The voice of many

Well done Gareth, I applaud your effort to put into writing what many South Africans feel.
At the same time I am glad to see that the Office of the President responded in such an open fashion... there is still hope for us! Time will tell of course...
"The people put you in power - they will take you out of it. Africa is tired of tin-pot dictators, one-party states and banana republics. We know who we are now, we care about our future - and so should you." Gareth Cliff 2010

In my arms

Kylie, once again making hit material. She has grown as a performer and a person over the years... one of my all time favourites and not just because of her looks either. Her fortitude shown when she was diagnosed with cancer was amazing, I believe the positive outlook she had has been inspiring for women suffering from the same illness. One tough lady!

Here are the lyrics...
Kylie Minogue - In my arms

How do you describe a feeling?
I’ve only ever dreamt of this.

DJ’s spinning up my favorite song,
Hurry up and get a grove on.
Light fantastic and it won’t be long,
Don’t let the moment slip away.

‘Cause you and I could find a pleasure, no one else has ever known.
Feels like it is now or never, don’t want to be alone

How does it feel in my arms?
How does it feel in my arms?
Do you want it?
Do you need it?
Can you feel it?
Tell me.
How does it feel in my arms?

Got a feeling this is something strong.
All I wanna do is move on.
No more wondering where I belong.
So never go away.

‘Cause you and I are guilty pleasure, no one else has ever known.
Feels like it is now or never, don’t want to be alone.

How does it feel in my arms?
How does it feel in my arms?
Do you want it?
Do you need it?
Can you feel it?
Tell me.
How does it feel in my arms?

Do-do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do
Oh yeah, yeah

Do-do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do
Oh yeah, yeah

I’m listening.
How does it feel in my arms?
(How does it feel in my arms?)
How does it feel in my arms?
Yeah, yeah.
Do you want it?
Do you need it?
Can you feel it?
Tell me.
How does it feel in my arms?

This song reminds me of MD... I am glad I could hold her in my arms today and take some of the pain away.
“Love is always open arms. If you close your arms about love you will find that you are left holding only yourself.”
Leo F. Buscaglia 1924-1998

Vernon Koekemoer and Ken Lee

or how to show the world that you do not care what they think and become a national hero in the process...
We South Africans have our own counterpoint to Chuck Norris and The Hoff... Vernon Koekemoer, the one and only!
Vernon or as he is know in real life, Cassie Booyse is quite modest about it all but enjoying the ride...


Then in Bulgaria we find Valentina Hasan and her rendition of "Without You" made famous by Mariah Carey which she called Ken Lee. Watch all 3 and read the Wiki...





Both these people showed the world what a sense of humour and positive view of themselves can do, they both laughed at ridicule and in doing so have become heroes in their lifetime. We should all learn how to approach life the way they do...
So... when life seems to be getting you down or if someone laughs at one of your mistakes...
"Sing it as you feel it" Valentina Hasan 2008

What good mates! Soldier returns from Iraq to surprise.

Soldier returns from Iraq to surprise: Restored collectible car, something tells me most Americans support their men (and women) in arms... despite what the media would want the world to believe.

Way to go Jock!

Hijackers flee pitbull Jock
This is the type of headlines I love, good news instead of the usual, well worth the read while the link stays up.
As I am completing the reports of last weekends race I am listening to some of the music mentioned on yesterday's blog, Tanya Donnely... a great talent I believe and hope she keeps on making great music. Just a pity she is not that well known here. The Night You Saved My Life - Tanya Donnely - T. Donelly / D. Fisher.
In the beginning my love was fierce
One heart stopped and another started
I flashed my eyes, cracked wise and left them dry
Now I sit with my babe at my breast
I was never this good at my best
Never higher
The moon was paper white the night you saved my life
When my spirit guide left me behind
The wood was closing in, foggy was the night
The night you saved my life
When my spirit guide left me behind
I spy with my third eye
Something volatile and vital
So say goodnight, sleep tight, don't let them bite
Now I stand with the wind at my back
Every day brings a new breed of jackass
I was never good at monkey-in-the-middle
Never a fighter
The moon was paper white the night you saved my life
When my spirit guide left me behind
The wood was closing in, foggy was the night
The night you saved my life
When my spirit guide left me behind
The moon was paper white the night you saved my life
When my spirit guide left me behind.
Ok, the song has little to do with dogs but at least it has the saving life theme to it. Todays quote is exactly opposite to what I wanted but fitting in a obscure way.
"When a dog bites a man, that is not news, because it happens so often. But if a man bites a dog, that is news." John B. Bogart (1848 - 1921)