"On board I'm the Captain, so climb aboard...we'll search for tomorrow...on every shore...to carry on" (Styx)
Hello my friends, and Happy 4th of July this week to you and yours. Freedom is something to cherish in this country. Lets not take it for granted. Remember our men and women fighting for it.
I am not sure where the winds of change may take me in the coming months. With the new book and all that promoting one with travels far and wide implies and entails, I now find my mainsails set. After a good while living the life of another in words, it's time to take the wheel of destiny and the ride the winds themselves. To just where and when, is still an unknown. But I do know I couldnt have made it this far without the love and friendship of all those who have stood by me unwavering in their faith and devotion to me, "Drivin' Sideways in Detroit!" every week, Myspace, Johnny & The Hurricanes, and the Soulful Detroit.com. I'll always be grateful.
But this is not the end. Far from from it. It is the start of a brand new beginning for me and mine. A new chapter lies ahead. "Drivin' Sideways" will still be here for you every Sunday. I owe all you faithful friends and readers that. It just may come online from parts across the seas, the literal four corners of the world. An amazing journey lies ahead for my very dear friend and co-author Sonja Paris and myself, La Grizzy and Lucky the Wonder Dog. Hard work pays off, and it's starting to.
If you ever have a dream in this world...go for it. If you ever have an idea...see it to fruition. If you ever think of a long lost friend...reach out. If you come up with a poem or lyric...write it down and share it with the rest of us. If you can help someone who really needs it...do so...even if they don't need your help. If you can call or go see someone who's alone or troubled, do it. If you have some old clothes, give them to the needy. If you have a couple nickles or a dollar, drop it in that container by the cash registers in the store. It doesn't matter what the cause it. It will come back to you in time. Life has a trickle down effect my brothers and sisters. I am living proof of that. A loving wife, a few very dear friends, and a faithful little dog that passes no judgements on me, because he just loves me.
For all these things I've mentioned, and for those I've forgotten, I am blessed. And the future is much brighter now that my ship is stocked, and the course secured. To where, when and how, I haven't a clue. But it's leaving port any day now. In the year passed, I've heard a call from a dear friend and their loss in a time of need. And by answering without condition, it is coming full circle to me now. That in itself, is a reward. So, try and remember all that you have, and all that you CAN have in this world if you just give..and believe. Dreams really DO come true.
I'll never be far enough away from you all that you can't reach, write, email or call me, for you all have been there for me, and therefore...I will always be here for you. All we really have in this world is ourselves to count on. You and me, and our sisters and brothers of all colors and distinctions. God plays no favorites.
I hope with these Sundays articles, some 2o of them now...that sometimes I make you laugh, and other times, make you think. Thank you all so very much for letting me know your'e reading these, and even if you don't, that's ok. I love you all anyway, anyhow and always. No matter where I may go, or you and yours go as well. Isn't that what life's really all about anyway?
Love is all...all is love...always.
Take care my friends. Happy freedom.
*Eternal Thanks to: La Grizzy, "Lucky" the Wonder Dog, Sonja Paris, Larry Patterson and Treasure Island Gold, The Hurricane Shelter, Team Detroit, Ralph Teranna and Soulful Detroit.com.
