My guitars, bass & mandolin- Although I rarely Get to play anymore.
Music,
Reading and writing poetry;
My Camera;
Being near the water,
Horseback riding,
Fishing, Camping, And being in the Woods.
I've been accused of being a "Naturalist" and a "Tree Hugger". I suppose this is true, And I make no Apologies for it.
Just call me, "Simply outdoorsy is all". Or as my daughter Describes me:
A "Redneck Hippie".
Considering TODAY'S definition of a Redneck, I'd prefer to call myself:
A Hippie-Chick,
Who grew up in the Country lifestyle.
The Cowboy's Ten Commandments
(1) Just one God.
(2) Honor yer Ma & Pa.
(3) No tellin' tales or gossipin'.
(4) Git yourself to Sunday meetin'.
(5) Put nothin' before God.
(6) No foolin' around with another fellow's gal.
(7) No killin.'
(8) Watch yer mouth.
(9) Don't take what ain't yers.
(10) Don't be hankerin' for yer buddy's stuff.
Now that's kinda plain an' simple, don't ya think?
Music
NOW: For My Musical Interests:
Man... I like most everything from Classical, Blues, Bluegrass, Mountain Music, Country, Classic/Southern Rock,
Alternative Rock, Ethereal and/or Meditative Stuff...
I guess my tastes will reflect In the music I pick to play here.
Believe me, The songs will constantly change, Because asking me to pinpoint My favorite songs and artists Could very well take The rest of my life! :) ..
Movies
WOW!
I Have A LOT
Of Favorite Movies!
I Like Old Westerns, Horror, Action/Suspense
Thrillers And Many More!
But:
HERE Are SOME
Of My Favorites:
Tombstone~
"You Know, Ed,
If I thought
You weren't my friend,
I just don't think
I could bear it."
Butch Cassidy
& The Sundance Kid,
"You Just Keep
Thinkin' Butch;
That's What You're
Good At,"
The Wizard Of Oz,
"There's No Place Like Home."
(Wherever "Home" May Be)
Jeremiah Johnson
The Man From Snowy River
The Last Of The Dogmen
Anything To Do With Music
The Notebook
Fried Green Tomatoes
10 Things I Hate About You
Pirates of the Carribean (all of 'em)
The Ringer
The Conspiracy Theory
Constantine
The Davinci Code
Con-Air
"Why couldn't you
Just put the bunny
back in the box?"
Television
Heh... I rarely watch television. Too depressing. ..
Books
My favorite book is "The Last American Man"
By Elizabeth Gilbert. A true story about Eustace Conway.
Just Click On The Book To Go To His Website, Turtle Island Preserve!
I'm Currently Reading, "Eat, Pray, Love" By Elizabeth Gilbert. Check It Out As Well!
Also a huge fan of Stephen King And Dean Koontz. Other than that, If it seems interesting, I'll read it. ..
Heroes
From a Spiritual standpoint: That'd be God.
On Earth... My kids, first and foremost. God knows where I'd be today if it weren't for them.
Mother Nature
Eustace Conway; ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I want to maintain a simple life; Even if I become famous; even if I make a movie or whatever. I still want to maintain a peaceful, quiet life in the forest." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Intellects that aren't full of themselves;
Seniors with a lesson in the stories they tell;
As for the "Man" Hero in my life; That'd be my little brother. I couldn't have picked A better brother Or best friend To grow up with. Love & adore ya, "Skeet".
And Thank You to Bert Speller, Who showed me the meaning of happiness. You will always be remembered as the man Who gave me a second chance at that Once in a lifetime feeling. I'll always love you.
North High School
Springfield, OH
Graduated: 1984
Student status: Alumni
Clubs: You were either a "prep" or a "punk" in those days. I wasn't either one. I kinda kept to myself, and concentrated on playing my guitar. I DID enjoy singing with the Choir though.
I am a total hippie. While I may not wear birks or ALWAYS smell of incense, I have the soul of a hippie.
I don't trust authority, and I do as I please. I'm willing to take a stand, even when what I believe isn't popular.
I like to experiment with ideas, lifestyles, and different subcultures.
I always gravitate toward what's radical and subversive. Normal, mainstream culture doesn't really resonate with me.
Something To Think About:
"Self-empowerment - That's learning to respect other people's music, But dance to your own tune as you Master harmony within yourself.
"
Doc Childre.
Tired Of Having Only ONE Song On Your Page? Want VARIETY?
Check Out HiFiHits.com. THEN: Ask Me To Hook You Up, So You Can Get YOURS!
My Name is Tammie. But I'm also known as Tracy Black. My passion is music. Always has been.... Always will be.
I started singing in front of people By the time I was in second grade, And my dream was to become a singer. I gave up that dream to become a mother, But I still wanted to Be close to music.
In 1991, I was given the chance To learn about radio From a man that still remains close in my heart. The format was Oldies. A few short months later, I was an official 'jock' at a Country radio station That is known as WCTQ, 106.5 FM. I remained with 'CTQ from 1991 until 2003. My duties were not only Midday Air Personality, But I've also done live remote appearances, Station promotions, Radio production, Copy-work and voice- overs for local television stations. My interim duties also included that of Program Director And Music Director, Which entailed actual music programming of the station, And taking promotional music calls From major record labels.
I was also the Public Files Director, For all six radio stations within our cluster, ensuring that they were, and continued to remain compliant With FCC regulations. I've even been a V-J on a local television station, Promoting the latest music videos.
Although I left 'CTQ in 2003, I didn't leave our Parent Company, ClearChannel Communications. I remained with ClearChannel until 2005, Doing a Midday Shift On the Light Rock Station, 92.1 FM, WDDV.
Even though I've been behind the Mic, I'll always be a LISTENER first and foremost.
Love, Peace, Happiness & Music!
T-ster Tammie Tracy Black
When It Comes To Musical Heroes, Nobody Stands Taller To Me Than This Man. Chuck Reedy, I Love You To Pieces And Thanks For Being A Dear Friend!
Who I'd like to meet:
Robert Plant = Artistic God
Eustace Conway,
UPDATE!:
I Had The Wonderful Opportunity To Meet Eustace, As Well As To Have Been Blessed With The Equal Opportunity Of Spending Time On His Beautiful Turtle Island Preserve The Week Of March 31, 2008. His Presence, And My Time Spent Working With Him Will Be An Experience I Will Never Forget. Mere Words Cannot Describe The Person I Found Within Myself As A Result Of My Time Spent There. Let's Just Say That If I Died Tomorrow, I'd Be In A State Of Peace, Serenity & Happiness.
Sam Elliott, Elizabeth Gilbert, Stephen King, B.B. King, Robert Plant, Roger Waters, Elvin Bishop, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Merle Haggard, Dave Matthews (A Lyrical Genius!), and although I've met most of ~A Perfect Circle~, I'd still like to be able to sit down and talk both music and life with Maynard James Keenan.
Now: For those I would've LOVED to have met:
Edgar Alan Poe,
Ralph Waldo Emerson,
Frank Lloyd Wright,
"Mama" Maybelle Carter,
Ronnie Van Zant,
Toy Caldwell,
Jimi Hendrix,
Janis Joplin,
George Harrison,
John Lennon,
Stevie Ray Vaughan,
Syd Barrett(Shine On, You Crazy Diamond),
Hank Williams Sr,
Johnny Cash,
Waylon Jennings,
Bob Wills.
My prayer for you this Thanksgiving is, as always, that by Grace you and yours be granted the Wisdom and Strength you need to endure, survive and thrive!
Alright Then Young Lady . . . Thank you for your continued Friendship and Support!
so i found this song. not sure if you've heard it or not, but it was enough for me to want to share. kate voegele
Lift Me Up
This road is anything but simple twisted like a riddle i've seen high and i've seen low
so loud, the voices of all my doubts telling to me to give up to pack up and leave town
but even though i had to believe impossible means nothing to me
so can you lift me up? and turn the ashes into flames cause i have overcome more than words will ever say and i've been giving hope that there's a light on up the hall and that a day will come when the fight is won and i think that day has just begun
somewhere, everybody starts there counting on a small prayer lost in a nightmare
but i'm here and suddenly its so clear the struggle through the long years it taught me to outrun my fear
and everything that's worth having comes with trials worth withstanding
so can you lift me up? and turn the ashes into flames cause i have overcome more than words will ever say and i've been giving hope that there's a light on up the hall and that a day will come when the fight is won and i think that day has just begun
oh lift me up, oh lift me up, oh lift me up oh lift me up, oh lift me up, oh lift me up down and out is overrated i need to be elevated looking up is not enough i would rather rise above
i love you. when all else fails, and nothing seems to be going right. when no words have been spoken, but there's so much to be said. When tempers get the best of us, and when stubborness takes over. i love you. above all else. if there's ever any questions or confusion that surfaces, understand that my love for you can never be shook. ever. and in the end, as stated before, i do believe that love is everything. it is enough to look past all else. to forget why the distance is there to begin with. nothing else matters but love. and the love between us is strong enough to overcome anything. i truly believe that. i love you.
hello my sister. i am not dead. :) just wanted to let ya know that since it's been so looooooong since i've been around. Hope all is well sweety. ttys. big love to you!!!!!
My love, my angel, my friend - how are you? Where to begin telling you all that has happened this past year...? You are never far from my thoughts, and my prayers. I hope you are well...I love you!
Hi Tammy!! We finished #2 in the finals (out of 2500 bands!) for the Nordic Challenge competition to play the Swedish Rock Festival...please vote for Badmouth everday and help us win this and become part of history! Together we can "Kick it Up" a notch! cheers/Randy
