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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Dec 19, 2008 11:08:11 GMT -5
That is exciting Tim, that with the technology you described you can now have a more active part in the recording work of Palma, Frank and Fred. Thanks too for the wonderful insights into Christmas. I was particularly interested in your use of the song "Someday" as reflective of Joseph-is this the same song that appears on the Carpenters "Ticket To Ride"? That's one of the great things about art, there are so many interpretations and great applications. Timo, I surely enjoyed the song by Rajaton. In every way I can see why this talented group is so popular. You have shared quite a few great musical excerpts on the site here and we thank you for this! Timo, and O.E., good to hear from you. I am particularly fond of these two selections because they are sung from Joseph's point of view. Not the norm. This SOMEDAY that I refer to is not the same one as the Carpenters recorded. Both are quite beautiful songs, but this one was written by Rick Vale, who has written many songs recorded by Sandi Patty...as was SOMEDAY . Here are the lyrics to this beautiful, haunting song: "...Someday, when this night is over...and the star has faded...and the angels fly. I will look at You with wonder...dreaming of this first night when I heard You cry.
Someday, You'll take your tiny fingers and with just a touch will...will cause the blind to see.
Someday, You will walk with strangers, but tonight I'll rock You....stay a while with me..."
"....Someday, they will call You Savior - hope of all the people...light and life divine. Someday, you will speak the words and touch the hearts of many, as you now touch mine.
You will speak in love and wisdom...prison doors will open...we all will be set free. Someday, You will walk among us...but tonight I'll rock you... stay a while with me, my son... Let me rock you, stay awhile with me..." This is one of those "most emotional" songs, that it's difficult to get through the story. Especially the very last piece - where it says , " Someday, You will walk among us, but tonight, I'll rock you..stay a while with me , (spoken - MY SON)...let me rock you - stay a while with me ." Sandi Patty has a video of this where she is performing it live on YouTube. It will give you chills as she sings "to" the invisible "baby" in her arms. Quite powerful. Thanks, O.E., and Timo, for your kind words. I wish you all the best from here in my corner, Tim
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Dec 24, 2008 14:57:47 GMT -5
And, so....I'm offering this simple phrase to kids from one to ninety-two.....although it's been said many times, many ways.....MERRY CHRISTMAS to you! Yes, we're having Ravioli this year for Christmas....and O.E. is making his signature brownies....I know the rest of you are starting your prep for the actual holiday, and it will be family fun, and a solemn recollection of the birth of the Lord. Tonight, I will be singing several songs for our Christmas Eve service, and I'm hoping my emotions don't get the best of me. Sometimes, they do, especially when I'm singing about events like the night when the baby was born in a manger. A blessed Christmas wish from my house to yours, and I'll be back in the new year with more news! Until then, I wish you all the best from here in my corner, Tim
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Jan 6, 2009 15:28:24 GMT -5
January, 2009 - it's hard for me to believe. This June, 2009, will mark the third year for Tim's Corner here at the Avenue. It just floors me to think about that. Technology - ya just gotta love it! And just think of all of the things we've all been through - some of us have moved, and then, moved again....our Prisoner Walking (Leo) told me yesterday that he has another move upcoming, which will make his 10th in as many years! Others of us have done bit of traveling - others have created an entire Carpenter's venture (Beaner, what an awesome thing Carpenterville is) - some friends have, seemingly, left the forum for now - some of you have become way involved in other musicians' talents and have been instrumental in helping their careers along in one way or another.....some of you have introduced some fabulous music to those of us living in the USA - at least for me, music I'd have undoubtedly never heard if it hadn't been for each of you who shared the great info about it - some of you have been ultra encouraging when the chips were down, and all of you have been so enjoyable to interact with. So, so.....so much going on. You all know what I've been up to, and it just keeps getting better. I have started a brand new blog about Martin Nievera - it will be called NOTES ABOUT NIEVERA - with the first introductory post due out this week - certainly by this weekend. Martin is as excited as I am about this new blog - and Rick, though I know I've told you time and again that I don't see how you manage to have the time to do all you do - I see now that somehow, it makes itself available for you when you are doing what you love - and it seems that these blogs have done a great deal of good here and there, so I'm pleased to begin this new one for Martin. I will continue Martini's Musings and Ramblings Regarding RENDO, as well - I still have so much to write, and Palma is writing more and more these days, seemingly more fast and furious than before. She told me recently that one of the reasons she began writing again with such ferocity is because of MY appreciation for her work. What a compliment that was; let me tell you. I feel most honored. And last night, I had more fun that I can even begin to tell you - I was with Palm and Fred for three hours, right there at TIKI Recording Studios - all through the magic of the Internet. We talked as they ate dinner - then Fred and I had a good conversation about some recording things - I got a "camera tour" of the studio, and can see everything excellently. We were on "Skype" and it was if we were just in another room from one another. Palm and I enjoyed getting a chance to catch up live and in person - in real time. She is currently recording her newest Christian CD tentatively titled "This Too Shall Pass." There are some beautiful compositions that compile this CD. It was so much fun to actually watch take after take. It was way fun when one or the other would ask my opinion about this or that passage. Just unbelievable. I loved watching and soaking up the interactions between Palma and Fred - he is so knowledgeable about what sounds good, and what sound would be better with what song. It was so interesting and educational, not to mention just plain old fun to participate in that session - the first of many, I would guess. Ann, Jenn and Scruffy all came in at one point, and everyone got to say hi to one another. Palm loved it! So did Fred and I - and it's so easy and absolutely free. Technology.... I wish you each and every one a wonderful year in 2009 - I just know it's going to be absolutely awesome for each of us. And, as always, I wish you all the best from here in my corner, Tim
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Post by Rick Henry on Jan 6, 2009 21:39:08 GMT -5
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Post by ps11932 on Jan 7, 2009 17:15:36 GMT -5
Thanks for your ongoing work with Palma and Frank. They are great artists who have enhanced countless lives, and you are a part of it.
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Post by enigma on Jan 7, 2009 17:27:37 GMT -5
January, 2009 - it's hard for me to believe. This June, 2009, will mark the third year for Tim's Corner here at the Avenue. It just floors me to think about that. Technology - ya just gotta love it! And just think of all of the things we've all been through - some of us have moved, and then, moved again....our Prisoner Walking (Leo) told me yesterday that he has another move upcoming, which will make his 10th in as many years! Others of us have done bit of traveling - others have created an entire Carpenter's venture (Beaner, what an awesome thing Carpenterville is) - some friends have, seemingly, left the forum for now - some of you have become way involved in other musicians' talents and have been instrumental in helping their careers along in one way or another.....some of you have introduced some fabulous music to those of us living in the USA - at least for me, music I'd have undoubtedly never heard if it hadn't been for each of you who shared the great info about it - some of you have been ultra encouraging when the chips were down, and all of you have been so enjoyable to interact with. So, so.....so much going on. You all know what I've been up to, and it just keeps getting better. I have started a brand new blog about Martin Nievera - it will be called NOTES ABOUT NIEVERA - with the first introductory post due out this week - certainly by this weekend. Martin is as excited as I am about this new blog - and Rick, though I know I've told you time and again that I don't see how you manage to have the time to do all you do - I see now that somehow, it makes itself available for you when you are doing what you love - and it seems that these blogs have done a great deal of good here and there, so I'm pleased to begin this new one for Martin. I will continue Martini's Musings and Ramblings Regarding RENDO, as well - I still have so much to write, and Palma is writing more and more these days, seemingly more fast and furious than before. She told me recently that one of the reasons she began writing again with such ferocity is because of MY appreciation for her work. What a compliment that was; let me tell you. I feel most honored. And last night, I had more fun that I can even begin to tell you - I was with Palm and Fred for three hours, right there at TIKI Recording Studios - all through the magic of the Internet. We talked as they ate dinner - then Fred and I had a good conversation about some recording things - I got a "camera tour" of the studio, and can see everything excellently. We were on "Skype" and it was if we were just in another room from one another. Palm and I enjoyed getting a chance to catch up live and in person - in real time. She is currently recording her newest Christian CD tentatively titled "This Too Shall Pass." There are some beautiful compositions that compile this CD. It was so much fun to actually watch take after take. It was way fun when one or the other would ask my opinion about this or that passage. Just unbelievable. I loved watching and soaking up the interactions between Palma and Fred - he is so knowledgeable about what sounds good, and what sound would be better with what song. It was so interesting and educational, not to mention just plain old fun to participate in that session - the first of many, I would guess. Ann, Jenn and Scruffy all came in at one point, and everyone got to say hi to one another. Palm loved it! So did Fred and I - and it's so easy and absolutely free. Technology.... I wish you each and every one a wonderful year in 2009 - I just know it's going to be absolutely awesome for each of us. And, as always, I wish you all the best from here in my corner, Tim Tim just want to say congrats on your 3rd year with the corner I enjoy this part of the forum and like to read Tims musings the name alone is reason enough for a second look. I don't stop by as much as I would like to but enjoy your posts thanks for the hard work and time invested in the corner judging by your musings it must take great effort to find the time to keep tims corner going just want to say congrats thanks and keep up the good work. till next time...
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Jan 9, 2009 12:10:37 GMT -5
O.E., Rick and E! Good to hear from you - thanks for the nice comments. I appreciate everyone here at The Avenue. tim
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Jan 20, 2009 22:51:00 GMT -5
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Good evening to everyone at Richard and Karen Carpenter Avenue, and in particular, readers of Tim's Corner. I am here tonight to muse with you a bit, this being my last post in Tim's Corner - of any thread - prior to Tim's Corner being discontinued in order to streamline the forum, and make it more attractive to Carpenters fans worldwide. This will, most likely, also be my last post as a moderator of the forum.
Wow - as I sort of "prepared" to write this particular post, I began looking at a few things, like how long I have been a part of this forum. I began, oddly enough, on January 18, 2004 - that would be 5 years and 2 days ago! What a 5 years and 2 days it has been, too.
I came to this forum, unbelieving that there were actually others out there who loved the Carpenters as much as I did. I could hardly believe it was true when I stumbled onto Carpenters Online. I visited before I actually became a member. I was, in fact, a bit timid (if you can ever believe that) of actually signing up, and putting myself out there on the Internet. Ha. I'm all over the Internet now, and I've loved the past 5 years of learning and growing, and meeting so many wonderful people; all who are, and sadly were, Carpenter's fans.
During my 5 years on the forum, I have written for the Hall of Fame, and have been a member of the nominating committee. I was the Commentator for a time, where I actually first began "writing." It was good preparation for the blogs that I now have - 4 in all. Recall this was before Facebook - before MySpace....before any of the "social networking" places that now exist. I have enjoyed my time as a Moderator, as well. I hope, during that time, I was able to keep alive the interest in Carpenters, and the topics we had going on here.
As things do when we learn and grow, things change. I find irony that I'm writing this on the very day when a new President was inaugurated. He is beginning a new chapter in his life, as am I.
I have truly enjoyed sharing my knowledge of Carpenters with each one who has posted during the past five years. Believe me when I say, and I've said this many, many times - I learn something new from all of you every single time I sign-on and read through this forum. There is so much information about the wonderful Carpenters that I didn't know - didn't know where to go for the information. Had no idea how some of the things existed that I've been sent - people have shared CD's, video's, information - but most of all, themselves with me.
As you all are well aware by now, my path is going a different route. I've been quite enjoying my friendship with the writer of the Carpenter's recording, LOVE ME FOR WHAT I AM....and now, I am sharing a nice friendship with another who recorded that song. Palma Pascale is, as you know, a delightful individual, as is her friend, and awesome musician Frank Rendo - their recording engineer and owner of Tiki Recording studio's in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York - Fred Guarino. And, I am now writing for, and working with Martin Nievera - The Concert King of the Philippines.
I have been so fortunate, as I met Palma, and consequently the others in the aforementioned paragraph, DUE to this forum. Palm's 4-part interview was fun, and informative, wasn't it? But, it wasn't the interview that attracted my attention to her so much as her beautifully composed and performed music. It was her music, at first, definitely! Then it was her genuineness and willingness to share NOT ONLY WITH ME, but with all of you on this forum, as well. Anything we wanted to know, she was willing to tell us. I thank her for that. And, speaking of thanks.....
Of course, I want to thank Rick Henry. Rick had the foresight, way long before the Myspaces and the Facebook's - to start this forum, and it has been an amazing tool for many people. I am grateful to Rick for asking me to be a part of this forum in as many ways as he did...he involved me in many ways, and it's all been a good time for me. I've enjoyed each post I've made, and read. Most of all....
I have enjoyed you. Each of you. I enjoyed Jim Hutchinson, our Honorary Member, before his untimely death. What a great guy he was, and we became good friends during our time, here. I've enjoyed my interactions with each of you. Many of us share e-mail correspondence, and have shared pieces of each other's lives. I know that will continue, long after Tim's Corner here at The Avenue is only a memory.
Enigma! (E!) Thanks for all of our great interactions.... I have always enjoyed reading your posts - and even when we have differed in our opinions, we've always seemed to hold a healthy respect for each other's viewpoints - that's a rare quality, and I certainly appreciate it......Dave, of course, we will continue to talk every day as we do, now. Wisejester7, I have found your insight quite amazing. You look at things in such a way that I must often reexamine my thoughts after reading yours, and I love that. Katt, you've made me laugh, and I love reading your posts. I believe you and Beth have found the most fascinating and cool ways to use the graphics supplied for us by Rick, and your insights are right on. Thanks for all your encouragement, and your friendship. Beth, I think of you often, and hope that you are feeling better and better. I love getting to hear from you from time to time. MING! What a great guy! You've taught me much. Thank you. I have so, so enjoyed learning from you - and reading your interesting posts. Mary Ann, your Carpenterville project is amazing, and a real labor of love. I have enjoyed each and every visit to Carpenterville, and will continue to visit, often. CG, things on the forum really took a nice turn when you appeared on the scene. You've got so much going for you, and you're such an interesting individual. I'm enjoying reading your posts, and learning from you, too.
Timo - you have such an awesome range of musical interests. Besides that - you're a great musician yourself. I will miss interacting with you in Tim's Corner. I can't believe how well versed on American music you are, but you've got a great knowledge base.
O.E., well, what can I say? I have never ran across such a positive, uplifting individual as you. Never a negative word, and always a way to say something in a positive way. I have loved watching your love of Carpenter's music intensify, and to hear your viewpoints on the songs. You have such a super way about you, and I will miss your encouraging words, believe me.
Leo, it's too bad you don't have much time anymore to get to the forum. I always enjoyed going to song-by-song and finding your opinion of the songs, because many times they differed from mine, but you always laid it on the line why you did or didn't like something. I continue to enjoy corresponding with you, and your new lectro-music. It's as awesome as the two discs of material you sent me two years ago - you're definitely a mega-talented musician, and I know you will go far.
Frank, what can I say - you came on a bit too late to get in on these blogs, but since you now have your own, you know what I've had to say. However, having said that - you are right on time for a new, streamlined, updated, improved forum. I understand Rick has lots of new plans and lots of new ideas to refocus this forum on the two people it should be focused on - Karen and Richard Carpenter. I've often asked Rick where he comes up with all the topics he comes up with - I just can't be that clever - not so good at the games we'd been playing over the past year, and not good at all on the twisted logic things. But, I know many of you are, and I know you enjoy those.
Dreams - I don't know where you are, or what you're doing, but I certainly wish you the very best. You have such an incredible command of the English language, and I always loved reading anything you wrote. You're a kind gentleman, and I hope you're okay. We miss hearing from you, here.
KC, of course, since you and I have been best friends since our college days, there is no way we will stop communicating one with another. I have enjoyed your input into Tim's Corner - knowing you have a lot of good background knowledge of Carpenters, too. It took you long enough to get here, but it's been super fun since you've been a forum member.
And finally, to the NYCC - Palma. Thanks for the time it took you to put that 4 part interview together for Rick, and for sharing yourself and your story with each of us. I am so happy Rick advertised your available CD's, because I so enjoyed getting that first one, THE BROKEN CUP in the mail, and from that day to this day has really been a ride. You're one amazing songwriter, singer, pianist...and even a more amazing friend.
There are so many more of you - I tried not to leave anyone out, but suffice it to say, I have truly had a blast getting to know EACH OF YOU, and conversing with you. I like the fact that we never really "argued" here - there's so much controversy in our world at the present time, I don't feel a need to purposely impose conflict. But, that's just me. I've never been one who seeks any sort of confrontation - that's not to say it's a bad thing - it's not for those of you who enjoy that - the debate - the challenge of getting your point across. It's just not me. And I've loved that about my time here - very little controversy. Very few hurt feelings.
So Rick, thanks. Thanks for giving me the opportunity for Tim's Corner, which almost made 3 years. Thanks for the friendship we share. Thanks for taking The Avenue in a new direction for those who will now follow me, and others who have come and gone - because this is important. This homage to Carpenters, and the discussions that occur because of something they've done, or we think they might have done, or wish they'd done, or whatever it is....it's important. As important to those who will join as time goes by....who just haven't found The Avenue yet, but who will....and who will benefit from it.
And they will probably be just like me and think - wow, I didn't know there really WAS a place where I could pour my heart out about how much I love Carpenter music...and they will feel like they're amongst friends.
To all, I hope I've put a smile on your face at least once during the time I've been here. I hope I've been able to impart some knowledge to you - something you didn't know. I hope I've been able to perhaps entertain you with my writings at some point in time.
I'm not leaving the forum altogether....I'm just moving on from the administration portion, and Tim's Corner will be no more. So as I leave you tonight, I leave you with these words:
"....I wish you could stay with me and I could erase any sadness I see on your face - if it ONLY were another time and place...you'd walk through my life with me - I'd love you endlessly...but if it can never be, I want you to know -
I'll leave you THE MUSIC - I'll leave you MY SOUL...all I am, all I love, all I know will REMAIN WITH YOU when I go.
I'll give you the gift I own to be where I'm not....in the mind of the ear and the heart....I'll be there - although we are apart.
You WON'T be without me, here - I'm in the SONG you hear - and IF YOU CAN HEAR THE SONG....you're here with me.
I'll leave you the music - I'll leave you my soul....all I am....all I love....all I know, will remain with YOU when I go...."
I LOVE YOU ALL, and, I wish you all THE BEST from here in my corner, Tim
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Post by timo on Jan 21, 2009 1:00:57 GMT -5
Thank YOU Tim! You're something special yourself! timo
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Post by carpentersgermany on Jan 21, 2009 19:14:19 GMT -5
Wow, Tim! I don't know what to say/ write down right now.. In Germany I would say: I'm reading your words with one eye crying and the other laughing (I don't know if this idiom exists in English, too).. "Crying" because I know I will miss Tim's Corner a lot.. I enjoyed your writings very very much, Tim!
"Laughing" because I'm really happy that you have the chance to work with all this wonderful people! I wish you all the best for that new path!
I'm more than glad that you've overcome your first timidity and became a member of this forum - because we all had the chance to learn a lot from you, not only Carpenters-related.. I want to thank you for that!!
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Post by Dave on Jan 22, 2009 20:16:01 GMT -5
"You know, the other day I heard a song that reminded me of the way we were..." "What was it?" "The Way We Were!"
The other thought would be: "Time rolls on...that's as it should be"
But what more can I say to put the cherry on top of this wondrous confection? Pretty much nothing.
When I came here in search of answers to questions I didn't know how to ask, you were right out front to help me, and you didn't think that I was a few fries short of a Happy Meal. That meant a lot.
You've honed your talents well on this site, and now like an apprentice who has become a journeyman, it's time to leave the nest and head to bluer skies.
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Post by ps11932 on Jan 23, 2009 17:20:28 GMT -5
Thanks Tim- we have all learned so much from your corner, not just about knowledge but about interaction, that it will always be a part of our lives. I will forever cherish my proverbial "Tim's Corner" sweatshirt and wear it with the pride of an alumnus- thanks to you- and to Rick, for making it possible.
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Post by wisejester7 on Jan 26, 2009 11:50:13 GMT -5
I salute YOU, my friend, and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. You have been a true friend. In your "yearbook" (I'm old, remember) I would write:
To a real chatty guy ; ) - Keep up the good works. I've loved every word. My best always! ~wj7
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Feb 11, 2009 22:51:33 GMT -5
February 11th already! I recall my parents talking about seemingly how much faster time went by the older they got, and thinking that was the silliest thing I'd ever heard. Time goes only as fast as time goes I thought - however; I SO understand that, now. They were so, so correct. Time does seem to go by so quickly these days - much quicker than it did when I was in my youth. Let's see, what is the old cliche'......the more things change....the more they stay the same. I guess this very "corner" would be a perfect example of that. You see, another change Rick told me about is that he has decided to keep Tim's Corner active. (O.E.....you won't have to get your tee out just yet). I intend to keep musing, then, right here in Tim's Corner, as well as my blogs. It will be the blogs where I will do the promotion of the artists I am so excited to be working with. But, I will talk about my friends, and news, and other things. Cause I know there are lots of things going on out there in the world that we can discuss. One of the things is the current state of the economy. Most of you already know, but for those who do not, I am a Director of Human Resources.....and in these dark times, I have all sorts of not-so-nice nicknames. Like, for example...."the hatchet man." Well, it's true - though its not something I want to do...my job is to keep the workforce in balance - hire the right people, and when business is as bad as it is right now, even my company is effected, though I wish I could tell you that isn't the case, then I have to determine who needs to be "laid-off." Oofah! Not fun. I've been on the receiving end of a pink slip, too. I know what it feels like to be the victim of "downsizing." I could have looked at it with a chip on my shoulder, and a woe-is-me mentality....but I chose to look at it as an opportunity. That said, it was NOT easily done - and there were days that I wanted to scream "why me?" It's not so much about the "why don't I have a job" as it is the "how am I going to take care of my family? Will we survive this period - be able to meet our mortgage payments, and get our groceries, and how long will the savings account last.?" It's all questions, doubt, hope, grief, more hope, and finally, a job offer. I can honestly say that I would not have LEFT the job I had before this one (I literally traveled the world, and boy, was that awesome).....HOWEVER I will also have to say that I am SOOOOOOO happy I no longer work there, and that I have the job I have currently. I have truly been blessed by this role - I've done HR work for 30 years now, and it's what I know best, besides music. But we don't often just choose to walk away from something known, and go to something unknown....at least, I don't. But, the downsizing effort turned out to be a blessing in more ways than one. Now, I'm having to hand out the pink slips - seemingly over and over again - we have offices in many states, and each state seems to be taking a hit or two, with the West coast actually getting hit the hardest. It's difficult to be the bearer of this news. It's the one part of my job that I really do not care for, at all. Fortunately for me, I don't have to exercise this responsibility too often, but just now - it is a non-stop job. I hope NONE of you are targeted for a pink slip in your job, due to the horrible shape of our current economy. I never thought it would effect our employees, but it has, and in a big way. I hope it does not spill over into any of your lives. At the same time, if it DOES, take heart from one who knows - there is something better for you out there somewhere. Don't give up, and don't get discouraged. Keep up a good attitude - dress for success, and you'll find the "right" thing and one day, as I have, you will look back and think - wow....that turned out to be a good thing. At least, I hope that's how it works for you. Having said all of that isn't it nice that we have music to listen to, and to be able to escape with? I love listening to Karen singing those beautiful ballads, sad and dark as some of them are. Just hearing her voice singing to me is somehow comforting. My, oh my, but this "chatty guy" has got to wrap it up for tonight. I'd like to hear from everyone, and to know how the economy is effecting your workplace. I hope this bleak outlook is far away from all of you...and that your workplace is not looking at cutting out jobs. I'd be very interested to know if you all are doing okay out there. But before I leave this evening, I have a word (or several ) to impart to dear friends O.E., Wisejester7, Dave as well as Timo and CG....THANK YOU. I felt quite humbled, and most loved as I read each of your posts here in Tim's Corner after my post talking about the idea that it might be going away. The one thing I have done here is made some awesome, awesome friends. And I thank you for your sentiments; your words. And of course, a big thanks to you too, Rick. I've always appreciated your time management, and your ability to think of new ideas, and implement new things. Sometimes though, as we discussed, it's the familiar things that make some of the best "changes" in each of us. Until there is time to "muse" a bit more, as I always have, I wish you all the best from here in my corner, Tim
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Post by Rick Henry on Feb 12, 2009 2:35:37 GMT -5
February 11th already! I recall my parents talking about seemingly how much faster time went by the older they got, and thinking that was the silliest thing I'd ever heard. Time goes only as fast as time goes I thought - however; I SO understand that, now. They were so, so correct. Time does seem to go by so quickly these days - much quicker than it did when I was in my youth. Let's see, what is the old cliche'......the more things change....the more they stay the same. I guess this very "corner" would be a perfect example of that. You see, another change Rick told me about is that he has decided to keep Tim's Corner active. (O.E.....you won't have to get your tee out just yet). I intend to keep musing, then, right here in Tim's Corner, as well as my blogs. It will be the blogs where I will do the promotion of the artists I am so excited to be working with. But, I will talk about my friends, and news, and other things. Cause I know there are lots of things going on out there in the world that we can discuss. One of the things is the current state of the economy. Most of you already know, but for those who do not, I am a Director of Human Resources.....and in these dark times, I have all sorts of not-so-nice nicknames. Like, for example...."the hatchet man." Well, it's true - though its not something I want to do...my job is to keep the workforce in balance - hire the right people, and when business is as bad as it is right now, even my company is effected, though I wish I could tell you that isn't the case, then I have to determine who needs to be "laid-off." Oofah! Not fun. I've been on the receiving end of a pink slip, too. I know what it feels like to be the victim of "downsizing." I could have looked at it with a chip on my shoulder, and a woe-is-me mentality....but I chose to look at it as an opportunity. That said, it was NOT easily done - and there were days that I wanted to scream "why me?" It's not so much about the "why don't I have a job" as it is the "how am I going to take care of my family? Will we survive this period - be able to meet our mortgage payments, and get our groceries, and how long will the savings account last.?" It's all questions, doubt, hope, grief, more hope, and finally, a job offer. I can honestly say that I would not have LEFT the job I had before this one (I literally traveled the world, and boy, was that awesome).....HOWEVER I will also have to say that I am SOOOOOOO happy I no longer work there, and that I have the job I have currently. I have truly been blessed by this role - I've done HR work for 30 years now, and it's what I know best, besides music. But we don't often just choose to walk away from something known, and go to something unknown....at least, I don't. But, the downsizing effort turned out to be a blessing in more ways than one. Now, I'm having to hand out the pink slips - seemingly over and over again - we have offices in many states, and each state seems to be taking a hit or two, with the West coast actually getting hit the hardest. It's difficult to be the bearer of this news. It's the one part of my job that I really do not care for, at all. Fortunately for me, I don't have to exercise this responsibility too often, but just now - it is a non-stop job. I hope NONE of you are targeted for a pink slip in your job, due to the horrible shape of our current economy. I never thought it would effect our employees, but it has, and in a big way. I hope it does not spill over into any of your lives. At the same time, if it DOES, take heart from one who knows - there is something better for you out there somewhere. Don't give up, and don't get discouraged. Keep up a good attitude - dress for success, and you'll find the "right" thing and one day, as I have, you will look back and think - wow....that turned out to be a good thing. At least, I hope that's how it works for you. Having said all of that isn't it nice that we have music to listen to, and to be able to escape with? I love listening to Karen singing those beautiful ballads, sad and dark as some of them are. Just hearing her voice singing to me is somehow comforting. My, oh my, but this "chatty guy" has got to wrap it up for tonight. I'd like to hear from everyone, and to know how the economy is effecting your workplace. I hope this bleak outlook is far away from all of you...and that your workplace is not looking at cutting out jobs. I'd be very interested to know if you all are doing okay out there. But before I leave this evening, I have a word (or several ) to impart to dear friends O.E., Wisejester7, Dave as well as Timo and CG....THANK YOU. I felt quite humbled, and most loved as I read each of your posts here in Tim's Corner after my post talking about the idea that it might be going away. The one thing I have done here is made some awesome, awesome friends. And I thank you for your sentiments; your words. And of course, a big thanks to you too, Rick. I've always appreciated your time management, and your ability to think of new ideas, and implement new things. Sometimes though, as we discussed, it's the familiar things that make some of the best "changes" in each of us. Until there is time to "muse" a bit more, as I always have, I wish you all the best from here in my corner, Tim
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Post by ps11932 on Mar 6, 2009 18:52:42 GMT -5
I haven't been checking in much lately and I am just now reading the post of Feb.11-12, about the effects of the economy and how hard hit the job markets are, and how it i impacting your work in particular, Tim. For sure nothing is harder than having to make moves that are hardships on livliehoods. For someonw with a heart like yours, someone who has care and compassion for people, what a difficult task. May you find peace and strength in doing what has to be done, trusting that (as you so well said) each person will be sustained and though there may be some challenging times, ultimately come out the stronger and better.
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Mar 16, 2009 16:18:08 GMT -5
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 16, 2009 21:00:20 GMT -5
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