BBC News - How men in grey suits changed the worldSource: BBC News
Accountancy has a reputation for dullness but its history is the history of civilisation itself, from the evolution of government and taxation to trade and capitalism. It has also provided a paper trail through some of the darker periods of human history.

Courage is needed to live life without fear,
Through grit and strength we conquer but not without a tear.
Words mar the soul, tear away the veneer,
Renders bare emotion and drives away the cheer.

Anyone who knows me and anyone who has read what I write can tell that I value life. I do my best to treat everyday as a blessing because none of us know how many more days we have. I know that deep in my heart and soul that it's the only way we can accept each day with a smile.

OK boys and girls, here's the premise. An evil alien empire has taken over the Earth. They've decided to restrict all of our music to one decade and one decade only and all other music will be destroyed and wiped from the memory of humankind forever.

In the years after 1971 God and my best friend planted a tree in the garden of my soul. The garden that they began in my heart was shaped and groomed to produce a variety of colorful plants.

In October, 2009 my Uncle died. My Uncle was a mainstream, Baptist christian. I never discussed paranormal and supernatural events with him. It was a conversation we just did not have. However, I believe when he died all of his religion melted away, and he became a spirit.

I personally have no doubt that when you or I die everything ceases to exist. Everything we ever worried about or cared about, or hated, or was ashamed of, or loved, is gone. Once the electrical activity ceases in our brain, then we cease to exist. Once our body dies, we die.

He
has
led me
home to him.
He loved me freely,
enriching my heart with his grace.
My soul will sing with joy for all eternity now.
To follow his path insures my sojourn among obstacles set to daunt my commitment.
He redeemed my surety taking away my blemishes with sacrifi …

When did you look into my soul?
How did you know how to get there?
I hadn't realized the door was wide open.
I really am transparent, aren't I?
I think I'll remove my mask now
....just for you though,
you already know me so well.

No poll here because there are so many greats to choose from that it wouldn't be fair to any of them to try to list them all to be voted on. For me, it's the immortal Gene Krupa, followed closely by the nearly as great Buddy Rich.

Springsteen's 60, Madonna is 50, and there are others older than them who keep performing, recording and winning awards: The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Paul McCartney, Carole King, Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, Elton John, Billy Joel, Barbra Streisand, The Who, Tina Turner...
Of co …

We all know that we love our pets. I look into the eyes of my dogs and it makes me happy to be alive. They are always there for me and never question me or my motives or my life.

The question of when life begins is certainly a fraught question. Politicians have offered their opinions on the issue for decades.
The Nature of SoulSource: Cleveland Reviews
This article shares how the nature of soul is as nature to us and living itself.

I roll over waiting for the sunlight streaming through the window to kiss my forhead and welcome me into the day. Alas, not today.... seems not any day...... I can't remember the last time I felt the sun warm the blankets. Today, again, it's dark and dreary...

France might well have a new star in the making after Soan Faya walked away with this country's Nouvelle Star (Pop Idol) earlier this week, but another former contestant from a previous edition of the show has recently been making the music headlines.

It took me a few days to get my thoughts in order regarding the issue of Miss California and perez hilton. Notice his name in small print. That was done on purpose because he is petty, nasty, and foul; maybe something stepped in that smells.