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Thursday, December 08, 2016

Greenbrier Art League Annual Art Show - Tue., Dec. 13, 2016

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THE GREENBRIER ART LEAGUE

ANNUAL ART SHOW

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2016

11:00 AM TO 3:00 PM

at the

CASSIDY THEATER COMPLEX
6200 Pearl Rd, Parma Hts
LOWER LEVEL

No Charge * Refreshments * Meet the Artists
Original Art Work *  Prints * Cards * Jewelry
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Wednesday, December 07, 2016

Inspirations - Thursday, December 8, 2016


I try to do the right thing at the right time. They may just be little things, but usually they make the difference between winning and losing.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – Professional Basketball Player

Tuesday, December 06, 2016

Inspirations - Wednesday, December 7, 2016


Remembering Pearl Harbor (75 years later)

I fear we have awakened a sleeping giant and filled him with a terrible resolve.

Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto after the attack on Pearl Harbor

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The question to reflect upon is "Have recent events awakened you and filled you with resolve?"

Remembering Pearl Harbor (75 Years Later), and Veterans Tribute

Sunday, December 7, 1941; Described by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt as “A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”.  Some photos below are not related to Pearl Harbor, and they will be marked as such.

From our 2013 Visit

From our 2013 Visit

One of the many who have made America great!

From our 2013 Visit

On board the USS Missouri "Mighty Mo" where World War II (Pacific) ended. Lower Right: Tour Guide J. Ford Murray memorizes visitors as he skillfully recounts the historic surrender.  (From our 2013 Visit).

On board the USS Missouri "Mighty Mo" where World War II (Pacific) ended. Tour Guide J. Ford Murray memorizes visitors as he skillfully recounts the historic surrender.  (From our 2013 Visit).

J. Ford Murray recounts the historic unconditional surrender of Japanese Forces to The Alied Command.  (From our 2013 Visit).

Hull of USS Arizona, where oil still seeps from the ship, yet fish thrive (photo from our 2001 trip)

U.S. Coast Guard "at the ready" patrolling the harbor around our cruise ship just two months after 911 (photo from our 2001 trip)

Sunset over Hawaii (photo from our 2001 trip)

Opana Point (near Northwest tip of Hawaii): Path of 1st wave of bombers - http://www.wtj.com/articles/pearl_maps/map_anim_oahu_02b.html (photo from our 2001 trip)

Members of the Navajo Code Talkers whose actions helped so much during the war. Its hard to believe the American Indians have the need to stand for justice at Standing Rock. (not a Pearl Harbor photo).

Japanese "Nisei" Military Veterans who sacrificed and fought with Allied Forces in Europe, despite the fact that people of Japanese Ancestry were interned in the United States during the war. How does that speak to the idea of banning a culture, a race, a religion? Prayerfully, we will not repeat history. (not a Pearl Harbor photo)

Breaking the color and the gender barriers in service to this country. Will they ever be equal and equally treated? (not a Pearl Harbor photo).
Dianne's cousin Benjamin Suber (right) receiving congratulations! - (not a Pearl Harbor photo).

Our friend Roy Richardson, member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, a group who never lost an airplane of the bomber crews they protected. (not a Pearl Harbor photo).

My Uncle Willie Ford - aka "Sonny Boy" - (not a Pearl Harbor photo).

My Uncle Mark Ford - aka "Sugar Mark". A member of the famed Red Ball Express - (not a Pearl Harbor photo).

My cousin John Bell - (not a Pearl Harbor photo).

My cousin Emmett Vinson Sr. - (not a Pearl Harbor photo).

My cousin William Mikel - (not a Pearl Harbor photo).

My cousin Sharon Adams Mikel and members of the Stockbridge Recruiting Team - (not a Pearl Harbor photo).

My cousin Cecil Ford - (not a Pearl Harbor photo).

Monday, December 05, 2016

Inspirations - Tuesday, December 6, 2016


The important thing is to learn a lesson every time you lose.

John McEnroe – Professional Tennis Player and Sportscaster

Sunday, December 04, 2016

Inspirations - Monday, December 5, 2016


Christian, Jew, Muslim, shaman, Zoroastrian, stone, ground, mountain, river, each has a secret way of being with the mystery, unique and not to be judged.

Jalaluddin Rumi

Thursday, December 01, 2016

Inspirations - Friday, December 2, 2016


It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.


Maya Angelou