Gaia Community: HeyOK's Blog

Finally

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:37:21 GMT

It took 6 weeks and $250 but I can slowly get online again. Stopped here and FB to say HI! Hope you're all blessed and full of energy.

Tags: Iraq, deployment

Hola all

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:40:30 GMT

Hello to ZNG. Internet hit and miss so haven't been touching base here often lately. Still get notifications though so know your all out there being the change.

I'm still sitting at Ft. Lewis for a few more daze.

Pass seems like such a long time ago. Was happy to hang out with friends and thrilled to meet Aley and Keith. My first meeting of peeps hanging in cyberspace being all they can be.

Just wanted to pop in and say Hi to everyone.

Blessings, David

Tags: Ft. Lewis, army, deployment

Been a long time...

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:35:00 GMT

Hello peeps, still finishing up training in Washington. Go on pass in a week or so and then on too Middle East after that. As always there are many ways to let all facets of humaness show and grow. Interesting to say the least.

Saw this this am and sending it forward... people are amazing!

The Voca People

Blessings all, David

Tags: musicians, talent, voca people, stageacts, music

And the first shall be last:

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:11:38 GMT

With every new beginning we start moving towards a last,

The only thing that differs is just how much time might pass,

I’m happy to report that my lasts are rarely sad,

Because I try to count the blessings in-between

Last chance, Last drop, Last call, Last breath, Last night, Last kiss, Last glance, Last supper, Last hope, Last dime, Last warning, Last nerve, Last wish, Last will, Last thought, Last glance, Last one, Last turn, Last game, Last step, Last push, Last try, Last goodbye, Last meeting, Last check, Last time, Last day, Last effort, Last impression, Lasting,

Tags: poetry, poems

New artist to me...

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:52:28 GMT

Brett Dennen "Ain't No Reason" (Live)

A friend said check out Brett Dennen. (Shout out Michelle) SO I did and from the first moment I recognized this song as being on the recent Cities Sampler and bringing me too tears more than once. Synchronicity abounds...

How is he - or is he - attached to switchfoot?

Tags: Brett Dennen, music, musicians, inspiring, peace

Praise Song For The Day

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:50:09 GMT

Elizabeth Alexander recites "Praise Song for the Day: A poem for

From here.

Each day we go about our business, walking past each other, catching each others’ eyes or not, about to speak or speaking. All about us is noise. All about us is noise and bramble, thorn and din, each one of our ancestors on our tongues. Someone is stitching up a hem, darning a hole in a uniform, patching a tire, repairing the things in need of repair.

Someone is trying to make music somewhere with a pair of wooden spoons on an oil drum with cello, boom box, harmonica, voice.

A woman and her son wait for the bus.

A farmer consider the changing sky; A teacher says, “Take out your pencils. Begin.”

We encounter each other in words, Words spiny or smooth, whispered or declaimed; Words to consider, reconsider.

We cross dirt roads and highways that mark the will of someone and then others who said, “I need to see what’s on the other side; I know there’s something better down the road.”

We need to find a place where we are safe; We walk into that which we cannot yet see.

Say it plain, that many have died for this day. Sing the names of the dead who brought us here, who laid the train tracks, raised the bridges, picked the cotton and the lettuce, built brick by brick the glittering edifices they would then keep clean and work inside of.

Praise song for struggle; praise song for the day. Praise song for every hand-lettered sign; The figuring it out at kitchen tables.

Some live by “Love thy neighbor as thy self.”

Others by first do no harm, or take no more than you need.

What if the mightiest word is love, love beyond marital, filial, national. Love that casts a widening pool of light. Love with no need to preempt grievance.

In today’s sharp sparkle, this winter air, anything can be made, any sentence begun.

On the brink, on the brim, on the cusp -- praise song for walking forward in that light.

Tags: obama, politics, poetry, hope

Wisdom of oneness

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:19:14 GMT

This little blurb was sent from my Aunt & Uncle. They said it was a part of a recent sermon and thought I should have it.

Passing it on...

An ancient rabbi once asked his pupils how they could tell when the
night had ended and the day was on its way back. Could it be, asked
one student, when you can see an animal in the distance and tell
whether it is a sheep or a dog?
No, answered the Rabbi.
Could it be, inquired another, when you can look at a tree in the
distance and tell whether it is a fig tree or a peach tree?
No, the Rabbi replied.
Well, then, what is it? his pupils demanded.
The wise old teacher responded with words of immense wisdom: It is
when you look on the face of any woman or man and see that she or he
is your sister or brother. Because if you cannot do this, then no
matter what time it is, it is still night.

Tags: wisdom, oneness

Still wondering...

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:14:02 GMT

Sent this to my elected official today -- actually this one is prettier 'cause ZNG allows linking:

Dear Amy - please relay to the members of the Senate Ethics Committee that I am looking for info regarding the status of possible investigation of Norm Coleman regarding this.
Is Norm under investigation or not? What's the status?
Isn't this info important given the current recount in MN: either for Norm or against him?

Despite stating "The Select Committee on Ethics website was designed to provide access to Committee Members," I was finally directed to go through my state officials. The above quote is right there at the top of this link.

Thankfully your both not under investigation or what would a poor citizen do?

Obviously I'm not sending this email note to Norm Coleman!

Sincerely, David Hale

Tags: Ethics, Norm Coleman, voting, politics

Becoming

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:38:11 GMT

Reading back on Steve Pavlina and his blog tonight. I like this How To Be a Man post and so am blogging it forward. Reminds of much of the Toltec wisdom I aspire to.
Then a challenge for someone to write How To Be a Woman shared here.

Good stuff. I like the news lately... hero pilots, responders and ordinary people making the change. I'm feeling more inspired than I have for a while.

Plus the days are getting longer.

Tags: Steve Pavlina, good advice, inspiration

How are New Years Resolutions going?

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:08:11 GMT

I been practicing being a man of few words --- like this guy.

Tags: 100 word rant, new years, silence

You know what sucks?

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:21:37 GMT

Alanis has often hit the hammer on the nail for me...
Good release.

that i would be good

Alanis Morissette - Perfect (Live @ Pinkpop 2008)

You know what sucks?
It sucks when you feel you're offering your best and it just doesn't match what others expect or say they need. Best energy, communication, time, choices, still result in a resounding "not enough". I think it's probably a temporary feeling between shame and realizing your still breathing and it's the best you have to offer. It's a two way street of suckiness! Either way for a bit IT Sucks.

I like win-win sooooo much better.

Blessings, David

Tags: Alanis, life, feelings

Question me this...

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:54:52 GMT

Cartoon from Bearman on Flickr - Creative Commons

BLUF: If the bill congress is voting on is about giving money to automakers to keep them from bankruptcy then how come this verbiage is found in section 19?

(Sec. 19) Authorizes a salary adjustment during FY2009 for justices and judges of the United States.
Sets forth guidelines for application of the antitrust laws and antitrust agency participation in proceedings of the automakers.

What does a salary adjustment next year, for judges, have to do with the success of the auto industry?

Does this mean if a justice or judge has to work on the legalese of this bill being put into real action then they get an automatic tip?

I’m not for or against proper compensation for judges (Or anyone whose doing their job) I just think it’s a completely unrelated issue. Please someone tell me if I’m wrong.

Time for an Article V Convention to force a ONE BILL ONE TOPIC agenda IMO.

Tags: bailout, automakers, cartoon, congress, politics

Homeless"?" for a week

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:32:47 GMT

Nick Vlcek

Hola all… this courtesy of Miss, some day guest blogger, Julia. Some weeks ago she told me to read this story in the local free paper and I finally did. Here it is. Worth your time for some insights and perspectives; That’s my opinion at least. The comments add even more…

Multiple perspectives from multiple people yet the FACT is somebody is dealing with something somewhat like this right now.

He may have only scratched the tip of the iceberg yet I Thank him for at scratching it.

Tags: homeless, city pages, Julia

25 things about me...

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:10:14 GMT

25 things about me: photo from here.

It’s not a TAG game if you don’t want it to be…

Started for me by Melissa…

Bridgebuilder right?

Though maybe tagging 25 folks to tell you something about themselves you might not yet know is worth the effort of putting 25 things about yourself in print.

1) 1) As my friends on various sites will attest I hate tag games with a passion and yet I like talking about myself… hmmmm. Thus I’m not tagging anyone just taking an opportunity to share.

2) I 2) I still can’t believe the offerings of sites like – Zaadz (now Gaia), VOX, Multiply, have been “outmembered” by Facebook – even with the application process. Oh well. I’m looking for a way to keep connections while deployed in Iraq and a good start is to go where the people are. Though my ZNG friends get the first nod and cyberhugs. There’s always enough cyberhugs to go around. Can I even link to my sisters comment regarding “I’m glad you took a step back” to stay in touch?? Guess not.

3) 3) I went to Seminary prep for H.S. Crosier in Onamia. At the time I wanted to be a priest forever and ever. I was so skinny I could lay spread eagle under the covers and an unobservant eye would miss the fact a person was in the bed. This was proved by several friends being surprised/scared and once junior year I successfully avoided a dorm search while skipping class by doing this.

4) 4) I’m generally ambivalent about life and living and think that’s a pretty good way to approach things. Too deal with this I laugh a lot; at myself, others, or pretty much anything.

5) 5) I felt bad that that my first reaction to my current President getting shoes thrown at him was a sense of glee. Why? What have we come too? What have I come too? I’m only slightly sorry to hear that Dana got a black eye in the melee that followed.

6) 6) I still would like to add up how many people I’ve met, befriended, and forgotten between the Army training, Andrew, working a hospital psych unit, and various other interests. Honestly how many people can a person meet in a lifetime? No wonder I have to work so hard to remember names.

7) 7) I think what was Simon’s Delivers and is now Coborns Delivers is the best thing since sliced bread (and that’s not because I don’t own a car – ‘cause Herman ROCKS!). I swear I dreamt the grocery delivery idea some years ago and then someone stole my dream.

8) 8) I think if the Constitution of the United States says an Article V is legal it should have happened a long time ago.

9) 9) I think “tagging” and the possibilities of new search engines are slowly making anything I saw growing up on Star Trek a reality right here and now. Beam me up…

10) 10) I think being a member in a CSA farm is the only way to goooooo…. Supplement that with a local coop and farmers market of course. Anyone want to take over and hold my membership while I’m gone next year? I still often ponder the possibility of making a living growing veggies and throwing pottery.

11) 11) I wonder why the Senate Ethics Committee has not hurried to put out a verdict on the investigations Senator Norm Coleman is currently undergoing despite the ongoing ballot race. Okay I see that info should have been shared before we all voted. My bad! Now the info might just get people all in a muddle after the fact….

12) 12) I think during interactions I may come off like “I KNOW…” sometimes and don’t mean too. I want discussion and viewpoints. I can listen too and learn quite a bit when I do. While listening recently I found that my beloved did not know GEN Powells son was in charge of the FCC not so long ago and he made a few questionable changes.

13) 13) I’ve been reading my old journals – to see where I’ve been and what brought me here. I must have watched Oprah a lot. Though I never mention her, the entries are replete with gratitude for the gazillion blessings I’ve encountered.

14) 14) I have an agate in my pocket I’ve carried for many years. It’ll travel to Iraq with me and back.

15) 15) I look forward to making more music, pottery, and growing more flowers. I look forward to more smiles from friends.

16) 16) I pretty much agree with the view Sam Harris presents to the world in his book here.

17) 17) I’m super duper happy with my new computer yet agitated that it doesn’t automatically do the things my old computer did only faster.

18) 18) I’ve recently been a victim of identity theft and in dealing with it found, IMO, that the current system not only allows but also encourages this to happen.

19) 19) I’m still tracking how to have my Organic American Spirits sent to me while I’m overseas.

20) 20) I think the billboard on HWY 10 outside of Little Falls for Crazy Jim’s is horrible. “Crazy Jim’s Army Surplus… our prices are so low you’ll think we’re insane.” Why not say – Retarded Jim’s Army Surplus… we’re too stupid to charge more.

21) 21) I am so thankful for the group of friends who has agreed to watch and take care of business for me while I’m gone.

22) 22) So thankful I’m almost to the end of the 25…

23) 23) I will put more extraneous info on my FB profile someday

24) 24) I’m trying to figure out the nuisances of interacting in cyberspace with people you deal with day to day.

25) 25) I’m happy to see the number 25 --- that’s all. Blessings, David

Tags: 25 things, Facebook, tag games, random

Deployment

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:00:52 GMT

1.  The Department of Defense will announce the upcoming 
deployment of more than 1,000 Soldiers from the 34th Red Bull 
Infantry Division on Thursday, Dec. 11.   
 
2.  Major General Rick Nash, the Commanding General of the 
Division, will inform Minnesota through a press conference at 
10:00am Thurs., Dec. 11 from the Rosemount National Guard 
Armory.   
 
3.  Soldiers, families, employers, and friends of the Red Bulls 
are invited to watch Major General Nash's remarks live via 
streaming webcast.   Visit www.dvidshub.net at 10 a.m. and 
click on "Maj. Gen. Nash Brief" under the "Upcoming Live Webcast" 
banner. 
 
4.  After the press conference, be sure to visit 
www.TheRedBulls.org, the official news and information site 
of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division.

Tags: deployment, Gen Nash, Iraq, media

Men CAN multitask

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:27:25 GMT

A very short time online today - couldn't resist posting this.

Whos says men can't multi task? lol

Tags: multitask, funny, humor

Best path scenario

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:56:20 GMT

Hello-
Trying to figure where to go at present. Excited for the possibilities recent events in the US open up AND also the questions that result.

Two questions in my mind right now:

1) How can we be handing out money when the "oversight" promised isn't yet in place. PLEASE if you think this is a valid issue go here and type in your zipcode... then say your peace and cut and paste it to ever member you've elected at every level.

2) My second question is bigger. I watched a few youtube videos this AM where no one from the G20 would shake my current presidents hand. I may be misreading yet it seemed the nonverbal cues when he tried were NO. Won't link it 'cause it seems lame... search youtube for "G20, bush, handshake" and you'll have no need to ask if that was the link. It's sad to me. Sad for him, for the world, for the USA.
So my second question is.... Is it in the US citizens best interest to pursue war crimes after this administration is out office? Will that help the world or people in the US? or just spend money needed for other things?

I still say we all need to keep getting involved. I'm pretty clear on that.

Blessings, David

Tags: politics, war crimes, bush, bailout, involvement, oversight

Very interesting...

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:40:57 GMT

I've been experiencing an overwhelming urge to say almost nothing this week.

Tags: nothing, solitude, quiet

Cyber Hugs

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:56:11 GMT

photo from here

A timely reminder today of blessings. Like this wonderful place and all the connections I've made. Blogging forward this well written description of just how I so often feel.

Tags: gratitude, hugs

AIG - more money?

http://haledavid1.gaia.com — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:14:07 GMT

I truly don’t understand this.
How do you bankrupt your company making foresee ably bad investments.
Then get a portion of bailout money at taxpayers expense and spend a portion of that on a posh retreat for your upper staff.
Then expect more of the bailout money?????
Huh?
So I went to Congress.org and typed in my zip code and then sent the following to every official listed from Mr. Bush on down to local level along with sending a letter to the editor of my local newspaper.

As you hold an elected office and have a public voice I'm asking for the following.
AIG should be made an example of and completely cut out of the loop.
At the very least I believe you and everyone with a public position and voice should be condemning them for their behavior. Anyone who participated in the golf outing should be smart enough to know it wasn't a good idea.
I can't imagine how anyone in public office could make a claim that throwing more money to AIG is in the publics best interest.
I was opposed the 700 billion bailout plan however it was passed with the promise that there would be control and oversight.
What kind of oversight has allowed AIG to receive money and spend even one dime on golf AND now say they need more money?

It's that easy to be involved.

Tags: AIG, bailout