Our Story-Year Thirteen
at
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Trying to help someone that 1)Doesn't want your help and B)Doesn't recognize there is a problem, is a difficult place to be in.
Especially when that person is someone very close to you.
Thankfully, sometimes a double portion of grace is given and things get better...even if it may be temporary.
"Stay awhile and maybe then you'll see
A different side of me."
No matter what life brings--
The ups, the downs.
The heartaches and the joys.
What a blessing to have a God that "SO LOVES" you,
four wonderful, fun-loving, beautiful kids,
a career that brings satisfaction,
and a wife that will do anything to support your crazy dreams.
I love you, Mrs. Gregg.
May we have many more.
"This is the most magnificent life has ever been."
Monday, November 29, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Nickelback-If Today Was Your Last Day
Our Story Year 12
at
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Are you frustrated?
Bored?
Depressed?
If so, you are probably robbing the joy from other people's lives.
Other people?
Yes.
If you aren't doing what you alone were designed to do, then other people aren't benefiting from your gifts or talents.
Are you wasting your days?
You don't have to.
Figure out what you were created to do and do it.
You will find contentment and a sense of self-worth like never before.
We were designed to contribute to others' life experience.
Do it today as if it were your last chance.
"Each day's a gift not a given right."
at
http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com
Are you frustrated?
Bored?
Depressed?
If so, you are probably robbing the joy from other people's lives.
Other people?
Yes.
If you aren't doing what you alone were designed to do, then other people aren't benefiting from your gifts or talents.
Are you wasting your days?
You don't have to.
Figure out what you were created to do and do it.
You will find contentment and a sense of self-worth like never before.
We were designed to contribute to others' life experience.
Do it today as if it were your last chance.
"Each day's a gift not a given right."
Nickelback - If Today Was Your Last Day from Nickelback on Vimeo.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Natasha Bedingfield- Pocketful Of Sunshine
Our Story- Year Eleven
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http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com
Life has it's ups and downs.
I think that's true for everyone, regardless of social, financial, educational, etc. status.
The key is that when you are down, keep moving.
Failure isn't the ride down.
Failure is quitting.
Failure is getting off the ride.
Failure is giving up.
Keep moving.
Never give up.
Never quit.
Hide yourself in the Rock, the Secret Place.
But keep moving.
"The sun (Son) is on my side and takes me for a ride
I smile up to the sky, I know I'll be alright."
at
http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com
Life has it's ups and downs.
I think that's true for everyone, regardless of social, financial, educational, etc. status.
The key is that when you are down, keep moving.
Failure isn't the ride down.
Failure is quitting.
Failure is getting off the ride.
Failure is giving up.
Keep moving.
Never give up.
Never quit.
Hide yourself in the Rock, the Secret Place.
But keep moving.
"The sun (Son) is on my side and takes me for a ride
I smile up to the sky, I know I'll be alright."
Monday, November 22, 2010
Alicia Keys- No One/ The B-52's- Rock Lobster
Our Story-Year Ten
at
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Ten years is a milestone.
In order to have 50 years, you have to start with 10.
(Or one).
One of the best trips that I have been on has been our Florida Keys anniversary trip.
"You can be sure
That it will only get better."
For about 10 years, I took myself too seriously.
It's important to get done what you're supposed to do.
But, it's also OK to have fun.
One day on our trip to Bahia Honda State Park, we encountered the "Bahia Honda Thong Man".
The trip was great except for that.
"Let's rock!
...Boys in bikinis!"
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Ten years is a milestone.
In order to have 50 years, you have to start with 10.
(Or one).
One of the best trips that I have been on has been our Florida Keys anniversary trip.
"You can be sure
That it will only get better."
For about 10 years, I took myself too seriously.
It's important to get done what you're supposed to do.
But, it's also OK to have fun.
One day on our trip to Bahia Honda State Park, we encountered the "Bahia Honda Thong Man".
The trip was great except for that.
"Let's rock!
...Boys in bikinis!"
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Hannah Montana/Sheryl Crow- Need A Little Love
I'm not sure I should admit this.
But I was actually a little impressed with Miley Cyrus last year when she was a judge on American Idol.
I'm not super crazy about her music as either alter ego.
But either she's got some talent or she's been around show biz long enough to fake it.
I guess either one could be true.
At any rate, she conducted herself very professionally.
But...I hear tickets to her concerts are like $50-$250.
Did you just read that?
I mean, dang.
I was about to write that there's no way.
But, do you remember the commercial from a few years back with the dad driving his daughter and her friends to a concert.
I'm sure in a few years that I'll be that guy.
Whether it's to Miley or Carly or the latest boy band.
I'd do it for my Be-Bop.
This song doesn't suck as bad because it has Sheryl Crow in it.
But I was actually a little impressed with Miley Cyrus last year when she was a judge on American Idol.
I'm not super crazy about her music as either alter ego.
But either she's got some talent or she's been around show biz long enough to fake it.
I guess either one could be true.
At any rate, she conducted herself very professionally.
But...I hear tickets to her concerts are like $50-$250.
Did you just read that?
I mean, dang.
I was about to write that there's no way.
But, do you remember the commercial from a few years back with the dad driving his daughter and her friends to a concert.
I'm sure in a few years that I'll be that guy.
Whether it's to Miley or Carly or the latest boy band.
I'd do it for my Be-Bop.
This song doesn't suck as bad because it has Sheryl Crow in it.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Jimmy Durante- As Time Goes By
Well, the Christmas season is almost upon us.
And with the Christmas season comes all the pretty lights and decorations, Christmas music, and of course, the Christmas movies and shows on TV.
The Grinch is always one of my favorites.
Charlie Brown---most definitely.
And then there's the clay animation.
Rudolph, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, and...oh yes...
There is the animated "Frosty the Snowman".
You know, as many times that I have heard the song, "Frosty the Snowman", if asked I could never sing it through all the way.
Kind of strange.
Anyways, the cartoon is one of the Rankin/Bass classics.
The narration and the most of the songs are done by none other than Jimmy "Ha-cha-cha-chaa" Durante.
I used to start playing Christmas music on November 1st.
I'm thinking that this year maybe that's a little too early.
But the kids are already with the "Jingle bells Batman smells" stuff.
Here's a little non-Christmas Durante to enjoy...at least until after Thanksgiving.
And with the Christmas season comes all the pretty lights and decorations, Christmas music, and of course, the Christmas movies and shows on TV.
The Grinch is always one of my favorites.
Charlie Brown---most definitely.
And then there's the clay animation.
Rudolph, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, and...oh yes...
There is the animated "Frosty the Snowman".
You know, as many times that I have heard the song, "Frosty the Snowman", if asked I could never sing it through all the way.
Kind of strange.
Anyways, the cartoon is one of the Rankin/Bass classics.
The narration and the most of the songs are done by none other than Jimmy "Ha-cha-cha-chaa" Durante.
I used to start playing Christmas music on November 1st.
I'm thinking that this year maybe that's a little too early.
But the kids are already with the "Jingle bells Batman smells" stuff.
Here's a little non-Christmas Durante to enjoy...at least until after Thanksgiving.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Rascal Flatts-Life Is A Highway
Alright, back to the script.
Our Story-Year Nine
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http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com/
"There's a world outside every darkened door
...Come ride with me to the distant shore."
Life, in it's sometimes hideous costumes, scare the pee-pee out of you.
It's then that you grab somebody's arm and just keep moving.
If you stop, you'll wallow in doubt, depression, and self-pity.
If you can just make it up the next hill, sandy shores await...and the view is terrific.
Our Story-Year Nine
at
http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com/
"There's a world outside every darkened door
...Come ride with me to the distant shore."
Life, in it's sometimes hideous costumes, scare the pee-pee out of you.
It's then that you grab somebody's arm and just keep moving.
If you stop, you'll wallow in doubt, depression, and self-pity.
If you can just make it up the next hill, sandy shores await...and the view is terrific.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Little Walter-My Babe
Wifey and I recently watched the movie "Cadillac Records".
The film explores the musical era from the early 1940s to the late 1960s, chronicling the life of the influential Chicago-based record-company executive Leonard Chess, and the musicians who recorded for Chess Records.
The main story line revolves around the life and career of bluesman Muddy Waters.
The cast is great.
The film stars Adrien Brody as Chess, Cedric the Entertainer as Willie Dixon, Mos Def as Chuck Berry, Columbus Short as Little Walter, Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters, Eamonn Walker as Howlin' Wolf, and Beyoncé Knowles as Etta James.
I first saw Columbus Short in "Stomp The Yard".
Short is an accomplished singer, dancer, and choreographer.
In this film, he delivers an outstanding performance as the extremely talented, but troubled Little Walter.
His careless lifestyle led to an early demise at 37 years old, but his talent earned him a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, making him the only artist ever to be inducted specifically for his work as a harmonica player.
The film explores the musical era from the early 1940s to the late 1960s, chronicling the life of the influential Chicago-based record-company executive Leonard Chess, and the musicians who recorded for Chess Records.
The main story line revolves around the life and career of bluesman Muddy Waters.
The cast is great.
The film stars Adrien Brody as Chess, Cedric the Entertainer as Willie Dixon, Mos Def as Chuck Berry, Columbus Short as Little Walter, Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters, Eamonn Walker as Howlin' Wolf, and Beyoncé Knowles as Etta James.
I first saw Columbus Short in "Stomp The Yard".
Short is an accomplished singer, dancer, and choreographer.
In this film, he delivers an outstanding performance as the extremely talented, but troubled Little Walter.
His careless lifestyle led to an early demise at 37 years old, but his talent earned him a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, making him the only artist ever to be inducted specifically for his work as a harmonica player.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Delbert McClinton- Lay Down Sally
I never listened to Don Imus.
He and Howard Stern have both just been on my avoidance list.
I've never really been a radio deejay fan.
Morning shows are the worst.
Blah, blah, blah, blah, etc.
Just play the stinking song, for crying out loud.
There is one exception...Mara Davis from Dave FM here in Atlanta.
She has the late morning/early afternoon shift at Dave.
At noon every weekday morning, she has Radio Free Lunch.
This is where she plays songs with a certain theme for an hour.
Listeners can call in, email, or Facebook their requests.
Today's theme was "Songs For Stranded Cruise Passengers" in "honor" of the Carnival cruise ship that had a fire, lost power, and was drifting out at sea.
She played songs like "Hungry Like The Wolf", "Dancing In The Dark", "Stuck In A Moment", etc. You get the picture.
So I do like one DJ.
But, I never got into the shock jocks.
Especially because of some of the negative things that I've heard that they've said.
Such as Imus calling the Rutgers women's basketball team, "nappy-headed hos".
Very classy.
But, I recently heard that Imus and his wife run a ranch for kids with cancer and also siblings of SIDS victims.
That kind of makes up for on-air stupidity, but not really.
At any rate, recently Imus hand-picked a group of artists to sing certain songs that were recorded for an album benefiting the ranch called "The Imus Ranch Record".
It has vocals from singers such as Dwight Yoakam, Little Richard, Vince Gill, and Lucinda Williams.
My favorite, I think, is this particular number by Delbert McClinton, a singer-songwriter that's been in the game since the early 60's.
We'll return to the "Our Story" posts soon. The last one was a little emotionally draining and we needed a break. Go Dawgs!
He and Howard Stern have both just been on my avoidance list.
I've never really been a radio deejay fan.
Morning shows are the worst.
Blah, blah, blah, blah, etc.
Just play the stinking song, for crying out loud.
There is one exception...Mara Davis from Dave FM here in Atlanta.
She has the late morning/early afternoon shift at Dave.
At noon every weekday morning, she has Radio Free Lunch.
This is where she plays songs with a certain theme for an hour.
Listeners can call in, email, or Facebook their requests.
Today's theme was "Songs For Stranded Cruise Passengers" in "honor" of the Carnival cruise ship that had a fire, lost power, and was drifting out at sea.
She played songs like "Hungry Like The Wolf", "Dancing In The Dark", "Stuck In A Moment", etc. You get the picture.
So I do like one DJ.
But, I never got into the shock jocks.
Especially because of some of the negative things that I've heard that they've said.
Such as Imus calling the Rutgers women's basketball team, "nappy-headed hos".
Very classy.
But, I recently heard that Imus and his wife run a ranch for kids with cancer and also siblings of SIDS victims.
That kind of makes up for on-air stupidity, but not really.
At any rate, recently Imus hand-picked a group of artists to sing certain songs that were recorded for an album benefiting the ranch called "The Imus Ranch Record".
It has vocals from singers such as Dwight Yoakam, Little Richard, Vince Gill, and Lucinda Williams.
My favorite, I think, is this particular number by Delbert McClinton, a singer-songwriter that's been in the game since the early 60's.
We'll return to the "Our Story" posts soon. The last one was a little emotionally draining and we needed a break. Go Dawgs!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Merle Haggard-You Take Me For Granted/Mariah Carey-Don't Forget About Us/Pussycat Dolls-Stickwitu
Our Story-Year Eight
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(Deep breath)
There are many men out there that are cheating on their wives.
They are physically and emotionally involved elsewhere.
I was one of these.
No, I never touched another woman inapppropriately.
The object of my desires was my work.
I had given all I had to make my work a success, but had forsaken the love of my life.
Thankfully, I had a friend to give me a kick in the pants.
And, a wife that forgives.
Guys, no amount of money, honor, or recognition is worth damaging the bond you have with your spouse.
Re-evaluate your priorities.
It can be better than it ever was before.
(Breathe again)
"You take me for granted, and it's breaking my heart."
"Baby I must confess
We were bigger than anything
Remember us at our best
And don't forget about"
"I know I got a good thing right here."
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(Deep breath)
There are many men out there that are cheating on their wives.
They are physically and emotionally involved elsewhere.
I was one of these.
No, I never touched another woman inapppropriately.
The object of my desires was my work.
I had given all I had to make my work a success, but had forsaken the love of my life.
Thankfully, I had a friend to give me a kick in the pants.
And, a wife that forgives.
Guys, no amount of money, honor, or recognition is worth damaging the bond you have with your spouse.
Re-evaluate your priorities.
It can be better than it ever was before.
(Breathe again)
"You take me for granted, and it's breaking my heart."
"Baby I must confess
We were bigger than anything
Remember us at our best
And don't forget about"
"I know I got a good thing right here."
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
The Calling- Our Lives
Our Story- Year Seven
http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com
Perseverance. Determination. Prayer. Grace.
Those are the answers.
The question.....
How do you make it through tough times?
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Perseverance. Determination. Prayer. Grace.
Those are the answers.
The question.....
How do you make it through tough times?
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Train- Calling All Angels
Our Story-Year Six
http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com/
What an emotionally draining year!
Thanks to Superfriends like the Dorminys, the Mays, the Knights, and many others, including my Barnabas, Marty, for encouraging us and praying for us, and giving us a helping hand when it was needed. Thanks also to my Dad who, through the direction of The Father, helped to save my practice that year.
Looking back is alot easier than going thru.
Faith is tested and doubts are raised.
But love never fails.
"I need a sign to let me know you're here
All of these lines are being crossed over the atmosphere
I need to know that things are gonna look up
'Cause I feel us drowning in a sea spilled from a cup ."
http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com/
What an emotionally draining year!
Thanks to Superfriends like the Dorminys, the Mays, the Knights, and many others, including my Barnabas, Marty, for encouraging us and praying for us, and giving us a helping hand when it was needed. Thanks also to my Dad who, through the direction of The Father, helped to save my practice that year.
Looking back is alot easier than going thru.
Faith is tested and doubts are raised.
But love never fails.
"I need a sign to let me know you're here
All of these lines are being crossed over the atmosphere
I need to know that things are gonna look up
'Cause I feel us drowning in a sea spilled from a cup ."
Friday, November 5, 2010
Angie Martinez- If I Could Go
Our Story-Year Five
http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com/
It seems like we were always on the go this fifth year.
Miami, New York, back to Kennestone Hospital (YAY!!!),...and soon to Woodstock, GA.
Although sometimes you don't know what's around the corner, adventures are most enjoyed when they are shared with someone you love.
"Feelin like leavin with somebody who
Hold you the right way while watchin the night fade."
http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com/
It seems like we were always on the go this fifth year.
Miami, New York, back to Kennestone Hospital (YAY!!!),...and soon to Woodstock, GA.
Although sometimes you don't know what's around the corner, adventures are most enjoyed when they are shared with someone you love.
"Feelin like leavin with somebody who
Hold you the right way while watchin the night fade."
Thursday, November 4, 2010
U2- Walk On
Our Story- Year Four
http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com
This was definitely a year of joy and sadness.
Thankfully, there was more joy than sadness.
September 11, 2001, like all disasters or catastrophes leave you with a choice--
stay mired in your bitterness, or
...find gratitude in what you have-- an awesome wife, a new beautiful baby boy, family and friends that love you, and a God that is for you, no matter what circumstances look like to the human eye.
"Walk on
What you got they can't steal it..."
http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com
This was definitely a year of joy and sadness.
Thankfully, there was more joy than sadness.
September 11, 2001, like all disasters or catastrophes leave you with a choice--
stay mired in your bitterness, or
...find gratitude in what you have-- an awesome wife, a new beautiful baby boy, family and friends that love you, and a God that is for you, no matter what circumstances look like to the human eye.
"Walk on
What you got they can't steal it..."
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Creed- With Arms Wide Open
Our Story- Year Three
found at
http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com/2010/11/our-story-year-three.html
My first choice was Watermark's "More Than You'll Ever Know" but I searched everywhere and I couldn't find a video for it.
"You'll never know what it means to be
just to know you've been on your knees for me."
So...we'll go with the back-up plan.
I thought about Prince's "1999".
Too obvious.
Then I remembered this song.
...And it's perfect.
found at
http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com/2010/11/our-story-year-three.html
My first choice was Watermark's "More Than You'll Ever Know" but I searched everywhere and I couldn't find a video for it.
"You'll never know what it means to be
just to know you've been on your knees for me."
So...we'll go with the back-up plan.
I thought about Prince's "1999".
Too obvious.
Then I remembered this song.
...And it's perfect.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Edwin McCain- I'll Be
Our Story- Year Two
http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com/2010/11/our-story-year-two.html
Copy and paste the above link for today's story.
"I'll be the greatest fan of your life."
http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com/2010/11/our-story-year-two.html
Copy and paste the above link for today's story.
"I'll be the greatest fan of your life."
Monday, November 1, 2010
Chumbawumba-Tubthumping
For the next couple of weeks, I'm hooking up to my bride's blog as she describes the first 13 years of our married life.
She'll provide the story, I'll provide the soundtrack.
Happy Anniversary in a few days, baby!
Here is the link:
http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com
Just copy and paste it onto your browser.
We get knocked down, but we get up again!
She'll provide the story, I'll provide the soundtrack.
Happy Anniversary in a few days, baby!
Here is the link:
http://sixgreggs.blogspot.com
Just copy and paste it onto your browser.
We get knocked down, but we get up again!
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