America Will Always Stand - Randy Travis America The Beautiful - Frank Sinatra Battle Hymn Of The Republic - US Marines Color Me America Red White and Blue - Dolly Parton Independence Day - Martina McBride Like A Soldier - Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson My Baby Is American Made - Oak Ridge Boys Only In America - Brooks and Dunn Some Gave All - Billy Ray Cyrus Star Spangled Banner - Jimi Hendrix

Barbecued Sandwich Tips for better Burgers Macaroni Salad Raspberry Cream Parfaits Red, White, and Blue Pie Rum Chocolate Mousse (French)

Fireworks in Chardon, OH on Friday Jul 3, Chardon High Memorial Track-Field 151 Chardon Ave. Free concert, Jul 3 at 7:00P at Geauga County Fair Band Chardon band stand. Old Glory Days on Jul 4 (12p-5p) at Chardon Square 107 Center Street. 4th July Parade St. Anslem Church S. on Rte 306 to West-Geauga High Parade+Bike Rodeo Sat Jul 4. New Miniature Golf in Chardon Ohio. see fireworks from Chip's Clubhouse 214 5th Avenue Chardon, OH. Fireworks Geauga County Fairgrounds 14052 Goodwin Street, Burton begin 6:00 pm. Fireworks 9:30p Sat Jul 4, $4 donation per car, on foot $1 per. Mesopotamia OX Roast, Antiques Flea Market Jul 3,4,5 intersection of rt534 and rt87 parking and admission are free. BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP INDEPENDENCE DAY Jul 5 at 6:30p. Food+Ent. Fireworks at Dusk RIVER ROAD PARK 17525 Chagrin River Rd. Be Safe and Enjoy the July 4th Fireworks!

With this list, I decided to pass on some of the obvious choices like "America The Beautiful" and "The Star Spangled Banner" and make a list of other favorites of mine which I believe fit into this category as well.

Here's Your Independence Day Music Medley. Enjoy! #1 Battle Hymn Of The Republic--Music Themes Patriotic Harp Music #2 Amazon Grace--Judy Collins #3 When Johnny Comes Marching Home--Glenn Miller Orchestra #4 Dixie--The Johnny Mann Singers #5 Stars And Stripes Forever--The American Orchestra #6 God Bless The U.S.A.--Lee Greenwood #7 Sweet Home Alabama--Outlaws #8 Fightin' In The Streets--Rolling Stones #9 Don't Get Fooled Again--The Who #10 Stars and Stripes Forever (cont')--The American Orchestra #11 Freedom--Richie Havens #12 American Dreams--Eric Burdon #13 Yankee Doodle--Boxcar Willie #14 The Star Spangled Banner--Classical Patriotic Greats #15 The Star Spangled Banner and Smashing of Amps--Jimi Hendrix #16 Peaceful Solution--Clara Bellino

Kayaking and kayak fishing at night require a couple of lights and a good compass equipped with a low-watt light source.

Chicanery Cogent Condone Convoluted Corroborate Credulous Crescendo

Candid Capricious Castigate Catalyst Caustic Chaos Chauvinist

Assuage Attenuate Audacious Austere Banal Bolster Bombastic Cacophony

Antagonize Antipathy Arbitrate Archaic Ardor Articulate

Alleviate Amalgamate Ambiguous Ameliorate Anachronism Analogous Anomaly

Pa's got the fireworks, and Ma's got the hose. Billy Joe's standing back, waiting for the show. Jim Bob's playin' with a sparkler, the dog's chasin' his tail, Pa's gettin' his lighter, ready to let the first firecracker sail. Everything was going without a hitch, til a firecracker landed on the pile of leaves in the ditch. Ma tried to put it out. She sprayed for all she was worth, but a water hose is no match for a firecracker come to Earth. The fire got bigger. All the neighbors came to see. When the firefighters got there, they found them having a jamboree. "You people are crazy," a firefighter shouted, pushing his way through the group to get to the fire. He didn't make it very far though, cause he fell over Pa who was sittin' on a stack of tires...

GRE Vocabulary Words: Abate Abscond Abstain Abyss Adulterate Advocate Aesthetic Aggrandize

Produced by JAZ of KOLD KUT PRODUCTION. Clean version original of REMIX "DO WHAT YOU DO" by Remi Martin Lapira.

In this track I am mostly just talking about whatever comes to mind and it seems to be the act of growing and healing through "prayer" or just trying to make life better.

Pisces monthly audio horoscope for July 2009.

Taurus monthly audio horoscope for July 2009.

Virgo monthly audio horoscope for July 2009.

Scorpio monthly audio horoscope for July 2009.

Sagittarius monthly audio horoscope for July 2009.

A Libra monthly audio horoscope for July 2009.

A Leo monthly audio horoscope for July 2009.

A Gemini monthly audio horoscope for July 2009.

A Capricorn monthly audio horoscope for July 2009.

A Mid Summer Night's Dream (starts at 4pm) Location: Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. The Unseen written by Craig Wright (starts at 8pm) Location: the Lakershim Arts Center For more info: www.roadtheatre.org The Starlight Bowl 4th of July Celebration (starts at 6:20pm) Location: Starlight Bowl For more info: http://starlightbowl.com/ "Red, Hot and Bowl" (starts at 8pm) Location: the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks 13500 Ventura Blvd For more info: http://www.whitefiretheatre.com/ Hansen Dam Park 4th of July Celebration (starts at 11) Location: 11770 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, CA 91342 For more info: http://hispaniceventsmarketing.com/

You May Be A Redneck If... you put shampoo on your legs because that's where most of your hair is!

My top ten "You Might Be A Redneck Jokes" that you've never heard before!

Charlotte Symphony-Symphony Park, 7/3; Independence day celebration-7/4 10-2pm Charlotte Museum; Red, white, boom- 7/4-6-10pm Memorial Stadium; Matthews Fun family - 7/4 -5:30pm-9pm, Downtown Matthews; Davidsons 4th celebration- 7/4-4:30-8pm Davidson Village green; Charlotte Knights/Bulls -7/4-7:15pm, Fort mill; Lake Wylle- 7/4-9:30pm, Buster Boyd Boat landing

This is my first attempt at writing my own jokes. I hope you enjoy them!

A podcast discussing the top five ways to loss weight for your summer beach body. Cited Sources: 1 United States Department of Agriculture; MyPyramid; www.mypyramid.gov/ 2 Callanetics Management Co., Inc.; About the Callanetics Exercise Method; www.callanetics.com/method.php

Song List America the Beautiful - performed by Ray Charles Citizen Soldier - by 3 Doors Down Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue - by Toby Keith God Bless the U.S.A. - by Lee Greenwood Last Fallen Hero - by the Charlie Daniels Band Let Freedom Ring - by the Gaither Vocal Band Some Gave All - by Billy Ray Cyrus The Fightin' Side of Me - by Merle Haggard The Star Spangled Banner - Sung by Whitney Houston Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) - by Alan Jackson Have a Happy 4th of July!

If you ever hung sheetrock with Duck Tape and Crazy Glue... you might be a Redneck. This joke was made today as we were mudding sheetrock in the house and came to a spot that had a larger gap than it should. So, I recommended gluing a scrap piece up and covering it with Duct Tape... I didn't know they would take me seriously, lol.

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular with Craig Ferguson and Neil Diamond at the Esplanade by Fisher College and Route 28 in Boston. Celebrations start at 10pm.

One simple redneck joke.

Take an audio tour from Yankee Doodle to Woody Guthrie with plenty of stops in between.

With bathing suit season upon us, many people are look for quick ways to loss weight and tone up. Here are 10 tips for getting into your desired shape quicker. 1. Stop drinking calories. Soda, Alcohol, or Coffee 2. Drink More Water 3. Eat Slower 4. More Fruits and Vegetables 5. Get Plenty of Sleep 6. Weigh in Daily 7. Exercise A Little More 8. Find a Buddy 9. Don't Eat to Relieve Stress 10. Enjoy What You Eat Sources: Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD, 15 Best Diet Tips Ever, WebMD Sue Smith, Great Fitness Tips Towards a Slim Summer Body, Ezine Articles

An audio reading of Cancer's Monthly Horoscope for July 2009.

An audio Aries horoscope reading for July 2009.

This is a song written by Banner Kidd based on an idea and lyric content by Titus Rodes. Recorded at Sweetwater Productions studios in Fort Wayne, IN. Banner is a producer at Sweetwater, formerly with The Stone County Band. Banner also produces jingles for radio and TV advertisers around the country. This is part of a series of collaborations by Banner and Titus.

Poem about dipping parts in acid while working as a decal maker at Boeing and truth.

A poem written in answer to Auden's poem, Musee des Beaux Artes, where he speaks about Icarus' death shown in Breugel's painting.

Something is sounding mighty eerie at night in Atherton, Australia. What could it be?

Ami Jare Vhalo Bashi song.

This is me today, June 17, 2009 reciting one of the poems I wrote.

This hot new song is for the open minded. If you like funk, punk, rock, progressive, hip hop, underground and indie with a message, you'll love "Irresponsible" and the video is a must see! http://www.associatedcontent.com/video/374437/the_sci_fi_alternative_irresponsible.html?cat=33

"The Proposal" is a charming date Movie that stars Sandra Bullock and Ryan Rynolds; and also features a brilliant performance by Betty White.

You might just be a redneck if all your Christmas ornaments are made from duct tape.

You might be a redneck if you have more cars than you do teeth.

Music Used: Yankee Doodle Boy - James Cagney Over There - Eric Rogers Chorale and Orchestra You're a Grand Old Flag - Patriotic Songs of America Stars and Stripes Forever - US Marine Band Fanfare for the Common Man - Aaron Copland & The London Symphony Orchestra Home On The Range - Mormon Tabernacle Choir America, The Beautiful - Ray Charles This Land is Your Land - Lee Greenwood Lift Every Voice and Sing - Women of the Calabash Only in America -Brooks and Dunn

Aquarius monthly horoscope for July 2009.

This is a review of "The Proposal," a romantic comedy about a Canadian citizen who bullies her American assistant into a Green Card Marriage.

Listen to short clips from a selection of patriotic songs for 4th of July. Songs include Yankee Doodle, Star Spangled Banner, Red White and Blue, America The Beautiful, America My Country 'Tis of Thee, Battle Hymn of Republic, Give Me Your Tired Your Poor, On the Fourth of July, When Johnny Comes Marching Home, and The Declaration of Independence. Enjoy this selection of songs and play it at your BBQ party or sing along with your kids in the spirit of Independence Day!

A few books to read for the summer. Expand your mind, because the mind is a beautiful thing.

Don't starve yourself, just eat healthy.

This audio is a Father's Day poem to my sorry excuse for a father.

Britney Spears and Tara Banks are being stalked. Jessica Alba loves sharks.

A few tips on being pregnant.

Several tips to maintain your garden through the hot summer months.

A poem for Father Creation and all fathers for Father's Day.

A futuristic story about a grandmother and mother's love set in Alki Beach, Seattle. Can Rusty keep up with her grandson Conan and find the meaning of life?

Ingredients: 1 half gallon of water, plus 3 additional cups. 1 cup of sugar 10-12 tea bags Equipment: 1 large pot 1 small pot 1 gallon pitcher Spoon Instructions: Boil half gallon of water. Mix sugar and 1 cup of water in small pot and boil. After boiled, pour half gallon into pitcher over 10-12 bags of tea. Put pitcher and sugar water into fridge, let cool. Mix and enjoy!

Summer Time Teas Apple Cinnamon Tea Evening Tea Meditation Tea Morning Tea Strawberry or Raspberry Tea

I use 8 oz. Tropicana Peach Orchard Punch mixed with 8 oz. cold water to make the ice cubes ahead of time, and brew 4 tea bags into one pint of water. Steep bags for 2.5 min. Don't squeeze bags, it makes bitter tea.

To make homemade iced tea, follow these simple instructions: Begin with a saucepan large enough to hold 2 quarts. Fill it with two quarts cold tap water and then add 5 teabags of any variety you like. Place it over high heat and heat it just until it boils. Don't let it boil too long or the tea will be bitter and your teabags may break. Once the tea boils, remove it from the heat and add 3/4 to 1 cup sugar, depending on how sweet you like it. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and then add the juice of one small lemon or about two tablespoons lemon juice from concentrate and stir. Wait for the tea to cool and then pour in into a pitcher. Serve it over ice and enjoy it on a hot summer day.

Extended Metaphor of bees and the CCD virus in association with the boy.

As a kid summertime was when I would enjoy exploring the world around me. I still feel that same joy every year when summer rolls around!

History lesson for Geauga County, Ohio regarding Connecticut Western Reserve Land Divisions.

As the 40th Anniversary of the first Moon Landing draws near, it is time to reflect on how lucky Neil Armstrong really was to become the First Man on the Moon.

Starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, the romantic comedy unfurls as Bullock's character Margaret Tate, a publishing executive, is faced with deportation to her native country of Canada. The workaholic without a social life has nothing other than her career and the prospect of having to give it up is not something she's willing to accept. Tate immediately devises a plan to marry her assistant Andrew Paxton, played by Reynolds, in order to become a US citizen, therefore saving her job. Listen to the podcast for Lizz's official review.

A summer short story.

To make this tea you will need tea bags, hot water, Cherry Pomegranate Crystal Light, ice, tea pitcher and stirring spoon. Optional suggested garnishings are lime, mint, blueberries and cherries.

Here are some basic Summer Gardening Tips which are intended to help the Novice Gardener quite a bit more than a Seasoned Professional.

This is a poem I wrote with the thoughts of my father...

The Summer Of Young Love is a short story I wrote about a Young Boy who was in love with a popular girl from school. He felt his summer was ruined because of being denied his love for the popular girl. Then his whole summer changes by meeting the new girl in his neighborhood.

Alright, so I finally decided to tell this story. I didn't want to seem as though I was flattering it to the world, but people are saying it's a good story and I've enjoyed telling it. We're on our way home from lunch yesterday, and we're driving home on the road trying to get back to work. I hear my two friends in the front seat shout "Is that a wallet in the middle of the road?"

1. Drink lots of water. This speeds up your metabolism and keeps you safe. 2. Stay away from the grains and go with the meat and the greens. This allows your body to eat away your fat. 3. You need to be performing anaerobic exercises for the quick burn. Ex. (Push ups 20, and Air squats 40) 5 times, starting and ending with 60 crunches.

You Might Be a Redneck If...

After my Dad had his stroke I wrote this song for him. It helps in dealing with things---

Masada is an amazing site to visit in Israel. This desert fortress was created by King Herod as a safe haven to escape any potential rebellion in Israel. Today people from all over the world visit this site to view its beauty and mystery.

Tips on saving money this summer including: carpooling, swimming holes, pick up sports, making your own ices, day trips, surfing, BBQ's, Kegs, bicycles and local activities.

Happy Father's Day 2009 Poem by Darrin Atkins

Describes my summer short story, where I was attacked by an Egyptian Camel while riding it. Describing what happened.

(4) thick slices of peeled fresh ginger (1) 2 in. cinnamon stick (4) whole cloves (1) heaping tsp powdered cardamom (1/2) tsp vanilla extract (more or less to taste) (1) dash nutmeg (1) heaping tbsp. sugar (1/4) cup honey (3) black tea bags (I use Lipton, I buy it in the 100 bag packs) (2) cups H2O (2) cups milk Now, what you need to do: 1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil 2. Toss in teabags 3. Drop in the rest of your ingredients EXCEPT milk 4. Reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes stirring occasionally. (the cardamom can stick to the bottom and SUCKS to clean, be careful) 5. Add milk and bring to boil. Take off heat immediately otherwise the milk will cause it to overboil and make a big mess. 6. Strain it, you can use a fine strainer, or a coffee strainer, whatever you've got on hand Chill (or drink hot), serves four.

In this I discuss Microsoft's motion capture technology coming to the Xbox 360. This new technology is truly something to behold allowing immersion that not even the Wii can provide. But this technology is something to be seen so check out this link to the Project Natal portion of the Microsoft E3 press conference, brought to you by G4tv.com, thank you. http://g4tv.com/videos/38633/Project-Natal-Revealed-at-Microsoft-E3-2009-Press-Conf/

Budget Packing Tips List: 1. Compare travel modes; know how much you can carry. 2. Pack for the right number of days/events. 3. Pack a snack and water. 4. Secure electronics. 5. Take an amusement for waiting times. 6. Make sure your luggage doesn't violate safety rules. 7. Take appropriate funds; include cash as well as cards. 8. Make sure you have enough money for emergencies. 9. Plan a realistic itinerary. 10. Pack your smile. :)

Just a good upbeat, strong paced instrumental.

Sermon given at Sprague River Friends Church on June 14, 2009 by Pastor Tim Henry

This story talks about how the Missouri Tigers Men's basketball team was able to go undefeated at home in the 2008 season.

This is a discussion between Steve Sliker and Karen Harbert, the CEO of 21st Century Energy in Washington, DC. The two discuss global climate change and how to fix the energy problem.

Listen to the members of the Hickman High School hip hop dance team discuss their goals and aspirations as they compete in a national hip hop competition.

Senia discusses the end of 1st grade and her new Twitter page.

This is me today, June 15, 2009 reciting one of the poems I wrote.

Sermon Given on June 17, 2007 at Sprague River Friends Church by Pastor Tim Henry

This audio performed poem is for the rebellious child who finally honors his/her father...

At first glance when you see something offered for free on the internet, you might be forgiven for believing that something is actually free, but in reality if it is or not can be highly debatable. You get to a webpage after signing up for a free offer only to find that to receive your free offer you have to pay for package and postage, this can be a charge of anything between $4.95 up to $59.00 plus, this to my mind is not free, and to me it comes over as the postage covering the price of the product added to the postage and packaging of it, does this sound free to you, cause it sure as heck doesn't to me. (The majority of these products are on CD and so could easily be given by free digital download with no postage or packaging needed, go figure.) You can read the rest of this article at the URL below. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1846851/are_free_gurumarketing_experts_free.html?cat=35

How often I think of you, Just every waking moment, When I rise from my pit, There you are in my head. As I drink my first cup of coffee, With a ciggie in my hand, You are at my side, I see your smiling face in my mind's eye. When I'm washing up the dishes, Walking down the street, Picking up the shopping, Your face just pops into my mind. The things we did together, The memories that we share, Live on forever with me, Even when I sleep you are always there.

Sitting on a grassy bank, Upon a summer day, I feel the beams of warmth, landing on my face. Thinking back to summer days, Over years of past summers, Memories flashing in my head, I smile as I glow inside. As past happy summer moments, Rejuvenate my soul, Past youth floods through my veins, Life's pains lose their edge. In the summer sun, I live just in the moment, As sun rays across my body spread, My spirit rises from inside happiness embeds.

Societal cost shift in child atrocity; triangular partnership (corporation, politician, judiciary) place adolescence with mental conditions in penitentiary, not hospital because it's cheaper, to afford big business higher profits. Internationally renowned, psychiatrist, Dr. F. LaMarr Heyrend, is extremely concerned about deterioration of adolescence. Heyrend backs his claims regarding abusive judicial, corporate and political policy that denies American children health care with extensive research in the diagnosis and treatment of over 10,000 children and adolescence, and political involvement in 18 years as psychiatric lobbyist in Washington D.C. He developed and tested U.S. weapons of mass destruction, started his 52 year medical career as pediatrician, developed long term relationships with large corporate pharmaceutical companies, and through diagnosis, treatment and long term education he established productive relationships with inner-city gang members.

This is a poem titled Gone in memory of Ana.

This is an instrumental I created using Sony Acid 6.0, custom drums, and fl studio 7.

This is a song from the upcoming album "Beach" by Alan Ayazyam.

Clear Channel news, first quarter ad revenues, and KCBS turns 100.

What kind of person would forgiveness be? One that stays away unless invited, but a truly invaluable friend. Original poem published 2008. Poetry reading recorded 6/11/2009 with Nero Wave Editor.

Recited poem, recorded 6/11/2009 with Nero Wave Editor. A bedtime blessing for little boys.

What do you get when a redneck goes green? You'd be surprised!

This is me today, June 10, 2009 reciting one of the poems I wrote.

Helicopter flight deck audio of Coast Guard helicopter crew rescuing a stranded whitewater paddler surfing off the coast of northern California.

This is a luo song mixed with English.

Contra where ya been... Whodini where ya been

Tell me what you see, it's like a mirror you're staring at me, and tell me what you know, so curious for what lies in between, looking from the outside, how can I get outside? Mirror box separate me from your kind.

Cover of Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues" by yours truly.

Iced tea is a popular drink, typically found abundantly in the south. It's refreshing, simple to make, tasty, and full of natural antioxidants. For this recipe you will need: 3 quart pitcher or larger 4 family sized bags of lipton specialty blend iced tea brew 3 quarts water 1 3/4 to 2 cups sugar to taste First, bring 1 quart of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Let teabags steep in hot water for about 10 to 15 minutes. Next, remove tea bags and stir in sugar til it dissolves. Set aside to cool, and Put 2 quarts of cold water in pitcher. Once tea mixture is cooled to a moderate temperature, stir it into the cold water already in the pitcher. Serve over ice with a wedge of lemon and enjoy!

Like many dads, mine wasn't the touchy-feely type. But he had nerves of steel and a decent sense of humor. He was always there to lend a helping hand. Since I'm not a poet, I used the style we used a lot growing up, the Limerick.

This poem is written for Father's Day. It's for Fathers everywhere who care for their children.

Recipe for green-ginger refreshing, soothing, iced-tea.

What lies in your future Cancer? A sandwich?

Detroit River Walk, July 19th to 21st on the River Walk. Crusin' Downriver, June 27th on Fort Street from Sibley Road to Outer Drive Annual Detroit (Target) fireworks. June 24th at Hart Plaza. The Wyandotte Independence Day Fireworks, June 26th at 10pm. Visible from BASF or Bishop Park. Annual Salute to America, Greenfield Villiage July 1st-4th. Allen Park Days Festival, Champaign par June 1st-5th Trenton Independence Day Fireworks, Rotary Park July 5th. Check out the sites that I used to find these events. detroit.donyell.net. www.freep.com www.cityofallenpark.org http://www.michiganfireworks.com www.crusindownriver.com

1. What is you credit rating/history? 2. How will you pay the loan back? 3. What is the interest rate on the loan?

Summer is certainly the time of ice tea, and instead of introducing a recipe for ordinary European-style ice tea, perhaps I should tell you about a little known type of tea made for the summer, the Japanese summer that is: barley tea. Barley tea is easily found in any Asian market where is frequently labeled as Mugi-cha (mugi meaning barley). Once you find it, just grab any ordinary 1-gallon water jug, pour a tiny bit of water down the drain or into a cup, stuff one bag of mugi-cha into the jug, and throw it in the fridge. Wait 30 minutes and presto! Or rather, in Japanese '" Deki-agari! You've got one gallon of healthy barley tea to combat the blazing heat of the summer. I won't try to fool you, Mugi-cha is an acquired taste, but if you ever get hot and sweaty, the light, organic odor is a refreshing alternative to Western tea.

Sorley was a bright young man, who was walking on a bright green path, during a bright summer day. His shirt was sheer from sweat, and he didn't really care. His skin was red from the unyielding sun beams beating down on his body. He didn't really care. The path was more important that that. The path was more important than any mere flesh wound or musty drenched clothes. Even the destination was no more important than the blisters on his feet or the dryness of his eyes. The importance was in the journey itself. It was in the heat rising off the ground and warm breeze flowing around his face. The glow of the trees and the bushes and the flowers made everything in the vicinity acquire a soft green hue. This was important.

Heartfelt poem for Father's Day.

A poem from a dad to tell you what Dad really wants on Father's Day.

John Ham of "Madmen"- smoking herbal cigarettes; Chaz Bono - wants to be a man; Will I am of "Blackeyepeas" - talking like a Japanese person; Hedi and Spencer- on the morning show; Brett Michaels on the Tony awards- his accident.

Sometimes you have to stick to your beliefs.

A cool, small, black video game device. It allows you to make a wide range of movements. You can juggle multiple users. Every movement is like the virtual world. Some applications that are available are; painting application, auto face recognition, and separate limb detection.

Gardening tips: 1) trim trees and flowering shrubs to avoid fungus 2)Don't water just before dark 3) Prune and burn branches with Fire Blight 4) Mulch: loosen once a year and don't over pack, allow for air to flow through

A glimpse of a man on a summer afternoon.

The East Dubuque Old Fashion Independence Day Celebration will take place on June 28th. A parade will go through downtown East Dubuque at 1:00 pm. From 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm a classic car show will be held at the Midtown Marina, and from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm dinner will be served. Fireworks start at dusk! The Dubuque extravaganza Fireworks on the River will be held on July 3rd. The airshow will occur from 6:45 to 8:15 pm. The fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:46 pm and will be set to music. Sources: Old Fashion Independence Day Celebration promotional poster Fireworks on the River. Dubuque365.com. 15 June 2008.

Today's hottest piece of celebrity news centers, once again, around David Letterman's now infamous top ten list about Sarah Palin's trip to New York. Agree or disagree, her fans are petitioning to have Letterman fired according to Popeater.com. Sources: Palin Fans Call for Letterman's Dismissal. June 15, 2009. Popeater.com. June 15, 2009.

A poem about a Dad's dedication to his daughter.

This podcast discusses some weight-loss basics and provides both a dietary tip and an exercise tip for getting to your best beach body. The main focus is to eat a healthy amount of fiber daily and practice a solid ab strengthening exercise such as the bicycle. As always it is a good idea to talk to your health care provider before beginning a new diet or exercise program.

This two minute audio blog will provide you with an excellent recipe for "Southern Style" sweet tea, my favorite summertime beverage! My grandmother turned me on to iced Earl Grey as a child. Possibly planting the seed that would become my obsession with tea of all kinds. For this recipe you'll need: 12 regular size bags of black tea 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar 1 gallon size pitcher

This poem is about Me and My Father's rocky relationship, and how I've been learning how to fix it.

-Durham: Children's Independence Day Parade at Durham Central Park on Foster Street (Downtown). 9 a.m. -Carrboro: Tons of Fun event at the Carrboro Town Hall. The event starts at 9:30 on the Weaver Street Market Lawn and a parade from the market to the town hall begins at 11. -Raleigh, North Hills Mall: Midtown 4th of July Celebration and Children's Bike Parade. North Hills Commons - runs from 10 - 3. -Raleigh - state fairgrounds at 1025 Blue Ridge Road: Gates open at 2:30 and fun that includes games and inflatables will be available. Stick around for the fireworks at 9:15.

A poem cycle for three different points of view of a father.

1) Make "comfort over style" be your rule. Wear clothes that allow ventilation and are suitable for layering. 2) If you're not a water drinker, pregnancy is the time to change that habit. Hydration is crucial during the summer months as water loss affects your electrolyte levels and your amniotic fluid levels. 3) Plan extra time into any errands or excursions. The heat of summer can make adults who are in the best physical condition lethargic, so imagine how that amplifies when your body is functioning for two.

Ten Budget-Friendly Packing Tips: 1. Be informed 2. Only take one carry on bag plus a small backpack 3. Plan on doing laundry during the trip 4. Stick to one or two color schemes 5. Mail items home or throw them away 6. Don't be afraid of buying incidentals on the road 7. Pack a Cooler 8. Empty Bag 9. Divide and Conquer 10. Don't Jam Pack Sources: Kimber Chin, Frugal Travel Tips For Road Trips, Ezine Articles Mark Kahler, Packing Tips for Budget Travel, About.com

You might be a redneck if you turned your gun into the police... went round the corner n bought a better gun.

This podcast goes over the top ten United States patriotic songs. Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful, God Bless America, Stars and Stripes Forever, Yankee Doodle, God Bless the USA, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and the Combined Military Songs.

This performed audio poem expresses the love for a father figure who has always been there, but is not related by blood.

This is a performed audio poem.

A brief examination of the evolution of creative painting.

The warm days of spring and early summer are a wonderful time for watching young families grow.

This is the future of the entertainment industry. The voice, motion, and object recognition is unbelievable and blows the Nintendo Wii out of the water.

My first redneck joke. Enjoy.

A poem ode to my dad.

We will discuss how to creatively make a refreshment that will be pleasing to all, and ready in a flash!

This is an audio poem about my appreciation for my dad.

Poem read by author : Lamont Lane

This is all about looking great in some classic pieces. Looks that will take you from the office to a night out with the girls!

The trouble with coming up with an original redneck joke is checking to make sure no one else already used it. This was the fifth on my list after realizing my top four were already used by some other guys. I haven't practiced my Southern accent in ages.

Summer Fling is about the magical summer fling that is a tale as old as time. A boy decides to skip this part of summer, but fate has other plans for him and his summer. Written and Read by Vonne Skannal.

This is a letter written by a young man to his father who was in his life for only a short time.

Don't have a garden yet? Are you a beginner and don't know how? It's not too late to start a garden from seed using some summer gardening tips, including proper feeding/watering and the use of soil pellets.

Vanilla Iced Tea: Fill a 2-qt. pitcher 2/3 full of water. Add 1 c. sugar & stir until dissolved. Stir in 3 T. iced tea mix and 1/2 cup vanilla flavoring syrup. Add ice to fill pitcher, stir and serve. NOTE: Sub honey or artificial sweetener for sugar. Vanilla flavoring syrup is available in regular & sugar free in the coffee aisle. Butterscotch Tea Shake Fill a gallon sized sun tea jar 3/4 full of water. Put in 10 tea bags & stir down into water to soak. Put the lid on, then set the jar outside where it will get at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. After 6 or more hours, bring inside. In a blender, add 3 scoops vanilla ice cream. Pour enough sun tea to just cover ice cream. Add about 1/8 cup of butterscotch syrup. Blend, stirring if needed until you have a smooth shake. Add more ice cream to make it thicker, more tea to make it thinner. Serve as desired. Add sweetener and ice to any remaining sun tea to drink.

Using 3 ingredients and a coffeemaker, you too can make delicious sweet tea!

Stories my redneck cousins have told me.

Items Needed: Glass 2 Cup Measuring Cup Small Saucer 4 Tea Bags 1/2 Gallon Pitcher Steps: Put the tea bags into the measuring cup and add water. Place saucer on top. It should cover but not tightly. Microwave for 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Let stand in microwave for 5 minutes. Pour into pitcher and fill the rest of the way with ice and water.

This song was written for military dads but it is true of all fathers and there children worldwide!

Many Names...a poem about the many names that a dad goes by and how each one is filled with love. Written and read by Vonne Skannal.

You might be a red neck if you fart real loud flappy fart...

This is a short story I wrote about a Summer happening. It is a combination of fantasy and reality.

Daddy How much you have missed This life is often full of bliss Though I cannot remember your loving stare I will always know how you wish you could have been there Were you looking down from above? When I took his hand and fell in love When your grandchild was born Did you shout with joy? Did you slap your knee and toot a horn So all would know That he was born Now I am a parent And feel this love How could you go without a push or a shove? I could never leave his side you see He is my child He depends on me My love for you will span the time With each paragraph Inside each rhyme Your neck I hug Your cheek I kiss Daddy oh, Daddy How much you are missed

My recipe for sweet tea. What you will need: - One 12 inch spoon - One 10 cup coffee pot - 2 cups of sugar - 2 quart pitcher - 9 tea bags - Coffee filter - 8 cups of cold water

These are a just a couple of my own thoughts.

A short story about a swimmer who dreams of victory.

Sometimes Summer time gets tiresome with the same old iced tea, and you need to pep it up a little to have a whole new drink.

Every summer when I was a child, I remember going to Bama park which was across the Tallapoosa River bridge into Union Alabama.

I love Florida girls!

I love those suntanned beach babies!

A true story about an unfortunate July 2nd.

A simple tune to reflect to on Father's Day.

This is me today, June 9, 2009 reciting one of the poems I wrote.

Everyone has reasons why they are not exercising. Here are some way to get beyond those reasons and get active.

I sit here and ponder on things, Wondering what life really brings, Rambling thoughts bounce around in my head, I'm alive yet others are dead. Just what is the meaning of life? Are we on earth to be good and kind? Do we come first or last in our minds? Is greatness ours or mankind's. How do others actually see us? As flesh and blood like them or otherwise, Are humans better than animals? Do all creatures have souls or not. What will we leave behind us? Maybe a gem that will help humanity Or not as the case might be, The essence of what we are or will be remains to be seen.

An overview of what is important about exercising when you have type 2 diabetes.

Planning an exercise program when you have diabetes may seem problematic. Here is guidance on how to get started with your plan.

Summer is practically synonymous with heat and humidity, and this can be devastating to your outdoor garden. Listen for tips on how to keep your garden healthy and thriving in the summer heat. Recorded on 6/9/09 and mixed using Audacity.

I Lost My Friend, Dear Dad

A redneck joke

Poem of contrast, normal childhood vs. that of molestation victim. Recorded 6/9/2009 with Nero Wave Editor. Reading of original poem by Lucinda Clarine Krumkop, written cir. March 2008.

You never know what people are really thinking. Original poem published May 2009. Recorded 6/9/2009 with Nero Wave Editor. By Lucinda Clarine Krumkop Etheree/reverse Etheree form poem.

An original instrumental song.

Evernaught Audio Book Chapter One: The Peggar's Tale

This piece of prose begins the story of the Peggar, an artifact from the future/past of humanity and Old Earth. The Peggar is shaped much like a mechanical fortune teller from the late 19th century and it sits upon an ivory chair ornately worked with millions of tiny engravings which have never been decoded into meaning anything thus far.

Irresponsible is fused with elements of funk, punk, rock, hip hop and spoken word poetry. Kamal Imani gives inspiration and light to people who are slipping in a dark world. The funky groove will keep you movin while you hear the frequent cry of "I gotta let you know" in the background. Irresponsible Rocks!

A beat I made.

Another beat I made for tech class.

A beat I made.

Teaches how to make a delicious mint iced tea. All you need is 1/2 a tablespoon of tea, several fresh mint leaves and no calorie powder sweetener.

Another "You Might Be a Redneck Joke."

You might be a redneck...

You might be a redneck...

You might be a redneck...

You might be a redneck...

You might be a redneck...

Father's Day audio poem for the overwhelmed husband, written from wife's point of view. Submitted for Father's Day, 2009 and dedicated to Arieh Krumkop, father of two. Recorded 6/9/2009 with Nero Wave Editor. First audio recording published by Lucinda Clarine Krumkop.

This is a poem for my dad on Father's Day.

Oh Father poem.

You might be a red neck...