Shakespeare & Me & Aerosmith (Week 26)

Twelfth Night

Willy `•.

“If this were played upon a stage now,
I could condemn it as an improbable fiction.”

Aerosmith ▪︎`.

“And now that I’m alone
all I have is emptiness
that comes from being free
What could have been love
will never be”

Me `’.,°~

Guys…
I know that emptiness…
its echo…
don’t build a house here…
the story ain’t done…

Joel 2:25
“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten”

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Hidden Gems from the B-Side — Matthew West (Week 25) 🎧

Happy 🎶 The Turnaround

What’s up yall… just want to say thank you… truly…
I appreciate your faithfulness and the support… always checkin’ my stuff out…

Matthew West is up again this week…
figured I’d dig a little deeper this time… pull out a couple real hidden gems…

I think he’s got a lot of ‘em… you just gotta go lookin’…
especially those early records… man, I really enjoy those…

Seems like most folks go straight to the radio hits…
and I get it… they’re hits for a reason… they’re great songs… I like ‘em too…

…but honestly…
it’s the lesser-known ones that hit me the hardest…
the ones tucked away a little…
those are the ones I keep comin’ back to…

Here’s two of ’em…

Happy 🎵
Happy 2oO3

The Turnaround 🎶
Happy 2oO3

Also… I got a super awesome bonus video of him…
with a couple ladies killin’ it on the background vocals in this song…
just found this one… 🔥

Hope you enjoy… yall be blessed…

Proverbs 25:2

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter…
but the glory of kings is to search it out.

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We Don’t Call It Camping… Where I’m From

Have you ever been camping?

Are you kidding me…

I’m a Gen X kid.

We didn’t call it camping…
that’s what city folks say…
when they do it once in a while.

We called it…

the weekend.

…and sometimes in the summer—
it was just life.

Growing up in Georgia…

I didn’t have to go anywhere—

to find it.

I lived on the edge of thick… deep woods…
the kind full of things
that could hurt you.

We weren’t scared…

didn’t matter—

we were in there anyway.

Kids… by ourselves…
no parents…
just dirt… trees… and whatever moved in the shadows.

Then there were the weekends…

My friend Chris—
his folks had land on Lake Oconee.

Man… we lived out there.

Tents…
or just sleeping by the fire…

Fishing… boating… skiing… swimming…

Great times.

And when I wasn’t there…

I was with my dad… and my uncle…
heading up into the north Georgia mountains…
along the Tallulah River.

We’d drive about 15 miles down a narrow gravel road…
till we hit the river crossing.

Then we’d drive straight through it.

Clear water…
ice cold… even in summer…

on the other side—
was nothing.

No people.

Just us…
and whatever else was out there.

Bears…
Bigfoots…
timber rattlesnakes…

just the locals.

We’d set camp right on the water…

Fish all day.

Rainbow… brown…
beautiful native brook trout…

Trout for breakfast—
fish… grits… eggs…

Lunch—
fish sandwich… chips…

Supper—
we went all out…

Grilled or fried fish…
vegetable kabobs…
baked potatoes in the fire…
salad…

We ate like kings out there.

I’ve caught so many fish in that river…
I couldn’t even guess the number.

Been going since I was about 7…

I’m 52 now.

Haven’t been in a few years…

Life gets busy…

…but that place is down in me.

Some summers…

the riverbanks would glow red—

tiny garnets everywhere.

We’d sift through them…
looking for the bigger ones…

We’d also look for gold…
found some too.

I remember once…
I had a handful of decent-size wild garnets and gold… glistening in my palm

but that place for me—
is more valuable than anything I can hold.

Then came Florida…

Lived there for 12 years.

Different world—
same soul.

Many freshwater fishing trips inland…
spent much time at many of the different springs…

…but also the coast…

I lived on Anna Maria Island…

Had a sea kayak.

Weekends…
I’d load up my truck…
drive to Bishop Harbor…

Drop in…

Paddle 45 minutes out
to these tiny… remote islands.

Set up camp.

Mornings—
I’d paddle and fish…

Afternoons—
back to camp…
eat… rest… chillax…

Evenings—
back out till dark…

Then nights…

just me…

the fire…
the water…
the sounds…
the wildlife…

Alone…

but not really.

Down there…

we call it…

Salt Life.

Had the sticker on my truck and everything.

So yeah man…

I’ve been what yall call camping
a few times 😁

All jokes aside…

I’m about that life.

It’s in me…

just like music.

been singing this in my head and on guitar all day…

Me and my buddy Jonathan… fishing in Florida

Jon and I were fishing when 3 huge wild boars walked behind us

My friend Jimmy holdin’ my fish… this is my pb 9.3 lbs… caught at Lake Istokpoga FL… Feb 2o14
Supper one evening on the remote island

Romans 1:20

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.

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bryanforchrist on YouTube ✝️

Jesus Culture 🎶 Rooftops

Click on thumbnail inside short for full song…

Jesus Culture 🎶 Rooftops

𝑹𝑶𝑶𝑭𝑻𝑶𝑷𝑺 — 𝑩𝑬𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑬 𝑪𝑯𝑹𝑰𝑺𝑻 ✝️

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you — James 4:8

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My Pastor Walks 9 Miles… So They Don’t Walk Alone ✝️

To and from his church—every day.

I met a man about a year ago…

He’s become a great friend to me.
Not just a friend now…
he’s also my Pastor.

His name is Pastor Bogere—
and he leads Walusubi United Church of Jesus Christ
in Mukono, Uganda.

I’m a member there as well…

And I can tell you this—

he’s the real deal.

We talk every day…

He checks on me…
prays for me…
sends me messages and sermons…

Even with everything he carries—
he still makes time for people.

That tells you everything.

But here’s what’s on his shoulders…

There are a lot of children in his community with nothing—
no parents…
no support…
no one to care for them…

So he stepped in.

Him and his wife already have two children of their own…

…but they’ve taken in more.

Children with nowhere to go.

Now he’s not just a pastor—
he’s a father to them too.

And here’s something that really hit me…

His church is about 9 miles from his home…

And he walks.

Every day…

there and back.

No transportation—

just faith… and commitment.

And it doesn’t stop there…

The church is growing…

The need is growing…

And he’s started building something bigger—
a Christian school and safe place for these kids.

Right now…

there are 10 children depending on him.

The Reality

It costs about $400/month
to keep everything going.

Food
School
Shelter
Basic care

That’s it…

No luxury…
just survival… and love.

That’s about $13 a day
to keep these kids fed, safe, and learning.

One of the Kids

Her name is Jovita Bulungi.

She lost both of her parents in 2019…

Now she’s in Primary 3 (about 3rd grade)
and leads the children’s choir.

She’s strong… wise… and full of light.

Your support helps write more stories like hers.

Why I’m Sharing This

Because I see it firsthand…

This isn’t something I read about—
it’s something I know.

This is a man
living it.
Every day.

I know people can be cautious when it comes to giving online—
and rightfully so.

That’s why I’ve taken time to build a real relationship with him…
we talk every day…
and I personally support this ministry.

This is real.

I’ve been supporting him monthly…
but he needs more than just me.
That’s why I’m sharing this.

If You Feel Led

If you… or your church…
would like to support this ministry—

even a little goes a long way.

$40 → feeds 3 children for a week
$100 → covers school needs
$400 → sustains everything for a month

Ways to Help

📱 Airtel Money: +256 744 521 840
👤 Name: Bogere Geofrey

💸 Western Union:
This is what I personally use… it’s been the easiest for me.

📱 WhatsApp: +256 744 521 840
📧 Email: geofreybogere025@gmail.com

If you can’t give…

please pray—
and maybe share this with someone who can.

I’m going to do everything I can
to help this man…

because he’s already doing everything he can
for others.

✝️

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Shakespeare & Me & The Allman Brothers (Week 25)

Henry V 🎭

Willy `•.

“Every subject’s duty is the king’s
but every subject’s soul is his own.”

The Allman Brothers ♭:-

“You got to let your soul shine—
shine till the break of day.”

Me `’.,°~

No crown I need…
nor strong drink…
lovelight within—
my soul won’t sink.

The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord… — Proverbs 20:27  t…

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Hidden Gems from the B-Side —Matthew West (Week 23)

History 🎵 Get Away

Matthew West’s one of those artists where it just feels real. A lot of his songs are pulled from real-life stories—people writing in, sharing what they’ve been through—and he turns that into something honest. He’s been through it himself too… even lost his voice for a season and had to fight his way back. He’s also written for artists like Casting Crowns, Rascal Flatts, and Mandisa—which says a lot about how strong his writing really is. You can hear it in his own music—nothing forced, nothing fake… just faith, struggle, and redemption showing up in the songs.

First up—
🎵 History
History (2o05)

Next—
🎵 Get Away
History (2o05)

Also I’ve included a cool bonus video where Matthew surprises a fan from Twitter with a phone call… a song… and a prayer.

Hope yall enjoy… 🙌🙏t`’

Matthew 11:28
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

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Fine in the Fire

Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind.

I’m fine in the fire…
beside me—
a fourth man…
So go ahead—
turn it up.

“Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt. and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.” — Book of Daniel 3:25 (KJV)

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Constant as the Sun—Psalm 84:11—bryanforchrist on YouTube

🎧 “Constant as the Sun” — Lishvictory (YouTube)

Full song from LishVictory 👇

CHECK OUT LISHVICTORY MUSIC ON YOUTUBE AND SUBSCRIBE IF YOU LIKE…

https://youtube.com/@lishvictory?si=hn_dmy3wFtqrm2Xg  👈

“For the Lord God is a sun and shield…
the Lord bestows favor and honor…
no good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly…”
— Psalm 84:11 ✝️

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Shakespeare & Me & Bob Dylan (Week 24)

Antony and Cleopatra

Willy `•.

“There is a world elsewhere.”

Bob ..^..

“Seen a shootin’ star tonight—
thought of you

You’re tryin’ to break into another world
The world I never knew”

Me `’.,°~

Spinnin’—
  the world… I knew it—
  just late to it

Jeremiah 8:20

“The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.”

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