Red Dress Gala 2010

Last night was the Red Dress Gala 2010 at the Tacoma Glass Museum which was put on by the Gamma Zeta of Alpha Phi and it was wonderful being a part of a sea of RED. Hundreds of delightful young women who most definitely are a dynamic and driving force in Tacoma. The Tacoma Chapter of the American Heart Association Go Red  Ambassadors were there to bring the message home about the risks of heart disease.  Connie Hara from the AHA introduced speakers Tina Blackett, Nadine Kelley, Dyann Lyon and Kara Moore who told their stories on how heart health has affected them and how to recognize the warning signs of heart attack and stroke.
A special mention to Laura McQuay and Lindsay Ingaldson who were responsible for putting on the event.  Laura and Lindsay, well done!  You two are amazing young women and thank you so much for putting on a First Class event.

It is my anniversary tomorrow, one year as an American citizen!

Lee Greenwood says it so eloquently and I love this song for the depth of meaning it holds for me, the joy, the patriotism, the love of the country.  This is truly what it is all about.  Please sing along in the celebration of the greatness of this land.   Thank you and God Bless America!

"If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life
and I had to start again with just my children and my wife
I'd thank my lucky stars to be living here today
Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can't take that away.

Chorus: And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land. God bless the U. S. A.

From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennesse
Across the plains of Texas from sea to shinning sea
From Detroit down to Houston from New York to L. A.
There's a pride in every American heart and it's time we stand and say

Chorus: And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land. God bless the U. S. A.



Chorus: And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land. God bless the U. S. A."


OK, time for the test....how many of you sang along?  How many toes were a tappin?  How many of you had a little trouble swallowing?  That's what I thought!

God Bless America!

I love my life, I love my wife, I love my family and friends.  Life certainly is great!

Wild Bill!

Blue Light Coalition

The Blue Light Coalition website is now available for viewing and our next meeting is tomorrow morning at the Tacoma Police Department Headquarters.  We are a support organization comprised of caring community members, community resources, law enforcement officials and local area organizations dedicated to providing support to our community members and law enforcement affected by the Lakewood Police Shooting tragedy that took the lives of Sgt. Mark Renninger, 39; Officer Ronald Owens, 37; Officer Tina Griswold, 40; and Officer Greg Richards, 42.
Check us out at  http://www.bluelightcoalition.org/          

Thanks,    Wild

Time in space

As I look back, time in space, I sometimes wonder where the time went. Was it good, was it not so good, was I bored, what really went on? Great questions. Understanding how I would look at the future as something so far off that I just might never see the days that seemed so far away, then it seemed they were crowding in. What are you doing? Where are you going? Does it matter? My answer is YES, YES and YES! It ALL matters and life is so satisfying. Living a vibrant healthy life and supporting friends and family who care to know what made such a difference is key. Of course my FULL time, non-stop love of my life, Dyann, has been such a huge contributor to my sense of purpose and well being that I can't imagine any better way to slow down the sense of time passing. Every day has been a total delight since the day we met. I have also had the absolute priviledge of learning about Dr Myron Wentz and catching his vision and sharing that vision with family and friends. I cherish the possibility of introducing others to that vision and making a significant difference as Dyann and I continue to search out leaders who are looking for a new passion and purpose in their lives.
So age is just a number and life is so satisfying and meaningful? How can that be? Well, I would be most pleased to share that with you if you care to ask. Have an unlimited day. Wild Bill