Nov. 27,
2023 - "O Holy Night" by father-son opera singers
Paul Hartfield Sr. & Robert Hartfield
My all-time favorite rendition of this sacred Christmas song by
the best father-son opera duo ever. Raised in the East Texas city of
Lufkin and a
graduate of the famed Stephen F. Austin State University music school,
international opera singer Paul Hartfield is in style and spirit a true
Italian tenor.
Mr. Hartfield earned a number of America's most prestigious singing
awards early in his career, and was very soon singing with the Lyric
Opera of Chicago, New York City Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Greater
Miami Opera, Seattle Opera, Kansas City Opera, Utah Opera, Tampa Bay
Opera, and San Diego Opera.
Mr. Hartfield's international engagements have included the Theatre des
Champs-Elysees, Opera de Monte Carlo, Teatro Comunale di Bologna, the
Bel Canto Festival (France), Hong Kong Opera, and Cape Town Opera.
By all means, don't miss the finale beginning around the 4:08 mark
which sends chills down my spine every time I hear it. A very Merry
Christmas, everyone...
O Holy Night -
Paul Hartfield Sr. & Robert Hartfield
(If player above is not visible, you can view video
at YouTube here.)
[I had the pleasure of meeting Paul back in his college days in
Nacogdoches thru Ted
Stewart, a mutual friend, who also studied opera at SFASU. I
absolutely LOVE this beautiful song, "It is Well with My Soul,"
that Paul sang at Ted's funeral 15 years ago. By all means, don't miss
the amazing crescendo in this song starting at the 4:20 mark where you
can hear
Paul's gifted operatic voice!]
Nov. 15,
2023 - Singing is good for you!
HOW SINGING AFFECTS OUR HEALTH:
Singing informs the body the "right" vibrations that
increase our vitality;
During singing, special chemicals are produced in the
human brain that help us feel peace and joy;
Singing improves blood circulation in the throat
area, which has a beneficial effect on the vocal chords and numerous
lymph nodes in the throat and therefore significantly increases local
immunity (in other words, we less often get colds);
Improving the blood supply while singing leads to an
increase in brain activity: it begins to work more intensively, memory
improves, any information is easier to perceive;
Singing is very beneficial for lung diseases, as it
works as a breathing gymnastics, which promotes chest development,
proper breathing, and significantly reduces the number of acute lung
conditions;
With regular singing, the levels of immunoglobulin
and hydrocortizone, which are signs of good immunity, increase in the
body;
Methods have been developed that treat hiccups
through singing and help improve diction;
Singing is even used in the fight against obesity:
sometimes it is available to overweight people when they feel hungry,
instead of eating, they can just sing 2 or 3 songs.
Attention, girls! Singing improves blood supply to the head area and
generally rejuvenates the body while skin condition improves.
This is why experts recommend singing at least 5 minutes a day,
equating singing to physical exercise.
In my daily ongoing search for truth, an interesting news story crossed
my radar the other day. If like me you are tired of fake news &
all the lies we've been fed over the past several years, you may have
an interest in the free 9-day (Nov. 1-9) Propaganda Exposed!
[UNCENSORED] docu-series by Charlene & Ty Bollinger, founders of
TheTruthAboutCancer.com.
If so, it's not too late to watch the trailer & sign up here: https://propaganda-exposed.com/
(Episode 5 is presently airing, as we speak.)
The video below is a sneak preview of the 1st part of the final Episode
9 which will air Nov. 9.
Propaganda Exposed!
[UNCENSORED], Episode 9
(If player above is not visible, you can view video
at Rumble here.)
Nov.
2, 2023 - Murders,
cartels, squalor: Colony Ridge just northeast of Houston, Texas is a
haven for illegal aliens
Just 35 miles northeast of Houston lies Colony Ridge (“Terrenos
Houston” in Spanish), a sprawl of homes, trailers and even tents, is
home to as many as 75,000 people in an area at least 50 percent bigger
than Manhattan.
One of the biggest housing developments in the country has become a
no-go zone, a home to criminals and drug cartels, and a magnet for
illegal immigration.
The 40-square-mile development on unincorporated land in Liberty County
was launched 15 years ago & its latest and largest subdivision,
when complete, will hold 30,000 lots.
The developers offer owner financing to prospective buyers, meaning
undocumented migrants can bypass the credit rating and proof of
residency required for traditional bank loans.
But once they put down a small down payment, buyers have to pay credit
card-style interest rates of up to 15 percent as well as hefty fees for
water and sewage hookup.
The owners are accused of preying on people, especially migrants, by
advertising a 1950s-style fantasy of suburban home ownership that in
reality is a vast, shoddily constructed, environmentally unsafe trailer
park run on predatory lending practices.
Murders, cartels, squalor: Colony Ridge just northeast of Houston,
Texas is a haven for illegal aliens
(If player above is not visible, you can view video at YouTube here.)
Location and size of Colony Ridge
(image courtesy New York Post)
Oct.
27, 2023 - U.S. government is warning Americans not to travel to these
countries right now
After the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas that has increased
tensions across the Middle East, the U.S. State Department has issued a
worldwide caution alert on Oct. 20 for Americans traveling abroad.
The State Department issues travel advisory levels for more than 200
countries, with advisories ranging from Level 1 to Level 4. Generally,
Level 4 (Do Not Travel) countries (marked in red in the map below) have
a high risk of
unrest, terrorism, or conflict, which means that people likely
shouldn't travel there.
At least 21 countries around the world have a Level 4 advisory; they
include Haiti, Russia, Ukraine, North Korea, Belarus, Venezuela,
Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria,
Somalia, Yemen, and Israel, among others.
Countries marked in red are places where Americans should not travel.
(U.S. State Department/screenshot via The Epoch
Times)
Oct. 18,
2023 - A Christmas Gift - 20th Year
"Finally, after 4 years of waiting, we can hold 'A Christmas Gift -
20th Year'! We are excited to celebrate this year's event with a
wonderful group of talented artists. Please mark your calendars and
join us on this very special day!!"
Franciscan Chapel Center, Roppongi, Tokyo
Fri. Dec. 15, 2023, 7 pm
Presented by The
Voice Music project, and organized & led by Ms. Charito Vergara
One
of the most prominent jazz vocalists in Japan, Charito has achieved
global recognition with her voice, expression, and musical artistry.
Aside from her professional and successful music career, Charito acts
as the founder of the nonprofit group "Because We Care" that is
dedicated to spearheading and supporting various charity works focused
on creating a better future for children in need in both Japan and the
Philippines.
A Christmas Gift - 20th Year
(a larger image of the poster above can be viewed here: The Voice Music
Oct. 10,
2023 - New “Ain’t No Rock and Roll” song calls out rock stars who
pushed
compliance with Covid-19 & vaccine mandates
Brad Skistimas of Five Times August in his new music video “Ain’t No
Rock and Roll” calls out legendary rock stars who sold out during the
Covid-19 pandemic, resulting in the needless deaths of millions across
the globe.
The music video below features images, previous headlines, and quotes
of legacy rock stars including Neil Young, Gene Simmons of KISS, Mick
Jagger of The Rolling Stones, and Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters among
others (*) who threw their support behind government mandates,
performed shows exclusively for the vaccinated, and shunned fans who
questioned government mandates.
(*) Lady Gaga, John Legend, Elton John, Pink, Bruce Springsteen, Queen,
Brian May, Dead & Company, & Green Day
“Ain’t No Rock and Roll” by Five Times August
(If player above is not visible, you can view video at YouTube here.)
Oct. 7,
2023 - Triple Trouble
band at What the Dickens in Tokyo
Great classic rock tunes Friday night by the Triple Trouble band led by
a couple of extremely talented Canadian guys. Don't miss all the wild
dancing & stunning electric guitar solo in the "Move It On Over"
song.
Triple Trouble,
What the Dickens, Tokyo, Oct. 6, 2023
(If player above is not visible, you can view video
at YouTube here.)
0:00 Dead Flowers, The Rolling Stones
3:52 Two Dollar Bill, old bluegrass classic
8:28 Stay Home Blues, Damian MacIntosh
12:57 Paint It Black, The Rolling Stones
17:29 I'd Love to Change the World, Ten Years After
20:54 Crossroads, Cream
25:44 Move It On Over, Hank Williams
29:50 Lucky Man, Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Oct. 5,
2023 - You were right...
...People don't land on their feet!
You were right... People don't land on their feet!
Oct. 3, 2023
- Aurora, Ontario in Canada says NO to 15-minute cities!
Aurora, Ontario in Canada says NO to 15-minute cities!
(If player above is not visible, you can view video at YouTube here.)
Sept.
28, 2023 - Texas GOP Passes Unanimous Resolution Calling For Special
Legislative Session On Colony Ridge
The Texas Republican Party Chairman says massive illegal immigrant
development just northeast of Houston highlighted by The Daily Wire
should be a 'grave concern for all Texans'.
The Daily Wire’s investigation of the development noted that “the
developer allows for illegal aliens to obtain loans to purchase land
using Individual Tax ID Numbers (ITINs) instead of Social Security
Numbers” and that Colony Ridge “has grown to an estimated 50,000 to
75,000 inhabitants and spans over 60 square miles.”
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said “We can’t have entire cities
of people who are here illegally with basically no law enforcement, in
some cases I’m told no running water, it’s a very dangerous place to
be. This is not what America was built on. This massive complex of
people here illegally creating their own city just north of Houston,
it's just unacceptable.”
Sept.
28, 2023 - San Jacinto
County in Texas approves Declaration of Local Disaster
In June 2023 the San Jacinto County Commissioners Court approved a
Declaration of Local Disaster due to increased drug smuggling & a
spike in the local crime rate. Murders (one by a Mexican national,
another by a Pakistani air force officer), prostitution, sex
trafficking, marijuana grow houses run by Cuban nationals (in one raid
over 400 lbs. & 180 trees were seized, some of them nearly 9 ft.
tall, with an estimated market value of over $700,000), meth labs,
gambling, a cock fighting ring run by Vietnamese nationals, dog
fighting, etc.
Organized crime syndicates aiding and abetting these
illegal activities and who've carved out their own territories in the
county include the Jalisco New Generation cartel, Gulf cartel, Los
Zetas cartel, & Sinaloa cartel.
San Jacinto County is located just north of Houston, Texas and over 200
miles from the southern U.S.-Mexico border. This rural county and the
surrounding areas, including Liberty County, have seen an explosion of
migrant settlement and increasing criminal cartel activity.
In this 24-min. interview, San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers joins
Todd Bensman, a Senior National Security Fellow at the Center for
Immigration Studies to discuss how lax federal border security is
straining the ability to police his jurisdiction. Sheriff Capers
explains how, with a small county budget and reactive policing, there
is a need for increased cooperation and funding from both the state and
federal authorities.
(If player above is not visible, you can view video at YouTube here.)
Road rage and class war escalate into a demolition derby at the local
mall. Way too much testosterone!
(If player above is not visible, you can view video at YouTube here.)
Priceless!!
Sept. 21,
2023 - In Texas don't get Barbie-Qued!
Barbie-Q
Sept. 17,
2023 - Flash mob smash-and-grab robbers hit a Nordstrom store in Los
Angeles
Dozens of robbers last month stole more than $300,000 worth of
merchandise from the Nordstrom store in Westfield Topanga Shopping
Center in Los Angeles.
Flash mob
smash-and-grab robbers hit a Nordstrom store in Los Angeles
(If player above is not visible, you can view video
at YouTube here.)
Sept. 12,
2023 - “Until
Proven Otherwise”
Two world renowned cardiologists independently reached the same medical
conclusion. Dr. Peter McCullough, MD, MPH, and Dr. Aseem Malhotra, MD
have stated that their medical opinion is that the recent surge in
worldwide sudden deaths,
especially in young people, are caused by the Covid-19 mRNA vaccines, "until proven otherwise."
“Until Proven
Otherwise”— featuring cardiologists Dr. Peter McCullough & Dr.
Aseem Malhotra
(If player above is not visible, you can view video
at Rumble here.)
Sept.
9, 2023 - Japanese rainbow flowers
A new surprise addition at the local florist. Never a dull moment in
the Land of the Rising Sun...
Japanese rainbow flowers on sale at a Tokyo florist
Aug. 16,
2023 - "Rich Men
North Of Richmond" by Oliver Anthony
Over
14 million views in only 7 days. Wow. "Oliver resides in Farmville, VA
with his 3 dogs and a plot of land he plans on turning into a small
farm to raise livestock. He notes his biggest influence as Hank
Williams, Jr. Oliver wants to give hope to the working class and your
average hard working young man who may have lost hope in the grind of
trying to get by."
"Rich Men North Of
Richmond" by Oliver Anthony
(If player above is not visible, you can view video
at YouTube here.)
Lyrics:
I've been sellin' my soul, workin' all day
Overtime hours for bullshit pay
So I can sit out here and waste my life away
Drag back home and drown my troubles away
It's a damn shame what the world's gotten to
For people like me and people like you
Wish I could just wake up and it not be true
But it is, oh, it is
Livin' in the new world
With an old soul
These rich men north of Richmond
Lord knows they all just wanna have total control
Wanna know what you think, wanna know what you do
And they don't think you know, but I know that you do
'Cause your dollar ain't shit and it's taxed to no end
'Cause of rich men north of Richmond
I wish politicians would look out for miners
And not just minors on an island somewhere
Lord, we got folks in the street, ain't got nothin' to eat
And the obese milkin' welfare
Well, God, if you're 5-foot-3 and you're 300 pounds
Taxes ought not to pay for your bags of fudge rounds
Young men are puttin' themselves six feet in the ground
'Cause all this damn country does is keep on kickin' them down
Lord, it's a damn shame what the world's gotten to
For people like me and people like you
Wish I could just wake up and it not be true
But it is, oh, it is
Livin' in the new world
With an old soul
These rich men north of Richmond
Lord knows they all just wanna have total control
Wanna know what you think, wanna know what you do
And they don't think you know, but I know that you do
'Cause your dollar ain't shit and it's taxed to no end
'Cause of rich men north of Richmond
I've been sellin' my soul, workin' all day
Overtime hours for bullshit pay
Aug. 7,
2023 - Summer 2023 Tokyo Fireworks Shows (花火大会)
It's that exciting time of year again! Because of the pandemic, for the
1st time in 4 years an uncountable number of fireworks shows are now
being
held around the Tokyo metroplex this summer. I counted 7 that occurred
on Sat. Aug. 5 alone.
If you have a spare couple minutes, you might enjoy the grand finale of
the fireworks show I saw recently that I've jazzed up a bit with the
Indy Jones theme song...
Tokyo Fireworks
Show (花火大会) Grand Finale, July 2023
(If player above is not visible, you can view video
at YouTube here.)
July 31,
2023 - Southern American English
Two good ol' boys from the southern U.S. catch up at their 10-year high
school reunion. This 3-minute dialogue was used in a 2002 project to
educate Japanese learners of English with one of the various regional
& ethnic dialects common in everyday American conversations.
July 27,
2023 - Groundbreaking documentary "REMEDY" reveals The Truth About
Vaccines
Groundbreaking
documentary "REMEDY" reveals The Truth About Vaccines, Episode 1
(If player above is not visible, you can view video
at Rumble here.)
Remedy is an 8-episode docu-series starting July 26 revealing The Truth
About Vaccines, brought to you by Ty & Charlene Bollinger. To watch
the complete documentary and all 8 episodes for free, go to: https://remedy.film/
July 22,
2023 - The "Sound of Freedom" movie
This movie is the incredible true story of a former government agent
turned vigilante who embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue hundreds
of children from sex traffickers.
It exposes one of the greatest evils on this earth -- human
trafficking, the fastest growing international crime network that the
world has ever seen. This cruel industry has already passed the illegal
arms trade and soon will pass the illegal drug trade. You can sell a
bag of cocaine only one time, but a helpless, enslaved child can be sex
trafficked 5-10 times a day.
The lead role is played by Hollywood actor Jim Caviezel, who starred as
Jesus in the 2004 movie "The Passion of the Christ."
The
Sound of Freedom film was released on July 4, 2023 by Angel
Studios, and has so far grossed over $104 million worldwide on only a
$14.5 million budget. This compares to a budget of ~$295 million for
the new Indy Jones movie and ~$290 million for the new Mission
Impossible movie, both of which were also released within the past few
weeks.
Sound of Freedom
movie trailer
(If player above is not visible, you can view video
at YouTube here.)
July 14,
2023 - Dr. Fauci
gets HILARIOUSLY SLAMMED by Dana Carvey & David Spade
Dr. Fauci
gets HILARIOUSLY SLAMMED by Dana Carvey & David Spade
(If player above is not visible, you can view video
at YouTube here.)
July 3,
2023 - All of my ebooks are now FREE!
For the entire month of July, all 4 of my ebooks I've published thru
the years at Smashwords, the world's largest publisher of indie ebooks,
are now a free download
in 6 different formats as part of their annual summer sale. These
ebooks include my 2013 ebook, "Climbing Mt. Fuji: Tips, Q&A, and
Climber Stories," published shortly after Mt. Fuji was named as a World
Heritage Site. Links to all 4 titles are on my Smashwords profile page.
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"O Holy Night" by father-son opera singers Paul Hartfield Sr. & Robert Hartfield
My all-time favorite rendition of this sacred Christmas song by the best father-son opera duo ever. Raised in the East Texas city of Lufkin and a graduate of the famed Stephen F. Austin State University music school, international opera singer Paul Hartfield is in style and spirit a true Italian tenor.
Mr. Hartfield's international engagements have included the Theatre des Champs-Elysees, Opera de Monte Carlo, Teatro Comunale di Bologna, the Bel Canto Festival (France), Hong Kong Opera, and Cape Town Opera.
By all means, don't miss the finale beginning around the 4:08 mark which sends chills down my spine every time I hear it. A very Merry Christmas, everyone...
- Singing informs the body the "right" vibrations that increase our vitality; - During singing, special chemicals are produced in the human brain that help us feel peace and joy; - Singing improves blood circulation in the throat area, which has a beneficial effect on the vocal chords and numerous lymph nodes in the throat and therefore significantly increases local immunity (in other words, we less often get colds); - Improving the blood supply while singing leads to an increase in brain activity: it begins to work more intensively, memory improves, any information is easier to perceive; - Singing is very beneficial for lung diseases, as it works as a breathing gymnastics, which promotes chest development, proper breathing, and significantly reduces the number of acute lung conditions; - With regular singing, the levels of immunoglobulin and hydrocortizone, which are signs of good immunity, increase in the body; - Methods have been developed that treat hiccups through singing and help improve diction; - Singing is even used in the fight against obesity: sometimes it is available to overweight people when they feel hungry, instead of eating, they can just sing 2 or 3 songs.
Attention, girls! Singing improves blood supply to the head area and generally rejuvenates the body while skin condition improves.
This is why experts recommend singing at least 5 minutes a day, equating singing to physical exercise.
Online resources for preparing and presenting scientific posters, including design layout, sample posters, poster templates, and sample student posters.
How To Climb Mt. Fuji: My Subashiri Trail Experience
Climbing to the summit of Mt. Fuji was one of the highlights of my Japan trip. Here, I share practical tips on hiking it, particularly the Subashiri Trail, one of the quieter and more scenic trails. This post covers:
- Hike difficulty, length, and safety - Trail options & pros/cons of each - How to get to Mt. Fuji - Where to stay - What to expect on an overnight stay - What to wear and pack - 2-day Mt. Fuji itinerary
(continued.... click link to read very detailed tips from Lukiih on climbing Mt. Fuji's Subashiri Trail)
Page 2 of the most frequently asked questions about climbing Mt. Fuji, including info on routes, maps, videos, transport access, weather, and climber stories.
In my daily ongoing search for truth, an interesting news story crossed my radar the other day. If like me you are tired of fake news & all the lies we've been fed over the past several years, you may have an interest in the free 9-day (Nov. 1-9) Propaganda Exposed! [UNCENSORED] docu-series by Charlene & Ty Bollinger, founders of TheTruthAboutCancer.com.
If so, it's not too late to watch the trailer & sign up here: https://propaganda-exposed.com/ (Episode 5 is presently airing, as we speak.)
The video below is a sneak preview of the 1st part of the final Episode 9 which will air Nov. 9.
Murders, cartels, squalor: Colony Ridge just northeast of Houston, Texas is a haven for illegal aliens
Just 35 miles northeast of Houston lies Colony Ridge (“Terrenos Houston” in Spanish), a sprawl of homes, trailers and even tents, is home to as many as 75,000 people in an area at least 50 percent bigger than Manhattan.
One of the biggest housing developments in the country has become a no-go area, a home to criminals and drug cartels, and a magnet for illegal immigration.
The 40-square-mile development on unincorporated land in Liberty County was launched 15 years ago & its latest and largest subdivision, when complete, will hold 30,000 lots.
The developers offer owner financing to prospective buyers, meaning undocumented migrants can bypass the credit rating and proof of residency required for traditional bank loans.
But once they put down a small down payment, buyers have to pay credit card-style interest rates of up to 15 percent as well as hefty fees for water and sewage hookup.
The owners are accused of preying on people, especially migrants, by advertising a 1950s-style fantasy of suburban home ownership that in reality is a vast, shoddily constructed, environmentally unsafe trailer park run on predatory lending practices.
(click link to view video & location and size of Colony Ridge)
The most frequently asked questions about climbing Mt. Fuji, including info on routes, maps, videos, transport access, traffic stats, weather, and climber stories.
U.S. government is warning Americans not to travel to these countries right now
After the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas that has increased tensions across the Middle East, the U.S. State Department has issued a worldwide caution alert on Oct. 20 for Americans traveling abroad.
The State Department issues travel advisory levels for more than 200 countries, with advisories ranging from Level 1 to Level 4. Generally, Level 4 (Do Not Travel) countries (marked in red in the map below) have a high risk of unrest, terrorism, or conflict, which means that people likely shouldn't travel there.
At least 21 countries around the world have a Level 4 advisory; they include Haiti, Russia, Ukraine, North Korea, Belarus, Venezuela, Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Somalia, Yemen, and Israel, among others.
(click link to see world map of Level 4 (Do not Travel) countries)
Would you recommend climbing Mt. Shirouma-dake around November 13-15?
Me and a friend is wanting to hike mt shirouma in November. I have been researching and saw there are multiple trailheads any recommendations on that also.
"Finally, after 4 years of waiting, we can hold 'A Christmas Gift - 20th Year'! We are excited to celebrate this year's event with a wonderful group of talented artists. Please mark your calendars and join us on this very special day!!"
Franciscan Chapel Center, Roppongi, TokyoFri. Dec. 15, 2023, 7 pmPresented by The Voice Music project, and organized & led by Ms. Charito Vergara
One of the most prominent jazz vocalists in Japan, Charito has achieved global recognition with her voice, expression, and musical artistry. Aside from her professional and successful music career, Charito acts as the founder of the nonprofit group "Because We Care" that is dedicated to spearheading and supporting various charity works focused on creating a better future for children in need in both Japan and the Philippines.
My all-time favorite rendition of this sacred Christmas song by the best father-son opera duo ever. Raised in the East Texas city of Lufkin and a graduate of the famed Stephen F. Austin State Universi…
HOW SINGING AFFECTS OUR HEALTH:
- Singing informs the body the "right" vibrations that increase our vitality; - During singing, special chemicals are produced in the human brain that help us feel peace…
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