Michael Jackson

I'm Gonna Make A Change,
For Once In My Life
It's Gonna Feel Real Good,
Gonna Make A Difference
Gonna Make It Right . . .

- Michael Jackson, Man in the Mirror

Before all the silli-ness and weirdness, MJ was a great entertainer and his music was something I would crank up in my car and sing-along too. I still will listen to his music, for years to come. (I'm not ashamed to admit it!) ;) He did make a difference in the music world.

4th of July in the Desert

We spent the 4th of July in Ocotillo Wells. Ocotillo Wells is an unincorporated community in San Diego County, California that lies along State Route 78, three miles west of the Imperial County line. During the summer time, temperatures can hit the triple digits regularly. On the 4th of July, we were easily at 104.

As you can see from the slide show pictures below, there was a parade and the Ocotillo Wells Fire Department was gracious enough to "hose" us down after the parade. The water felt great!

Quote of the Day - July 6, 2009

"A word to the wise ain't necessary -- it's the stupid ones that need the advice."
Bill Cosby

God Bless America

With the 4th of July fast approaching, I thought it would be appropriate to keep up with the patriosm of my postings here on my corner.

I looked up the lyrics to "God Bless America" I can honestly say, I don't know all the words. Whenever this song is sung, I can definately belt out the 3 primary words of the song and "from the mountains, to the praires" and "my home sweet home", however other then that? It's a shame, that I mumble along. Now I have "somthing" and I am PROUD to be an American! I hope that you too will benefit from this post and next time the song is sung, sing along with confidence. Just be aware, don't be around me when I sing....I'm not a very good singer. My son shudders when I sing along in the car. It's not pretty.

God Bless America
Words and music by Irving Berlin

"While the storm clouds gather far across the sea,
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free,
Let us all be grateful for a land so fair,
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer. "

God Bless America,
Land that I love.
Stand beside her, and guide her
Thru the night with a light from above.
From the mountains, to the prairies,
To the oceans, white with foam
God bless America, My home sweet home.

Quote of the Day Wednesday, July 1

Where liberty dwells, there is my country.
- Benjamin Franklin