For Z...

We are but human... imperfect and purely mortal. We have only Now and the memories that Now becomes. Our lives are a varied and frequently harsh mixture of challenge, toil, elation, logic, calculation, accomplishment, frustration, injustice, disparity, amazement, emotion, cruelty, shock and at times, misfortune. Under God's Watchful Eye and Guiding Hand, we scurry about wielding the time He allots.

And then He calls us Home... with a lifetime of lessons learned and contributions bestowed upon those we have touched. We sometimes, perhaps completely unaware, affect people in ways never spoken.

We do not choose the time of transition to God's Kingdom. It is not for us to choose. And so sadly it came for the dearly loved, devoted husband of "Z" of Geeez weblog. "Mr. Z" passed quietly in his sleep on Saturday, October 10th.

It is with greatest regret... and HIGHEST reverence, that we offer these simple words and images of condolence to the Lovely Lady in her grieving hours of incredibly painful, sudden loss. Our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers embrace you.

You are the Lady Slipper, dear, noble Z. Beautiful, delicate, principled, strong, stout, resolute and measured... yet eternally with such a high mark of kindness. You represent the rebirth and renewal of that which the coming day's promise brings.

You are an example to ALL those who read your words of sincerity worldwide. You love and are genuinely LOVED. Your friends, who know you in person or in reading, will ALWAYS be there for you.

God bless the eternal soul of the gentleman who too loved you so. And God bless you, Dear "Z". You're in our hearts forever.

~Defiant_Infidel

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To those of you who know our lovely friend, Z - we know that you are keeping her - and her family - in your prayers. To those of you who have not yet had the honor of knowing her, reading her words or seeing her heart - you will need to only visit her site one time to realize how many lives she has touched - and why it is so easy to love this special lady.

I was so deeply saddened upon hearing the news of the loss of her husband. Words still escape me. Therefore, I am hoping that the words to the song “Where the River Flows,“ by Kelly Morrison, will be able to say what I am simply not yet able to say with proper eloquence. My heart is truly breaking for her and for all who were Blessed to have known, and loved, and now mourn the loss of her wonderful husband. Watching, albeit from afar, the love that she and Mr. Z shared, was always an inspiration - and I know that a love such as theirs will live beyond the boundaries of our earthly existence. May God be with you, Z - as your dear one will always be with you - in your heart - in your mind - and in your soul. And anywhere the river flows.

Each time the river flows ~
An eagle flies ~
A flower grows ~
I will love you.

Each time a butterfly catches my eye ~
I’ll remember you…..

And you’ll be there ~
Inside my mind ~
Inside my soul ~
Where the river flows.

Yes, you’ll be there ~
Inside my mind ~
Inside my soul ~
Where the river flows.

The video below includes special photos taken by DI as well as several of my favorite images taken directly from Z’s site. It is my fondest hope that this might be able to bring some small joy to those who loved Mr. Z, while perhaps allowing those who didn’t know him, a small glimpse into the beauty in his life - and the beauty of his wife.

~Miradena

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The More Things Change. . . .

On June 23, 2008, I posted one of my first videos to YouTube, entitled “What Lies Beneath Obama.”

Because the content of that video seemed to resonate with some people, I decided to make several more videos, during the election year. It was the making of those videos that led me to this subsequent (and most rewarding) writing partnership with DI.

Unfortunately, my little video has now become one of the latest, statistical victims of selective censorship. Far too many conservative bloggers have already fallen prey to a concerted effort by the current administration to censor what we say and how we say it. It is common knowledge that any opinions that differ from the far Left are not permitted to be reported by the mainstream media - and likewise, anything less than stellar praise of Obama is promptly admonished - even when it is ‘long overdue’ satire, such as was seen on a recent episode of Saturday Night Live.

This whitewashing of America has begun with slow methodical movements, and those with the most unclean hands are attempting to cleanse the internet of what they deem to be unfit material. Therefore, I am reposting my most recently censored video below, (intact - with sound). Although the audio was removed by Youtube - I will be leaving the video posted on Youtube, without sound. Clearly, that soundless video no longer holds a message that is worthy of watching for its content, but it is perhaps a message noteworthy because of its lack of content.

Censored Video - No Sound

The original video, with sound, can be viewed at the end of this post.

It may also be worth noting that the song used in my now censored video is still currently being used on hundreds of other Youtube videos, all without incident. This was clearly a case of selective censorship.

No, I will not be removing any of my election videos from my Youtube channel. I will instead be redirecting anyone interested in seeing uncensored (knock wood) videos to follow a link from Youtube to our Defiant Infidels site to view them. Admittedly, the video below is now over a year old - and some of Obama’s specifically, highlighted Lies may no longer be considered timely topics. But since his patterns are still relevant and his promises will continue to be made and broken, we have to wonder what Lies are yet to be told.

What Lies Beneath Obama?

The more things Change -
The more they stay the same….