Good Morning... Notice... "Z-TRIP - Obama Mix (part 4 of 6)" You Tube Video....

[Photo by BF]

Good Morning!

I wanted to let folks know that I am in the process of developing a MySpace site, and that I might have accidentally mailed (lol) a MySpace invite to everyone on my mailing list [both personal and official; still under development...] - which "might" look pretty strange (lol) to some folks and/or (in particular) organizations.

Thus, if you got a personal invite to my MySpace (also still under development...) - and "want" to check it out, please do...

But, if you got an invite and thought to yourself, "this woman is crazy!" [a word I prefer is "eccentric" (lol)] - please know that I was working on this very late at night - that I'm on a rapid technological learning curve - and that I extend my sincere apologies!

That said...

This
is
a
countdown (Day 2)
staged
backwards...

["Z-TRIP - Obama Mix (part 4 of 6)"; Posted on You Tube on 10/08/09 by intrepidexplorer2008]

Awesome, isn't it?

And this is a sweet silly image to greet a new (hopefully good!) day...

["Sleeping Dragon"; Photo by NS]

Peace, Love and Humane Justice,

NS

"Z-TRIP - Obama Mix (part 6 of 6)" You Tube Video

"Z-TRIP - Obama Mix (part 6 of 6)" You Tube Video

This
is
a
countdown
staged
backwards...

Starting with a pre-election pro-Obama video that some of you might have missed:

["Z-TRIP - Obama Mix (part 6 of 6)" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPd5Numj9Eg; as submitted to You Tube by intrepidexplorer on 10/08/08]

Nifty, isn't it?

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Don't miss the Obama Inaugural Party on 1/20/09 at the Kingston (NY) Muddy Cup (516 Broadway). It is going to be a "hoot!"

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NS

Opinion Piece... Local and National News...

[Photo by BF]

1. Folks should definitely check out (as able) their (make sure these are open to the public) meetings [It is a learning experience!] - such as:

a. Jan. 15: City of Kingston Laws & Rules Public Hearing [City Hall; 7PM]

b. Jan. 20: City of Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals [City Hall; 7:30PM]

c. Jan. 21: City of Kingston Finance and Economic Development Committee [City Hall; 6:30 PM]

d. Jan. 22: City of Kingston Police Commission [City Hall; 4PM]

e. Jan. 22: City of Kingston Public Safety/General Government/Public Access Meeting [City Hall; 7PM]

f. Feb. 4: Ulster County Planning Board Meeting [UC Office Building, Surrogate's Court; 244 Fair Street, Kingston (7:30PM)]

[This information came from this week's "Kingston Times." Folks should also consult the Monday "Daily Freeman" meeting list and/or call City Hall (or the appropriate contact) to confirm certain meeting dates, locations and times!]

2. The former UC Sheriff's Deputy that (whilst on duty!) reputedly sexually assaulted a 17-yr-old girl should definitely have to serve jail time! [See "Ex-deputy guilty of sex shakedown"; "Kingston Times" (KT); P. 2]

3. Folks should definitely call their local representatives and/or U.C. County Legislatures --- express their feelings --- and/or request a public meeting --- about the potential placement (or non-placement, for the safety of our children!) of convicted sex offenders... [See (A) "Distance boundaries... Ulster legislators are divided over limits on sex offenders"; Hugh Reynolds; KT; 1/15/09; P. 14; (B) "Legislators spar over sex offender law"; Robert Ford; "Ulster County Press"; 1/14/2009; P. A4, and/or; (C) "Predator law could spur state action..."; Patricia Doxey; DF; 1/15/09; P. A1 and A6]

4. Folks should definitely be upset about the fact that impeached Governor, Rod Blagojevich (Illinois) "will preside briefly over the chamber that will hold his political life in its hands..." [See "Blagojevich to preside over body that will try him"; Associated Press (AP); DF; 1/14/09; P B1]

5. Folks should definitely be upset that outgoing President George Bush Jr. and outgoing Vice President "Dick" Cheney are reputedly scheduled to receive approximately $200,000 and $132,000 (respectively) in their first year of retirement - whilst incoming President Barack Obama and incoming Vice President Joe Biden are left to deal with the social, economic and political "hurricane" (Do you have a "better" word?) that Bush Jr. and Cheney (with a little help from some of their "friends") created...! [See "Comfortable pensions await Bush, Cheney..."; AP; DF; 1/16/09; P. B3]

[Note: The opinions state here are mine. You are welcome to (appropriately) express your own! Please let me know if there are any factual errors in this report - and I will promptly make corrections... Thank You.]

N.S.

Passing It On... Gleaned From An Email Received from Julie McQuain, Pres., UCDW

[Photo by BF]

The "Daily Freeman" (DF) printed a "front page story" about the fact that Ulster County Democratic Women (UCDW) would like to see a "female... succeed Clinton in Senate." To read the DF article, go to:

http://www.freemanonline.com/articles/2009/01/16/news/doc49701730d6185705544206.txt"

To respond to the poll question, "Is it important to you that a woman be chosen to succeed Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate?" --- go to:

http://www.freemanonline.com/news/

To recommend that a woman becomes "the next Senator from NY..." - and "make your suggestion" go to:

www.UCDW.org

To see a letter - as mailed from Julie McQuain, President of UCDW - to Gov. David Patersn (1/14/09) - go to:

http://demwomenny.blogspot.com/

These links will also be made available in the sidebar >>>

Thank you,

N.S.

Local Service Opportunities [Jan. 19, 2009] in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

[Peace...; Photo by NS]

If it's broke, let's fix it!

Info. gleaned from following an email link I received today: "USA Service Find Results Kingston Area": Please follow the following link (i hope this works...) to discover opportunities for service on Jan. 19, 2009 in the Kingston, NY area: http://www.usaservice.org/page/event/search_results?country=US&event_type%5B%5D=2&zip_radius%5B1%5D=15&zip_radius%5B0%5D=12401&orderby=zip_radius&radius_unit=miles&limit=100 [Also available in sidebar>>>]

This is also a great link from which to glean general info for general volunteer opportunities in the area!

Thanks!

N.S.

Having a Little Bit of Fun... Creative Photography

[Total Coincidence - That's Obama behind that Sled!; Photo by NS]

No grumbling, as hinted at earlier! I think I'll save that until tomorrow...

Instead, I'm thrilled because I finally got a few of my own photos developed and modified, and I can put some of my own works (in that regard) up here!

[Mouse in the House!; Photo by NS]

I do photos (Anyone remember (Ahem) "Gargoyle Associates?") that are very different from BFs...

Mostly just for fun - but some (even if by accident) turn out pretty cool, silly or - as in the next case, really "neat" ---

[The Wonder of It All...; Photo by NS]

Had enough?

One more...

[Party Like It's Barack Obama's Inauguration!; Photo by NS]

Have a Good Night All!

N.S.

Good Morning... Photos... Info.... Press Release

[Photo (Artistic Rendering Of...) by BF]

[Photo (Artistic Rendering Of...) by BF]

[Photo (Artistic Rendering Of...) by BF]



I have been loading some of BF's (a very talented and humble guy) photos - and I wanted to share a few of them with you this morning!


Plus, I've been exploring the Web regarding local organizations, prominent blogs and websites, etc. - so please let me know (I did a quick review before posting links >>>) if you find anything offensive and/or particularly interesting amongst this mix.

For the Press Release about Obama Inauguration Party, please scroll down a bit...

Have a Great Day!

[I think I might be back a little later to grumble (about some local social / political stuff...] a bit later!

N.S.

Thank You... "Madagascar I like to move music video"... You Tube

["Madagascar I like to move music video"; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x3W6hutEj8; as Submitted to YOU TUBE by SgtGaruru on
July 14, 2007]

I just wanted to post a brief note to thank the many kind and generous people that I have come in contact with since beginning this party-planning for the Obama Inauguration party at the Muddy Cup.

Some folks associated with the Obama-Biden Transition Team are busy, busy, busy --- and very gracious!

The folks at the Kingston Muddy Cup have been very open to working with me.

Some folks associated with Ulster County Democratic Women ha been very receptive / kind.

A woman associated with Hudson Valley for Obama has freely offered advice and assistance.

One of the local Aldermen has committed to coming --- and another has given a sincere (I believe!) maybe...

A couple of folks higher up on the political chain have also promised to stop by if they are able (This is, as you might guess, a very busy night for politicians!)...

A local journalist / activist has agreed to say a few words.

A number of newspapers and radio stations have accepted my Press Release promptly - and the Kingston "Daily Freeman" already posted (just a day or so after I sent it) one brief.

I have a couple of good karaoke singers lined up already!

And I could go on and on...

But! To keep this kinda' short (Perhaps I'll be able to give a full, although general listing, after the event!) - for now I just want to say thank you, thank you, thank you...

And put in a plug to keep this momentum going (for many of us, against some pretty tough odds!) right on through this new (hopefully to bring a number of positive changes) year!

With a Renewed Respect for a Whole Lot of Folks in the local and larger community!

N.S.

Official News Release Obama Inauguration Party...

[Photo/Flyer by NS]

"City of Kingston Progressives Gather to Celebrate Obama's Inauguration"

Notice: The following News Release contains wording specific to the the Inauguration Party being addressed, along with some wording provided by MoveOn.org Civic Action:

MoveOn.org Civic Action Member, Nancy Smith [Also the Proprietor of ChipsN'Dips Entertainment and Sales] is collaborating with some other members of MoveOn.org Civic Action ["Democracy in Action"] - some community politicians and activists (across Party lines) - and some other enthusiasts / helpers / volunteers - to host a local (City of Kingston / State of NY) Inaugural Bash to celebrate Barack Obama's swearing in...!

Barack Obama's Inauguration is a historic event - and bears a dream and a HOPE (during these very difficult times) of better days ahead!

This event is FREE [wi. coffee, snacks and such available for purchase] - includes a FUN mix of entertainment - and will be part of "more than 2,500 bashes happening all over the country" - bringing "together... millions of Americans that helped to achieve this victory."

[Photo by BF]

Open Mike Poetry Reading: Upbeat Poems: Social / Economic / Political / Dream and/or HOPE Theme Please [5 Minute Limit Per Reader]

Karaoke Participants: Remember: We Want to HAVE FUN!

Inauguration Party Details:

Who:

YOU (?) [Smile]; Some Local Members of MoveOn.org and/or Other Community Organizations; Some Local Politicians and/or Political Activists; Some "Unsung Local Heroes" (Suggestions Welcomed!); Some Poets (Economical / Political / Social Dream Theme Please...); Some Karaoke Singers (Upbeat and Hopeful Please...); Some Younger Folks; Some Older Folks; and... Anyone else [ALL are welcome at this party!] that WANTS to Come!

What:

Inaugural Bash to Celebrate Barack Obama's Swearing In

Where:

Mid-Town Kingston Muddy Cup: 516 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401

When:

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 7:30PM

Cost:

FREE [With coffee, snacks and such available for purchase at the counter]

Note:

"These parties will be co-sponsored by a broad spectrum of progressive groups, including TrueMajority, Living Liberally, Credo Action, and
the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees."

For More Information, Email Nancy at wingedbirdinflight@live.com

Revised Poem... The Wisdom of the Willow

[Photo by BF (Not a Willow :)]

I revised one of my earlier poems, and I like it better this way - so I figured (cold depressing day here...) I would re-post it:

THE WISDOM OF THE WILLOW

When who you are
Is not enough
The road is long
The journey tough
A candle flame
Too often snuffed
A lid upon its cover...

You said you were my brother (?)

But forget that little sister
Has dreams too...

And is, in fact
As capable as you...

For although a willow tree
Might bend
It has strong roots
And always tends...

To spring back strong
Even when its boughs

Are laden with the weight
Of life...
The winter snow
The darkest nights

The sun a dream...
The sun a dream...

Even trees must keep
Believing...