Remembering The Silver Valley Rangers

                       You maybe wondering who "The Silver Valley Rangers" were.  They were a band my dad was in while he played guitar.  My late Aunt Jean named them and along with my dad and Aunt Ellie , they formed the country western group along with two other members.  Every Saturday night in the early fifties, The Silver Valley Rangers got together and played at dances around Delaware, Ohio.   One near Glenn road and 36/37 at a barn dance.   They even traveled to West Virginia to be on the "Western Hayride and The Sally Flowers Show" on the radio.  Things changed abruptly soon after when the band decided to go out to eat one night at a little place off of 23.  Route 23 back then was only two lanes and somewhat dangerous when it was rainy and or foggy like it was that night.
                       My dad didn't feel up to going and neither his adopted two sisters who were the main singers of the group, so dad drove them home.    Today Havens Road(named for my Great Uncle Milton who lived on that stretch and president who was The Delaware County Bank then ) was once  known as old 23.  It became Havens Road when The Nash my dad's band members were in were struck head-on by a northbound car driven by ladies from Marion, Ohio.  All involved were killed.  Soon after Delaware upgraded 23 and moved it west a little, this gave birth to Havens and Stratford Roads.
                      It wasn't until the summer of 1981, that I really got to know Aunt Jean and Aunt Ellie and their families. My dad started to play his guitar more then.  Few other people who knew my parents joined in like dad's cousin Ron Price, Bob Mc Nutt, who went to school with my Grandma Sarah Havens, Russell Shicks from church and Bob and Rose, who lived where the kids and I live now.   My dad kept playing up into the nineties until he couldn't any longer.  I always remember those days when dad would have his "Jam Sessions" along with B.B.Q's whenever they would gather.   All of those wonderful people are gone now except my Aunt Ellie, her husband (Uncle Bill) and Russell.
                     In some small way my late Aunt Jean had claimed a small amount of fame with "The Silver Valley Rangers" even though they only recorded one song "Waltz Of The Wind".  The 45 remains somewhere in the family.  Her beloved "Silver Valley Rangers" will always be a part of me as it was my dad to celebrate the youth and dreams of another generation.

This is funny-Still the One - Starsky & Hutch

I Know, again...Paul Michael Glaser on BBC Breakfast 30/09/2013

Ok, Just one more time-David Soul 2011

"I Love To Laugh" Part 6 of 6 Dennis Swanberg

"I Love To Laugh" Part 5 of 6 Dennis Swanberg

"I Love To Laugh" Part 4 of 6 Dennis Swanberg

"I Love To Laugh" Part 3 of 6 Dennis Swanberg

"I Love To Laugh" Part 2 of 6 Dennis Swanberg

"I Love To Laugh" Part 1 of 6 Dennis Swanberg

Hey, Hey Doris Day!

                  My sister and my mom both are big Doris Day fans, especially my mom.  Whenever they run Doris Day films on TCN, mom will be watching it, if of course she isn't outside enjoying the weather.  Doris Day did celebrate a milestone in the occasion of her birthday.  The reason that I am thinking about this now is because how close my hairstyle is to hers.  I got to chuckle at myself for that..I wasn't even thinking about it.  My hair isn't as blonde, but close enough...how funny is that.
        So Hey, Doris Day.Happy Be-lated Birthday and..thanks!

Getting Sick Of Being Sick..Yuk!

    Thankfully my kids felt better this morning and went to school.  Me, I am still battling it in my sinus, chilling and coughing.  Gosh, I am so sick of being sick, thing is it always happens on nice days when I could be outside working around my house...Oh well.  So again I am resting and doing my chores around the house little at a time.
     My mom isn't too sure that dad picked this stuff up at Mc Donnalds.  My brother swears up and down that he did..as he put it "That is why...THE CLOWN smiles".  Here all these years I thought old Ronald smiled because he is happy to see everybody ...I guess he is in a way but with a nastier motive (Ha-Ha)
     A song keeps playing in my head, I always liked it.   Glad to see The Boston Marathon went through without any trouble and that an American won it, took 31 years to do so, but that is something, if ever the people of Boston needed some hometown encouragement, that was it.  I got a feeling though, it wouldn't have mattered, all brothers and sisters in the spirit of competition.
    Pray everyone is doing ok...Love Ya Schizz!!!!

The Boston Marathon

       Today, April 21, 2014 they will be running The Boston Marathon with tightened security.  Here's praying, things will go smoothly.   Good luck to all the runners out there, who stand Boston Strong to the finish.  May the wind be at your back!

I know I posted some of these songs before, but I had to pick my favorite songs from some of my favorite Boston, Ma music artists

     

All Ill On Easter Sunday

        Easter has been really nice outside but for my daughter and I, it hasn't been a good one, both of us are sick now.  So far my son has escaped it but the way this flu is, he'll be feeling it soon too.  We had to forgo Easter at my folks house and stay home.  Which has made us all feel alittle down on top of it.
       My son and I watched some holiday themed programs while my daughter rested, I listed them on my blog, one "The Brave Little Toaster" my son picked out because it is his favorite since he was very small.  Everyone has their favorite character in the story, my son liked "Radio", me my favorite is "Kirby" mainly because  I had a Kirby for years, tough machines that is for sure.
      Hope and pray everyone is healthy and staying safe this beautiful Easter, especially Schizz (Sir Anthony) and his family in Amesbury, Ma
Love you

The Easter Bunny is Comin to Town (1977)

Here Comes Peter Cottontail

Happy Easter Because He Has Risen!

    I am writing late today been awful sick yesterday, today I rested and watched my favorite Easter movies.  One was "Easter Parade" with Fred Astaire and Judy Garland.  Hope I spelled that right.  "Jesus Of Nazareth"...Feel better tonight, I am glad because I want everyone to know here and Amesbury Ma, especially Schizz and his family I am thinking about all of them and wishing them and all a Happy Blessed Easter..LOVE YOU ALL!

Good Friday

    The bible tells us that today about noon while hanging on the cross, Jesus died for all of us.  Thunder rolled soon after.  Today it is warm and sunny, just beautiful, it just really makes me believe that He is no longer in the grave!  Hope and pray everyone and Schizz are doing fine on the beginning of a gorgeous Easter weekend.   So much is on my mind but I always want to let those I love that I am thinking about all of you today!

         

Boston Strong

     What can you add to this awesome statement made by the folks of Boston, MA!  Today marks the year anniversary of The Boston Marathon bombings.  A year has gone by since this fateful event in which 3 died and so many were injured.  I do hope and pray while this will always be remembered in history. the phrase "Boston Strong" will come first in our thoughts to remember the victims, to remember the courage of the runners and to remember the heart of the people of Boston!

                                 Always let The Boston Marathon stand as a great race of victory

Beautiful Outside For Palm Sunday, But Cloudy Inside..

    It reached 80 here in Ohio, setting a New Record in the weather archives.  The kids and I went to church and saw everyone except one of my sisters and my nephew.  I thought it slightly strange because usually my sister comes with my parents.  My nephew come sometimes, so that wasn't real strange.   Palm Sunday for my family and I years ago was so wonderful because, my sister and I loved to sing together.  Harmonizing is part of the joy of it all other than singing praises to The Lord.
   Church of Christ is different because they don't allow instruments or ladies to lead in song so if you have a song leader who can't sing and you have no piano, organ or guitar to keep everyone on pitch, it can break the heart of anyone who loves music.  Well it was troubling my sister, my mom is struggling with the beliefs of the Church Of Christ and I have to confess for so many of us in my family as well as myself, it's troubling for us too.
   Many people are blessed with the talent of singing or playing a piano ..etc, it really shouldn't matter if you are male or female. Granted my great grandfather was a layman for The Church Of Christ but like many men in the church they aren't ordained and according to tradition of the Church, no christian woman can correct a christian man, they are to remain silent in the church always.   Being a single mother, that is very difficult, in other words when my son gets old enough, he don't have to listen to my teachings.
   While it may not bother some and that is ok, to each their own, God bless them but for me, it isn't something I really can agree with.  My aunt is Catholic and she really loves her church and the priest there.  It was cute because she stopped by and was telling me she tried to go to early mass and the noon mass but couldn't get into the church because it was crowded.  That just sounds wonderful for Sunday morning but kinda disappointing to my aunt and uncle because they couldn't find a parking space let alone a seat,  so she joked to me "I least we made it."
    St Mary's is a beautiful church, I have only been there a couple times after my husband passed away and mover with my kids to Delaware, Ohio.  It has really nice people that go there.
    I also love Easter Sunrise Services, especially when the sun does come up to present a beautiful day.  I miss it so much.  This Easter Sunday, the kids and I are going over to my parents.  My favorite thing to do on Easter morning in the whole world is playing my Christian albums I have that have the celebration of Christ's Resurrection in the lyrics.  Just to sing along with them always brightens me up.  I have made tapes for my sister,brother, my aunt and  for Sir Anthony or SCHIZZ.   No matter how many times I have made them, I still enjoy doing it.
   I pray everyone has a wonderful week even before Easter, I love you all..including Schizz..  I love and care for him so much so..I wish the kids and I were with him at his church.  Its a wonderful season, needless to say and I hope and pray the spirit of Christ brings the joy of it so close to all of our hearts..so we just have to sing.. showing the beauty from within ourselves outward for everyone to see!

Just A Beautiful Quiet Day.

   Its been one of those days when its quiet, warm, sunny and uneventful.  I wish there was more to tell about what has been going on but there isn't really.  The baseball season is in full "swing" no pun intended.  My best friend and her husband went to Staten Island and various places around New York.  I never been there but it sounds like they are having a good time.  Most excitement my kids and I have had was yesterday when I took my daughter to the eye doctor to have her try on contact lenses...oh and find her a dress for her first homecoming meet on Tuesday (Track.)    Talk to my mom, who sounded down and tired today, which has me concerned, another conflict in schedules concerning when everyone can get together on Easter Sunday.
   My grandpa had it right and boy was he right.."you can't please everyone all the time" he spent his life doing that I guess.   The older we have gotten it seems, the further we have grown apart in spending holidays together.  Everyone has their own family to attend too.  The kids and I are kinda like a lost group of wanders, wondering which way it will turn up.
   At any rate we will be going to spend time with my folks tomorrow and next Sunday "Easter".   My mother's birthday falls on the holiday this year.
   For today its quiet, the grass is finally greening up, trees and bushes are budding out, well the air just feels good.  They are calling for a little snow on Tuesday but prayerfully it won't stay long.
   This morning when I woke up, I thought about the baby I lost and how my late husband and I planted a tree to remember.  I am not sure why I thought of that, only that it was early spring when it happened.  How everything was turning anew.   Hope, Spring and Easter all fall into the soul together and how wonderful is that.   A person can't help but smile.
   For those like SCHIZZ who love baseball, the sound of the bat making contact with the ball is like a click of instant bliss to the mind and spirit.  It it a joyful memory associated with this time of year.  Spring has awakened.  Life starts over again across creation.
All and all, just one day to start this month followed by many...just a beautiful quiet day!
Love you!

Palm Sunday

    April seems to be going fast this year, this Sunday is Palm Sunday, celebrating Christ's entry into Jerusalem shortly raising Lazarus from the dead.  Seems Palm Sunday gets lost in the week ahead of Easter but it too is a favorite Sunday.  When I was younger, my family and I went to church and would receive a palm to honor what the day meant.  "Blessed Is He Who Comes In The Name Of The Lord!"
    Some of my beloved memories are those Sundays of years gone by.  This Sunday is going to be nice with Temps being in the seventies.  I hope everyone has a wonderful Palm Sunday to start the week before Easter.
Love you all!

   All of this I have listed, I have on Album, Tape and VHS Tape, these are my favorite.I hope you enjoy them too and brings you to the wonderful feeling of His love, strength and mercy!

Sent To Heal This Heart With The Medicine Of Love

     Its amazing to me that the best medicine for a doctor to use is love. I wonder how a doctor feels  when they too need the healing power of love. Maybe its just being human in us to help one another, so anyone really can be used by God to heal a broken heart with love.  I think about that so much. The love and compassion many share without a degree and what about those who do, they too are human and feel the need for love.  We all go to the doctor for help mostly for ourselves, but what does happen when the healer needs love and understanding.
      I admire those who are gifted with the talent to help others, there is no greater good than that, no greater achievement.  That certain man in my life, Sir Anthony, is a great person who used his love and understanding to reach out to me, we made a connection that many people never share..I get overwhelmed with that thought simply because it is a special bond that I have never felt before.  You could say he is a doctor, who healed my heart and given me courage to love again ,
to love him.
      So what I am saying is this, we can all be doctors to people we care about, some of the most remarkable recovery stories begin with the love of a human being for another.  That is the most beautiful love story of all!
Love you
Schizz

The Best Mini-Series Ever Made Just For Easter!(1977)

I remember watching this for the first time with my entire family on regular TV for the Easter Holiday. The script was taken directly from the scripture of The New Testament.  It meant so much to my family.  My films in that time period we would watch growing up around Easter "The Ten Commandments" and "King Of Kings"  for me "Jesus Of Nazareth" brought me to a closer relationship with Christ and what the Easter season really meant!

The Other Depression.

       My daughter, like me had showed signs of depression, thankfully through therapy, she is learning to cope with it.  Yesterday, I picked up her friend for a sleep over.  I am so flattered that she considers me like another mom.  Her mom for years has battled Bipolar Depression and now she is being treated for it as well.
       I never found out if any of my family members had suffered with depression, but my daughter's friend's grandmother had Bipolar as well.  So many people suffer from various forms of mental illness and still its something that is not addressed fully.  My heart goes out to them both and I am proud of the courage of these "Best Friends" to smile, laugh and love through it all.  They will be alright.