Sunday, 30 June 2013
Closer To Fine
I'm trying to tell you something about my life
Maybe give me insight between black and white
The best thing you've ever done for me
Is to help me take my life less seriously, it's only life after all
Well darkness has a hunger that's insatiable
And lightness has a call that's hard to hear
I wrap my fear around me like a blanket
I sailed my ship of safety till I sank it, I'm crawling on your shore.
I went to the doctor, I went to the mountains
I looked to the children, I drank from the fountain
There's more than one answer to these questions
Pointing me in crooked line
The less I seek my source for some definitive
The closer I am to fine.
I went to see the doctor of philosophy
With a poster of Rasputin and a beard down to his knee
He never did marry or see a B-grade movie
He graded my performance, he said he could see through me
I spent four years prostrate to the higher mind, got my paper
And I was free.
I went to the doctor, I went to the mountains
I looked to the children, I drank from the fountain
There's more than one answer to these questions
Pointing me in crooked line
The less I seek my source for some definitive
The closer I am to fine.
I stopped by the bar at 3 a.m.
To seek solace in a bottle or possibly a friend
I woke up with a headache like my head against a board
Twice as cloudy as I'd been the night before
I went in seeking clarity.
I went to the doctor, I went to the mountains
I looked to the children, I drank from the fountain
There's more than one answer to these questions
Pointing me in crooked line
The less I seek my source for some definitive
The closer I am to fine.
I went to the doctor, I went to the mountains
I looked to the children, I drank from the fountain
There's more than one answer to these questions
Pointing me in crooked line
The less I seek my source for some definitive
The closer I am to fine.
We go to the bible, we go through the workout
We read up on revival and we stand up for the lookout
There's more than one answer to these questions
Pointing me in a crooked line
The less I seek my source for some definitive
The closer I am to fine
The closer I am to fine
The closer I am to fine
Thank you Indigo Girls.
Thursday, 20 June 2013
Over there
"Over there" is a puzzle that has confused the Blind for a long
time....
As my guide dog and I stood at the checkout of my local store, I
asked the cashier a simple question. "Where are the Avocado Pears
please?" Her response was hurried, but sincere, "Over there."
Appearing from the station, I asked a passer-by. "Please sir, can
you tell me where I can catch the My City bus?" Before disappearing
into the afternoon throng, a kind voice offered a pleasant
response, "You can catch it over there."
So many things live over there -- Avocado Pears, bus stops, spray
cans, my shoes and even toilets ! A never ending supply of
important and indispensable items all reside in this place which is
blanketed in mystery and conspiracy. I stand in bewildered silence
after learning that something is over there! It is a place I have
never been, and have no hope of finding on my own.
My guide dog is quite clever in finding chairs, stairs, escalators,
helping me cross streets, and can even find me the buttons on a
lift; however, when I tell her to find "over there" her bottom hits
the floor and a shake of her ears tells me that she is as confused
as I am. We will not be going "over there" today.
Over there has caused me a bit of annoyance, a lot of puzzlement
and, on occasion, made my heart race. I have discovered that "over
there" can be a dangerous place.
One day, while crossing a street, I heard a driver's irritated
voice shout out a warning of a truck bearing down on me from over
there. Vixen skilfully dodged the oncoming vehicle and pulled me to
the safety of the curb. Our hearts were both racing as we took a
few moments to compose ourselves. Close encounters with over there
can be frightening experiences.
Although many blind people have wondered as to the exact location
of "over there", few have dared to venture forth in an actual
search of the mysterious place.
Once, while standing in line at the Chemist, I asked the cashier
where I can find the Aftershave. With a cheery smile, she said, "It
is over there." With a sigh, I decided I would take the extra step
to unravel the riddle, which had frustrated my associates since the
beginning of time. Taking a deep breath, I smiled at the cashier,
and deliberately asked, "Where is over there?"
I imagined the girl's shocked expression. I felt her sharing
concerned and condescending looks with her fellows in the store.
The silence grew apparent as they pondered the possibility of
allowing a blind person access to the forbidden place. She had no
choice; she would have to tell me how to find "over there". I had
won! Excitement swept through me as I waited in eager anticipation.
A victorious smile crept to my face, my hand tightened on the
handle of Vixen's harness; we would soon be going over there!
The cashier's voice was full of resignation as the decision was
made. "That way," she said!
"Date a blind man: It will give you a good feeling all over!"
Just another example of how Blind Barry Blomkamp takes his daily
frustrations and turns them into adventure and fun.
Celebrated SA Inspirational Speaker and Entertainer, Barry Blomkamp
cuts right through the mumbo jumbo of 'motivation talk' and
delivers a message that is real, genuine, unique and truly
inspiring... This despite never seeing his audience!
At the top of his business career, Barry was dramatically knocked
off his 'bullet-proof pedestal' by a devastating car crash. Barry
was very lucky to survive... but the impact left him totally blind.
Barry Blomkamp lost his beloved business, his young family was in
massive shock, and he now had to deal with a future of complete
darkness.
The concept of Barry's story is Unique, powerful and is guaranteed
to change people for the better... and provide ABILITY.
With the tightening economy, nows the time to train your staff to
perform at their peak potential and increase profitability.
Barry has been on the Public Speaking Circuit wowing audiences for
many years. With over 500 performances behind him he has a notable
standing of being one of the very best in the business.
Meet this incredible Blind man and the beautiful Vixen by clicking
on their brand new sexy site at
www.TurboTalk.co.za
time....
As my guide dog and I stood at the checkout of my local store, I
asked the cashier a simple question. "Where are the Avocado Pears
please?" Her response was hurried, but sincere, "Over there."
Appearing from the station, I asked a passer-by. "Please sir, can
you tell me where I can catch the My City bus?" Before disappearing
into the afternoon throng, a kind voice offered a pleasant
response, "You can catch it over there."
So many things live over there -- Avocado Pears, bus stops, spray
cans, my shoes and even toilets ! A never ending supply of
important and indispensable items all reside in this place which is
blanketed in mystery and conspiracy. I stand in bewildered silence
after learning that something is over there! It is a place I have
never been, and have no hope of finding on my own.
My guide dog is quite clever in finding chairs, stairs, escalators,
helping me cross streets, and can even find me the buttons on a
lift; however, when I tell her to find "over there" her bottom hits
the floor and a shake of her ears tells me that she is as confused
as I am. We will not be going "over there" today.
Over there has caused me a bit of annoyance, a lot of puzzlement
and, on occasion, made my heart race. I have discovered that "over
there" can be a dangerous place.
One day, while crossing a street, I heard a driver's irritated
voice shout out a warning of a truck bearing down on me from over
there. Vixen skilfully dodged the oncoming vehicle and pulled me to
the safety of the curb. Our hearts were both racing as we took a
few moments to compose ourselves. Close encounters with over there
can be frightening experiences.
Although many blind people have wondered as to the exact location
of "over there", few have dared to venture forth in an actual
search of the mysterious place.
Once, while standing in line at the Chemist, I asked the cashier
where I can find the Aftershave. With a cheery smile, she said, "It
is over there." With a sigh, I decided I would take the extra step
to unravel the riddle, which had frustrated my associates since the
beginning of time. Taking a deep breath, I smiled at the cashier,
and deliberately asked, "Where is over there?"
I imagined the girl's shocked expression. I felt her sharing
concerned and condescending looks with her fellows in the store.
The silence grew apparent as they pondered the possibility of
allowing a blind person access to the forbidden place. She had no
choice; she would have to tell me how to find "over there". I had
won! Excitement swept through me as I waited in eager anticipation.
A victorious smile crept to my face, my hand tightened on the
handle of Vixen's harness; we would soon be going over there!
The cashier's voice was full of resignation as the decision was
made. "That way," she said!
"Date a blind man: It will give you a good feeling all over!"
Just another example of how Blind Barry Blomkamp takes his daily
frustrations and turns them into adventure and fun.
Celebrated SA Inspirational Speaker and Entertainer, Barry Blomkamp
cuts right through the mumbo jumbo of 'motivation talk' and
delivers a message that is real, genuine, unique and truly
inspiring... This despite never seeing his audience!
At the top of his business career, Barry was dramatically knocked
off his 'bullet-proof pedestal' by a devastating car crash. Barry
was very lucky to survive... but the impact left him totally blind.
Barry Blomkamp lost his beloved business, his young family was in
massive shock, and he now had to deal with a future of complete
darkness.
The concept of Barry's story is Unique, powerful and is guaranteed
to change people for the better... and provide ABILITY.
With the tightening economy, nows the time to train your staff to
perform at their peak potential and increase profitability.
Barry has been on the Public Speaking Circuit wowing audiences for
many years. With over 500 performances behind him he has a notable
standing of being one of the very best in the business.
Meet this incredible Blind man and the beautiful Vixen by clicking
on their brand new sexy site at
www.TurboTalk.co.za
Saturday, 8 June 2013
Umair Haque
Beyond the allure of today's latest fads and fashions, beyond the advice I and others can give you about money, sex, and power and how to get it all, fast, here are four essential, timeless truths.
Life is shorter than any of us truly expect.
Human potential is vaster than any of us truly know.
Joy and sorrow cut sharper — and flee faster — than any of us can truly understand.
And so: the great truths of a life well lived have always been love, beauty, and accomplishment.
...
None of us are here not to make a difference. Let me put it like this. The industrial age's great binge has left us with a kind of existential hangover. We don't know why we're really here anymore. Is it "money"? Is it "growth"? Is it "productivity"? Here's a not-so-secret: we are here, each and every one of us, to live. Wholly, fully, uncompromisingly. And we always have been. The mercilessly vicious cycle of working harder, get poorer, feel emptier, buy more...work harder — it's not just a recipe for economic stagnation: it's a formula for a kind of existential suicide, for billions of bleak seconds every second of human life squandered. So you're going to have to refuse, reject, and revolutionize it. You're going to have to pioneer building not just "an economy" or "a business" — emptier and emptier concepts — but lives worthy of the privilege of living. Remember my four timeless truths? The great challenge — that, for a moment, dazzled by the fools' gold of plenty, we forgot — is this: inspiring, elevating, and enabling people to craft lives that honor the truth of life.
http://blogs.hbr.org/haque/
Life is shorter than any of us truly expect.
Human potential is vaster than any of us truly know.
Joy and sorrow cut sharper — and flee faster — than any of us can truly understand.
And so: the great truths of a life well lived have always been love, beauty, and accomplishment.
...
None of us are here not to make a difference. Let me put it like this. The industrial age's great binge has left us with a kind of existential hangover. We don't know why we're really here anymore. Is it "money"? Is it "growth"? Is it "productivity"? Here's a not-so-secret: we are here, each and every one of us, to live. Wholly, fully, uncompromisingly. And we always have been. The mercilessly vicious cycle of working harder, get poorer, feel emptier, buy more...work harder — it's not just a recipe for economic stagnation: it's a formula for a kind of existential suicide, for billions of bleak seconds every second of human life squandered. So you're going to have to refuse, reject, and revolutionize it. You're going to have to pioneer building not just "an economy" or "a business" — emptier and emptier concepts — but lives worthy of the privilege of living. Remember my four timeless truths? The great challenge — that, for a moment, dazzled by the fools' gold of plenty, we forgot — is this: inspiring, elevating, and enabling people to craft lives that honor the truth of life.
http://blogs.hbr.org/haque/
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Bikers against Tolls Again
BIKERS AGAINT E-TOLLS - MASS RIDE 15 JUNE 2013
Shaun wrote;
NEWS FLASH ......Just got back from JMPD .......they are very happy with the way the last event was organised ,i had to sit through nearly an hour of video footage taken by their own guys .........a few issues were raised
... a/ALL BY LAWS AND STATE LAWS APPLY
so no urinating in public
b/NO ALCOHOL TO BE CONSUMED OR SOLD PROIR OR DURING THE PROTEST
... my ex mate displaying two bottles of OBS in his back pockets and consuming them will not happen again
C/THE PERMIT IS GRANTED FOR A CONVOY STYLE SLOW RIDE IN FORMATION AT 40 TO 60KMS PER HOUR .
those guys who thought it was a breakfastrun and flat out dash from one point to the next ,breaking away from the convoy ....please dont do it again .
D/PROIR TO AND AFTER THE MASS RIDE
there will be a group announcement made to start the ride and on return the Mass Ride will be declared over ,then all supporters are free to participate in the "BIKER FLEA MARKET EVENT "
You are then responsible for your own actions and me as the Convener is released from my guidelines as set out by JMPD .
E/JMPD WAS VERY LENIENT LAST EVENT AND RESPECTED US ,PLEASE LETS HAVE A GOOD EVENT WITH RESPECT FOR THE PUBLIC,FELLOW SUPPORTERS ,POLICE AND JMPD
IF YOU SHOULD WITTNESS BEHAVIOUR BY ANYONE WHICH WILL ENDAGER OUR REPUTATION AND FUTURE EVENTS ......PLEASE DEAL OR REPORT THE MATTER TO A COMMITTEE MEMBER SO WE CAN ASK THE PERSON OR PERSONS TO LEAVE ,THEN THEY REALLY DO NOT HAVE THE SAME CAUSE OR FELLOW SUPPORTERS IN MIND .
THANK YOU
RESPECT TO ALL
_________________________________________________
My sincere congratulations, truly an astounding achievement by Shaun and his crew.
I should add a link, but i received this via e-mail, published in it's entirety, with the exception of Shaun's surname.
Shaun wrote;
NEWS FLASH ......Just got back from JMPD .......they are very happy with the way the last event was organised ,i had to sit through nearly an hour of video footage taken by their own guys .........a few issues were raised
... a/ALL BY LAWS AND STATE LAWS APPLY
so no urinating in public
b/NO ALCOHOL TO BE CONSUMED OR SOLD PROIR OR DURING THE PROTEST
... my ex mate displaying two bottles of OBS in his back pockets and consuming them will not happen again
C/THE PERMIT IS GRANTED FOR A CONVOY STYLE SLOW RIDE IN FORMATION AT 40 TO 60KMS PER HOUR .
those guys who thought it was a breakfastrun and flat out dash from one point to the next ,breaking away from the convoy ....please dont do it again .
D/PROIR TO AND AFTER THE MASS RIDE
there will be a group announcement made to start the ride and on return the Mass Ride will be declared over ,then all supporters are free to participate in the "BIKER FLEA MARKET EVENT "
You are then responsible for your own actions and me as the Convener is released from my guidelines as set out by JMPD .
E/JMPD WAS VERY LENIENT LAST EVENT AND RESPECTED US ,PLEASE LETS HAVE A GOOD EVENT WITH RESPECT FOR THE PUBLIC,FELLOW SUPPORTERS ,POLICE AND JMPD
IF YOU SHOULD WITTNESS BEHAVIOUR BY ANYONE WHICH WILL ENDAGER OUR REPUTATION AND FUTURE EVENTS ......PLEASE DEAL OR REPORT THE MATTER TO A COMMITTEE MEMBER SO WE CAN ASK THE PERSON OR PERSONS TO LEAVE ,THEN THEY REALLY DO NOT HAVE THE SAME CAUSE OR FELLOW SUPPORTERS IN MIND .
THANK YOU
RESPECT TO ALL
_________________________________________________
My sincere congratulations, truly an astounding achievement by Shaun and his crew.
I should add a link, but i received this via e-mail, published in it's entirety, with the exception of Shaun's surname.
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