17th POST: TO THE M-E-H VIPERS

   I was invited to the MEH (Morrisville-Eaton-Hamilton) football team's end of the year banquet. I had wanted to speak, like Coach Gary Morris, from my heart.  Coach Morris stated when you speak from your heart, you mean it.  So I decided I would say what I wanted to say here...

    First of all, although I am not your parent or uncle, I am very proud of you all.  You have come a long way, and you have worked very hard. You have put forth the desire to win, and did what was possible to win.  Six straight wins this year!! Do I need to say more?

    I've seen how you have grown as a team and as young men.  Two or three years ago, you were considered a "joke" in the league.  Now, because of your hard work and determination, you are a team that should not be taken lightly.  Your play on the field, and winning season impressed me.  What impressed me even more is that you wore the pink socks for breast cancer awareness the whole season. To me, that made a statement of what kind of heart you have. It shows you have compassion.  It shows you have empathy for the circumstances of a teammate's family member. It shows real class.  That is something to be proud of.

    To the seniors.... I wish you the best in whatever you decide to do in the future.  Whatever that is, do it the very best you can. Make a difference in someone's life, and it'll make a difference in yours.

    To the rest of the M-E-H Vipers....keep working hard.  Never give up.  Stay determined, and know that there are people who believe in you...
Always strive to do the best you can. When you have done the best you can do, you should NEVER hang your head.

    It's a pleasure to be your announcer.  You should be very proud of what you have done this season.  I can see better things to come in future seasons.


Sincerely (and a fan,)
Mr. Lemery

16th Post: A Blessed Son

     I was facebook earlier today, and I saw a FB post from one of my FB friends.  She wrote:

     "Ok its done! I successfully moved my son into his dorm room along with the littles and didnt shed a tear. I have single-handedly raised a black male child into a young black man. I kept him on a righteous path. I am proud of my contribution...to the world and have done my job proudly with no regret. He is my pride and joy and I am so anxious for his future. Funny, as much as I miss him I think he misses me as much. He just called me to let me know he was going to his 1st college party and wanted to speak to me b 4 he forgot. LOL he's on his own now and he still feels a need to check in...ok I did cry after that...:)"

    How good is that? This young man called his mother before he did anything else.  I was thinking to myself, "What a good son he is."  And with that, I felt a connection. 

    I don't remember ever calling my parents before I did anything at school.  However, being of an older body and a wiser mind,  I do make an effort to see them, or talk to them on the phone.  It's because they are older, and the way the world works sometimes, you never know when they are going to "leave for good."  So it is always good to spend time and tell them how much you love them while they are still here.

    This young man has the right idea.  His mother did raise him right.  I believe that he didn't "check in" because he had to.  He's "grown," as they say.  I believe this as well: He called his mom because he is a blessed son. He knows he has been given a wonderful mother. He is very appreciative of what his mother has done for him, and will never forget it. That was the impression I got from it.

     And I told her so too. I wrote: "He was definitely raised right. Any young man that calls his mom before he parties, is a blessed son. He loves you a lot." Her reply was, "I never looked at it like that! I dont remember calling my mom b 4 a party...lol thanks for the reminder my friend. U gonna make me cry again."

     I'm sure when he graduates and out in the real world with the rest of us, he will continue to be a "blessed son."

15th POST: Hello Again!

Hello everyone...It has been a while since I have been on here.  I will try to do better to be consistent in writing on here.  Being the 15th post on here, I am in need of making some changes. 

   First of all,  I'm going to call these things I type up, "posts."  The reason for this is...because that's what they are.  They are not "blogs" as I stated the first 14 times. So anyways, that would be a significant change because I will be accurate, and not feel so dumb. Now you can disreguard this paragraph because I figured out a way to change all my posts to posts.

  Another significant change is to be on here more often. My friend, Mike Jaquays, has been on here more than I have. His last blog was five months ago, but still...so I will do my best to be on more often. I had thoughts on things over the times I was "away," but never got them on the blog.

   I might wipe these blogs out and start fresh in 2013, but we'll see. I thank all of you who stuck with me looking for a new posts.  Will try to get something on here that you will enjoy.

   That's all for now....Take Care.

14th POST: LOOKING AT 2011

Hello readers!!! I hope all is well with you. After reading this blog entry,"New Year's Resolutions Fail!" posted by Mike Jaquays at "Hot Scoops with Sprinkles on Top," Although I do not believe in making resolutions,I have decided to look back on the goals I've set. I want to see how well I am doing. My weight? Still high. My book? Almost there, but have time to publish to save face. Those were the "biggie" goals. So I made an executive decison to try one more year. What the hay? What would it hurt? My pride? A little because I didn't accomplish everything THIS year. So I am going to "keep on keeping on."

That's all for now...Take Care.

13th POST: Check out Morrisville Public Library!!

Hey readers!! How are you? Hopefully,you are in a cool place. Or you're trying to get in the Guiness Book Of World Records for the many ways you are "beating the heat." (Gee, that made me think of a LeBron James joke, but I will keep it to myself.)

Anyways, if you need to find a way to "beat the heat" and come to a cool place, check out the Morrisville Public Library. Now you might be asking why, right? And here it is.....

The Morrisville Public Library is a real cool place. Not only do they have great air conditioning, but they have expanded their building as well. Their Program Room is much bigger than it was before. The staff is also willing to help you anyway they can. They also have more than one way to get out.(No, the windows aren't one of the options.)

There is some small stuff that has to be done. I guarantee you, once the small stuff is taken care of, it'll look even better than it does now.

So if you are in the area, check out the Morrisville Public Library. Tell them Tall Tom sent you.

That's all for now...Take care....

12th POST: The ABC's of Happiness

A--Accept
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.

B--Break Away
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.

C--Create
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.

D--Decide
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way.

E--Explore
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about yourself.

F--Forgive
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.

G--Grow
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.

H--Hope
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.

I--Ignore
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.

J--Journey
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.

K--Know
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.

L--Love
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's room for endless happiness.

M--Manage
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things in life.

N--Notice
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.

O--Open
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.

P--Play
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.

Q--Question
Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.

R--Relax
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end.

S--Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over.

T--Try
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish.

U--Use
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no value. Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.

V--Value
Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.

W--Work
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance.

X--X-Ray
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the goodness and beauty within.

Y--Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll find success at the end of the road.

Z--Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.

I don't know who wrote this, but check back. I will have the answer for you. I wish I wrote it.

That's all for now....Take care.

11th POST: Happy Mother's Day!!!

Well, blog readers, Mother's Day is soon..tomorrow to be exact. So in honor of Mother's Day, here are a few poems about mothers.

NOBODY KNOWS BUT MOTHER by Mary Morrison

How many buttons are missing today?
Nobody knows but Mother.
How many playthings are strewn in her way?
Nobody knows but Mother.
How many thimbles and spools has she missed?
How many burns on each fat little fist?
How many bumps to be cuddled and kissed?
Nobody knows but Mother.

How many hats has she hunted today?
Nobody knows but Mother.
Carelessly hiding themselves in the hay
Nobody knows but Mother.
How many handkerchiefs wilfully strayed?
How many ribbons for each little maid?
How for her care can a mother be paid?
Nobody knows but Mother.

How many muddy shoes all in a row?
Nobody knows but Mother.
How many stockings to darn, do you know?
Nobody knows but Mother.
How many little torn aprons to mend?
How many hours of toil must she spend?
What is the time when her day's work shall end?
Nobody knows but Mother.

How many lunches for Tommy and Sam?
Nobody knows but Mother.
Cookies and apples and blackberry jam
Nobody knows but Mother.
Nourishing dainties for every "sweet tooth,'
Toddling Dottie or dignified Ruth,
How much love sweetens the labor, forsooth?
Nobody knows but Mother.

How many cares does a mother's heart know?
Nobody knows but Mother.
How many joys from her mother love flow?
Nobody knows but Mother.
How many prayers for each little white bed?
How many tears for her babes has she shed?
How many kisses for each curly head?
Nobody knows but Mother.


M-O-T-H-E-R by Howard Johnson

"M" is for the million things she gave me,
"O" means only that she's growing old,
"T" is for the tears she shed to save me,
"H" is for her heart of purest gold;
"E" is for her eyes, with love-light shining,
"R" means right, and right she'll always be,
Put them all together, they spell "MOTHER,"
A word that means the world to me.


GOD MADE A WONDERFUL MOTHER by Pat O'Reilly

God made a wonderful mother,
A mother who never grows old;
He made her smile of the sunshine,
And He molded her heart of pure gold;
In her eyes He placed bright shining stars,
In her cheeks, fair roses you see;
God made a wonderful mother,
And He gave that dear mother to me.

Happy Mother's Day!!!

That's all for now...Take Care.