"AND GOD SAID:"

Hi folks, this is Two Texas PawPaw. One Sunday morning, all across this nation, people gathered in all the churches to worship. Little did they know that each church had a guest speaker that morning and in each church it was the same speaker. How can this be? Only one perfect person would be able to do this. A man with long hair, a beard, a robe and sandles, stepped to the pulpit. (And God Said) NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE, I'LL NEVER BE VERY FAR, I'LL ALWAYS BE THERE TO COMFORT AND GUIDE---SO IN YOUR DAILY LIFE, THROUGH ALL STRUGGLES AND STRIFE, MAKE SURE YOU'RE ALONG FOR THE RIDE---(And God Said) NO MATTER WHAT YOUR SIN, I'LL SAY IT ONCE AGAIN, TRUST ME EACH DAY I LET YOU LIVE---THROUGH THE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER, WHEN THE JOURNEY IS FINALLY OVER, I AM YOUR GOD AND I WILL FORGIVE---(And God Said) THINGS IN LIFE GROW DIM, WHEN YOU GROW AWAY FROM HIM, AND YOU FEEL YOU'VE BEEN LEFT ALL ALONE---BUT LIKE THE FLIGHT OF A SPARROW, THE PATH IS STRAIGHT AND NARROW, AND I, YOUR GOD, WILL ALWAYS LEAD YOU HOME---(And God Said) IN THE SPACE OF AN HOUR GLASS, YOU FIND TIME WILL QUICKLY PASS, AND LIFE IS OVER AND YOU WILL RETURN TO EARTH---AND AS I MAKE THE CALL, YOU'LL SEE IT WAS WORTH IT ALL, THAT'S WHY I GAVE YOU JESUS'S PRECIOUS BIRTH---(And God Said) WHEN DARKNESS COMES ALOFT, BECAUSE THE SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, YOU FIND THE BRILLIANCE OF LIGHT WILL STILL SHINE---NO MORE SORROW, NO MORE PITY, YOU WILL LIVE IN MY GREAT CITY, AND YOUR CREDENTIALS WILL SHOW THAT YOU ARE MINE---(And God Said) A REUNION OF HAPPY FACES, WITH PEOPLE FROM OTHER PLACES, WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BLUE---AND JOY WILL FILL THE AIR, AS ONCE AGAIN YOU'LL SHARE, THE PLEASURE OF COMPANY OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY TOO---(And God Said- In Closing) I AM YOURS FOR THE TAKING!-----This is Two Texas PawPaw, signing off, and, the good Lord willing and the creeks don't rise, I will return.

"TARZAN"

Hi folks, this is Two Texas PawPaw. Who is Tarzan? Well, he was my trusty pal and friend, my dog. Two years we had Tarzan and he was a good one. But, circumstances caused us to have to give him up in hopes he could have a better life. He needed space and and closed up in a back yard wasn't the right thing for him. This poem is in memory of My Tarzan:-----ONE BRIGHT MORNING AT THE CRACK OF DAWN---I JUMPED OUT OF BED AND SLIPPED MY BRITCHES ON---I RAN OUTSIDE AND I LOOKED ALL AROUND---BUT OLD TARZAN WAS NOT TO BE FOUND---AND THEN I REMEMBERED TARZAN WAS GONE---I WONDERED IF HE WAS SOMEWHERE ALONE---I LOOKED FORWARD TO SEEING HIM EACH DAY---AND IT'S HARD TO REALIZE HE'S GONE AWAY---HE WAS MY BUDDY, ALWAYS BY MY SIDE---WHEREVER I WENT, HE WAS THERE FOR THE RIDE---AN OUTSIDE DOG FROM THE DAY HE WAS BORN---BUT AFRAID OF LIGHTNING, THUNDER AND A STORM---I'M SURE GONNA MISS HIM AND NANNY WILL TOO---I HOPE HE'S HAPPY IN A LIFE BRAND NEW---THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A TUG AT MY HEART---AND TARZAN WILL ALWAYS BE A BIG PART---YES, WE GAVE HIM UP, I HOPE IT WAS RIGHT---SO SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR TARZAN TONIGHT---AND IF IT'S NOT ASKING TOO MUCH OF YOU---SAY ONE FOR NANNY, AND ONE FOR ME TOO:-----This is Two Texas PawPaw, signing off, and, the good Lord willing and the creeks don't rise, I will return.

'WHAT HAPPENED TO COUNTRY MUSIC"

Hi folks, this is Two Texas PawPaw. Time to step on some toes. My wife and I sat down to watch the country music awards on television Monday night and what a surprise. IS THAT COUNTRY MUSIC NOW? First of all the host is usually someone in the business. JEFF FOXWORTHY? Come on now, this guy is a comedian and his stuff was not even funny. In fact, it made no sense. People were not even laughing. And his partner, Larry the Cable Guy was somewhere else doing a skit on Out Behind the Buses and his stuff was worse than Foxworthy. He was suppose to be reporting country news and after a few bad jokes, he said he would be back later for more news. They never went back to him, the rest of his part was cut out. And 90% of the music was sang by somebody new, half naked, in jeans and a tank top. What ever happened to dress jeans, western shirts and hats. There was no such thing as a best male singer, best female singer, or entertainer of the year. The awards were for MALE video, FEMALE video and Video of the year. I guess the reason for that was, they didn't have anybody they could call the best. The only bright spot of the whole show was two awards won by Carrie Underwood and she deserved them. At least she knows how to dress and she is not only talented, she is beautiful. The same songs were nominated for every catagory. Great country singers nominated were completely overlooked. Faith Hill performed and had several nominations. One of our greatest country ladies today, and the closest she got was accepting an award for some director of a song. The Director wasn't even there. The only other song receiving an award that was worthy was "WHEN I GET TO WHERE I'M GOING" by Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton and the award was accepted by Martina McBride because Paisley and Parton were not in the building. The greatest singer in country music, with more number 1 hits than anybody, even more than Presley or the Beatles, has a new album, single and video out called "ON THE SEASHORES OF OLD MEXICO". He, George Strait, was not mentioned the whole show. Where was Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, George Jones, Randy Travis, Willie Nelson, Reba McIntire, Lorrie Morgan, Merle Haggard, Charley Pride, Sara Evans, Josh Turner, and all the other great people who layed the foundation for those rockers to bring their freaky style to country music. Come to think of it, that's probably why Strait and the rest of them didn't show up. The performances they had on the show, all except two or three, the music was so loud, you couldn't understand the words, the lights were moving so fast, you couldn't see who was singing, and the smoke, at times, was so thick, my wife was even coughing in our living room. I am in complete agreement with George (Dusty) Strait in the movie PURE COUNTRY: What ever happened to just the singer and his guitar. And the dumbest highlight of the evening, Hank Williams, Jr was arrested last week for sexually assaulting a waitress, carried to jail, posted bond and has a trial awaiting him. This is the guy they awarded the Johnny Cash Visionary Award. I know Johnny is gone but I hope he or June neither one get wind of that blunder. And the presenters: KID ROCK? JENNIFER BERRY, MISS AMERICA, SHE LOOKED OUT OF PLACE AND KNEW IT. They finally brought on a Legend at the end of the show. He presented the Video Of The Year Award to the winner. You could tell when he called out the name of Keith Urban, from way down under, Australia I believe, Kenny Rogers thought it was dumb too. And poor old Dwight Yoakum, he came on to pay tribute to Buck Owens and that was great because Buck deserved it. But folks, 47 seconds, how can you pay justifiable tribute to anyone in 47 seconds. Dwight was on and off so fast, you hardly realized who he was talking about. Well, I'm quiet sure there is a lot of people who will not agree with me, but that is how I feel, just in case anyone reads this. I may get sued but what the heck, they can't get what you ain't got. Maybe the awards show will improve next year, I hope so. Until then, this is Two Texas PawPaw, signing off, and, the good Lord willing and the creeks don't rise, I will return.

"NANNY 2" (Superwoman)

Hi folks, this is Two Texas PawPaw. Well, I guess if we ever needed to pray, this is the time.. As most of you know, Nanny II had a slight stroke and she is not the same Nanny II we are all accustom to being around. But, 87 years young (this coming December), thats probably considered normal. But forget not folks, she is a real trooper. I've known her for 55 years and I'll never forget the first time I saw her. I had had about two dates with Jo and went to her house one evening to pick her up. They lived on a farm in Lynn County and when I knocked on the door, this beautiful girl came to the door. Jo had told me she had three sisters and I thought to myself, wonder which sister this is. And brother did I ever say the right thing. "You must be one of Jo's sisters, now which one are you?" And she politely answered with a smile on her face. "No I'm Jo's mother but thank you for the compliment". That got me in solid through the front door and I have been her favorite ever since. I know I am. And for all I know, she may be a sister. God knows Jo and all her sisters are beautiful, and their Mother is the most beautiful. I'm sorry the trip got canceled for all you girls, but it will come later. A ladies weekend without Nanny II wouldn't be right anyway. She may never be able to go on the ladies weekend trip again, who knows, only God, but my advice is go ahead and plan it and go anyway because that is what she would want you to do. Don't ever let her think the trips were canceled forever because of her. That is a tradition that should be carried on from now on, even after some of you are gone. If you have time, send her a card or something. Just send it to Libby and Libby will see that she gets it.. She needs all our prayers and our thoughts at this time, and it would make her so happy. After all, she has been making all of you happy your whole life. You owe her. God bless a wonderful woman, our prayers are with her..........This is Two Texas PawPaw, signing off, and the good Lord willing and the creeks don't rise, I will return.