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  Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown

  by TMS in

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  tom lee park is an open field area on the banks of the mississippi just a hundred yards or so off beale street in memphis.

  during "memphis in may" three stages are used, the first being the delta blues stage.

  while the younger generation mainly gravitates to the main stage to hear the black crows or whatevers current, my wife and i always stayed at delta blues.

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  Thanks all,

  The blues became a wonderful escape for my wife and I in the 80’s. Hillary, you mentioned Buddy Guy. Our first blues concert, sponsored by the Arkansas Blues Society, featured Bobbie “Blue” Bland, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers and Buddy Guy. Riverfront Park, on the banks of the Arkansas River, has a nice amphitheatre, informal grass seating. We always stood next to the stage because we wanted to SEE everything. John Mayall was the only name I recognized and my image was that of a young man with long, blonde hair like on the album cover from years ago.

  A man with a ‘Security” t-shirt came down from the stage and told me that he didn’t want to be a horse’s butt, but my wife and I needed to move over a couple feet because Buddy always likes to come out into the audience. Anyway, Buddy blew us away that night. The raw energy! Those gleaming white teeth. Subsequent B.G. performances have not been that powerful, featuring ballads and samples of other guitar styles. Buddy is better just being Buddy.

  “Memphis in May” introduced us to dozens of blues artists we would never have seen otherwise. Many of those same artists used to play at Juanita’s Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock. That seems like a strange venue, but attracts many legendary performers including Johnny Winter, Joan Baez, Richie Havens, The Thunderbirds, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown Buckwheat Zydeco and many others.

  BTW, several John Lee Hooker lines became sort of inside jokes in our family, useful in numerous situations. Few understand what we’re getting at, but we use them anyway:

  We all a little funny

  Back rent? She ain’t gettin’ no front rent!

  Been standin’ on the corner all damn day. Can’t get no job!

  
  TMS
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  Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown

  by TMS in

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  tom lee park is an open field area on the banks of the mississippi just a hundred yards or so off beale street in memphis.

  during "memphis in may" three stages are used, the first being the delta blues stage.

  while the younger generation mainly gravitates to the main stage to hear the black crows or whatevers current, my wife and i always stayed at delta blues.

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  Tom Lee Park is an open field area on the banks of the Mississippi just a hundred yards or so off Beale Street in Memphis. During "Memphis in May" three stages are used, the first being the “Delta Blues” stage. While the younger generation mainly gravitates to the Main Stage to hear the Black Crows or whatever’s current, my wife and I always stayed at “Delta Blues”. Old black men and women who laid the foundation of rock and roll, rhythm and blues still performed there.

  Rufus Thomas always made an appearance in his green-sequined hot pants, doing the “Funky Chicken”, Junior Wells in a three piece red suit, playing that harmonica and Koko Taylor singing “Damn Those Eyes” straight at me and laughing when I stepped back a foot or two. Even Robert “Junior” Lockwood, the so-called son of Robert Johnson, made a reluctant appearance. “Hell of a way to make a living!” was caught by the live mike as Lockwood set up his chair at a forty-five degree angle to the audience. His frail, proud wife sat next to him as he ran several blues licks up and down his twelve string.

  I was unfamiliar with the next act. Someone called Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown. What looked like a group of aging bikers were checking the controls and plugging in, muscular white men with tatoos, graying at the temples. But soon they were kicking into several strong blues numbers. I recall trying to figure out which one was “Brown”. Ten minutes into the set, they began laying down a steady back beat, loud and strong. One of the muscle men grabbed a microphone and shouted: “C L A R E N C E “G A T E M O U T H” B R O W NNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” A spotlight highlighted the back of the stage, where a frail black man appeared disoriented. He looked panic-stricken to the left and to the right. Two of the back-ups went back to him, each taking an arm and guiding him to the microphone. They had to actually point him toward the audience and place a guitar in his hands, gently lifting the strap over his head.

  Gate mumbled into the mike: “Don’t try this at home.” Then he tore into his guitar in a blues crescendo that went into outer space. He came back initially as Jimi Hendrix, then ventured into space again, returning as Stevey Ray Vaughn. His final foray brought him back as Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown. I stood in awe, wondering where an aged 140 lb. man found such power.

  Gate’s set was fast and furious. He made the fiddle talk. He was all over several harmonicas and a mandolin. The audience was more aware than me and knew just when to shout “alligator-eatin’ dog!” I soon learned.

  His albums don’t do him justice. See him live if you can.

  TMS
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  ***PART ONE***THE STORY OF ZEV***

  by zev in

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  with all the stories coming out on the board, which i know gwen and i greatly enjoyed reading them, prompted me a few weeks ago to start my own.

  this is part one, and thanks to amazing, duncan and hillary for their inspirations and getting me motivated.. cheers!.

  part one...the early years.. this will be a work in progress folks.. as i write ill post the parts.

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  Zev,

  I will eagerly "stay tuned".

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  Frustration of Discussion

  by Marvin Shilmer in

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  frustration of discussion .

  discussions with my fellow jehovahs witnesses (jw) is not an easy affair when difficult subjects and questions are addressed to ones who pride themselves on an ability to answer for all doctrines as published in the watchtower, which we know as the chief journal of the governing body of jehovahs witnesses and published by the watchtower bible and tract society of new york (wts) and associated corporations.

  a recent experience exemplifies this difficulty and how it poses a considerable hindrance to growth in knowledge and understanding among jws.

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  words from Sam Beli:

  The WTS does not write these articles in plain spoken language, nor do they point out the changes from previous positions.

  
  very true.

  TMS
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  the mind of the exile

  by teejay in

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  in an esquire magazine article entitled "end the cuba embargo, now" walter mead makes a very good case that the american embargo of cuba should end, and now.

  not only would it help cuba but it would strengthen america's position in the western hemisphere.. as he makes his case, he draws the reader's attention to the powerful political alliance of cuban americans living in south florida primarily miami.

  this coalition ("miami") has had a stranglehold on american-cuban foreign policy for thirty years, regardless of who lived in the white house.

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  teejay,

  Tremendous irony, here. The exile mentality not only fits ex-JW's, but also JW's, who are "alien residents".

  Just as ex-JW's exaggerate their impact on the Society, JW's overestimate their overall impact on society in general.

  Compare the commentary given following an assembly experience to the remarks after an ex has given their story. Both deal in hyperbole.

  TMS
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  Frustration of Discussion

  by Marvin Shilmer in

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  frustration of discussion .

  discussions with my fellow jehovahs witnesses (jw) is not an easy affair when difficult subjects and questions are addressed to ones who pride themselves on an ability to answer for all doctrines as published in the watchtower, which we know as the chief journal of the governing body of jehovahs witnesses and published by the watchtower bible and tract society of new york (wts) and associated corporations.

  a recent experience exemplifies this difficulty and how it poses a considerable hindrance to growth in knowledge and understanding among jws.

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  Marvin.

  You presented the UN matter objectively, with clarity.

  Actually, the association was fairly innocuous, EXCEPT when judged in the light of the Society's OWN pre-association and post-association statements. They are indicted by their own words.

  The blood issue, on the other hand, is rapidly becoming the proverbial can of worms.

  TMS
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  Whats your cultural background ?

  by Beans in

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  i am 50% german.

  25% italian.

  12.5% scottish.

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  I'm culturally challenged.

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  Bounces

  by TMS in

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  seven pounds, three ounces .

  see how the ball bounces.

  sloppy dribble down your chin.

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  TMS,
  If I read it as it is and I am right, are you a grandpa now? I saw in another thread you mentioned getting your son's life back on track. I just wanted to say congrats to you for that Please let us know if you are a grandpa, so we can shower you with praise!
  wendy

  tj, dh, SW, Mommy:

  sorry. . actually intended to post to the demon thread. The thread turned into an academic credentials outdo("I studied remote viewing as part of my CIA training"). I don't know why the boys can't just say they heard a voice, some plates flew across the room and they saw a form out of the corner of their eye. Why get all pseudo-scientific on us?

  So, I hit microwhatever new page and just stared at the screen and made up that silly little ditty. Nothing related to reality.

  Sorry.

  TMS

  ps My little glassy-eyed dog was staring at me the whole time with his "If I give u the Pulitzer will u come 2 bed?" look.
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  Bounces

  by TMS in

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  seven pounds, three ounces .

  see how the ball bounces.

  sloppy dribble down your chin.

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  seven pounds, three ounces

  see how the ball bounces

  sloppy dribble down your chin

  throw that ball back again

  think he has his mother’s eyes

  where’s that list of school supplies?

  failure at the science fair

  at least he’s got his father’s hair

  school dance and romance

  maybe we’ll just sneak a glance

  Sally who and whose her dad?

  hey kid, don’t leave mad

  I know son, ISP

  just tell me if that’s the key

  8 pounds, 4 ounces

  grampa, see the ball bounces
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  Is this world ruled by Demons and are we?

  by Mindchild in

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  to me, one of the most pathetic and lamest of all watchtower teachings is the fantasy that satan and the demons rule the world.

  the witnesses are terrified of these demons getting into their minds through everything from wearing old clothes bought at the thrift store to smoking cigarettes (remember all drugs give demons easy access to your mind.).

  they would have you believe that each country on earth is controlled by really big mean and tough demons (hey demons cant be nice you know) and they are actively controlling the minds of the political leaders in a global chess game because they have nothing better to do.. i was wondering then if anyone can show me a single itsy bitsy tiny amount of evidence to show any credible physical evidence or logical/metaphysical reasoning to back the jw ideological boogey men.

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  Mindchild,

  This is perhaps not the appropriate thread for my observations since you've included a couple of additional components that limit the topic. I did find this observation by You Know somewhat interesting:

  Anyway, here’s what I would suggest: Since you don’t accept God’s or Christ’s word for it, why don’t you look up someone who is an occultist and interview them on the subject and see what they tell you? I am not suggesting at all to read or practice occultism, because I know it can be extremely dangerous, but, if you really want to investigate this thing, go act as an investigative reporter and go talk to some people who KNOW that the demons are real. They may be able to enlighten you where all others have failed.

  You Know makes an additional observation that I believe to be true for many JW's:

  When I began studying with Jehovah’s Witnesses I still kept dabbling with LSD and my little visitors became very disturbed. They threatened me with death on numerous occasions if I didn’t stop my association with Jehovah’s Witnesses. So, that only reinforced my conviction that Jehovah’s Witnesses had the truth, relatively speaking

  I agree with YK in this respect, that since Jehovah and angels do not reveal themselves to humans, any evidence that wicked spirits exist is perhaps as powerful a reinforcement of the JW belief system as anything.

  TMS