John Toomey - Avatar Master

26/10/2024

A question to my American friends from someone who wishes to see the wars on this planet brought to a close so humanity can live in peace.

If you read up on Wikipedia the life of Dick Cheney, you see that he was a war monger. He was instrumental in Desert Storm (Secretary of Defence) and the Weapons of Mass Destruction fiasco (Vice President). All built on lies. Read about how he pressured the intelligence community. War is his business because as Chairman and CEO of Haliburton, he was a huge part of the military industrial complex. He is still a huge player there. Now, for those of us who want peace on earth, we would have to ask why Cheney has dumped his beloved republican party, of which he was VP for 8 years, to endorse Kamala Harris. Which party is going to continue the wars and which party will stop them. Wake up people.

Richard Bruce Cheney (/ˈtʃeɪni/ CHAY-nee;[a] born January 30, 1941) is an American retired politician and businessman who served as the 46th vice president of the United States from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. He has been called the most powerful vice president in American histor...

17/09/2024

It's still Summer in Salt Lake City

It was baking hot three days ago,

But this morning, there is SNOW on the Mountains!!!

What?

Global Warming?

No, Climate Change?

Or is it the approaching Ice Age we heard about every day in the 70's.

Or perhaps the Skiers' Collective Prayers have been heard.

Or maybe there is just not enough Windmills in "them thar hills".

One thing for sure, it is a beautiful sight.

15/09/2024

Such a Riot

There is a roaring din
Like a rioting mob
Giving me goose like skin
This is a hell of a job.

There’s screams and splashes
The slapping of wet running feet
Bumps, bruises and gravel rashes
A Cirque Du Soleil type action treat.

Am I in a stadium arena
Witnessing a hard fought game
The efforts couldn’t be meaner
It’s anything but tame

Gulping and gurgling, gasping for air
As testosterone surges on high
Under sopping wet hair
I witness the undeniable tiger’s eye.

You’d wonder what I am doing here
On a bright sunny late morn
Witnessing all dare and no fear
Away my eyes can never be torn.

Will this go on forever
The roaring sound of unbridled fun
It’s an energy without tether
Under the warm Utah sun.

Perhaps you think I’m an adrenaline fool
Enduring the din of this outrageous noise
But truth is folks that I sit by a pool
Just watching over two wild little boys.

Lassen Aria Phoenix Indica Phoenix

12/09/2024

Loving What You Do...

Doing What You Love...

Meet my dear friend of 46 years,

Graham Schodda or Schoddsie as we have always called him.

Recently he was best man at my August 24th Wedding.

We studied Physical Education Together

We shared a house

We both played Australian Rules Football (he was a better player)

He played Professionally, a handful of games...

At North Melbourne and St Kilda

We visited the US December 13th, 1983

He stayed. He moved around. He explored his art.

Then several years ago he found his sweet spot.

Some people use fine pencils, or charcoals, or paint brushes

Graham prefers a grinder.... and his canvas is Stainless Steel...

I can look at these for hours...

And he gave us one as a Wedding Gift. We love it.

Check out his work...

https://www.gschodda.com/

Perhaps a Backsplash for your Kitchen.....

16/08/2024

This is so wonderful. Such a beautiful role model for young kids with a dream.

24/07/2024

Good Morning All. I have my Facebook account back.

Some of you will have noticed some scam posts on my account since last Thursday. My account was hacked and after 5 hours of trying everything I could, it was gone. I read websites, watched YouTube videos, repeated many processes, but the hackers had locked me out.

Then I was told by a friend about The Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (An Australian Service). I filled out the form on their website late Thursday afternoon last week, and I now have my account back. What a brilliant service.

Take note of this website in case you or your friends ever need it.

The ASBFEO responds to requests for assistance from small businesses and family enterprises that are in dispute with other businesses or Commonwealth Government agencies. 

15/05/2024

The second part of my interview on Talking Wealth TV. Dale is a great interviewer and made life easy for me. This one runs for about 25 minutes so if you are up for it, grab a coffee.

Finding Calm in the Middle of the Metaphorical Hurricane

29/04/2020

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26/10/2019

And one more....

John and India.Arie perform "Peaceful World" in October 2001, the same month Mellencamp released "Cuttin' Heads" and performed at the Concert for New York, o...

26/10/2019

And another.....

John Mellencamp performs Trouble Land from his new album Life, Death, Love and Freedom live on late night TV.

26/10/2019

Your Life is Now - A Great Song by one of my favorite Rock N Rollers...

John Mellencamp performs "Your Life is Now" live at the Farm Aid concert in Tinley Park, Illinois on October 3rd, 1998. Farm Aid was started by Willie Nelson...