Even if you are not an alumni, it never hurts to ask and call about enrollment for this day.

Considering a career move? Anticipating a change of jobs? Looking for employment?  Career Services will host a BJU Alumni Career Workshop that offers you an opportunity to receive important tips and advice on how to polish up your resume and have a job-winning interview.  This two-hour workshop will take place at three separate times on July 14.

Whatever your opinion of Michael Jackson, he was truly one of the giants in the music industry…and there will never be another King of Pop just like Elvis was the King of Rock and Roll.  It was such a shock  because just the night before he had been practicing for his upcoming concerts in London and apparently was feeling good.   But we won’t know what caused his heart to suddenly stop for some time until all the medical results are in.  I knew he was going to be a superstar when I began playing his music in early years.   Michael was a true oiginal and we’ll never see another one like him for his kind of talent in our lifetime.  Lee

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This is something I posted a while ago… and now it has totally taken off!  Concord Music Group producer Mark Johnson went around and video taped a bunch of street performers doing Ben E. King’s Stand By Me, compiled all the audio and video… and now CD and DVD sales are through the roof!  My Mom had filled me in on this, and now she has sent me an article out of the Ocala Star-Banner.  A piece on Mark Johnson!  Over 11 million people have viewed the YouTube video (link is above).  The CD/DVD for purchase is called “Songs Around the World.

Here is my post a while back:

Grandpa Elliot, Street Performer in Louisiana

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I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day!  If you were able to be with your Mom, talk to your Mom or just remember your Mom, I hope the time was blessed with peace.

 My Mom sent me this 5 minute clip of Street Performers.  Two things here.  One, I have a new appreciation for those who gift us their talents and perform for tips.  Second, It’s amazing in so many different parts of the world, these performers sing and share the same song.  Ben E. King did it right.  Because there is a time, or two or three, when we all need someone to “Stand By Me.”

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As a very young lad, my dad would take me with him when he  played golf mainly on the weekends. He loved the game but just to walk with him and see him play was a thrill..He died when I was 9 years old and I just kind of lost interest in the game.  I did play a little golf when I was in the Navy stationed in California but since then my interest has been to watch  tournaments.  I know my dad would be so proud of Lucas Glover and his accomplishments , especially winning the U.S. Open..and of course I feel the same way…So , congrats Lucas.  You’ll be such a wonderful role model for kids that have come to love the game of golf…Talk with you later..Lee

Here’s Caitlin! And she has brothers and sisters up for adoption at the Greenville Humane Society on Furman Hall Road.

She is a Chow/Lab mix.  Going on this weekend at Greenville Humane Society… an Adopt-A-Thon!  All animals there are even cheaper!  Get your kids a pet this summer…Pound Puppies (and all furry friends there) are some of the best additions to families!

Being a fan of John Tesh it was a thrill to meet him when he was at Furman for his recent concert.  I wanted to share with you an e-mail we got from his manager……John,
I just wanted to thank you for saving my husband’s life. He was riding in his car and listening to you on the radio. You were talking about how your jaw may hurt if you are having a heart attack and his jaw was hurting and he has a history of heart problems so he drove himself to the hospital and sure enough he was having a heart attack. He is the best thing that ever happened to me and if it had not been for you that afternoon I may not have him now. We will always be loyal fans.

Sincerely,
Shannon L.
Pensacola, Florida

So, PETA is getting after President Obama for killing a fly.  (Last time I checked, a fly is an insect.)  I’m trying not to get sick here, but flies are so dirty.  One less fly in the world, the better.  I never heard someone say “thank goodness for the flies.”

The House Fly – A Day in the Life

You will find house flies pretty much everywhere there are humans or animals. Flies love things like garbage, manure and anything else that left out in a warm environment (like the chicken you left thawing on your counter all day). House flies don’t feed off of human flesh – they get their nutrients from spitting saliva on their food, which liquifies it so they can suck it up with their sponge-like mouths. (from www.kidzworld.com)

Black flies are even nastier.

If you missed the video of President Obama killing the fly, here it is for you!

I know this is only a story, but the point it makes WILL impact you somehow as it did me.  I’m so thankful my friend Kin sent this to me today.  It’s just what I needed.

 While a man was polishing his new car, his 4 yr old son picked up stone and scratched lines on the side of the car. In anger, the man took the child’s hand and hit it many times; not realizing he was using a wrench.

At the hospital, the child lost all his fingers due to multiple fractures. When the child saw his father…..with painful eyes he asked, ‘Dad when will my fingers grow back?’ The man was so hurt and speechless; he went back to his car and kicked it a lot of times.

Best regards,
Stay FAITHFUL and Be GRATEFUL

Thursday I popped into the Greenville Humane Society since I was on that side of town delivering lunch… I had to pick up a few things for our dogs.  My camera was with me, so I took some shots.  If you’ve never been to the Greenville Humane Society, the renovations that took place a few years ago are just phenominal.  Whether you’ve adopted or not from GHS, their store inside has THE BEST prices in town for dog and cat grooming and maintenance.  Frontline, toys, bones, leashes, collars… all at reduced prices.  It almost feels like your stealing from the Greenville Humane Society!  If you have pets, then you definitely want to shop their store for these items.  Over the course of year, it will save you a boo-koo of bucks!

This is GHS’s store.  The profits are used for the spay and neuter clinic at GHS.

I visited at the right time!  This is Tyler Shake and Patricia Nelson, proud new owners of “Gus,” a Retriver mix.  Well, “Gus” is the preliminary name   Right after I took this picture….

Mariah and Nick were also adopting!  Prelim name “Laura.”  “Laura” too is a Retriever mix, “a cute one” said Mariah.  Come to think of it, the two pups look like brother and sister.  But BOTH have been adopted into very good families and that is what matters most!

When you walk out of the Greenville Humane Society, this big ‘ole sign is here to meet you on your exit.  Isn’t it great!

These are the items I picked up while I was there.  Those collars, $5 for the big one, $3 for the little one.  The toys, $2 each!  The bones, $3 a piece!  And the Frontline, a 3 month supply will cost you between $36 – $38.  Really, really fantastic prices.  They are located on Furman Hall Rd. behind Cherrydale Point Cinemas.

Today I delivered Honey Baked Ham Company lunch to Gillian Trotter and her co-workers at Paris Mountain State Park.  WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PARK!  Definitely going to have to take part in some of their programs liek the “Wayside Wanderer,” “Creek Ranger,” and “Nature Detective.”

I did get to meet Cathy Taylor, Ranger for Paris Mountain State Park!  What fun.  Oh, and everyone loved the food too!

Place your orders with the Honey Baked Ham Company.  They have locations on Woods Crossing Road and Pleasanturg Drive.  Let them take care of your Father’s Day meal!  It is this Sunday ya know!

Gillian Trotter and Stacie Bartro

The Paris Mountain State Park “Classroom.”

Gillian’s “office.”  Pretty nice, it overlooks the lake.

And here I am with Cathy Taylor.  She is a Ranger for Paris Mountain State Park and also teaches classes.

Just a gorgeous park overall!!!