tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21008639145294146632024-03-05T14:57:38.205-08:00ANNIEDROIDThe mechanics of a girl I know... as she journeys for the next song.anniedroidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03604899397799303813noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100863914529414663.post-30686953644988369452012-09-02T07:50:00.000-07:002012-09-02T07:52:21.606-07:00Just a quick note...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It seems as though I could not get into this "blogging" site for months. Here is a moment of truth... I, Annie; am not, a... a-hem... completely patient person. I tried and tried several times and with several different account names and passwords and even contacted the company but to no avail; came up empty. So, I gave up. I guess that's when I started the "ShAnnie Shindigs" over at shannieband.com<br />
No worries. We're still going strong over there and I will try to keep this beast up to date as well since, as you can see I am back online.<br />
I have things to say, and well, I'm grateful for the world we live in... it's so INTERNET-ional!anniedroidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03604899397799303813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100863914529414663.post-68518634004598408652010-10-01T04:40:00.000-07:002010-10-01T05:09:21.399-07:00Journey to Georgia<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIFSpoFvtduJOxu8SA0U_J4CsbML3LV9FI_FS9p2mQhRR_eO9VR-URs6x6K8WeQGuLfxfGmBeq_TAzXCnGj0uu13vbaqkmtSw7eLNJwucNjX3LC1Tvsq6Yzrc4CA-a5KDPFcb8BLt_16VQ/s1600/racing+a+train.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIFSpoFvtduJOxu8SA0U_J4CsbML3LV9FI_FS9p2mQhRR_eO9VR-URs6x6K8WeQGuLfxfGmBeq_TAzXCnGj0uu13vbaqkmtSw7eLNJwucNjX3LC1Tvsq6Yzrc4CA-a5KDPFcb8BLt_16VQ/s320/racing+a+train.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523048218060028578" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />We're headed to Georgia to play a music festival.... I love travel; been doing it my whole life it seems.<br />Dad was in the Air Force for many years, which took us to some incredible places... you can't imagine, or maybe you can? I'm happy for the places we've seen, the people we've met, the new traditions we adopted. Happy.<br />Now, I'm a musician, writing songs, and traveling the world to share them. If anyone will just listen... ha.<br />Yesterday we started our Journey to Georgia... for a three day music fest! WooHoo! Gonna be fun!<br /><br />Raced a train in Thorndale...<br />Fought our way through the Republic of Texas...<br />Made a Louisiana purchase...<br />We'll be missing Mississippi in a couple of hours...<br /><br />Soon, we'll be there...<br />I feel a song coming on...anniedroidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03604899397799303813noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100863914529414663.post-4969063376027559792010-07-30T10:58:00.000-07:002010-07-30T11:17:01.135-07:00"Lipstick Warrior".... ©2010 All Rights Reserved<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcvZ1ZTi_2bfM_uBei4FlxbBW-N2r9Kh2xCON83vHNtmdC7w8MrW6TwtntU5BGW7-OCtbbD44wcILfETWIKyn6OL8x0ZcaZ8PH_kf_046rFT3JxtR6YkLhzSP8K6cQPIzOGt-bSXlgFjz2/s1600/Annie_shirt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcvZ1ZTi_2bfM_uBei4FlxbBW-N2r9Kh2xCON83vHNtmdC7w8MrW6TwtntU5BGW7-OCtbbD44wcILfETWIKyn6OL8x0ZcaZ8PH_kf_046rFT3JxtR6YkLhzSP8K6cQPIzOGt-bSXlgFjz2/s320/Annie_shirt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499764410131849362" border="0"></a><br />What makes someone hide behind an illusion created by lines, smudges and brush strokes.... Maybe it's Maybeline?<br />I love make-up just like the next person... But I will never hide behind it!<br />People say I'm expressive, passionate; they say "she tells it like it is".<br />I say, "God gave us free will". The way I see it, I'm just doing what he intended.<br />I'm not saying to be mean or hurtful, I'm just saying to be honest about your feelings.<br />So go ahead, smear on a little red lipstick and add some gloss too, and when the time comes to open your mouth... speak eloquently, say what you mean... and mean what you say!!!<br /><br />I've just written a song pertaining to this very thought... It's called "Lipstick Warrior".<br />Please stay in touch to the blog and my music website, as it will soon be released for purchase.<br />www.shannieband.com<br /><br />anniedroidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03604899397799303813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100863914529414663.post-50117556412492238552010-05-01T23:19:00.000-07:002010-05-01T23:32:56.869-07:00On the road to "True Grit"...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXKU7OLoypmXv3rLMTYslYhFNd91Z3S5W2zYV4FiEUeoQ6gK2q33giMtF9vTdiQtLv7bILVvtXd06Pnw0O0aF_l3SrMN247lqB0UmZn0gioRlezuz6J-JS_SsfssOrdAQfCyFDo0v-XBB/s1600/Silver_road.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXKU7OLoypmXv3rLMTYslYhFNd91Z3S5W2zYV4FiEUeoQ6gK2q33giMtF9vTdiQtLv7bILVvtXd06Pnw0O0aF_l3SrMN247lqB0UmZn0gioRlezuz6J-JS_SsfssOrdAQfCyFDo0v-XBB/s320/Silver_road.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466556797296815250" border="0" /></a><br />Yep, recently Shan and I decided, on a whim, to try out for the extras casting for the remake of "True Grit"... Well, after months of impatiently waiting, the time has come... I was chosen. WHAT!?<br />Shan, still hasn't heard? After growing his beard and really conforming to the part of a "truly gritty" person, he wasn't called? Perhaps he was lost amidst the 5000 people that applied. Geez!<br />Or is it, that I am "truly grittier" than he is...??? Fair, or not fair?<br />So, Shan accompanied me at my first fitting. It was fun, but all along the costume director was interested in the "man" I came with... "who is he?" ... "Oh, that's my sweetie, Shan".<br />"is he in the movie?"... "no, You haven't called him yet...?"<br />They were amazed at their failure to acknowledge such natural grit.<br />Still... no word.<br />Tomorrow... I start filming. Shan will be with me... I hope they realize "true grit" when they see it!<br />HA!<br />I love my Gritty Shan!anniedroidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03604899397799303813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100863914529414663.post-3624488892576172822010-03-11T11:44:00.000-08:002010-03-11T11:59:32.759-08:00By Winter's EndShan and I were at the Hanger Hotel in Fredericksburg a couple of weeks ago. We like to visit the Hanger, not only for the company and the martinis of the bartender, Mary; but also for the beautiful sounds of the baby grand piano. Shan used to play the piano there regularly. That is until I came along and started writing songs with him. I regret nothing, but I sure do miss his piano playing. I filmed while he played a new song he had just composed on the fly... he even let me name it.<br />I'm calling it "By Winter's End"...<br />Though the winters may be cold, every moment spent with Shan is warm.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwe8TZPxCiWLcNjbZAttuV-X1OA9EFyDm4K8lWDAukd9gXsPANtW1GZaHcUibBLGc6MTtPBKhTfH44duSSPoA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>anniedroidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03604899397799303813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100863914529414663.post-60478074580432747912009-12-26T15:25:00.000-08:002010-03-11T12:22:52.137-08:00Year in Review...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCVWBcrI6mARQ_3hyphenhyphenaAYBt_MYaQGR9cXR_xW00EYMs8ZiXsO0IxwDYV6mBsAKNmzJDhzMsGmkkylqSxw6PN-Ly-A5-AJ-38ndMjiURdnwH2BIb9YYHVCRd2q-_wWC45iY-zAIvnjjh2NMt/s1600-h/angel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCVWBcrI6mARQ_3hyphenhyphenaAYBt_MYaQGR9cXR_xW00EYMs8ZiXsO0IxwDYV6mBsAKNmzJDhzMsGmkkylqSxw6PN-Ly-A5-AJ-38ndMjiURdnwH2BIb9YYHVCRd2q-_wWC45iY-zAIvnjjh2NMt/s320/angel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447474284311443794" border="0" /></a><br />It's amazing to imagine what happened in 09...<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">January</span> was smooth and great, but then <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">February</span> came along and reality sets in...<br />Mom started feeling sick. Doctors couldn't figure out why? One test, two tests, three, four...whew, poor Mom. Meanwhile, Shan was still trying to figure out his problem too, which had been lingering for a year now. Chest pains mostly.<br />Did I mention that my sweet dog, Gohan was also sick. He had been losing weight for several months. Down to about 55, then 45, then 39.<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">March</span> and <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">April</span> were spent diagnosing all the diseases that had been consuming all of the ones I love the most... WHY?<br />Gohan lay to rest at the end of April. Finally, he was at peace. If nothing else... there was comfort in knowing that.<br />Oh, and Jimmy had to have knee surgery... a donated ACL joint, yikes!<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">May</span>... the family visited my Grandmother, who was also not doing very well. She has always been a strong and independent woman. It was sad to see her in a wheelchair, frail and needing of assistance. However it was a blessing to watch her as she set eyes on her son, my Dad... her spirits lifted. I even think she drew strength from that moment. Thank God!<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">June</span>... another year older; 39... still no diagnosis for Mom and Shan.... still wishing I could take the pain away from them both.<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">July</span>... playing music whenever we can and praying all the time.<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">August</span>...second visit to see Grandmom. She was doing very well. She looked as good as we could remember.<br />August also brought a Diagnosis for Shan! After being airlifted to Austin, with 2 stents and 2 balloons. He's made a 100% recovery! Now if we can just exercise and eat right.<br />Dad was doing pretty well, considering all the happenings... but I guess I was feeling left out because I got a skin cancer diagnosis... yep but it's okay. I'm the least of my worries. For me...Lots of stitches, lots of tears and lots of sunscreen!<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Aug/September</span>... Diagnosis for Mom! Lymphoma. Crazy, but we were actually happy to hear this. At least it was something. Now we just had to get through the Chemo... 6 months worth.<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Sept/Oct</span>... New baby from DeAnn! This is the best thing to happen this year! This and of course the fact that everyone is staying strong and as healthy as they can be.<br />We can get through all of this!!!<br />Oh, lots of birthdays too! Especially in October and November! AND there are soooo many more to come.<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">December</span>... Christmas... lots to be grateful for... Mom, Dad, Shan, DeAnn, Jimmy, Mike, Laura, Leo, Caya, Grandmom... all my family and friends and all the animals in the world!<br />WE CAN SURVIVE!!! WE WILL SURVIVE!!!<br />What will next year hold???<br />It doesn't matter...Bring it on!!!<br />May God Bless Us All...anniedroidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03604899397799303813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100863914529414663.post-8545588986500350422009-09-03T18:25:00.000-07:002009-09-03T18:39:01.465-07:00Is Vanity Fair?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0119_XpStgQ14PzAJC90d92NPChGI827kvyZS2stVkUtqJ-1K2YfYtw4lY58jxIoNtleW9JwWL3s9JuIYRe6XA4GSZ8hI1b2LfV6sMXCwH3a44uRJllp213PcEui6SVaJAu-6GNQlDOap/s1600-h/Annie_Brushes.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377420537172398882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0119_XpStgQ14PzAJC90d92NPChGI827kvyZS2stVkUtqJ-1K2YfYtw4lY58jxIoNtleW9JwWL3s9JuIYRe6XA4GSZ8hI1b2LfV6sMXCwH3a44uRJllp213PcEui6SVaJAu-6GNQlDOap/s320/Annie_Brushes.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I'm not sure, I've never thought of myself as much of a vain person. </div><div>Beauty...What's that? I know it's not supposed to be skin deep...</div><div>Where am I going with all this? Well, here it is. Two weeks ago I had a spot on my face diagnosed to be cancer. Great! I went in for my appointment to have it removed this Monday. OUCH!</div><div>After spending a couple of days with a patch over my left eye, I am now revealed...... YIPES!</div><div>Am I vain, because I cried? Am I shallow, because I feel I don't look the same? </div><div>Or am I actually beautiful now, with this perfectly flawed scar forming on my face. </div><div>Beauty... that's my friend Penny, who's recovering from a car accident... </div><div>Beauty... that's my Sister DeAnn, who's about to give birth...</div><div>Beauty... that's my Mom... everyday of her life...</div><div>Beauty is the man, woman, child, animal, all of God's creations...</div><div>making it through every day...</div><div>one day at a time...</div><div>That's Beauty!</div>anniedroidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03604899397799303813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100863914529414663.post-73586971395518328412009-09-03T17:58:00.000-07:002009-09-03T18:14:36.962-07:00Delores...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpUClRY2WNx8jUDilSfS2LBZ-ZQts-Ze7eOVtg2g12pDavR7-qo7TXSEU8oU39BEMJgJ41qgUDTjas2hQV0TnRH2-qfBIa22BAA4A56LIqcOw9Ql4Hccq3ZGjC4gCLcWrghwQ8AD4LK5ba/s1600-h/Mom_sister.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377413348250179458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpUClRY2WNx8jUDilSfS2LBZ-ZQts-Ze7eOVtg2g12pDavR7-qo7TXSEU8oU39BEMJgJ41qgUDTjas2hQV0TnRH2-qfBIa22BAA4A56LIqcOw9Ql4Hccq3ZGjC4gCLcWrghwQ8AD4LK5ba/s320/Mom_sister.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div>My Mom Mary, Sister DeAnn and Me!</div><div></div><div>This is for my Mom... Mary Delores Acton. She's everything I've always wanted to be and yet she's everything I am, as well.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><em>Delores Smiles</em><br /></div><div><em>Nothing soothes the pain like her touch, </em></div><div><em>a quiet song and Delores smiles.</em></div><div><em>Suddenly the baby falls asleep... the baby falls asleep.</em></div><div><em>Nothing can compare to how I feel,</em></div><div><em>her deep brown eyes and gentle hands.</em></div><div><em>She'd braid my hair and send me off to school...off to school.</em></div><div><em>The sound of her voice takes me there,</em></div><div><em>a place as a child; safe and fair.</em></div><div><em>If only our lives could suspend,</em></div><div><em>and keep her here as my best friend.</em></div><div><em>Nothing is forever, I can see.</em></div><div><em>We grown up and make our own family.</em></div><div><em>A quiet song for the Grandbaby, and see Delores smile...</em></div><div><em>How Delores Smiles...</em></div><div><em>There's nothing like her smile...</em></div>anniedroidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03604899397799303813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100863914529414663.post-39126680955471183252009-07-14T08:21:00.000-07:002009-07-14T08:28:30.458-07:00From Pier to Eternity...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwZsIOkS7I5uOJamGFec06318Db3Fu33UUEF_NQytJygNdwzDTnRGW7MHAtqHIv7xeHxYv9mA5goTr4hK3037Vhe3RyjaObJEPeJXaQ94ze9RBuU-MO5za2lSBqSKHodeNJ_qNw3lcTTu/s1600-h/pier.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358337224116076226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwZsIOkS7I5uOJamGFec06318Db3Fu33UUEF_NQytJygNdwzDTnRGW7MHAtqHIv7xeHxYv9mA5goTr4hK3037Vhe3RyjaObJEPeJXaQ94ze9RBuU-MO5za2lSBqSKHodeNJ_qNw3lcTTu/s320/pier.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I'm a photographer/retouch artist. I've been shooting since I was 15... that's a few years, wink, wink.</div><div>I figured this was a good place to share my photographic findings. I hope you enjoy them over time.</div>anniedroidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03604899397799303813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100863914529414663.post-68678640918742074712009-07-14T07:59:00.000-07:002009-07-14T08:09:53.996-07:00Life and Death...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgdGzHHRVsbU6xH4obT_iGgiG0K8INeQzUriqhqw76tDZyF5zS1uV-nTpd0-IjfDIey2jqFlGWpopxUz-uirmltQO-8rau-ByWruV3qF_rwRYCZPYSxogJermuSaGGDRHT0xDj9on_JCW/s1600-h/Mike_Baudat.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358333255935571538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgdGzHHRVsbU6xH4obT_iGgiG0K8INeQzUriqhqw76tDZyF5zS1uV-nTpd0-IjfDIey2jqFlGWpopxUz-uirmltQO-8rau-ByWruV3qF_rwRYCZPYSxogJermuSaGGDRHT0xDj9on_JCW/s320/Mike_Baudat.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><em><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Seems a bit deep for my first blog... it's really not that deep, just sad. The world lost a good man today to cancer. His name is Mike Baudat. A true hero in my eyes. Have you ever met someone that smiles incessantly? That's always happy? That lives life to the fullest? I have... and his name is Mike Baudat. </span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">He had been diagnosed with cancer last year, and although he was in a remission, it came back full force. He passed around four this morning on a morphine drip. I only hope he wasn't in too much pain. </span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">He instigated a lot of smiles through the years and he will so truly be missed. </span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We'll remember Mike Baudat on his motorcycle... for now, he rides endlessly.</span></em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>anniedroidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03604899397799303813noreply@blogger.com0