Changes Changes Everywhere

The last couple of months have brought a lot of changes to our household.  It began back in November.  Candi was invited by Facebook friends to attend a new show on libertybellradio.com.  As we settled in to listen, we became so inspired that Patton and myself dictated a couple of reviews to Candi.  That started us on a path to doing things we would never have imagined doing.


After being encouraged to learn more about radio by listening to some talk shows, Candi called into The Freedom's Wings Show as a joke.  See, she was going to harass Diane Student and leave her speechless.  It worked...lol.  Then she called in a couple of more times to express an opinion or sing a song and before we knew what had happened, Diane had asked Candi if she would be her producer.  Now thankfully, Diane does all her own research and Candi just mans the phone lines and occasionally will go on air with a story or rant that has a special interest for her.  So far, it's been working out pretty well.


Then in January, BigDawgMusicMafia asked Candi to do their live video stream show called "Off The Cuff 'n' Ruff".  Nothing worked right, but that didn't stop us.  Nope...Candi continued on improvising as she went.  Lisa Mei Norton, one of the co-founders, then asked us to "host" the show.  All we have to do is broadcast for a few moments and give an introduction to that week's artists.  Easy enough...right?  Yeah...that is until you have a last minute cancellation for technical or personal reasons.  At that point, Candi goes live for an hour just winging it and making things up as she goes along.  It's usually pretty entertaining as she is the sort of person that can be talked into doing silly things or even be made to laugh until she snorts...lol.  But it's fun and we enjoy doing it.


Now, Candi is co-hosting another internet radio show brought to you by BigDawgMusicMafia.com and LibertyBellRadio.com.  It's the BigDawg's Music Hour show.  Unforseen changes and an illness have put her in a position to be solo in her duties for now, but we are figuring it out as we go.  It's fun watching her choose her songs for the week's show and do introductions for them.  Since she doesn't know what she's doing, she usually just goes with what feels natural and right.  The interviews she conducts for the show are done the same way.  


I have to tell you guys, seeing Candi re-adjust and doing the "learning as you go tap dance" has been entertaining to Patton and I.  We're also enjoying the extra hugs and attention we're getting during showtime as she wonders how others are taking it.  We're on an adventure right now and having a blast.  We don't know how long this adventure will last or where it will eventually lead us, but we're going to enjoy the ride.  We're going to enjoy the politics of The Freedom's Wings Show and the music from BigDawgMusicMafia.com.  It's a perfect mix for this home and we're counting our blessings for the opportunities.  Look for us on the internet airwaves and the blogs.  We're definitely around.

Remembering Breitbart - A True American Hero

Today my human is saddened at the unexpected loss of one of her heroes.  Andrew Breitbart was a TRUE AMERICAN PATRIOT.  He fought tirelessly and with enthusiasm against the left.  He exposed the lies of the MSM for what they were.  And he gave of his time and himself to organizations he believed in and that were in the same fight he was.  We have truly lost a GREAT AMERICAN today.

Last July, Candi had the pleasure of meeting Andrew for the first time.  I remember her coming back from SGS2011 talking of the people she had seen, met and got to hear speak.  Mr. Breitbart was one of her favorites.  She was impressed by his energy, his dedication and his love of country.  Very few have reached the level of ‘hero’ to her, and he had.  She’d already been a follower, but last July convinced her he was worthy of the status ‘hero’.

A few weeks ago at CPAC2012, Candi once again had the opportunity to be in Mr. Breitbart’s company.  While conducting interviews, Lisa Mei Norton (co-founder of BigDawgMusicMafia.com) asked Mr. Breitbart if he would come sit for a short interview.  He graciously agreed and Candi told me she immediately said…”I can’t do his interview, Lisa.  You’ll have to conduct that interview.”  Lisa did, and Candi was once again impressed with his words, his generosity in agreeing to talk with a ‘nobody’, and the depth of his passion for his beliefs which never seemed to waiver.

It is with a heavy heart that this canine writes this today.  You see, I may not have met him, but my human had and she admired the man.  Therefore, I am grieving with her at the loss while celebrating the legacy that he leaves behind.  It is a double edged sword that we write these words because we know that even while we will miss him, he will be at peace and watching over the conservative movement from above.

Thank you Mr. Breitbart for all that you have done for the conservative movement.  Thank you for shining the light of truth on the MSM.  And thank you for your unwavering dedication and commitment to this great country that you loved so much.  You will be missed, but the fight will continue on and you will always be remembered as one of fiercest leaders.  Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.  May you Rest In Peace and rejoice in the heavens over the victories we have in a movement that you helped inspire.

In closing, I would also like to share the quote shared with us by a friend who is currently overseas. 

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived. Speech at the Copley Plaza Hotel, Boston Massachusetts (7 June 1945), quoted in Patton : Ordeal and Triumph (1970) by Ladislas Farago

Remember that while we mourn this loss, we must celebrate the legacy he has left to each of us.  We must continue the fight.  Please join with our family as we say a prayer for the family left behind, the co-workers and friends, and the legacy that is Andrew Breitbart.

I Love My Radical Friends

My human and I love "tongue-in-cheek" discussions of politics.  If you can't find the humor in the idiocy, we need to talk!  Every day we search the web for content that makes us giggle AND think about the state of our country.  Yesterday, we came across a song written and performed by Jeannie Hinck on www.bigdawgmusicmafia.com entitled "Grandma Is A Radical".  We loved it!

One of the things I love most about my human is her ability to laugh at herself.  So, when she looked at me with a twinkle in her eye and said, "Don't you think this song would be perfect for my grandchildren to play at my funeral,"  I couldn't help but roll over in the floor laughing.  I also can't help but think that future generations will be referring back to this song where my other radical friends are concerned.

Candi, our friends, and I may not be able to refer to our grandmas as radicals, but you can bet your sweet cheeks that our descendants will definitely be able to refer to us that way...lol.  When you get a moment, click on the following link to Jeannie's page on bigdawgmusicmafia and take a look/listen to "Grandma Is A Radical".  I can almost guarantee you'll smile and think about future generations playing that in honor of my human and my radical friends.  God Bless them all!

http://www.bigdawgmusicmafia.com/video/grandma-is-a-radical?commentId=3460570%3AComment%3A101231