Monday, May 14, 2018

Freedom of Music

A close friend once told me that Eric Clapton didn't have the right to play blues because he was from a mysterious far away place, England. I will have to say that I am offended at that type of thinking. Have we come so far that we think we can delegate who can sing and play the blues? That it only belongs to the delta area, the southern states, to Tennessee, specifically Memphis and Nashville? Does the blues only belong to B.B. King, or Ray Charles? Does it only belong to only one or two different ethnic groups?

Blues belongs to everyone, everywhere on the planet. It is the purest of music, playing it or singing it put the musician in contact with their emotions. I am always happy when I play the blues or listen to the blues, because it gives me the chance to express my deepest desires, emotions and dreams that is translated to the musical instrument I am playing at the time, bass, piano, guitar or simply singing something from the heart.

Blues should be shared with your friends, other musicians and with the world. If you have never tried the blues, remember it's there for you my friend.

Gordy

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Violent Games Children shouldn't be playing

I am an avid player of Black Ops WWII, and a lot of times I hear children playing the game. I think parents should be held accountable for allowing young minds to play games that desensitize their minds that are not ready to distinguish the differences of violence and what is the programing of them to violence without consequences. 

I think that all states should pass a law or even make it a federal law that prohibits parents from allowing children under the age of 18 to participate in these games. I would support a law that would allow adult users when hearing a child playing these violent games to take down the shooters name and turn it into the appropriate authorities to allow them to enter the home and remove the game console and fine the parents with child neglect. When the parents are gone most of these kids are very confrontational, using adult words and often show signs of hatred, violence and a complete disregard of human emotions and other players.

Parents don't seem to care about their children and how their upbringing is being influenced by these violent games. There are so many games out there that are geared for children and often many help in a positive way to build strong minds for these children,

Parents that allow this should pull their heads out of the sand and care for your children's development. Get them away from games and take them outside, because there are many activities that will help your child become a positive influence in their community.

I think the most basic thing parents can teach their children is respect for their elders, that honor can never be taken from them but it sure can be given away. Teach them to care about others and over look those with disabilities. To have compassion for their fellow man.

Laws can help to enforce better actions of bad parents, but it is really up to the parent.

Friday, March 9, 2018

Dear President Trump

Dear President Trump

I have been thinking of ways we could help the veterans. As everyone knows you don’t spend the salary you get from being in office. Have you considered using that money to purchase retirement trailers and putting them in a park that is geared for helping the veterans? Maybe a recreation center, tennis courts, racketball and other means of exercise for the benefit of helping veterans and those with disabilities.


Your faithful supporter, Gordan Elvis Graham.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Death, A Poem

Death

The devil may tell you that you are going to die
Know that Christ say’s it is a lie
Even if a disease is known to kill
It is by his stripes that we are healed

When doctors tell you that you are through
Christ and his word will see you through 
When fear and hopelessness tries to creep inside
I look to the cross and his bleeding side

I am sheltered under the wings of Christ
For. All my sins he paid the ultimate price
For on of these days when my time is ore
I will cross that river to the golden shore

So put your trust n Christ alone
For he has prepared you a brand new home.

God Bless
Gordan Graham

2018