Imagine there’s no countries
It isn’t hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace…..

I was hoping to have this sketch of John Lennon finished for Memorial Day, but time just slipped on by.  There are several quotes from John Lennon, that provoke one to think of peace.

Peace resonated out of John Lennon, his music and his art.  If we can take a moment each day to find that little slice of peace, we can all come together to turn into an infectious cycle.  Turn off the TV, put down your paper, and forget the reality television shows for just a day.  Turn your attention to creating a peaceful moment for someone.

Send a short note to one of our many service man that are somewhere in an un-peaceful situation, let them know they are thought of and we wish them a moments peace.   I have worn a Military POW/MIA Bracelet for one of our Veterans for several years his name is Anthony F Housh, and I just got in contact with one of his nephews, he knows that this man is being thought of, and for his service being honored today.  I hope that brought peace to him and his family to let them know, he is not forgotten.

Peace is a tough challenge to concur, one that’s been debated for centuries,  but if we begin with one foot in front of the other, among ourselves, our families, our friends…it’s easy if you try

“A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play; his labor and his leisure; his mind and his body; his education and his recreation.  He hardly knows which is which.  He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing, and leaves others to determine whether he is working or playing.  To himself, he always appears to be doing both.”   Francoise Rene Auguste Chateaubriand

How do we begin to digest the above statement with our current political situation that is on the early news, the midday news, news breaks and nightly news. 

Hillary Clinton & Barack Obama’s mud slinging, name calling and debating have surrounded us in the media for several months, is this work or play? Politicians must have a passion for this, but do they find pleasure in it? Running at such speeds and wheels constantly turning, where is it that they find peace?

I have laid in bed awake with the wheels spinning, either with work or with play and find it hard to fall asleep. Hoping to master the marriage of work and play is not an easy task.  Do current day politicans have this mastered or are they just playing the game?  You tell me,,,,

Written By:

Buck Kleiner

“I am being asked to write a “blog” post.. what the….. ^$%#@ is that?”….about my favorite band, Grand Funk Railroad, the band that wrote songs that struck a common chord in the hearts of the common man. (Move over Aaron Copland).

The band that scared the shit out of Led Zeppelin and had fun doing it. (Boy’s… kiss and make up) America is “in need”.

(This is my first band, and us attempting Zeppelin)

To further complicate my life, my “Blog” wife has asked me to remember the years 1971 and 1972, and what I was doing when the band released “Closer to Home.” I am lucky that I can remember yesterday, let along ‘71 and ‘72. Well, I shall give it a try.. I need to get my “big gulp full of rum”

I had just graduated from High School, had a girlfriend that could suck a golf ball thru 50 feet of garden hose..or so it seemed. I worked at a local car wash, 10 miles from ground zero (home)… (Blog wife says..yeah..and you walked bare foot, in the snow.. ) and I wore out 2 copies of the “Closer to Home” album.. ahhh vinyl!

I stood in my room at night, wondering and fantasizing about being able to play like Mark and the Boys, those headphone nights, with the lights out, and Grand Funk blasting through my head. ” I was on top of the world”

Sorry Eric, Grand Funk was My Guitar Band, I know at the time “Clapton was God” but not in my eyes. The first 3 albums were my sonic relief, after a hard day in my teenage world, Mark, Mel & Don made it all right.

I am still looking for Mark to pick up that Messenger again..

Who say’s flannel is out of style?

GE Smith bangs it out on his line of Fender Telecaster Guitars with enthusiasm and passion often times in flannel shirts, my son is on to something!  

If you long for a Telecaster, but can’t afford the top dogs of guitars,  here is a interesting story written by the my dear husband Buck, on the right.  Albeit, I was hoping for a strat….

Written by: The Best Bang for your Buck

The Telecaster Guitar you see on the screen to the right, was made from a kit purchased from Grizzly Industrial.  It’s price will shock you, as well as the quality.  “The Best Bang for the Buck”, I have ever found.  Now I did modify the kit slightly from the original, but with all parts from Grizzly. 

Except for the bridge pickup, my modification was very simple and I got the idea from “Lindy Fralin”, (you will  have to do your research on that one.  Who is that man in the background on TV.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact The Best Bang for your Buck at buckaroo1953 at ameritech dot net.

Scarlett was born around Thanksgiving, and who of the male pursuasion is not “Thankful” for that! I honestly have not had her on my radar, but some friendly folk over at Bloggeries were tossing thier ideas into the artistic arena, so boys.. this is for you!

Thanks for the idea! I sat down, google imaged Scarlett Johansson, and couldn’t even get the name correct.. I need to flip on the tube a little more often and see who’s hot and who’s not.  Is Mick Jagger still hot?

I am an old rocker who worked for two lads in the 80’s that I called Cheech and Chong, at 5 o’clock the door to their office would open, and pot smoke would billow out in wafts of fluffly scented clouds.

 So, my knowledge on Scarlett is not truly up to par, I shall admit.  I am stuck in the 70’s and early 80’s. 

 This is my twelve minutes with Scarlett..I hope you all find enjoyment out of it.. she is truly a beauty..the lips are like the big blossoms on peonies.. her curves remind me of Marliyn Monroe!

 I will now have to go research this honey of 2008 and find out a little bit more about her.  The sketch was done on regular copy paper with a Generals Layout/Ebony Pencil # 555, it is not cleaned up or refined.. this was a timed venture.. How many of you would like to spend 12 minutes with Scarlett?

~ Soul to Soul