Listen, Life & Ladder are "L" Words

Listening to your thoughts, odd places in your life, building step by step upon a ladder. Theses are all thought subjects in yesterday's post by Jon, who's blog I have added to our links today.(over there --->)

I recommend his blog. It's the second English blog linked from here and just the perfect fit for our ensemble of links. I've meant to put up a link to Out the Back for quiet some time, but what with my life's drama of late here beneath the Carolina moon, I did well to get a post in on the few occasions since last year.

In any event; my hat's off to you Jon, for a really nice blog, styled close to my own preferences. Keep listening to your thoughts, after a while the places of occurrence won't seem so odd any more; just the usual flow. And, even though there is no top rung to that mystical ladder, it's worth each and every step you can make in the climb.

Dread

Kids, Knowledge, & Karma are "K" Words

You may have to read the blog intro at the top of this page and then the closing comment (what amounts to a quirky disclaimer) at the bottom of the page to really begin to get to the truth and beauty of today's post.

Is this kid gaining knowledge that his karma is really bad with pigeons? The three "K" words are all very beautiful words, representing three beautiful concepts. When combined, appearances aren't always representative of the long term, underlying truth.

One must stretch and learn. If something doesn't kill us, does it indeed make us stronger? Are there beauties to be found in distasteful lessons learned? Life is just full of questions; especially beneath the Carolina moon.

Dread

Just, Jury & Joy are "J" words for Today

Today's post is copying Clare's habit of daily recoginzing Three Beautiful Things.

Just watching the Devine Miss N napping on my new sofa, looking so relaxed and comfy.

Jury rigging two cheap shelf kits between the kitchen and dining areas in my new apartment, suprising myself with the great creative results.

Joy can be found in something as simple as a picnic lunch shared on the floor.

And to think that I found it all in one place, beneath the Carolina moon.

Dread

Integrity is an "I" Word (think about it)

Was yesterday's post somewhere between way off theme and political extreme? Yeah so what? If you read the opening header at the top of this blog and the closing footer at the bottom, you'll find that the post is "within mission" (a buzz phrase I hear kicked around these days). It may have been a disappointing post for those of you looking for me to return to inspiration and insight as a thrust after meandering off track with my fascination with Mustangs. You know what? Sometimes that’s the way life is.

I didn't ask the most arrogant, elitist, self-aggrandizing, female on the planet to announce her candicy for the next rung on the ladder of becoming queen of the world. I'm just responding, appropriately I feel, due to the simple minded stupidity of the people of the state of New York, to a threat to the U.S. of A. as we have known it. If more people join the state of New York, and get on the stupid bus in 2008, we won't have a country anymore.

Do some of you now understand why down here beneath the Carolina moon we refer to them as damnyankees? Yes; damnyankee is spelled as one word, and it is meant to be derogatory, and if the shoe fits wear it New York!

Has the integrity of this blog been compromised? I don’t feel so. Tomorrow we return to our regular programming already in progress. You may expect periodic interruptions throughout the 2007-2008 U.S. presidential election season, as our correspondent cannot sit idle while the world goes down the toilet. I think there is a degree of integrity in that.

Posted by Dread who is inspired by the Clintonista’s total lack of integrity, to campaign vigorously against every power grabbing, self promoting, scheme they produce. Now, you have a nice day.

Hillary is a "H" of a Word

It will only get worse from here on.
You first heard it here, beneath the Carolina moon.

Posted by Dread who marvels at the gullibility of average people.

Gray and Ghost Are Both "G" Words

You will just have to forgive my vanity with this post. I love Mustangs; loved'em ever since 1964 & 1/2 when they were introduced by Ford Motor Company. Evidently that's an affinity that I share with Terri Glickman from the previous post.

I wasn't old enough to drive an automobile when I first fell in love with the pony cars. Then when I was old enough to buy a car, I had to be a responsible, straight laced, family dude. And even then I really didn't earn the money to buy anything but a used one. Had I bought one then, my wife would have shot me.

Finally I reached a point where the kid was grown, I had a pretty decent income, and I really didn't give a rip what anybody else thought about it. 2004 & 1/2 was the year; Mustang's 40th anniversay. I had to have one of the beautiful, special equipped, 40th anniversary editions. It took most of an entire Saturday to cut the deal, but I bought one.

Upon first laying eyes on the sleek gun metal gray pony car, her name came to me; Gray Ghost. I call her GG for short. People think I'm saying Gee Gee, and that she has a French name. I wouldn't name anything a French name, especially anything as thoroughly American as the Ford Mustang.

Anywho, as I first stated, please forgive the vanity of this old eccentric from beneath the Carolina moon. Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you GG, the Gray Ghost. And the second Mustang in a row to be featured here, beneath the Carolina moon.

Miss "N", I can just feel in my bones, a road trip coming up soon!

Are any more of you out there attached to a pony car?

Flying is an "F" Word

Granny Glickman flying in her plane

And zipping around in her red Mustang


So, don’t give up on your life too soon

Life can be good beneath the Carolina moon




Do you remember as a child having heroes who could fly? There are some of us who still do. Terri Glickman is a real person, and an inspiration for the rest of us who have crossed the 50 yard line of life, but not a complete oddity to be found only beneath the Carolina moon.

I feel a road trip coming on soon. Time to file a flight plan for the Gray Ghost, or GG as I call her. GG is my own 2004&1/2, 40th anniversary, Stang. Perhaps I’ll run the filly’s photo here one day soon.

Some say that freedom can only be felt with the wind full in your face. Others feel the freedom of flying in everyday living and loving in faith. I haven't figured out how to capture that completely with a single photograph, but I suspect it is best captured where a soul is lifted to joy.

Posted by Dread who sometimes listens for the difference between the whoosh of the eagle's wings and the whisper of the angel's wings.

Eagles; A Plural "E" Word

Have you not known? Have you not heard, that the everlasting God , the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, faints not, neither is weary? There is no searching of his understanding.

He gives power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increases strength.

Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:

But they that wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40, verses 28 through 31

I have noticed that most of the time Isaiah 40:31 is illustrated with one lone soaring eagle. But that is a mere refraction of what the scripture says. The scripture refers to eagles; plural. How much greater then is that lift up that is received? We are not lifted as though on the wings of an eagle. We shall mount up with wings as eagles!

Just an observation from beneath the Carolina moon; one that I need and share with several others, that happen to also need to be remembered now in prayer and meditation.

Happy Tuesday!

Dread

Determination, Dedication and Decided are “D” Words

Getting back to the alphabetical blog flow, today is “D” day.









Determination is closely related to persistence, tenacity, stubbornness, and resolve, but yet is different. Determination also denotes a degree of courage to see something through, despite the difficulties, inconveniences, pain, costs, or effort required. Determination is as much about mindset and refusing to even entertain the possibility of failure, as it is about a “what ever it takes” attitude.

Dedication is a positive confidence that doesn’t waiver coupled with commitment. It goes beyond commitment and becomes a superior force to be reckoned with, limited only by the magnitude of the individual. One who is motivated may be discouraged. One who is committed may be stopped with force. But one who has decided, determined, and dedicated, although they may die in the act of intent, will see it through.

Determination then is usually preceded by decision. What have you decided? To what are you dedicated? From whence comes your determination? Do you suppose our paths my someday cross, or someday meet at a merger in the road? Or, somewhere out there, will we meet in opposing directions?

Decisions, decisions; we must make decisions. Will decision marked with dedication and determination, mark our consequence of existence? Today I will walk among men, who care little for decision, dedication, or determination. But eternity does not begin tomorrow; it continues today. And for me, for now, it all happens right here, beneath the Carolina moon. For you, wherever you are, may your decision be right, may your determination be just, and may your dedication be of full strength.

Next post, I hope to be more coherent. It is Monday and we are coming off of a full moon, so give me a break here.

Posted by Dread under the strange glow of florescent lighting, with the help of a second cup of coffee.

Happy New Year! What Else?

2006 is in the books. Lessons learned, some victories, some good things, some of the opposites, all made up life in 2006. Now we deal with it as what was, and begin 2007 as what is.

We've all been busy the last few weeks, so now maybe I can get back to giving a little attention to the blog. I need it as bad as anyone, as it is an outlet for me, and an escape. A few minutes spent focused here is a welcomed break for my brain from the usual stressors.

I have a great deal to be thankful for from 2006 and look to 2007 with wonder. This time a year ago, I never would have guessed what would transpire during the year. Now, I look back and say, wow! Yep, 2007 will be an adventure no doubt; quiet an adventure here beneath the Carolina Moon.

So, from beneath the Carolina Moon, to wherever you are, I wish you a Happy New Year!