December 7, 2009
17 tractor trailer trucks will filled, containing: Total – 374, 235 lbs.. 187 TONS Cash - $46,171 - includes $10,000 from Bon Jovi, $10,000 from Pam Davis from Warminster - $2500 from Metroplex West Assoc - $2500 from Creative Financial Group - $2,000 from Staffing Plus Inc. - $1,000 from Margera’s - $1,000 from Kildare’s - $1,000 from volunteer group company – S.E.I. Investments in Oaks, PA - $1,000 from Stonegate Financial Services - $1,000 from Premier Chemical’s LLC - $1,000 from Kelly P Johnson from Harleysville, PA - $1,500 from Bill Clement - $3,730 from Jim Jackson Mustache online donations - $2,000 from listener for Dave Magrogan Fla house - $25 from listener to Nick Mc at event Fri (12/4) Business: 1st – Subaru: 41,250 lbs - Target: 24, 570 lbs - Tri-County Toyota: 16,090 lbs - JP Mascaro & Sons: 14,127 lbs Group: 1st: Second Street Irish Society: 6,330 lbs - FOP Lodge #5: 5,320 lbs - Radnor Middle School: 2,921 - Penn Leadership Charter: 2,913
Preson and Steve do this camp out every year and it some how always does better than they think it will.
Posted on 12/07/2009 11:25 AM Comments (3)
November 30, 2009

Camp Out Event Information - November 30th to December 4th: When: Monday, November 30 thru Friday, December 4 (it's over at the end of the broadcast on Friday - about 10am) Donations are accepted Monday through Thursday from 6am to about 8pm, and Friday, December 4th from 6am to 10am. Where: The Metroplex Shopping Center in Plymouth Meeting, PA - A Development of the Goldenberg Group All donations benefit Philabundance - feeding the hungry of the Delaware Valley - Volunteer for Philabundance Yes, Preston & Steve actually live in an RV the entire week - thanks to White Horse RV in Williamstown, NJ for donating the use of the RV and broadcast their show each morning from the Metroplex. Why? Because there are hungry people in the Delaware Valley in need of food. Donations are accepted Monday through Thursday from 6am to about 8pm, and Friday, December 4th from 6am to 10am. EXTREMELY LARGE DONATIONS REQUIRE ADVANCED NOTICE. I.e. if you have a donation on a tractor trailer, we’re open to welcoming you at the Metroplex, but we will NOT unload something that large, but rather, we’ll supply directions to the Philabundance Warehouse, where your donation will be weighed and reported to us. Most needed non-perishable food items include: (Pop Top Lids are always welcome) Canned Tuna, Canned Beef Stew, Canned Chili, Canned Pasta, Beef Ravioli, Mac & Cheese, Ready To Eat Cereal (Family Size), Canned Pork & Beans/Baked Beans, Canned Green Beans, Canned Corn, Canned Fruit Cocktail, Creamy Peanut Butter (Plastic Containers ONLY), Grape Jelly (Plastic Containers ONLY), Boxed Sugar and non-perishables that won't go bad too soon.
Camp Out Donation Incentives (and lots of em!):
Daily Random Prizes (must listen for details regarding how to win):
- Pair of tickets with Meet and Greet for The Bacon Brothers "Save the Mummers" concert - Dec 5th at Electric Factory (we'll have one pair to award each day!) - The Bacon Brothers will perform on site Thursday (12/4) - listen for details, if you wanna catch the performance and interview live at Camp Out, make sure to bring us food donations!!
- Zhu Zhu Pets(tm) hamsters - that's right, we'll have this hard to find favorite toy to award to food donors - Listen for more details on how to win. The best alternatives to real live hamsters, Zhu Zhu Pets(tm) hamsters don't go to the bathroom, die, or smell, but they are still a riot of motion and sound. Zhu Zhu Pets(tm) are available for sale at Toys"R"Us, Walmart and other select retailers. Please visit zhuzhupets.com for more information.
REGISTER TO WIN: Each day, Monday thru Friday - any one who donates food may register to win that day’s prize (We'll select one winner from all eligible entries each day [Monday thru Thursday any time after 8pm; Friday after 10am]. one entry per donor, per day):
• Monday: Slack’s Hoagie Shack Holiday Party Tray that serves 25 • Tuesday: Stock Car Racing Experience at Pocono Raceway from 877StockCar.com – makes a great gift, for anyone who’s dreamt of driving a real 600 HP Sprint Cup Stock Car on a real NASCAR 2.5 mile super speedway • Wednesday: A 3 hour hot air balloon ride for 2 with Air Ventures o Includes pictures as the balloon inflates, a champagne toast and snack (o.j. and pastry for a.m. flights or a cheese platter for evening flights) o Drift away from the everyday, with Air Ventures hot air balloon flights • Thursday: PS3 with a few games • Friday: A Flip Video and 32" TV from the Plymouth Meeting Best Buy
LARGEST INDIVIDUAL DONATION - The Individual that donates the most food (by weight) each day, Monday thru Thursday: • Monday: Record Service for a year from Interscope, Geffen and A&M Records. (CD releases for 2010) • Tuesday: Two tickets to anywhere in the continental US that Air Tran flies (restrictions apply). Air Tran Airways. Go. There’s nothing stopping you. • Wednesday: One adult unlimited season pass for Jack Frost/Big Boulder good for the 2009-2010 season. ($629 value) • Thursday: A VIP New Year’s Eve at the Trump Taj, including overnight stay for two in the Chairman Tower Dec 31st, $150 gift certificate to dine at Trattoria Il Mulino and admission to the Casbah nightclub (10pm) with 2 hours open bar and party favors. (Must be 21. Cannot transfer prize. Must provide ID upon check-in. No cash value. Winner is responsible for taxes and gratuity. Subject to change or cancellation at management's discretion.)
Prize for the largest contribution by a business: • The Business that makes the Largest Donation (by weight) wins a Live Broadcast from The Preston & Steve Show at your place of Business (on a mutually agreeable date and time) - Please note: Excessively Large donations are most welcome earlier in the day, so we have time to get the food to Philabundance before they close - if your business plans on making a very large donation, please do so as early as you can during the day - Thanks! Prize for the largest contribution from a Group (non-business), High School, College organization, Police, Fire…: • The organization (non-business, such as: High School, Fire Department, Fraternity or Sorority, Police Department, Bridge Club, etc.) that makes the largest donation (by weight) wins: 100 tickets to the Sixers / Warriors game, Dec 14th AND a Flyers Balcony Suite for a future game - (seats about 20).
Special Events: To Be Announced - but there will definitely be a Totally Office Calendar Signing Night, Movie Night and more!
Posted on 11/30/2009 7:08 AM Comments (3)
October 28, 2009
Go Phillies, hit the ball long. Go Phillies, play the game strong. Go Phillies, show that we belong. We will fight with all our might to the victory song.
Go Phillies, lets shout it out loud. Go Phillies, we're a Phanatic crowd. Go Phillies, you make the city proud. Ring the bell and we will yell our game will be avowed.
Now Go Phillies, Go Lets Go Phillies, Go Yes Go Phillies, Go Swing and a long drive and this ball is outta here. GO PHILLIES, GO.
Posted on 10/28/2009 6:53 AM Comments (2)
October 19, 2009
"Go Phillies, hit the ball long. Go Phillies, play the game strong. Go Phillies, prove them all wrong. We will fight with all our might to the victory song.
Go Phillies, strike them out fast. Go Phillies, give the ball a blast. Go Phillies, forget about the past. We'll be the ace in this race we'll never be surpassed.
Now Go Phillies, Go Lets Go Phillies, Go Yes Go Phillies, Go Let the game begin so we can win, GO PHILLIES, GO."
Posted on 10/19/2009 7:41 AM Comments (4)
September 27, 2009
This is a Leonard Cohen song called 'So Long Marianne' that I am albe to add Millie Ann's name to.
Not to be missunderstode as me saying so long as I do not want to do that.
Just a song I love as much as I love my wife.
Won't you come over to the window, my little darling, I'd like to try to read you palm I used to think I was some kind of gypsy boy before I let you take me home.
So long Millie Ann, it's time that we began to laugh and cry and cry and laugh about it all again.
Well, you know that I love to live with you, but you make me forget so very much. I forget to pray for the angel and then the angels forget to pray for us.
So long Millie Ann, it's time that we began to laugh and cry and cry and laugh about it all again.
We met when we were almost young. Deep in the green lilac park. You held on to me like I was a crucifix as we went kneeling through the dark.
So long Millie Ann, it's time that we began to laugh and cry and cry and laugh about it all again.
Your letters say that you are beside me now. Then why do I feel alone? I'm standing on a ledge and your fine spider web is fastening my ankle to a stone.
So long Millie Ann, it's time that we began to laugh and cry and cry and laugh about it all again.
For now I need your hidden love. I'm cold as a new razor blade. You left when I told you I was curious. I never said that I was brave.
So long Millie Ann, it's time that we began to laugh and cry and cry and laugh about it all again.
O you are really such a pretty one. I see you've gone and changed your name again And just when I climbed this whole mountainside to wash my eyelids in the rain.
So long Millie Ann, it's time that we began
to laugh and cry and cry and laugh about it all again.
Posted on 09/27/2009 8:33 AM Comments (6)
September 25, 2009
History Mystery
Have a history teacher explain this ----- if they can..

Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.
John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.
Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.
Joh n F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.
Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.
Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.
Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.
Both Presidents were shot in the head
Now it gets really weird.
Lincoln 's secretary was named Kennedy.
Kennedy's Secretary was named Lincoln .
Both were assassinated by Southerners.
Both were succeeded by Southerners named Johnson.
Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln , was born in 1808.
Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.

John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln , was born in 1839..
Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939.

Both assassins were known by their three names.
Both names are composed of fifteen letters.
Now hang on to your seat.
Lincoln was shot at the theater named 'Ford.'
Kennedy was shot in a car called ' Lincoln ' made by 'Ford.'
Lincoln was shot in a theater and his assassin ran and hid in a warehouse.
Kennedy was shot from a warehouse and his assassin ran and hid in a theater.
Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.
And here's the kicker...
A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe , Maryland
A week before Kennedy was shot, he was with Marilyn Monroe.
WHO FIGURED THIS OUT?
INCREDIBLE
1) Fold a NEW PINK $20 bill in half...
2) Fold again, taking care to fold it exactly as below

3) Fold the other e nd, exactly as before
4) Now, simply turn it over...
What a coincidence!
A simple geometric fold creates a catastrophic premonition printed on all $20 bills!!!
COINCIDENCE? YOU DECIDE
As if that wasn't enough. Here is what you've seen...
Firstly The Pentagon on fire...
Then The Twin Towers.
..And now .. look at this!
TRIPLE COINCIDENCE ON A SIMPLE $20 BILL
It gets even better!! 9+11=$20!!
This is too interesting to pass up!
Posted on 09/25/2009 10:02 AM Comments (2)
Here are six reasons why you should think before you speak. Have you ever spoken and wished that you could Immediately take the words back.... Here are the Testimonials of a few people who did.... FIRST TESTIMONY: I walked into a hair salon with my husband and three kids in tow And asked loudly, 'How much do you charge for a shampoo and a blow job?' I turned around and walked back out and never went back My husband didn't say a word.. He knew better.
SECOND TESTIMONY: I was at the golf store comparing different kinds of golf balls. I was unhappy with the women's type I had been using. After browsing for several minutes, I was approached by one of the good-looking gentlemen who works at the store. He asked if he could help me. Without thinking, I looked at him and said, 'I think I like playing with men's balls'
THIRD TESTIMONY: My sister and I were at the mall and Passed by a store that sold a Variety of candy and nuts. As we were looking at the display case, The boy behind the counter asked if we needed any help. I replied, 'No, I'm just looking at your nuts.' My sister started to laugh hysterically. The boy grinned, and I turned beet-red and walked away. To this day, My sister has never let me forget.
FOURTH TESTIMONY : While in line at the bank one afternoon, My toddler decided to release Some pent-up energy and ran amok. I was finally able to grab hold of Her after receiving looks of disgust And annoyance from other patrons. I told her that if she did not start behaving 'right now' she would be punished. To my horror, she looked me in the eye and said in a voice just as threatening, 'If you don't let me go right now, I will tell Grandma that I saw you Kissing Daddy's pee-pee last night!' The silence was deafening after this enlightening exchange. Even the tellers stopped what they were doing. I mustered up the last of my dignity and Walked out of the bank with my daughter in tow. The last thing I heard when the door closed behind me, were screams of laughter.
FIFTH TESTIMONY: Have you ever asked your child a question too many times? My three-year-old son had a lot of problems with potty training and I was on him constantly. One day we stopped at Taco Bell for a quick lunch, in between errands It was very busy, with a full dining room. While enjoying my taco, I smelled something funny, So of course I checked My seven-month-old daughter, she was clean. Then realized that Danny Had not asked to go potty in a while. I asked him if he needed to go, And he said 'No' . I kept thinking 'Oh Lord, that child has had an accident, and I don't have any clothes with me.' Then I said, 'Danny, are you SURE you didn't have an accident?' 'No,' he replied. I just KNEW that he must have had an accident, because the smell was getting worse. Soooooo, I asked one more time, 'Danny did you have an accident ? This time he jumped up, yanked down his pants, Bent over, spread his cheeks And yelled, 'SEE MOM, IT'S JUST FARTS!!' While 30 people nearly choked to death on their tacos laughing, He calmly pulled up his pants and sat down. An old couple made me feel better, Thanking me for the best laugh they'd ever had.
Last
And a very embarrassed female news anchor who will, In the future, likely think before she speaks. What happens when you predict snow but don't get any! We had a female news anchor that, The day after it was supposed to have snowed and didn't, Turned to the weatherman and asked: 'So Bob, where's that 8 inches you promised me last night?' Not only did HE have to leave the set, But half the crew did too they were laughing so hard!
Posted on 09/25/2009 9:49 AM Comments (1)
September 16, 2009
History Mystery
Have a history teacher explain this ----- if they can..

Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.
John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.
Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.
Joh n F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.
Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.
Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.
Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.
Both Presidents were shot in the head
Now it gets really weird.
Lincoln 's secretary was named Kennedy.
Kennedy's Secretary was named Lincoln .
Both were assassinated by Southerners.
Both were succeeded by Southerners named Johnson.
Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln , was born in 1808.
Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.

John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln , was born in 1839..
Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939.

Both assassins were known by their three names.
Both names are composed of fifteen letters.
Now hang on to your seat.
Lincoln was shot at the theater named 'Ford.'
Kennedy was shot in a car called ' Lincoln ' made by 'Ford.'
Lincoln was shot in a theater and his assassin ran and hid in a warehouse.
Kennedy was shot from a warehouse and his assassin ran and hid in a theater.
Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.
And here's the kicker...
A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe , Maryland
A week before Kennedy was shot, he was with Marilyn Monroe.
WHO FIGURED THIS OUT?
INCREDIBLE
1) Fold a NEW PINK $20 bill in half...
2) Fold again, taking care to fold it exactly as below

3) Fold the other e nd, exactly as before
4) Now, simply turn it over...
What a coincidence!
A simple geometric fold creates a catastrophic premonition printed on all $20 bills!!!
COINCIDENCE? YOU DECIDE
As if that wasn't enough. Here is what you've seen...
Firstly The Pentagon on fire...
Then The Twin Towers.
..And now .. look at this!
TRIPLE COINCIDENCE ON A SIMPLE $20 BILL
It gets even better!! 9+11=$20!!
Posted on 09/16/2009 5:08 PM Comments (9)
September 12, 2009
I saw a burned tree in the big city among the ruin and the wast. Time ticking by like a long sad goodbye a movie out of pase. I said said nothing more as she lie to the floor of life in her disgrace.
Nothing else matters nothing more nothing new a burned tree of the life we once knew caught in the middle of a long drawn out play nothing to do nothing to say
Short odd song by me.
Inspired by apicture posted angrylambie 
http://angrylambie-landscapes.buzznet.com/user/photos/burned-tree/?id=57163481
Posted on 09/12/2009 6:12 AM Comments (1)
July 10, 2009
What to do at four am when the sun is still in it's slumber and a lumber around the house with no company but my cats who never saw any rats but know of vats of love we show those two awesome feline four legged free souls of our place of living in a place of giving and the place where in now am awake at four am writing a poem with no sleep in sight so should I say morning or night or maybe I'll stop and get an bite but not that be and think I will end this here, have a good day my friend.
Posted on 07/10/2009 12:59 AM Comments (2)
June 26, 2009
It is dark underground with the dwarfs digging down and what will be found in red mountains. They dug far to deep and a awoke from the sleep something far down there in red mountains. They tried all they could but nothing withstood the thing that came from in red mountains. Those who survived will morn those who died and where their bones lie in red mountains. So admire from a far and stay where you and and don't you dare go in red mountains.
Small poem by me, Goldbrick Dreams.
Insired by picture posted from mn76.
Posted on 06/26/2009 6:50 PM Comments (2)
The seed once planted now has grown into something unknown. As is life we wait and see to wounder what that seed will be. Will it be tall and bear sweet fruit or grow down in edible root. The garden we tend, the flowers we weed all from a little seed. But that is life from little big grow and what it will be is unknown. Short poem by me, Edward Anderson
Posted on 06/26/2009 7:23 AM Comments (2)
June 15, 2009
Still in some pain, but the healing kind this time.
Now just relaxing witht he cats.
Posted on 06/15/2009 5:33 AM Comments (2)
June 4, 2009
Leave Out All The Rest
I dreamed I was missing
You were so scared
But no one would listen
Cause no one else cared
After my dreaming
I woke with this fear
What am I leaving
When I'm done here
So if you're asking me
I want you to know
When my time comes
Forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed
And don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest
Don't be afraid
I've taking my beating
I've shared what I've been
I'm strong on the surface
Not all the way through
I've never been perfect
But neither have you
So if you're asking me
I want you to know
When my time comes
Forget the wrong that ive done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed
Don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest
[End Chorus]
Forgetting
All the hurt inside
You've learned to hide so well
Pretending
Someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are
When my time comes
Forget the wrong that ive done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed
Don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest
Forgetting
All the hurt inside
You've learned to hide so well
Pretending
Someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are
I can't be who you are
Posted on 06/04/2009 6:26 AM Comments (0)
June 1, 2009

Are you Preston & Steve’s Coaster Virgin?
Email stories of your Coaster Virginity to Coaster@wmmr.com
One winner and guest will join a member of the Preston & Steve Show and be flown to Six Flags Great Adventure via helicopter for their first roller coaster experience… including the most anticipated ride transformation of Six Flag’s iconic Medusa, to the all-new BIZARRO – designed to emulate the powers and abilities of the DC Comic Villain, BIZARRO:
The 3½ minute thrill begins with a pulse-quickening 142 foot climb before plummeting 60 miles-per-hour through BIZARRO’s freeze vision “cool zone.” The rush continues as riders twist and turn through seven loops – including 114-foot vertical and 96-foot dive loops – blast past bursts of BIZARRO’s fire breath, and race by bizarre scenes and illusions. The mind-boggling 3,985-foot twisting journey of storytelling and high-tech elements ends by sending riders head first into a spiked-shaped Auger of Doom, set inside interlocking corkscrews.
Must be at least 18 to enter… entry deadline is June 10th
I sent Millie Ann a email and am going to try to get her to do this.
Help me and tell her to face her fears and try something new.
Posted on 06/01/2009 6:44 AM Comments (3)
March 17, 2009
If you like to join just go to this link;
http://www.buzznet.com/groups/prestonandsteve/
Tell a friend if you like it.
Posted on 03/17/2009 9:18 AM Comments (0)
February 19, 2009
Posted on 02/19/2009 1:34 PM Comments (7)
February 15, 2009
Preston & Steve's Cardboard Classic
part of MMR's Day off on the Slopes part 2
Friday, March 6, 2009 at Jack Frost Mountain
Skip work, ski all day, party at the Cardboard
Classic, then party again in the E-2000 Lounge with Coors Light for our
World Famous Happy Hour!
MMR VIP Pre-Sale: $9.33 Lift tix - WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
Preston & Steve’s Cardboard Classic

What is it?
A competition of Epic proportions (well, ok, not really epic, that
would be pretty serious - this is more fun), involving you, our dear
listeners, designing, building and riding your own Cardboard Sleds -
however, there are rules.
Rule 1: You must build your own sled out of approved
materials only: Cardboard, String, Glue, Tape. (other aesthetic
materials are allowed: paint, glitter, flags) - Sled Width Restriction: about 6 feet wide (about the width of each Tubing Lane)
Rule 2: All sleds must be Registered and may be represented by individuals OR teams of 2 or more. (More info on Registration below) -
SLED REGISTRATION: The deadline to register your Team and Sled is Friday, 2/27/09 at 11am!! (see below)
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
**Sleds may be disqualified from competition for either
incorporating unapproved building materials or failing to Check-In -
see below for complete details**
Categories & Prizes:
• Fastest Sled
1st Place: Fender Guitar w/ Amp, an 8GB iPod Nano AND $500 Lukoil Gas Card
2nd Place: 8GB iPod Nano
3rd place: $400 Burton Gift Card
• Best Design
1st place: X-Box 360 w/ Madden 09, 8GB iPod Nano AND $1,000
2nd place: 8 GB iPod Nano
3rd place: $400 Burton Gift Card
• Best Coors Light Sled
1st Place: Beer for a Year*, from Coors Light*
2nd Place: 8GB iPod Nano
3rd place: $400 Burton Gift Card
*Beer for a Year is 24 Cases of Coors Light (that's 2 cases a
month!) - Participants in this category must be at least 21 years of
age. Simply incorporate Coors Light, The Silver Bullet, into your sled
design, and you could win. Sleds will be judged based on creativity and
originality of design*
Prizes Provided by Amp Energy - Amp Yourself!
STEP 1 - Register your Sled!
Sled Registration: Email us HERE - Include your Sled/Team name, Number of Team Members, Team Captain Name (first/last), Day Time Phone # and email address.
All Sleds MUST be Registered prior to 11am on Friday 2/27/09!
STEP 2 - Check In the day of the event. See picture below for instructions:
(Click to enlarge)

(Different Check In location this year) - When
you arrive at MMR's Cardboard Classic - pass the Tubing Hill Parking
Lot, and proceed to the Drop Off Circle near the Lodge. Drop off sleds
there for staging, park your car, and proceed to the Tubing Hut, at the bottom of the Tubing Hill for Check In. Check In will take place at the Tubing Hut beginning at 9am, all sleds must be checked in by 12Noon**
Team Captains MUST PRESENT PHOTO ID UPON CHECK IN, and ALL participants / ALL team members must complete the Participation Release Form at Check In - you will not be permitted to ride without this completed form.
STEP 3 - Prepare to Ride
After Check In, Team Members should head to their Sled at the Staging Area at the bottom of the Tubing Hill. The races will begin about 12:30pm.
**Registration and Check-In is Mandatory, and Forms must be filled out completely**

Posted on 02/15/2009 5:25 AM Comments (3)
February 14, 2009
 There will be no gold rose for my love this year. Instead of champagne will be drinking cheep beer. The bills are due and we must pay the rent. The car needs repairs so the money is spent. With what little money I have I'll give what I can. I know it is not much from this poor simple man. On Valentines day and night I have to go to work. I'll sleep most the day, something I just can't shirk. Millie Ann, my wife, I call Doll and son calls Kitty. If Sunday weather is nice maybe will go to the city. I write a poem cause there is no more I can afford. Wish I could do better for the one loved and adored. But I'd be happy with nothing if had nothing but her love. She is the wind in the feathers of the winters white dove. There will be no gold rose from Steven Singer this year, but I'll take that cheep brew just as long as she is here. 'No Gold Rose' by Edward Anderson for Millie Ann, My love, my life, my Doll, my wife.
Posted on 02/14/2009 4:39 AM Comments (3)
January 21, 2009
The Ox is the second sign of the Chinese zodiac. Like its predecessor
and complement, the Rat, it signifies new beginnings. The main
difference is the Ox is associated with building to last and slow but
sure action. Even more so than last year we all have to make good
choices, as that which is begun now is likely to have long term
consequences.
As with last year, this is an Earth year. The difference is
this one is yin rather than yang. It is thus likely to be less
tumultuous. On a personal level, better results are more likely to be
achieved by reacting to circumstances and going with the flow rather
than aggressively charging forward and initiating a lot of action.
Unfortunately Earth has a destructive relationship with the
Ox's fixed element, Water. In fact this is the fourth in a run of six
years governed by an unlucky conflict of elements. This fact should
come as no surprise to those who have followed US and world financial
markets or the unspeakable horror that has persisted in Iraq.
The combination of Earth and Ox, however, is not at all a
negative combination. Its primary characteristic is durability. It
suggests an environment dominated by cautious pragmatism rather than
quixotic dreaming. Things will get done.
Interestingly this is an equally good time for thinking and all
kinds of intellectual endeavors. Planning, scholarship and research,
for example, are favorable activities. It is also an auspicious time
for the arts; although, under Earth's influence, applied arts such as
design and graphics may do best.
Furthermore, they will generally be successful if done in
harmony with the spirit of the Earth Ox. This applies both to the type
and amount of new projects as well as the approach to accomplishing
them. That means focusing on just a few, long term projects. It also
suggests proceeding in a cautious yet determined manner. Finally, it
counsels avoiding taking unnecessary risks and yielding to the
temptation to seek short term gains.
There is likely to be a focus on career and self improvement
this year to the detriment of family. People thus need to be attentive
and creative so that this area does not suffer. It is, however, a
relatively good time to begin a new romance. Those in a relationship
may want to consider raising it to the next level, to include marriage.
Since this is an Earth year, those people born in a Metal year
will generally fare better than others of their animal sign, while
those born in a Water one are likely to do worse than those born in
Wood, Fire, and Earth years.
The year 2009 will be a period of lasting accomplishments. This
is true for individuals, societies and the human race in general. There
may be times when motivation appears to be lacking. In fact the big
challenge everyone faces is to generate the enthusiasm and desire to
act. Those individuals and organizations that do will create enduring
benefits for themselves and the world.
Posted on 01/21/2009 2:59 PM Comments (0)
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