Two old men...they have been friends since they were kids. They have been through hell and most of Texas together, and are still the best of friends. Here is a bond, time and life cannot break...good friends !!! One is ram-rod straight. And tho …
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I had to see my new Doctor yesterday, Dr.
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I died at Breed's Hill I died at Concord and Lexington I died at the Battle of New Orleans I died at Bull Run I died at Antietam and again at Bull Run I died on Little Round top I died at the Corn Field I died on San Juan Hill I died at Verdun and the Ardenne Forest I died a …
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Well, it was inevitable that i would add my three cents (inflation, don't ya know...) to all the others stuff cloggin' up the drains in vineland. I went to bed early last night, very early (hey, I'm an crippled old man, for cryi …
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That was from a letter to Rolling Stone magazine after John Lennon was shot and killed in front of the Dakota, in New York City...December 8, 1980. That was the complete letter. It will stick in my mind as long as i live, and i still cry when i think of it.
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Hey yall, it's as year later, and Thanksgiving is a few days away. As always, it is a time for us to reflect, and give thanks to our God (or to no God, if that is your wish) for the blessings we have.
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I had a wonderful experience this morning. I have to say, after a morning of half..assed attempts at screwing up everything I touched, I managed to screw up with amazing...simplicity.
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Soph0571 seeded an article by Kevin Carey in the Chronicle titled "Inside (or at Least Uncomfortably Near) the Right-Wing Hate Machine". It is a fantastic article, and i thank Ms. Soph for seeding it, and bringing it to us.
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I read the article by Killfile of the little girls in a Chicago suburb who, gasp, gave away free lemonade to total strangers (presumably) on a hot day. It really touched me that three young kids would have the empathy for others to do such a thing.
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Good Saturday morning to one and all. This is just a friendly reminder (as if I had to remind all of Vineland) to all my friends to remember our brothers and sisters in arms, past and present.
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Pity is... a child who goes hungry... a child afraid of her father... a child without a home... a child who knows fear... Pity is... a veteran without a bed to sleep in... an old woman without family to visit with... an old man without love...
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I just left a comment on my last (iI know, I said I was taking some time away...) article, and I have to admit that it is rather difficult to actually stay away from Vineland...altogether.
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I have had all i can take, yall. I had all the low-blows, the ugly trolls, ect. I just read Killfile's article, with video, of the latest tea-baggers ball, and I am completely...fed up.
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A rose is a rose, the poem goes... but it only knows that it's a rose... A rose is beautiful to behold... But it has no knowledge... that it is beautiful... For it is enough that the rose knows... That it is a rose... and nothing more...
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Ahh, that old song, 'Red Sails in the Sunset', sung by 'The Man With the Golden Voice', the immortal Burl Ives!!! Yes, you heard that right, yall.
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Catchy title, heh??? But see, that's the deal. We, and I am speaking of ALL the writers/members of NewsVine, need, and want to be heard, er...read. And so many of us get nowhere and simply go unheard.
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First you gotta have a lamb leg...there ain't no way around THAT one!!! Go ahead, go get one,...go on, we'll wait...hmmm, hmmm, hmmm...got one??? Great, that's good, sheesh !!! Okay, now roast the damned thing...just kidding, you have to marinade it first, and that is the point o …
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is just me, or are those who break the law, like this cretin, are pissed because they THINK the gocvernment is trying to take their guns??? seems to me to be a hell of a good idea...if not a wee bit too late !!!
Hi boys and girls, and greetings from Glen Rose, Texas, home of the dinosaurs...and a really screwed-up bunch of people. I may have more on the really screwed-up people thing, later, but first...a word from our sponsor...
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I just finished hanging my brand new spanking flag this morning. I have to hang it front the over-hang of my porch at my apartment here in beautiful...Glen Rose, Texas.
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The lyrics of Dion's song for John, Martin, Abraham and especially Bobby, plus the the lyrics to "American Pie", are bouncing through my head at this moment. We lost another of those who touch us, and give to us, something that is so difficult to put into mere words.
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Have you ever wondered if there is ever a death in Munchkin Land, or the Emerald City??? We all know that their day's are filled with fun, laughter and general silliness, but what happens when a munchkin...throws craps?? I mean, it has to happen, eventually, otherwise they would …
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Welcome ladies and gentlemen (if that ain't an oxymoron, i ain't heard one) to 'The Knuckle-Dragger's Brawl', brought to you by the left-wing, liberal media, hahaha.
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Recently, there have been several articles concerning a growing secessionist , anti-government movement, that has thrust Texas into an unwelcome spotlight.
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I was just checking out a web site about the rapture (yes, they have an entire web-hooter just for the rapture doctrine) when it dawned on me...do all non-believers, non-believe the same way? I mean look at it this way, if those that believe in God, in Jesus Christ have s …
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Favorability poll shows that in spite of the GOP's continued false attacks and accusations about President Obama, the american people are now beginning to see a clear contrast and misrepresentation of what the GOP is saying and what is REALLY happening in the country.
Below is some of my feelings with excerpts from the Debate.
How does a person new to Newsvine earn their branches for Vinecity or develop friends? Many people involved in Newsvine have been around for a few years and don't find it necessary to add friends to their li …
How do you like being told that you are not a “true” member of your chosen faith by other denominations of your religion that choose to interpret and apply the scriptures differently than you do? Probably stings a little. How do you like being told that unless you fol …
Earlier tonight, President Obama laid out what I personally thought was his best State of the Union address to date. It was optimistic, and honest, and filled with the sort of promise we've wanted to hear from a President for a very long time. I disagreed with some o …
Thank you for the invitation. I caught your comment first and enjoyed it very much. I also noticed your accolades on the way down here and am honored to be among such company, even on a trial basis. I realize that I entered in the eye of the hurricane and do not expect to be this fortunate, even in the near future, but with folks like you and yours keeping me honest, this may be a worthwhile venture and a real opportunity for growth.
Love the writing, sir. Keep going!
Thank you friend, I will stick around. But just might not be checking in as often. My heart breaks too easily. My hopes for this countries future grow dimmer with each hateful post.
May 2011 be a stellar year for you, Ron. Happy New Year!
Ann
A Happy Progressive New Year!!
http://illuminate.newsvine.com/_news/2010/12/28/5726230-twas-the-night-before-congress— McSpocky
What Would You Want If You Could Have ANYTHING From SANTA?
http://illuminate.newsvine.com/_news/2010/12/10/5625956-what-would-you-want-if-you-could-have-anything-from-santa— McSpocky
Hi Ron,
I'm so enjoying reading your articles and comments. And it IS an honor to be counted among your friends. Looking forward to chatting with you soon!
Love & Peace, Alena
Great comments and articles!!! Keep up the good work!
Take care!— McSpocky
My dear neighbor, it is always a delight to see your postings on the vine. You are a bright spot here, and I'm honored to call you a friend.
Have a wonderful day!
Ann
Ron,
Thanks much for the friend request! Have a wonderful day.
Samoore4 aka Sallie
— Samoore4
Hi, ron, and thanks for the nice welcome you left for me. Your recent article, where you talk about how the writers need to work together more to maintain the integrity of Newsvine, really did reach me. I try to write, and often, but have been slacking a bit. You've helped restore my focus, so thank you !!
much luv,
Sharon
Ron, I've been reading your articles and enjoy them immensely. Keep up the good work.
— Eos90
ron is it just the photo or do people say you look like david carridine? i think what i adore about you so much is you sign off with "luv, ron" all the time :) you give off such a truly peaceful aura as such. if i ever get down to texas again i would love to go to church with you on a sunday morning...maybe go out for pancakes afterwards :) you remind me of my husband a lot! he has a brother in the DFW area.
Thank you for your friend invite,I very much enjoyed your writtings and the humor that we can find when there seems to be so little of these days.I would be honored to be your friend,they say a person can never have enough friends.
ronnie!
The movement of the sixties/seventies hasn't died Ron, it's just become geriatric!
=)
I'm honoured to be among your friends Ron. A friendship can drift through the ages. You make me smile ever so sweetly Cheers mate. Stay safe.
— Sedekka
wow, ms.jones girl, i am....speachless. i am truly touched. this is really special because i always thought the same of you and your work...i smile long time, you see...thank you luv...wow...
luv,
ron
Truly a gem of the 'Vine...I always smile after reading one of your comments :)
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