tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90512423812072348572024-02-20T17:04:12.567-05:00OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGA place for LIFE and MUSIC...OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-67875795571257565652010-10-24T07:18:00.003-04:002010-10-24T07:28:59.886-04:00Should I bother voting?
A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost. She lowered her altitude and spotted a man in a boat below. She shouted to him,
"Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don't know where I am."
The man consulted his portable GPS and replied, "You're in a hot air balloon, approximately 30 feet above ground elevation of 2,346 feet above sea level. OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-151114616878728272009-11-25T10:06:00.000-05:002009-11-25T10:07:28.311-05:00
Gays Stand Up!
Ok y’all. Adam Lambert openly gay singer from "American Idol" kissed a male keyboard player and had a dancer simulate oral sex on him during the American Music Awards performance on Sunday. That’s all over the headlines. Adam admitted that he got carried away but believes there wouldn't be nearly as much of an outrage if he were straight. Maybe he’s right though I OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-23072755327964657802009-10-21T05:29:00.002-04:002009-10-21T05:36:41.502-04:00Moral Dumbing Down
Moral dumbing down by: Jim McGuiggan
In the race for ratings and sales, notoriety and profits, movie and television companies, publishing houses, businesses and their advertising companies continue to see how far they can go. They keep testing the public’s taste and patience—what will the public put up with? It makes sense to say that some of what the media offers reflects what some sectors of OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-53374599458128710212009-04-03T22:28:00.001-04:002009-04-03T22:29:42.330-04:00
My first music video for my new solo album called, "The Grown Folks Table". Featuring: Arrested Development, John Butler, Zap Mama, Chali 2na, Chase Innis, Marvin Priest, Jahah, Steph Pockets, 1 Love, Za', JJ boogie,And here is the rest of it.OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-24975640299401031052009-03-13T18:15:00.004-04:002009-03-13T18:24:00.330-04:00The Search
The Search
Through the cobwebs weaved from too many glasses of cheap wine the night before, he opens his tired eyes and rises with the hope that today will be different from the last hundred. “My ability, experience and yearning desire to contribute will match somebody’s need today”, he says desperately trying to believe his own testimony. He remains confident that his knowledge and OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-90350084099925784792008-11-10T13:47:00.003-05:002008-11-10T13:52:47.581-05:00Change We Can Believe In
“Change” is the buzz-word after an historic day last Tuesday… Here are a few thoughts on change—please pass this along to those that might need the encouragement. Hope you have an Energized week!
Ok, Giving an opinion about how others need to change is easy; taking personal responsibility for change is more difficult.
I've learned that it's very easy to suggest how others need to change, but OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-56761727173393593242008-11-10T10:05:00.003-05:002008-11-10T10:14:03.551-05:00The Legacy of Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba, the world re-known South African singer & a personal inspiration of mine died after collapsing on stage in Italy. She was 76. Miriam was banned from her own country for more than 30 years under apartheid, because of her views against oppression.
In her music career, she performed with musical legends like jazz star Nina Simone and Dizzy Gillespie, Harry Belafonte, Paul Simon —OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-90977517815526891212008-11-05T09:58:00.010-05:002008-11-05T16:46:19.175-05:00OBAMA WON - AMERICA WINS!
November 5th is a day of new possibility. It's a about new direction with capable leadership! I am inspired, excited and hopeful for all of the world to change! Let's PRAY for Barack Obama and for our country that I am SO PROUD OF!
November 5th 2008, our brother, Barack Obama was elected as America's first black president! Instantaneously this unleashed a renewed love for the United States OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-32291188859836895242008-11-03T20:02:00.004-05:002008-11-03T20:10:49.171-05:00Overcoming Fear
Fear has gripped our society, and some seem to be caught in a “paralysis of analysis.” Our ability to make clear, firm decisions is imperative… Below are a few tips to encourage you during this time—please pass them along to those that will benefit… Have an great week!
One of the greatest hindrances to decision making is fear. And, the longer you think about OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-32712687351014062022008-10-31T12:38:00.008-04:002008-11-03T20:17:21.907-05:00A cool Story!
Oct 05, 2008
The Norwegian newspaper VG has reported a truly amazing story about a newly-wed trying to get to Norway to be with her husband, and the stranger who helped pay an unexpected luggage surcharge. The blog 'Leisha's Random Thoughts' has translated the story.
It was 1988, and Mary Andersen was at the Miami airport checking in for a long flight to OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-56842915196783188432008-10-31T10:18:00.003-04:002008-10-31T10:29:00.288-04:00I Dare you to vote!
I Double Dare You To Vote! Everyone underestimates the ability of the youth to actually be responsible enough to follow through with what they say they're going to do! This election is your chance to do what you said you would! Prove the Nah sayers wrong. They say blacks, youth, and artists never turn out in real numbers...I also hope the rural white voters see the label the media and pundits OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-78101149509496491202008-10-14T03:40:00.004-04:002008-10-14T03:58:18.801-04:00You are...
Even the most intense experience is only an experience you are having. It is not you, and you are not it.
You are more than your problems, more than your possessions, more than the pains and pleasures. You are more than the frustrations that sometimes feel so overwhelming.
Too often, out of fear, you cling tightly to things that don't really matter. Imagine the freedom that can OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-76576785825107965932008-10-14T03:21:00.004-04:002008-10-14T03:30:19.405-04:00Tips for the growers...
1. Be quick to decide. Execute rather than wait. The Union Civil War General Sherman said: "A good plan executed today is far and away better than a perfect plan tomorrow."
2. Always paint the back of the house first. Do those things you least like doing when you have more energy. Then turn your energy on the things you love to do.
3. Do all you can to manage what you have and OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-28736195343779333672008-10-12T07:20:00.012-04:002008-11-03T20:22:31.855-05:00We're on a World Tour...
Here we are at the brink of the most important election in my lifetime. My wife & I have PROUDLY ALREADY VOTED! I am presently in Cape Town, South Africa, where only 15 short years ago most of the population here was denied simple freedoms that many in the world take for granted. Arrested Development was here in 1994, during their time of FREEDOM when the worlds hero, Nelson Mandela was OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-12180638550010109032008-10-03T11:07:00.006-04:002008-11-03T20:25:02.260-05:00Thank you fans!
I have had the pleasure of writing, performing, and experiencing music through the eyes of the fans for 17 years! We first jumped onto the scene in 1991 and it’s been an incredible journey!
I’ve gotten much more than I asked or even hoped for.
Every night I meet more of you and you inspire me to be better, to reach the skies in my own life & write songs of quality. From the 51 states of OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-39068012890027764962008-09-22T07:38:00.009-04:002008-09-22T11:36:25.918-04:00Time for Some Campaignin'
As y'all can tell by the content, Speech & the Vagabond family are always interested in sharing pertinent information about what's happening in the world and we always encourage spirited two-way dialog. So with all the heaviness that comes our way in the world today, we thought we'd share what we thought was one of the funniest cartoons we've seen in awhile. It skewers both parties and inOFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-58225893266703112342008-09-19T14:51:00.008-04:002008-09-20T12:46:06.735-04:00The BAIL OUT Dilema
This is where I get upset at people who say LESS government, more private enterprise. Where is the pull yourself up by your boot strap argument, when it comes to the billion dollar companies? It's only made for the regular working class; Those who made mistakes in buying houses, those unwillingly on welfare, those who have a sick relative and goes into debt.
But here we are, regular tax payers OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-70717224640667957282008-09-18T07:56:00.009-04:002008-09-18T08:43:05.680-04:00Who owns the Federal Reserve Bank?
With all the financial stress that seemingly has just LEAPED into our lives, it is safe to say that there are many different perspectives on HOW this happened and whether we should all be more concerned about it. I'd love your thoughts. Check out this video! (Mind you, it's 31/2 hours long so do it in kibbles & bits) It gives one perspective. This article gives another. (uummm)
http://OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-88349004301248547282008-09-17T08:14:00.004-04:002008-09-17T08:26:26.677-04:00White privilege
I want to say that I do know there is such a thing as White privilege. And I'm proud of Barack Obama for never complaining or even mentioning the effects it has has on this historical campaign. But as a citizen and brother to all I think these statements need to be shared. Some will have their eyes opened to the double standard.
Tim Wise (the writer for what follows) is a young WHITE OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com78tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-16736214856173435412008-09-15T17:38:00.005-04:002008-09-15T17:47:25.127-04:00You can fool some people sometimes!Get up, stand up! Stand up for your rights!
In the famous song by Bob Marley and the Wailers, there's a verse that says, "You can fool some people sometimes, but you can't fool all the people all the time!" I hope that works this time too. If America falls for the same republican tricks that worked 4 years ago, then we deserve the disastrous results! Wake up yawl! Just take a look at the OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-64689143195170874922008-09-15T09:12:00.012-04:002008-09-15T09:53:13.099-04:00GACC is Doin' a new Thing!
Isaiah 43:18-19 18
"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
My wife, Yolanda & I have been disciples of Christ for 13 years, and we’re so happy to be in a ministry that is active in sharing our faith, we’re devoted unswervingly to the scripturesOFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-44507509121301422382008-09-12T17:41:00.007-04:002008-09-13T07:44:58.153-04:00Tom's Shoes, Arrested Development 'Pair Share' Program Kicks Off!
Greetings y'all!
We're pleased to announce that AD and Tom's Shoes have agreed to co-sponsor a program to benefit children in need around the world. Since May of 2006, Tom's Shoes has given over 10,000 pairs of shoes to children in Argentina and 50,000 pairs in South Africa through the purchases of their caring customers. They do it by donating on a '1 for 1' program - you buy a pair, a childOFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-53177331120191822382008-09-11T17:01:00.010-04:002008-09-13T07:46:16.425-04:00Women Against Sarah Palin
A Post by: Quinn Latimer and Lyra Kilston
New York, NY
This Post is by women & ONLY for women that are against Palin being vice-president:
Friends, compatriots, fellow-lamenters:
We are writing to you because of the fury and dread we have felt since the announcement of Sarah Palin as the Vice-Presidential candidate for the Republican Party. We believe that this terrible decision has OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-25444381299846930382008-09-11T13:33:00.008-04:002008-09-11T13:47:18.543-04:00NYC 9/11 Ballot Initiative Campaign Announces Milestone!
A picture is worth a thousand words! In this case, 30,000 signatures (and growing) shows that on the 7th anniversary of 9/11, a significant number of NYC voters aren't satisfied with the official explanation of 9/11 nor the government-sponsored investigation!
Sept. 9, 2008 - New York, NY) Some said it couldn't be done. However, others here in NYC knew different. We knew that with the right OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051242381207234857.post-72591025917560590062008-09-10T10:58:00.012-04:002008-09-10T12:15:24.287-04:00Bill of Rights or Orwellian State? You Decide
Police use pepper spray on a woman as she approaches them with a flower during a rally at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul.
This post is not intended to speak to Democrats, Republicans, conservatives or liberals. The intended audience is ALL AMERICANS who value the freedoms described in the First Amendment of our Bill of Rights. The article below, written by Chris Hedges, OFFICIAL SPEECH BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292714843833989734noreply@blogger.com11