Christmas is my Favorite Time of Year~~Wanted to share some of the special things of the season so far....
Special Christmas Song & Wishes ~~ From Kim (Thanks Kim)
Special Christmas Song & Wishes ~~ From Kim (Thanks Kim)
and Thanks to Kim also for
"He is the Gift" Christmas Video
#ShareTheGift
Thanks to Debbie Ledene (LJ's Next Step)
Christmas From Home
Published on Dec 12, 2013
45 Canadian Musical Artists bring Christmas to the Troops
"Christmas Salute (feat. Debbie Ledene)" by Netty Mac
It was an honor when The Lady and OldToad Gil requested that I build this video with the song that I cowrote and sang with Debbie Ledene to share the details of our Christmas from Home CD Project for the Troops! Thank You!
Press Release from The Lady and OldToad Gil:
2013: Anne Murray, The Good Brothers, Jason McCoy and newcomer Tim Hicks lead off an impressive collaboration of musicians that include East (Rik Reese) to West (Sabrina Weeks) representation on a Christmas CD created specifically to Support the Troops.
Since 2004, The Lady and Oldtoad Gil have been asking artists to donate a song to be included on a "Support the Troops" CD which is distributed free of charge to Servicemen (and Women) serving both at home and abroad. This year marks the first ever 2 CD set of all original songs, written and performed by Canadian Artists to bring a bit of "Home" to our troops during the Holiday season.
These CD's are distributed free of charge, to troops serving all around the world, to those recovering in military hospitals and to the loved ones of those serving their country. At this time, there are only 5,000 copies available to share and copies will be mailed out as quickly as possible.
For copies (they are restricted to military members only) please send an email, including your full name and mailing address to: christmasfromhome@gmail.com
If you are interested in sponsoring this project please contact us at the email address above or by going to our Facebook Page at: www.facebook.com/theladyandoldtoadgil
Thank you to the many wonderful artists that gave permission for us to include their songs on the 2013 Christmas from Home CD -- we look forward to seeing you out there!
"Christmas Salute (feat. Debbie Ledene)" by Netty Mac
(Google Play • iTunes • AmazonMP3)
SECRET SANTA
Scott Pelley in TEARS - Unique POLICE Traffic stops in Missouri bring drivers to Tears {VIDEO} !!!
Published on Dec 12, 2014
SCOTT PELLEY in TEARS in this VIDEO KANSAS CITY, Mo.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Department was out looking for people. And when they spotted a subject, they went after them, in a sting operation the likes of which this country has never seen.
What made this operation especially unusual was the man behind it: a fellow in a red hat -- known to these men only as "Secret Santa." (Read More Below)
Every year this anonymous, wealthy businessman gives out about a hundred thousand dollars worth of hundred dollar bills to random strangers. But this year, instead of doing it all himself, he deputized these deputies to give away much of it.
"Let's start with a thousand," Secret Santa said as he gave the deputies the money.
And so, armed to the teeth with Benjamins, the officers went out to do Santa's bidding. They specifically went after people they thought would appreciate it most. Cars driving while dented -- or out on Bondo -- were likely targets.
"Merry Christmas," a deputy said while handing money to a driver.
"You're kidding. Oh my God, no," answered the driver in disbelief.
Most people weren't just blown away -- most people were moved to tears. Their reactions were a combination of really needing the money and being caught off guard.
We saw Jessica Rodriguez, a mother of three, get pulled over. While the deputy walked to her car, Rodriguez talked to someone on her cell phone to tell them she'd been pulled over for "no cause."
"How you doing, m'am?" the deputy asked her.
"I'm good until you pulled me over," she answered.
"Okay, well, on behalf of Secret Santa, he wants you to have this, OK?" the deputy said as he handed her money.
Rodriguez told the deputy he saved her Christmas.
"I wasn't going to be able to get my kids anything," she told him.
"Well, I hope you may be able to get your kids something with it," he said.
As always, creating moments like that is the main mission here. But this year "Secret Santa" also had a secret agenda.
"What do you want the officers to get out of this?" I asked him.
"Joy," he answered. "You know, as tough as they are they have hearts that are bigger than the world."
Let's face it, it hasn't been a good year for law enforcement -- but for the vast majority of decent officers who will never make headlines -- Secret Santa offered this gift.
A chance to be bearer of good news for a change, a chance to really help the homeless, to thank the law-abiders, to see hands up in celebration and then be assaulted in the best possible way.
There were a lot of hugs. Our body cameras took a real beating, but it was worth it -- just to see people trust again and to see cops surrender.
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"Let's start with a thousand," Secret Santa said as he gave the deputies the money.
And so, armed to the teeth with Benjamins, the officers went out to do Santa's bidding. They specifically went after people they thought would appreciate it most. Cars driving while dented -- or out on Bondo -- were likely targets.
"Merry Christmas," a deputy said while handing money to a driver.
"You're kidding. Oh my God, no," answered the driver in disbelief.
Most people weren't just blown away -- most people were moved to tears. Their reactions were a combination of really needing the money and being caught off guard.
We saw Jessica Rodriguez, a mother of three, get pulled over. While the deputy walked to her car, Rodriguez talked to someone on her cell phone to tell them she'd been pulled over for "no cause."
"How you doing, m'am?" the deputy asked her.
"I'm good until you pulled me over," she answered.
"Okay, well, on behalf of Secret Santa, he wants you to have this, OK?" the deputy said as he handed her money.
Rodriguez told the deputy he saved her Christmas.
"I wasn't going to be able to get my kids anything," she told him.
"Well, I hope you may be able to get your kids something with it," he said.
As always, creating moments like that is the main mission here. But this year "Secret Santa" also had a secret agenda.
"What do you want the officers to get out of this?" I asked him.
"Joy," he answered. "You know, as tough as they are they have hearts that are bigger than the world."
Let's face it, it hasn't been a good year for law enforcement -- but for the vast majority of decent officers who will never make headlines -- Secret Santa offered this gift.
A chance to be bearer of good news for a change, a chance to really help the homeless, to thank the law-abiders, to see hands up in celebration and then be assaulted in the best possible way.
There were a lot of hugs. Our body cameras took a real beating, but it was worth it -- just to see people trust again and to see cops surrender.
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Andrews Christmas Salute to The Troops
Published on Nov 29, 2014
It's that time of the year....Enjoy this wonderful Christmas lights display honoring the men and women in uniform who have served so we can all celebrate the season of love and sharing.