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"Future wineries and vineyards of the Henderson County Wine Trail of Texas.  Picture courtesy of Google Image Search

“Future wineries and vineyards of the Henderson County Wine Trail of Texas. Picture courtesy of Google Image Search

Our New Logo Sign "Silver Star Winery of Texas" copyright 2013 John J. Rigo

Our New Logo Sign “Silver Star Winery of Texas” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo

Seeking Henderson County Broker/RealtorClick preceding link to be taken to full info information on this great opportunity for a Broker/Realtor in Henderson County, Texas.

 

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Thru Seventy years of life on this world
there has been a few lessons of life
that were difficult to learn
 
Knowing the difference
between true friendships and Fair Weather Friends
was one of the hardest lessons of all.
 
In  discovering that vast difference in friendships
I believe we live in a form of self-denial
in realizing the differences.
 
I am now painfully aware
that the best friends I ever had
are now long dead.
 
Thank you Lord
for being to me
the friend that no other is.
 
As my Father once related to me
“One could live a lifetime and be able to count
the true friends they would have had
on one hand.”
 
I have been blessed in my lifetime
to have had two of those real friends
with now my Lord
as my constant Third. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
"Coming Backlash due to indictment of Governor Perry."  Rick Perry, one of the United Stats and Texas' Greatest Governors.  Picture courtesy of Google Image Search.

“Coming Backlash due to indictment of Governor Perry.” Rick Perry, one of the United Stats and Texas’ Greatest Governors. Picture courtesy of Google Image Search.

I came to Dallas, Texas in 1963 after serving four years of active duty in the U.S. Air Force with an Honorable Discharge.  As an official “Texan” with over 51 years of residency under my belt,  I am outraged on the indictment of Governor Rick Perry.

I foresee a blacklash from this indictment turning a firestorm of Republicans across the nation whose voting will insure that the Democratic Party is run off of both houses in the November 2014 elections.  Included in that firestorm will also be honorable Democratic voters who have also gotten a belly-full of the criminal activity of President Obama and his administration.

It is also my individual prayer and hope that shortly after these forecoming elections, impeachment proceeding will be put into place against President Obama for all his “High Crimes” against the nation.

Respectfully Submitted,

John J. Rigo

http://silverstarfarmandranchoftexas.com

http://silverstarwineryoftexas.com

http://silverstarwinetrailoftexas.com  

"Coming Backlash due to indictment of Governor Perry."  Rick Perry, one of the United Stats and Texas' Greatest Governors.  Picture courtesy of Google Image Search.

“Coming Backlash due to indictment of Governor Perry.” Rick Perry, one of the United Stats and Texas’ Greatest Governors. Picture courtesy of Google Image Search.

I came to Dallas, Texas in 1963 after serving four years of active duty in the U.S. Air Force with an Honorable Discharge.  As an official “Texan” with over 51 years of residency under my belt,  I am outraged on the indictment of Governor Rick Perry.

I foresee a blacklash from this indictment turning a firestorm of Republicans across the nation whose voting will insure that the Democratic Party is run off of both houses in the November 2014 elections.  Included in that firestorm will also be honorable Democratic voters who have also gotten a belly-full of the criminal activity of President Obama and his administration.

It is also my individual prayer and hope that shortly after these forecoming elections, impeachment proceeding will be put into place against President Obama for all his “High Crimes” against the nation.

Respectfully Submitted,

John J. Rigo

http://silverstarfarmandranchoftexas.com

http://silverstarwineryoftexas.com

http://silverstarwinetrailoftexas.com  

The “WordPress Family” in general is a wonderful place to explore. What I have found in the six years I have been a member of this family with my own spiritually-centered blog is a voice that cries out for fairness and justice for all in a country in the leadership of its current President Obama has found a dark place, we as a nation may not be able to overcome. Pray for our country, stand-up for our country, vote the strait Republican ticket in November 2014.

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The Greatest Heroes

“The greatest discovery is to find a hero within oneself that will choose life over death; and fight for hope through despair to possess the will to live.”― Ellen J. Barrier

People who have fought against the darkness of an evil force filled with mental anguish, hate, and suicidal thoughts and voices of evil, telling them to kill themselves and take the lives of others, won when they searched for hope.  Instead,  they persevered and snatched their life from within that dark world, and became respectful citizens living in society and making a difference in the lives of others, who they themselves were once like, have saved the lives of many others, by telling their stories. They are among the greatest heroes.

“Evil imaginations causes harm to others.

Such things do not dwell in the mind of a righteous person.”

― Ellen J. Barrier

Goodreads quotes @ https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/list/21899691-ellen-barrier?page=4

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Rick Perry, one of the United Stats and Texas' Greatest Governors.  Picture courtesy of Google Image Search.

Rick Perry, one of the United Stats and Texas’ Greatest Governors. Picture courtesy of Google Image Search.

Rick Perry indicted by grand jury on two charges. (click preceding link for full info)  I did not hear of this till later this evening.  It was at dinner celebrating our 25th anniversary when friends joined us and related the news.  Suddenly, I felt sick, deeply saddened that one of the finest Governors the United States has ever had, has to deal with this planned falsely filed charges by Obama and his henchmen and the low-light Democrat Party.

There is no doubt in my mind that this country has been taken over by the mob, the underworld and the cartel with the assistance of the Obama administration.  It explains fully why billions of dollars that has gone thru the hands of our government is unaccounted for.  Governor Rick Perry, you will have my continued support and prayers as a Texan who is proud of you, as well as our state. 

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As of August 15th, 2014, the “Texas‘ Poetry Site” reached another milestone of 54,000 plus hits.  My deepest thanks and appreciation to the WordPress family, and all those who share my spiritual poetry work, as well as my Texas’ Commentary posts regarding my new communities in Henderson County, Texas, Eustace, Texas, Gun Barrel City, Texas and the Nation. 

"The Riots of Ferguson, Missouri" commentary by John J. Rigo.  Picture courtesy of Google Image Search

“The Riots of Ferguson, Missouri” commentary by John J. Rigo. Picture courtesy of Google Image Search

Picture Courtesy of Google Image Search.  Riots of Ferguson

Picture Courtesy of Google Image Search. Riots of Ferguson

Picture courtesy of Google Image search.  Riots of Ferguson

Picture courtesy of Google Image search. Riots of Ferguson

Picture courtesy of Google Image Search.  Riots of Ferguson

Picture courtesy of Google Image Search. Riots of Ferguson

 

I noted today by a television announcer that the population of this community is two-thirds black.  It is interesting how these folks find it necessary to destroy public property, steal private property and shoot at police to justify their anger. 

It was also noted that a majority of the police department of this community is white.  Perhaps if the other two-thirds of the community took time to apply themselves in school, actually graduate from school and attend college, they would have been qualified to pass an Officer’s qualification test to join the force.  Of course, when one is in the third and fourth generation of being on the dole, one does not wish to apply themselves.  Stealing must seem easier with any excuse.

My observation with a question is this:  If a young white boy had a questionable shooting such as this, would there have been the white population of this community doing the same in rioting?  Many would call this a racist commentary.  To me what is racist is when a population use the excuse of their color to commit crime on a wide basis such as this in their community.

Perhaps cancelling the citizenship of these two-thirds of rioting blacks and shipping them back to their homeland would render them further opportunities to further burn and destroy the habitants of their home country.  This would be a better outcome for all concerned for both blacks and whites.  Much jungle brush could be cleared up that way.

“The Beginning of a Vision” copyright 2014, John J. Rigo, co-owner, “Silver Star Winery of Texas”. The foregoing link tells the story of a new wine tasting trail that is in its beginnings in East Texas in the County of Henderson County.  In its eight and half miles drive, it is said by locals to be one of the most beautiful areas in this part of Texas as a “sister” area to Cedar Creek Lake cities of both Mabank and Gun Barrel City, Texas.  Read on and read of the opportunities to own future growing vineyards along this beautiful road.

"Silver Star Wine Trail of Texas" copyright by founder John J. Rigo 2014

“Silver Star Wine Trail of Texas” copyright by founder John J. Rigo 2014

The sad news of the Death of Robin Williams, picture courtesy of Google Image Search

The sad news of the Death of Robin Williams, picture courtesy of Google Image Search

 
Commentary:  It is with deep sadness that I  heard today of the self-inflicted death of Robin Williams.  My deepest condolences to the close friends and family of Robin.
 
Even with a century of research into the causes of depression, it still stands as an incurable sickness of the mind.  A sickness beyond human understanding.  A treatment program that in most cases stands in the stone age, with many times shock treatments destroying parts of a human’s mind. 
 
When depression moves past simple “blues” into the realm of prolonged depression, it goes beyond “bootstrap speeches” and enters the area of a chemical imbalance of the brain, that in most cases takes years to cure.  It is my belief, one is never cured but learns to finally accept the task of overcoming darkness, a daily battle.  A battle only won with the help of the Lord. 
 
“Yea through the Grace of God Go I” copyright 2005, Published Poetry Book, “Roses Amidst Thorns” 
 
 
I have been where you are
a hell of loneliness and despair.
Had I created this place in my past
as you are now
where I was once?
 
I ask myself what pains cross your mind
as this day of many comes to you?
Do you hunger?
Are you without sleep?
 
The night only brings fear for your life.
Are you without anyone who cares
where you are this day?
Are you missed?
 
I too have been where you are.
From ashes of the mind did thou raise me
from a pit of worldly hell.
 
It was not my talents of mind
nor spirit that lead me from this dark world.
It was my prayers.
 
You never failed to hear me
when I cried out to you.
When I tried to end this life
you spoke gently to me
asking me to be patient
and wait one more day.
 
One day lead to another.
Finally the sun began to shine again
in your blessings and your love for me.
 
Thank you Lord
for giving hope to the hopeless
as you gave to me.
 
Thank you Lord
for loving me when I was without love.
Yea Lord without your grace
would I now be lost.