Gnashville Star...: I may aound like I'm protesting too much, but I don't really follow this show, however, I caught a commercial telling that tonight's show featured original songs by the remaining contestants. ... It took me a minute to get past Billy Ray's hair... but the 5 songs were varied and different styles... some even country... none better than some of what I've seen (and heard) here... The one thing that sticks out, though, in my mind, is the comment made by one of the judges, Big-n-Rich's John Rich, when he said (more or less), "We've all been told, 'No,' a whole lot more than we've been told, ...

Your input is requested..: At last, I am nearing my "jumping off" spot for my "HITTIN' THE STREETS TOUR". I am looking for venues that would cater to what I do. I'd really like to keep the "quality level" ABOVE the DOGFIGHT range, if you get my drift..lol. I am based in SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA, right on the Gulfcoast, but am not limiting myself to just this area. "HAVE GUITAR, WILL TRAVEL", is my new motto. If you know of a venue that would possibly benefit in having someone of my caliber entertain there, please, feel free to turn me onto that info, or them to me. Your help will be greatly appreciated. peace, charley d...

The Gift of Beauty: Hi Friends, sending you all sunny greetings from WA. When I look around in the world at the beauty that God has created, I stand in awe of Him. Sometimes my heart fills up with so much joy, that I can't help but have wonderous tears. I think to myself, who am I, that God would be mindful of me, to allow me to have a peek at His awesome beauty. God is mindful of all His children, the question is are we mindful of Him? Are we pursuing a life with God? The best things in life are free, they are priceless, for example, sharing with someone a beautiful sunset, seeing 3 rainbows side by side, a c...