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All organizations and companies often use stationery sets, which include business cards, letterheads and envelopes. While things such as envelope design might be important, it is essential to have a business letterhead. All kinds of communication from a legal organization or institution cannot be taken as official without a letterhead. Since this element is so important, you must put careful thought into its design and layout.

Numerous designs are available but you should pick one that not only can serve the legal purpose but also appeals to the eyes. You might also have different designs for different letters for different officials in the organization such as for the CEO, business manager, treasurer or head of sales.

What it consists of

Mainly, business letterheads consist of a logo, telephone number and a return address. Some may also include a backdrop in different colors. The design of the letterhead will vary depending on the company or purpose of the letter. For instance, it is best to have a unique letterhead for each promotional letter you write. If you are organizing a fund-raising event, the campaign letter should have a simple letterhead with a simple black and white design instead of a gothic, color-embossed one that might appear fancy.

Benefits of a letterhead

· Increases credibility – If your letterhead contains the right information about your business or company, it will help you in creating a sense of trustworthiness and reliability. In other words, you are letting your clients or customers know that your company is real and they can contact you any time they want. Clients are more inclined to trust you if you have an appealing letterhead.

· Increases brand awareness – It is important for your letterhead to have the name of your company and contact information. This will make your company more popular since your customers will immediately recognize your business when they see the letterhead icon. This helps to market the company and increase profits. This is another fine way of making your company popular as well as successful.

· Portrays the company as professional – When you use a letterhead, it offers a corporate view of your business or company. It is important to have the design of your letterhead done professionally. This gives the readers a sense that you are not an ordinary company. In addition, investing good quality materials on your clients makes them feel valued and they will in turn invest in your company.

Now there is no need to go shopping, now you can download full Nintendo Wii games, as many as you want for the price of one game. Now there are legal sites on the Internet that give you access to download full games. You have to pay a small membership fee, which is usually around the price of a game anyway, then you can download as many games to your Wii as you like for free.

There are many sites that say you can download games, but some are just not legal, and some sites are very expensive, they charge a monthly subscription fee or pay-per-download fees. The worst place to try and download games would be P2P networks as these are generally highly illegal and can infect your computer with nasty viruses and spyware.

A good Nintendo Wii download site will offer all kinds of media for your system, not just games, but also movies, music, and TV shows, all available to download for free after you join as a member. Good sites will be 100% legal and 100% free of spyware and viruses. Also included in the Members Lounge will be easy step-by-step guides on how to find and download the game or movie you want, including all the tools you need to transfer the media from your PC so you can play it on your Nintendo Wii. So remember it’s time to stop going to the stores to find out your game isn’t available, find a good site and download all the media you want whenever you want!

In our 32nd episode of Madness Chronicles, we’ll take a look at the 2020 election weirdness craze. Remember, insanity is a state of serious mental illness, grossly foolish behavior, and a state of frantic or chaotic activity. Let’s take a look at some crazy things in the 2020 election.

The new American writer Luis Miguel observed an anomaly in Georgia that is interesting. Georgia voters for Trump who also did not vote for a Senate candidate numbered 818. However, those who voted for Sleepy Joe did not vote for a Senate candidate also numbered 95,801. Does that seem a bit strange?

For example, in Wyoming, things were different. In Wyoming, Biden only posted a “Biden-only” surplus of just 725 votes over the Democratic Senate nominee there, or about 25% of his net in Georgia, on a percentage basis. It sure makes you wonder why so many people vote only for Biden in the battlefield of Georgia, but not in deep red Wyoming.”

Writer Matt Palumbo found some oddities in traditional leader state voting. He notes, “The winner from Ohio has won the presidential election in every race since 1904, with two exceptions.” He found Florida similar. “Only twice has a Democrat won the presidency without winning Florida, while no Republican since Calvin Coolidge has won the presidency without it.”

Biden, defying a century of results, lost to President Trump 53.4% ​​to Biden’s 45.3% in Ohio; in Florida, Trump won 51.2% to Biden’s 47.9%, but in a Festivus miracle, does Biden win the presidency? So Palumbo dug a little deeper, investigating the leading counties.

He noted that 18 counties have gone for president between 88 and 100 percent of the time in elections dating back to 1956. In 2012 and 2016, all of them chose the president who was elected. This year, 15 of those 18 pioneer counties opted for Trump. Voila though, another miracle.

Michael Flynn’s attorney, Sidney Powell, said: “We have identified over 450,000 ballots that miraculously only have one vote for Joe Biden and no other candidates.” What a remarkable stat. That means a good-sized city just voted for Biden.

In Milwaukee, the National Pulse reports they enjoyed a whopping 84% voter turnout that gave Joe a 145,916-vote lead in the wee hours of election night. They also point out that Cleveland, a city of Milwaukee’s size and demographics, saw a 51% turnout according to their statistical average. The trend continued in the 8 swing states with unprecedented voter turnout. Credible? In Australia, one place to vote is mandatory and failure to vote is punishable by heavy fines, total turnout for the most recent election was just 92%.

In probably the biggest surprise, challenging the odds-makers, Joe Biden, a guy who can barely say his name without making mistakes, outperformed Barack Obama in critical areas. In Pennsylvania’s Chester, Cumberland and Montgomery counties, for example, Biden outperformed Obama’s electoral performances by factors of 1.24 to 1.43 times. The electoral madness and miracles of 2020 are unprecedented.

Let’s wake up from this madness before it’s too late. I wish you all good health and until next time, have fun, enjoy life and beware the craziness among us. It’s 2020 and it’s getting out of hand.

The secret of a good pickup line is not in what is said but in the delivery. Okay, if you look like Brad Pitt and/or sound like Sean Connery, it probably doesn’t matter what you say OR how you say it, but considering most of us don’t have any of these luxuries…

Here’s my take on 10 pick-up lines I’ve randomly chosen that are so stupid and/or bad that, if delivered correctly, they just might work!

10 Really Bad Pickup Lines That Are Really Effective

Pickup Line #1

There is nothing more pathetic than using notes to goad and guide you when approaching a girl/boy!

Unless…

You walk towards your intended target (pardon the choice of words) with a note in hand, acting nervous and fumbling for the paper in your hand. As he approaches her and has her attention, bring the note in her sight and read/say

“Hey, can I have 3 honey soy chicken wings, 2 large boiled… ah, shit, wrong note! Ummmm… can you excuse me for a second?”

At this point, you should turn around as if you were going to walk away and then, at the last second, turn around and ask (as nonchalantly as possible), “Can I get you something to drink?”

Pickup Line #2

“I’m not drunk, I’m just intoxicated by you.”

This pickup line is not only as old as time itself, it’s also almost as boring. It is for this reason that it could work! There’s something cute and sweet about this pick-up line that draws girls in, and whether it’s because the line is smart or because behind it there’s a “signature moment” waiting to happen is beyond me, but I think it’s such a bad pickup line it might just work!

*Delivery Tip: The more serious you can sound when saying this, the better it will look. Of course, setting up the scene so you can deliver this line without sounding like you’re randomly sharing how drunk you are could be tricky. Ummm, you’re alone there

Pickup Line #3

Sometimes combining common pickup lines to form your own is a great way to make really bad pickup lines work.

“I was so enchanted by your beauty that I ran into that wall over there. So I’m going to need your name and number for insurance.”

and

“Sorry, but you owe me a drink. [Why?] Because when I looked at you, I dropped mine”

Both good pickup lines in their own right, but I doubt they’ll work. How about a combination of the two?

“I’m sorry to say it, but I think you owe me a drink. [Why?] Because when I noticed you I got distracted and quickly walked towards that wall over there, spilling my drink, and what little dignity I had left in the process. Consider yourself lucky that I don’t ask for my dignity back… (although between you and me, I haven’t seen him in a long time)”

Pickup Line #4

“You’re so beautiful you made me forget my pick up line”

That’s horrible! You know what? It could work!

Pickup Line #5

“If I were to ask you out, would your answer be the same as the answer to this question?”

Yes! Drowned?! no wait…wait a sec…they’re so confused right now that you either have them or you don’t, but I’d be inclined to say you do 🙂

Pickup Line #6

“Excuse me, but does this smell like chloroform to you?”

At first glance, this pickup line is really tacky, but honestly, if that doesn’t at least make her smile, then she’s already dead inside, in which case ‘chloroform’ would be useless anyway!

Pickup Line #7

“How much does a polar bear weigh? [How much?] Enough to break the ice… Hi, I’m (insert name here).”

An old but good. So bad that it still works, if it’s delivered correctly and you really have something else to say after you introduce yourself!

Pickup Line #8

“If I told you that you have a great body, would you blame me?”

Now that is a shocking pickup line. A blatant attempt at flirtation and an obvious sexual innuendo that tries too hard… But oh, it makes them smile and at least gets you out the front door.

Pickup Line #9

“You are gay? [No] Wow, me neither, let’s have sex.”

The more incredulous your response to the question, the better it works. It’s made even more impactful when he shows a jovial nature throughout the whole thing, certainly letting go of any concern that he’s serious isn’t helping his cause (although he’s secretly serious).

Pickup Line #10

“I have this magic watch that can actually talk to me. Seriously, it’s saying something right now. It says you’re not wearing any underwear, is that right?” [No.] “Oh wait, my watch is an hour ahead!”

That’s just stupid! That’s why it will probably work. Again, delivery is important as it definitely depends on a good sense of humor. Show even the slightest sign of being serious and watch as he walks away, if not report to security on his way out!

There you have ten of the best, I mean the worst, no I mean the best pick up lines to help you approach women and talk to girls.

final thoughts

Remember that it is not what you say, but how you say it, and above all, this is the real meaning behind it. Approach women with good intentions and the respect that is due and no matter how bad your pick up line is, you know what? It just might work!

Choosing a spotting scope is something you want to make sure you get right the first time. These units can be expensive and there are many criteria that must be met before you can be sure you are getting the best telescope for your needs based on price, weight, length, body style, optical zoom and more.

There are a multitude of uses for spotting scopes. The most common uses are bird watching, wildlife viewing, hunting, and astronomy. Regardless of your hobby, the same criteria apply when choosing a spotting scope. This article looks at the components you’ll want to consider when purchasing a spotter. For more information on specific models of spotting scopes, see the link below.

Price and Quality: You get what you pay for, so go for the best you can afford!

The first element that must be taken into account is the price. Everyone has a different budget; therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the best telescope for you may be different from someone else’s due to price alone. Spotting scope prices range from under $100 to over $3000, and you can bet there are plenty in between. When deciding on your budget, it is important to realize the difference in quality that the price offers you. First of all, you need to spend at least $300 to get a spotting scope of any kind of quality, though $500 is where the quality really starts to shine. After that, the law of diminishing returns applies and the quality does not increase at the same level as the price. For example, a $500 scope is usually twice as good as a $250 scope, but a $1000 scope is usually not twice as good as a $500 scope. A $2,000 scope is also not twice as good as a $1,000 scope. There just isn’t a huge difference between the mid price and the high price unless you have them side by side. Still, generally, the more money you spend, the better range you’ll get. That’s why it’s important to choose the best viewer you can afford, because by choosing a viewer you definitely get what you pay for.

Size: Weight, Length and Objective

There is a wide variation in the size of the spotting scopes. What you use it for will determine how big you can get it to work. If you plan on birding, hunting, or viewing wildlife away from the road, you’ll want to choose a spotting scope that’s small enough to fit in a backpack. A good size scope for this would be one that has an objective lens of 65mm or less, is no larger than 12 inches, and weighs about 36 ounces or so. You’ll also want to invest in a good lightweight tripod.

If your needs for a spotting scope will keep you within sight of your vehicle or on your rig, then you can certainly get by with a much larger spotting scope. Larger visors equate to greater light gathering capacity, a larger field of view, and a higher price. When it comes to higher-end models, it’s hard to tell the difference between larger viewfinders with 80mm lenses and viewfinders with 60mm lenses, unless they’re side by side. Even then, the difference is only noticeable in low light conditions. However, as I said, if this scope is going to be mostly stationary, you won’t regret choosing a larger scope.

body type: straight or angled

When choosing a spotting scope, one of the most important decisions you will have to make is whether to go for a straight or angled body. Both have their pros and cons, but in the end it all comes down to personal preference.

angled body:

• Best for situations when standing as it requires less height from a tripod and will be best for multiple users of different sizes as it requires less height adjustment.
• Harder for beginners to find game due to angle.
• While it’s good for standing in the field, it’s more difficult to pack.
• Doesn’t work well at all for viewing in a car with a window mount.
• straight body:
• Easier to get on the intended object.
• Easy to use with window mount and sitting in a car.
• Better for packing.
• Slightly less expensive than angled.
• A taller tripod is needed and more adjustments are required for multiple users of different heights.
• author’s preference:
• Direct is the only way to go for my viewing style. I spend a lot of time throughout the year observing wildlife from the comfort of my vehicle with my spotting scope on a window mount. I also pack my spotter in my backpack a lot when I go hiking. I’m not going anywhere without it, so I need all the space and packing capacity I can get.

optical zoom:

Optical zoom is another very important factor to consider when choosing a spotting scope. Most are variable with a range between 15-75x magnification. You want to make sure the range is low enough that it’s easy to find an object due to the larger field of view and less shaking. On the other end of the spectrum, you want to have a scope that once you find something, you can zoom in on it for a close-up view from afar.

The higher the magnification power you have set, the more grainy (or less clear) the image will be. It will also have a smaller field of view and movement will be magnified making things look choppy. With high-quality spotting scopes, the optics provide a generous field of view, collect plenty of light, and provide sharp images. This makes it possible to have a clear image at higher magnification levels. This is not the case on less expensive models, causing image quality to deteriorate as magnification increases. So, if you’re looking for a less expensive spotting scope on the market, you’ll want something with a magnification that starts low, say around 15 power, and goes up to 40-50 power. With more expensive telescopes, you can get by with something that gives you more magnification and still get a clear image.

“If you knew that you only had one year to live, how would you live it?”

– Jennifer Barclay, Falling in honey; Life and love on a Greek island

Have you ever dreamed of packing your bags and moving to a Greek island? Author Jennifer Barclay did just that and shared her experience in her book, Falling in Honey, Life and Love on a Greek Island. A delight to read, Falling in Honey traces Jennifer’s journey of following her dream and moving to the small Greek island of Tilos.

Now for me, I find that whatever book I’m reading at any given time will often shape what I’m experiencing in my own life, usually changing my perspective in some way. So it was with Falling in Honey, which I was reading during my undreamt-of Christmas vacation at home on not-so-tiny Vancouver Island a couple of years ago. My elderly mom had come to visit and needed a lot of help, and then my elderly dog ​​collapsed and needed even more help.

So when it came time to collapse into bed (more like my couch) at night and read a chapter or two of Falling in Honey, I was able to temporarily put the fact that my seriously ill dog was in the ER on the backburner. and my motionless. , demanding and strangely hungry mother was in my bed. But escaping one’s reality can only go so far.

As I read about tzatziki and spanikopita, the warm sandy beaches and refreshing dips in the sea soothed my soul during a very tiring time, it also made me think about… well, thoughts, and how important a role they play in the determination whether or not we are in a dream or a nightmare at a given moment in our lives.

If I have learned nothing else in this life so far, I have learned this: happiness is a choice, a state of mind, versus a guaranteed outcome that comes from making a change in one’s external circumstances. And yet, many people, myself included, are notorious for fantasizing about how much happier they would be if they lived somewhere else, with someone else, doing something else.

And fair enough: maybe they would be.

But it’s also fair to say that regardless of where we live, the trials and tribulations of life still happen. They do it for me, here in my little bungalow by the sea…and they certainly did it for Jennifer on her rather rocky road to serenity. As such, I wouldn’t call Falling in Honey an escape from reality for a reader. Rather, I think the book contains a deeper and more universally relevant message: Home is where your heart is, and if you can’t find the real treasure you’re looking for in your own backyard, you probably can’t find it anywhere else.

What you may need to change first is how you live your life versus where you live it.

As it turned out, Jennifer’s heart was on the island of Tilos, without or without a special guy in her life. And so Falling in Honey manages to provide exquisite examples of how to experience the joyous simplicities that the slower pace of island life can offer: shopping for local food, preparing delicious meals, taking long walks, reading in the sun, watching the sunset. …basically slowing down enough to savor the simple pleasures of daily life instead of rushing through the day at breakneck speed.

In fact, the more I read of Falling in Honey, the more I began to salivate, both at the enticing descriptions of fresh tomatoes, basil, and feta drizzled with olive oil, or the warm pita bread drenched in homemade tzatziki, and at the delicious sensation of serenity evoking Jennifer’s writing about life on the island.

But then one night, I put the book down, sat down and looked around my living room, and shook my head. Now wait a minute here, I thought to myself: I live on an island. A simpler life at a slower pace was my reason for moving here in the first place. I too had dreamed of being a writer by the sea, even if it was the Pacific facing the Mediterranean.

But the sea is the sea and writing is writing… and since they are both tremendous teachers, obviously I was not a very astute student. Externally, he had all the necessary conditions for inner peace. Internally, my stress level indicated that I might as well be an investment banker in Manhattan.

As a guide, I once again turned to another author and pulled out my worn copy of Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s classic Gift from the Sea.

“Simplification of outer life is not enough,” Anne reminded me. “It’s just the outside…a path to grace. The final answer is always on the inside.”

Ahhh yes. Although my heart was in Sydney by the Sea, my mind was obviously still struggling to understand the slower-paced show. And that’s okay: awareness is an important first step. Changing, or accepting, oneself, I am learning, does not happen overnight.

“Patience, patience, patience is what the sea teaches.”

Anne Morrow Lindbergh, gift of the sea

For me, the most beautiful falling in honey That was how Jennifer made the change in her life that she knew she needed to make, and finding the courage to do it, she fell in love with life all over again. And that’s what I did too, moving to Sydney.

But falling in love with life is like falling in love with honey: As sweet as it can be, sometimes you get so bogged down in the details that you lose sight of the big picture.

Reading Falling in Honey, and writing about it, helped me shift my perspective away from focusing solely on the current, rather complicated situation, by reminding me to see it for what it really was: a small but stressful bump in life’s longest road ahead. I have chosen to take.

Perhaps it’s no surprise that Jennifer and I have an interesting history together. She was my first editor on my book, A widow’s awakening. Jennifer patiently taught me how to write creative nonfiction. Although we never met in person in all the years we worked together, she painstakingly helped me transform my manuscript from the shattered ramblings of a heartbroken widow into a compelling story.

So I now return to Jennifer’s poignant question in the opening quote of this article: If you knew that you only had one year to live, how would you live it?

Well, since I finally discovered that the way we spend our days is the way we spend our lives, my answer is simple, but not easy: with tremendous gratitude for all that I already have.

At the Presidential Pet Museum, you can learn about what current and former presidents had for pets. Going through the list, most of them are/were pet lovers and some had multiple pets. The list is too long to mention each one, but here are some of the most recent.

Barack Obama has a Portuguese water dog named Bo that Senator Ted Kennedy gave to his children.

George W. Bush had several pets. A Scottish Terrier named Miss Beazley, an English Springer Spaniel named Spot, another Scottish Terrier named Barney, a cat named India, and a Texas Longhorn named Ophelia.

Bill Clinton had a cat named Socks and a Labrador retriever named Buddy.

George Bush had Millie and Ranger, two Springer Spaniels.

Ronald Reagan had two dogs, Lucky and Rex (King Charles Cavalier Spaniel) and several cats.

Jimmy Carter had a dog named Grits and a Siamese cat named Misty Malarky Ying Yang.

Gerald Ford had a Golden Retriever named Liberty and a Siamese cat named Shan.

Richard Nixon had three dogs named Checkers, Vicky, and King Timahoe.

Lyndon Johnson had two beagles, He and She, a white collie, Blanco, and Yuki, a mongrel. He also had hamsters and lovebirds.

John Kennedy had many pets. Charlie, Caroline’s Welsh Terrier, a cat named Tom Kitten, a canary named Robin, two parakeets, Bluebell and Marybelle, three ponies, Caroline’s Macaroni, Tex and Leprechaun, two hamsters, Debbie and Billie, a rabbit named Zsa Zsa, the Mrs. Kennedy’s horse, Sardar, and various dogs, including Pushinka, Shannon, and Clipper.

Looking back in time before automobile use, many of the pets were horses. Many of our country’s early presidents were excellent horsemen who enjoyed horseback riding and hunting. Their horses were highly prized and large tributes were paid to them when they died.

The Presidential Pet Museum was founded in 1999 and is part of President’s Park located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The museum is a collection of photographs, stories and artifacts of these pets. You will be surprised how many and what kind of animals they kept as pets. Some of the pets were given to them by foreign countries.

A president is no different than the others for having a pet. Many grew up with animals that lived on farms and ranches. A pet provides love and companionship that helps relieve stress. He was able to enjoy quality time with the pet without having to worry about day-to-day care. They are/were very supportive of organizations related to animal care and welfare.

It is very interesting to learn about the different pets. Visiting the museum in Williamsburg can be very entertaining and educational.

While driving a car, there are times when you need to answer an absolutely important call. With the steering wheel in hand, it is too dangerous to try to pick up the cell phone by hand. So what do you do to make sure you can take important calls while driving? This is exactly where a mobile phone comes in handy, as it holds the phone in a fixed position, making it easier to handle. In fact, many of today’s smartphones offer voice recognition, so you can place your phone in your car mount and take calls, talk to the person on the other end of the phone, and do so much more without ever removing your hands. phone hands. wheels

Here are some of the benefits of having a car mount.

1. Take calls easily

A cell phone holder helps you easily take calls by putting the phone in speakerphone mode. Some of these mounts even come with an amplification system, making it even easier for drivers who receive frequent calls while traveling. If you have a car mount, you can easily put your smartphone on it.

2.Access to music

Having car mounts can be very useful for those who like music while driving. Instead of holding the phone in your hands and precariously scrolling through the options, you can easily listen to your favorite songs while the phone is mounted. Some of these also come with the Bluetooth connectivity feature, which allows the driver to play the music using the buttons on the steering wheel.

3. Use GPS

A cell phone holder is an absolute must for those who need to use GPS for navigation, especially taxi drivers, who need to keep track of their journey. It becomes so much easier to find your destination when your GPS is mounted right in front of you.

4. Charge on the go

Your cell phone holder can also act as a charger. Yes, you can easily put the phone on the holder and charge it. The mount may also need a cable to connect the phone to the car’s electrical system.

5. Play movies

For passengers, a great way to kill time during trips is to watch a movie. A cell phone holder can keep your phone in a fixed position on the dashboard, from where everyone can enjoy movies or cartoons. However, this is not for the driver, who can be easily distracted by watching the next romantic scene.

A violation is an infraction of the rules. The team that committed an offense is sanctioned by awarding the ball to the opposing team. Below is the list of the most common infractions committed in the game of basketball.

1. Ball out of the field of play

As a rule, the ball is out of bounds when it touches the player or any person who is out of bounds; the ground or any object on, above, or outside the boundary line; and the board or any object on the field of play.

2. Dribbling

Dribbling is a movement of a live ball caused by a player who is in control of the ball and shoots it or kicks it to the ground. During dribbling, the ball may be thrown into the air as long as the ball touches the ground or another player before the player who threw it touches it again with his hand. If you touch it first, then it’s a violation. The ball will be awarded to the opposing team.

3. Tracking

Traveling is said to be an illegal movement of one foot out of bounds in any direction while holding the ball on the field of play. It occurs when a pivot foot, the foot that stays at its point of contact with the ground, accidentally takes unnecessary steps.

4.Three seconds

A player must not remain in the opponents’ restricted area for more than three seconds while his team is in offensive possession. This is the common violation of most centers and forwards. To avoid this, a player must place both feet on the ground outside the restricted area.

5. Twenty four seconds

A player must make a field goal within twenty-four (24) seconds. The ball must not only leave a player’s hand before the twenty-four shot clock signal sounds, but also touch the rim or enter the basket. Otherwise, a twenty-four (24) second shot clock violation is called and the ball will automatically be awarded to the opponent.

6. Ball returned to backcourt

As a rule, a player in offensive possession of a live ball may not have the ball illegally returned to his backcourt.

7. Fouls

The foul is the most common infraction in the game of basketball. It involves illegal personal contact with an opponent or unsportsmanlike behavior. It is often called a personal foul or a technical foul. Any number of fouls can be called against a team. Regardless of the penalty, each foul will be charged to the offender and penalized accordingly.

The simple infraction of the rules can change the momentum of the team and therefore the outcome of the game. To maximize your team’s winning potential, try to become familiar with these common infractions and avoid committing them.

A professional drummer/percussionist and educator, Dave has collaborated on many songs that later led him to write his own lyrics. Most of his poems in this book were, in fact, initially written as song lyrics, so the presence of repeated choruses is ruled out. Actually, it was Dave who first came up with the idea for the Brummets to go down the path they follow today: he decided to take a writing course to learn what he could do with his short stories he’s collected over the years. Most of those stories have remained unpublished to this day due to other projects taking precedence, but Dave plans to publish a few in the near future. His poem “UFO Dream” is the subject of one of his upcoming novels that he has been working on.

Join us as we share 2 poems drawn from the collaborative work with his wife: rhythm and rhyme

groove – By D Brummet

author’s note: My thesis on the magic of the power of music. How it keeps us young and keeps us away from the sadness of everyday life. I think it’s the element that differentiates people who play music from those who don’t. We have the ability to sit in that sandbox and play without worrying about what’s going on around us at the time.

As children we play, on earth we get off

Oblivious to everything that happens around him.

Then we grow and it seems we lose

That ability to turn off the blues of the world.

We tend to get caught up in complaints every day.

With no outlet to get some relief.

It seems that making music is like being a child again.

Nothing else matters, just you and your friends.

When we go to play we can easily forget

All the stressful things that worry us all.

However, if we forget to stop and play

We have lost the power of the child’s path

In Grooveyard – Sitting in the sandbox

Play in the park – Be with your friends and

Go to the Grooveyard – You don’t have to work hard

But to disarm – You have to have a heart while you are

in the grooveyard

You may be sick and feeling depressed.

Things in your world are changing you,

But music has charms to calm that beast

Usually it works, you have to at least try it.

We’ve tried drinks and pipes to get things buzzing.

But nothing has the kick that making music has.

As musicians we play, and when we go down

There is no one to stop us, we are painting the town.

We will not cede power at all costs.

Of that childish skill that is so easily lost.

That way of overcoming everyday grievances.

Because we still have the outlet to get some relief.

There’s no explanation for the feeling we get

When everything ends at the end of a set.

Shocked by the discharge of emotions

On a canvas of musically inspired devotions.

Humor flows and pranksters attack

While we wait and discuss when we can return.

wings in a breeze – by L. Brummet

author’s note:* This powerfully emotional piece was written in moments of a strange dream I had in March 2011; only fragments of dream memories remained as I wrote this in an attempt to capture the remaining strands on paper. Mom used to use the phrase “build your castle in the sky” which means to always dream and hope.

dream with feathers;

Ruffled and Ripped

By the force of the wind,

…sounds like clothes on a line,

Swept by a cool breeze.

I am alive…

And I regret a life

of bitter resentment,

The terrible need for approval

Now vanished with his death,

Leave this burdened mind

For sacrificial thoughts

and loss

A regret of that childhood

I dared to force to support

As circumstances struck,

And it hit and hit again.

Taking bits and pieces of your joy

His confidence… his strength.

And with his sour look of life

I grew up

in a woman…

– And her friend.

no longer fight against the wind

To stay afloat and fly

To that special castle in the sky

Today it flies without bruised wings,

No battered body to hinder it.

While I,

Now in the middle of life,

I, who never knew wings,

A couple have sprouted.

So small, so uncomfortable…

Will they let me fly one day?

And try my own flight with the wind?

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