in 1974. In 1996 he won the Country Music Association's Horizon Award. Do you remember his hit.... Someone Else's Star. i always loved that song. Maybe your wish isn't coming true because... you're wishing on someone else's star. awwwww.... Here's the video.... Have a great day!
My Orchid blooms!
- Tuesday, February 16, 2010
- I bought this orchid last year at the orchid show which is coming up next weekend. Isn't it amazing how every year they bloom right on time.
Don't cha love Fridays.... Relax... Maybe write a song....
- Friday, February 12, 2010
- Without the songwriter ... there would be no song. Diane Warren is one of the best. Some of her hits include...
If I Could Turn Back Time - Cher
Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
Unbreak My Heart - Toni Braxton
I Don't Want To Miss a Thing - Mark Chesnutt (Aerosmith too)
Can't Fight The Moonlight - LeAnn Rimes
How Do I Live - Trisha Yearwood
Back in 2002.... Diane Warren received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song for..... There You'll Be..... performed by Faith Hill in the movie "Pearl Harbor":
(Unfortunately she didn't win the award that year.... Randy Newman did for the song.... If I Didn't Have You from the movie Monsters, Inc.)
Don't forget the songwriter.... Maybe there's a song in you just waiting to come out. : ) Thanks for lettin' me keep you company during your workday. : ) Dar
Happy Thursday
- Thursday, February 11, 2010
- Thanks for Keepin' it Country thru your workday. i betcha you forgot you remembered this one.
Back in 2007... on this very day.... The Dixie Chicks took home five trophies in the 49th annual Grammy Awards in L.A.
Their song.... Not Ready to Make Nice.... earned Record of the Year AND Song of the Year... PLUS Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group. Their album.... Taking the Long Way.... won Album of the Year and Best Country Album.
Thought you might like to hear.... Not ready to make nice.... by ... The Dixie Chicks!
Keep it Country..... xo dar
Recognizing a stroke
- Wednesday, February 10, 2010
- STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters..... S. T. R.
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics), she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.
They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.
Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital, and at 6:00 pm Jane passed away. She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be alive today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
It only takes a minute to read this...
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Read and Learn these 3 steps:
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions.
S *Ask the individual to SMILE. T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (coherently). (i.e. It is sunny out today.) R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 911immediatelyand describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
New Sign of a Stroke --- Stick out Your Tongue
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked,' if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke.
This is awesome...Dolphins feeding!
- Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Budweiser Clydesdale Super Bowl Ad
- Monday, February 08, 2010
Bambi & Thumper!
- Thursday, February 04, 2010
- May you always have
Love to Share,
Health to Spare,
And Friends that Care..
Me with Uncle Kracker
- Thursday, February 04, 2010
- Uncle Kracker was in our Neon Coconut Lounge 2/4 playin' us some new music. Course i asked him to play one of my favorites "Follow Me". Still think that coulda been a country song. ; )
What a nice guy. His new single is called .... Smile. : )
Transparent Buterfly
- Friday, January 29, 2010
It comes from Central America and is found from Mexico to Panama . It is quite common in its zone, but its not easy to find because of its transparent wings, which is a natural camouflage mechanism.
A butterfly with transparent wings is rare and beautiful. As delicate as finely blown glass, the presence of this rare tropical gem is used by rain forest ecologists as an indication of high habitat quality and its demise alerts them of ecological change. Rivaling the refined beauty of a stained glass window, the translucent wings of the Glasswing butterfly shimmer in the sunlight like polished panes of turquoise, orange, green, and red.
All things beautiful do not have to be full of color to be noticed...In life that which is unnoticed has the most power.
The Economy is so bad...This is pretty funny!
- Thursday, January 28, 2010
- The economy is so bad that:
I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail.
When I ordered a burger at McDonald's and the kid behind the counter asked, "Can you afford fries with that?"
CEO's are now playing miniature golf.
If the bank returns your check marked "Insufficient Funds," you call them and ask if they meant you or them.
Hot Wheels and Matchbox stocks are trading higher than GM.
McDonald's is now selling the 1/4 ouncer.
Parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their children's names.
A truckload of Americans was caught sneaking into Mexico .
Dick Cheney took his stockbroker hunting.Motel Six won't leave the light on anymore.
The Mafia is laying off judges and Exxon-Mobil laid off 25 Congressmen.
Congress says they are looking into this Bernard Madoff scandal.
Oh Great!! The guy who made $50 Billion disappear is being investigated by the people who made $1.5 Trillion disappear!
And, finally...
I was so depressed last night thinking about the economy, wars, jobs, my savings, Social Security, retirement funds, etc., I called the Suicide Lifeline. I got a call center in Pakistan , and when I told them I was suicidal, they got all excited, and asked if I could drive a truck.
Okay orchid fans....i'm starting to get excited : )
- Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Pic of me with Craig Morgan
- Monday, December 14, 2009
Hero's Tribute
- Wednesday, December 09, 2009
- Images of Soldiers and various other public services at work to include those specific to Athens and Huntsville.
Me with Gloriana at Roundup
- Tuesday, November 24, 2009
- So glad they won Breakthrough Artist of the Year on the American Music Awards. They were soooo excited. Way to go Gloriana..... we will see you at the Chili Cookoff.
Don't forget about men & women serving overseas
- Monday, November 23, 2009
- With Thanksgiving being Thursday and more holidays right around the corner... Let's not forget about our men and women serving overseas. Take a couple minutes and send em a card and let em know you care. www.LetsSayThanks.com Thanks and Happy Holidays..... : ) dar
Pic of Momma Mia
- Thursday, November 19, 2009
- Mind you ... i have always had BIG DOGS. This is my son's girlfriend's dog Mia.
It's MOMMA MIA..... i love her to pieces.... : )
Dog cries when soldier comes home
- Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Alan Jackson's house for sale
- Friday, November 13, 2009
- Have you seen this? Alan Jackson's spread in Tennessee up for sale for $38 million!!!
UNREAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think his wife had the house decorated to her taste and he hangs out in the garage!
CLICK HERE to see photos.
Bubba Green in Mom's bathroom
- Tuesday, November 03, 2009
- My 25 year old parrot Bubba in my bathroom on her favorite perch, feelin' right at home. i LOVE a nice relaxing bath. Yes .... Bubba likes a shower .
The Boys
- Tuesday, November 03, 2009
- No matter what kind of day i'm havin'. My two favorite " four legged" boys are there to make me smile and spread some sunshine. : )
Mowing the Grass
- Tuesday, October 27, 2009
- Here is a soldier stationed in Iraq , stationed in a big sand box. He asked his wife to send him dirt ( U..S. soil), fertilizer, and some grass seed so that he can have the sweet aroma and feel the grass grow beneath his feet. When the men of the squadron have a mission that they are going on, they take turns walking through the grass and the American soil -- to bring them good luck.
Funny Joke
- Tuesday, October 27, 2009
- Su Wong marries Lee Wong. The next year, the Wongs have a new baby. The nurse brings out a lovely, healthy, bouncy, but definitely a Caucasian, WHITE baby boy.
'Congratulations,' says the nurse to the new parents.... 'Well Mr. Wong, what will you and Mrs. Wong name the baby?'
The puzzled father looks at his new baby boy and says, 'Well, two Wong's don't make a white, so I think we will name him...
Sum Ting Wong
Moments with Baxter
- Wednesday, October 14, 2009
- Baxter is a 19-year-old therapy dog. He visits hospice patients and their families to whom he brings comfort and love. During the last six years, Baxter has helped hundreds of patients ease out of their lives with dignity and peace. His uncanny intuition and almost human responsiveness demonstrates the unique and inextricable bond between human and dog.
13 year old Ashley Flores is missing!
- Monday, October 12, 2009
- My 13 year old girl, Ashley Flores, is missing...She has been missing for two weeks now. Maybe if everyone passes this on, someone will see this child. That is how the girl from Stevens Point was found, by circulation of her picture on TV.. The internet circulates even overseas, South America , and Canada etc.
Please pass this to everyone in your address book. With GOD on her side, she will be found.
It is still not too late. Please help us. If anyone knows anything, please contact me at: HelpfindAshleyFlores@yahoo.com
I am including a picture of her. All prayers are appreciated!!
Check out this really cool video!
- Monday, October 12, 2009
Sex with a Cowboy
- Thursday, October 08, 2009
- THIS IS A VERY FUNNY JOKE: Prior to her trip to Texas, Buffy (a blonde New Yorker), confided to her co-workers she had three goals for her trip to the Lone Star State: 1. She wanted to taste some real Texas Bar-B-Que. 2. She wanted to take in a bona fide rodeo. And.. 3. She wanted to have sex with a real cowboy . Upon returning, the girls were curious as to how she fared. 'Let me tell you, they have a tree down there called a Mesquite and when they slow cook that brisket over that Mesquite, it's ooooh so good. The taste is unbelievable! ' 'And I went to a real rodeo. Talk about athletes... Those guys wrestle full grown bulls! They ride horses at a full gallop, then jump off the horses and grab the bull by the horns and throw them to the ground! It is just incredible!' They then asked, 'Well tell us, did you have sex with a real cowboy?' 'Are you kidding? When I saw the outline of the condom they carry in the back pocket of their jeans, I changed my mind!' In God We Trust
Texting While Driving
- Thursday, October 08, 2009
- I had to share this because I am a mother...
Why I play the National Anthem
- Thursday, October 08, 2009
Often times I am asked… Why do you play the national anthem at noon. Just to fly the flag, etc. For a while it was taken off the air and thanks to a poll by you, 97% of you voted it back on. I thank you for that.
My father was a Colonel in our United States Air Force. He was Commander of twelve sites in Vietnam. He was due to return home in one month.
To a little girl, daddy is everything. I was sooo excited, counting the days for him to come home.
One evening my grandmother dropped me off at the house after ballet class. I saw a lot of cars in the driveway. As I went in the house I saw my mother sitting on the couch with two men in uniforms. Boy… I thought daddy was home and I started to run all around the house looking for him. (We used to play hide and seek a lot). When I finally gave up, my uncle pulled me aside. He told me I had to be a big girl for my mommy because my daddy’s helicopter was shot down and he was killed.
After that was announced to me, I saw my brothers crying, mom crying, our whole world torn apart. I lost my daddy forever. It did mean that my oldest brother, who was in the Army, could come home.
I can remember in the Vietnam days, some folks were not so kind to the military. I remember thinking, I lost my daddy, he was doing his job, he loved this country and served it with his every being, and you don’t care.
Well… I care.
I thank the men and women who serve our country and I pray for the families who sacrifice.
And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy
God Bless America
Darlene Evans
Picture of Dars Dad
White House Letter
Pictures of the Funeral
Vietnam Memorial
Military Humor
- Thursday, October 08, 2009
One of my Favorite Spiritual Teachers
- Thursday, October 08, 2009
visit www.touchinglives.org
The girl who silenced the world
- Thursday, October 08, 2009
Mike the headless chicken
- Thursday, October 08, 2009
Mike the Headless Chicken (April 1945 – March 1947) was a Wyandotte rooster that lived for 18 months after its head had been cut off. Thought by many to be a hoax, the bird was taken by its owner to the University of Utah in Salt Lake City to establish its authenticity.
Click Here for more info!
Dear God Letters
- Thursday, October 08, 2009
You gotta love kids...
