PattiJoRothEdwards

Boots Gibson is a legend here in this small town Idaho. One of the last great Country players from the 1950s. He is 87 and still performs, never missing a performance or jam.

Quiet, peaceful, acoustic jazz performed on guitar with sweet vocal.

Stars or Starships? I know They are there and they are here on Earth. I know in my soul there are enlightened Beings who are there watching, inspiring and encouraging us. They are here to move us, the people of Earth to the next dimension.

Lesson

A call went out to write some new words for the song: When Johnny Comes Marching Home. This is to be a rallying song. Fun for me. I enjoy writing lyrics and fun to play with the video app. If you see Juan O’Savin, please, pass this on. It may make him smile. Especially that part about popcorn.

2012 was 10 years ago as of this posting. Amazing how time has flown. I was in Grants Pass, Oregon living in the oldest house in town built in 1865. A choice made there brought me here to a little town in Idaho. The thought that woke me up the morning I wrote this song had to do with fear. To be standing on the edge of something imagined to be so dangerous that you fear going forward. “I looked down at my feet and saw the street. How absurd, the cliff, it was a curb.” Amazing.

I remember some time back there was a phrase: “A New Thought” . This is exactly what is needed now. All that programming by the media that promotes fear and lack can, if you choose, be replaced with joy and an abundance of happy thoughts. It won’t cost you a thing and, just maybe, those around you will catch some of what you are “shedding” and it won’t be disease. You will be shedding de-light. Go ahead! Take a chance! Try it. Feed the Light with Love.

What can I say? I was inspired.

Inspired by the wisdom of a 6’4” bull-ridin’ Idaho Cowboy.

I was so proud when, after HRC called us “deplorables”, American entrepreneurs began making tee shirts - like the next day they were already for sale. This is very American and goes back to the Revolutionary War. The British tried to demoralize our troops by singing a song they made up called “Yankee Doodle Dandy”. The American troops made that song our marching song. It is hard to demoralize us because we so enjoy mocking the enemy.

Every morning I wake up and listen to the Truther Podcasts. Usually I enjoy them, but this morning there is so much confusion and fear. AND you Christians! You who say you believe in God, yet you have such despair. These are the times when your faith will be tested, but not by God. These times are for you to see yourselves for who you are. Are you able to be informed - completely informed - and still trust God? I do trust God to vanquish those that work to destroy His creation: Beauty, Love, Kindness are all around you. Focus on what you desire to enhance and grow. Notice the goodness of your surroundings. Believe your eyes. Pray and then listen with your heart. We are winning because God always wins.

Every morning I wake up and listen to the Truther Podcasts. Usually I enjoy them, but this morning there is so much confusion and fear. AND you Christians! You who say you believe in God, yet you have such despair. These are the times when your faith will be tested, but not by God. These times are for you to see yourselves for who you are. Are you able to be informed - completely informed - and still trust God? I do trust God to vanquish those that work to destroy His creation: Beauty, Love, Kindness are all around you. Focus on what you desire to enhance and grow. Notice the goodness of your surroundings. Believe your eyes. Pray and then listen with your heart. We are winning because God always wins.

The power of a gale force wind inspired this song. Amazing!

I am often asked if I am a Christian. Yes I am Christian. I sing to the Lord and am grateful for his love and constant care. It is thru the Son, Jesus Christ, that we will survive what is here and what is ahead. I do not belong to or attend a building to worship the God of my heart. I do not read any of the multitude versions of the Bible. I pray and listen and strive to live each day in faith that my Lord is and always will be near as my next thought. The war that rages covertly is against the evil that works now to depopulate the world, that feeds off of hate, fear and suffering. Poisonous shots called vaccines, Poisons in our foods, in our air and water. Man-made diseases. Crimes against humanity, especially against children are being defeated. Arrests are being made. Tribunals are being held. Executions are happening. The age of evil is ending. My purpose and mission is to fight the dark of the adversary with the light of God, the originator and creator. My dicipline is Joy. So, yes, I am a Christian. I am a warrior for Christ.

I was born and raised in California where we really didn’t have seasons. Now, in Idaho, I have snow. It is two days past Halloween and it is snowing “pretty good”. In other words: it is piling up on top of my car about 4 inches and it is still morning. Time for sweaters and warm drinks and soup. Winter is here.

Wanting ain’t havin’. I just accept that it’s not for me.

First snow of the season outside. This is not my favorite weather. I love the Springtime. I am a gardener. Beyond that, I love the beach, the water, the warmth of the sun. For now until Springtime, I will just have to close my eyes and imagine, practice the discipline of fantasy and I shall make bread and pies. The blessing of cold weather is baking. For exercise, I have Luca to motivate me. It is all about the clothing. Dress warm and go out. Then come home to hot coffee and fantasies of Springtime.

Remember that day in school when we were taught that this is a world of opposites? A life full of opposing forces - black and white - hot and cold - plenty and lack. It seems to me that our choice is where to live - where to put our focus - what to increase. I acknowledge the evil and then turn toward the good, beauty and joy, filling my life with these qualities I work to embrace, enhance and multiply. I trust thru faith that God has a plan. Perhaps one day I will understand the things that are happening now in this world. For now, I do the best I can with what I have and know that in the end, God wins.

During a lonely time in November of 2019, I looked for love in cyberspace. Amazing to rediscover my romantic self. I had just written this song, and recorded it so that I would remember it later.

There are worse things then being alone. When manly mistakes leave my life, it is always so freeing. Some people just don’t understand this. They think you have to have a husband, a boyfriend, a family. I don’t have any of these things, but I am fine. I have a dog

This song was inspired by Christians praying. It seemed to me the focus is more often a pleading: “Please, God save us” or some person, or people, or country … It occurred to me that there may be a reason for the suffering, the sickness, the sadness. There may be something I don’t know or understand. My prayers are always rooted in faith and express my heartfelt sincere gratitude for God’s gifts and help. I am constantly striving to listen to the silent voice of God advising me on where, how and why. I sing God’s praise in gratitude for the love and care I receive every day and night from God.

This song is all in good fun, teasing Cowboy Keith who always has some sort of trial going on in his life. Currently he has eleven broken ribs from falling off a horse. There is also a reference to my 3rd x-husband who, after 13 years together, left me to chase women in Florida. Inspiration for a song and life goes on.

Stunned. I froze mid-step. “How incredibly cruel! Can they possibly realize how many will die of loneliness?” I perform for the elderly - those locked away in care facilities bored, feeling useless and so very lonely. “And who will speak for them when their family and friends aren’t allowed to visit?” Meanwhile: I am healthy and completely able to decide on my own whether to choose to put myself at risk by going out among others. I refused to wear a mask. I stayed home. I refused what we now know is not a vaccine that has killed millions and seriously injured millions more. I am back performing for the elders who have survived. They are so sad. Music brings smiles after a few songs. Music is healing.

Devine Right to protect one’s self, not withstanding, it is just plain fun to shoot my gun. My Right to the pursuit of Happiness is also protected by our Constitution. I love being an American. That makes me a Patriot.