Dreams of Revelations
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"Dreams of Revelations" copyright 2009, John J. Rigo, A lost poem recovered that will be found in upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Dreams of Revelations by John J. Rigo, Is Death but a Crossover to Joy?, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged A Revelation of Another Life, After Death Comes Joy, Deaths Passing, Dream, Dreams of Revelation, Forgiveness, Lord, McKinney Texas, Psychology, relationships, Social Sciences, Texas on October 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »
“Three Hundred Dollars Cash Reward” copyright 2014, John J. Rigo, Texas’ Commentator
Posted in Cash Reward for Information In McKinney Texas, tagged $300 Cash Reward in McKinney Texas, A Cash Reward in McKinney Texas, An Award leading to arrest in McKinney Texas, Crime in McKinney Texas, Crimes Against Property in McKinney Texas, Destruction of Commercial Property in McKinney Texas: A Growing Problem, For Sale: 914 South McDonald Street in McKinney Texas, Growing Crime in property damage in McKinney Texas?, Is Crime overcoming the Nation's Number one city according to Money Mag, McKinney Texas, Pellet guns cause destruction to windowns in McKinney Texas business, Pellet guns shoot store windows in McKinney Texas on October 9, 2014| Leave a Comment »
“Cash Reward for information” five pellet shots in windowns of our commercial building for sale in McKinney, Texas copyright 2014 John J. Rigo
Yesterday, October 8th, 2014 upon arriving at our office building for sale on 914 South McDonald Street in McKinney, Texas, we found that someone had shot five hi-impact pellet gun shots into the windows of our building. The five shots were fired into two art deco windows closely spaced. Seeing the damage was both heart-breaking and sad for us. The building was our office for over twenty-eight years where my wife served others as Linda Terry State Farm Insurance.
Why anyone would harm our building which is a landmark in McKinney from 50’s we have no idea. In the forty years I have lived in McKinney prior to moving to East Texas, both my wife and I have done nothing but “Give to the community, it’s poor, its homeless,” which can be found in the massive remodeling of the New Samaritan Inn under our direction in 2005 and from our own funds.
The damage comes to about $700 to replace both windows. The damage is not covered by any insurance. The crime has duly been reported to the McKinney Police Department. The shots were fired between Tuesday afternoon of last week and yesterday at 11 a.m. yesterday. We are offering a $300 cash reward to anyone who can identify who committed this crime with their ultimate arrest and conviction. Contact John J. Rigo at 469-450-4144 or e-mail at texascommentator@hotmail.com
"Dreams of Revelations" copyright 2009, John J. Rigo, A lost poem recovered that will be found in upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Dreams of Revelations by John J. Rigo, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged Dream, Dreams of Revelation, Forgiveness, Lord, McKinney Texas, Psychology, relationships, Social Sciences, Texas on August 9, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Dreams of Revelations
“Memories of Us are Few” July 4th, 2014, copyright 2014, John J. Rigo, Texas Commentator
Posted in A Memorial to a Veteran on July 4th 2014, A Texas' Commentary, After Veterans Day 2012 on Cedar Creek Lake in Henderson County Texas, tagged a memorial to a veteran this July 4th 2014, A memorial to veterans on cedar creek lake, Air Force, East Texas, Gun Barrel City Texas, Headstone, Independence Day (United States), july 4th 2014 on cedar creek lake, July 4th memorial in Mabank Texas, Lord, Mabank, Mabank Texas, McKinney Texas, Military, Texas, United States on July 4, 2014| Leave a Comment »
John J. Rigo’s name on the Veterans War Memorial in Mabank, Texas
John J. Rigo’s name on Veterans War Memorial in Mabank, Texas
Commentary for July 4th, 2014: To my fellow veterans out there, a blessed day to you and all of your loved ones this day.
As a senior, I know there is not unlimited time in my life to be in this world. I believe we all want to leave some part of us in the world. Something beside a tomb stone in a forgotten grave yard some place. Perhaps the kind of grave yard where the tomb stone lays flat on the ground. A place where machines run across huge expanses of tomb stones while mowing.
I am proud to say, there is a place marked for me. It is a memorial of beauty in an East Texas town of Mabank, Texas. The memorial is a salute to perhaps, some of the happinest days of my life. It was my four years of active duty in the Air Force. Knowing that this place exists where my name is among those who have served our country with honor, brings me a truly wonderful peace.
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“‘Red, White and Blue,” A Poem, and Personal Story, Dedicated to 9-11″ copyright 9-11-2001 John J. Rigo, poem selection from “Rainbows Amidst Storms”
Posted in A Personal Story of 9/11, Remembering 9-11 on Memorial Day, What the Anniversary of 9-11 means to me., tagged A High Profile Poem on 9-11, Architectural engineering, George W Bush, Lord, McKinney Texas, New York, New York City, pain, Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, September 11 2001, Smithtown, Smithtown New York, War on Terrorism, Warfare and Conflict on May 19, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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The following poem was written on the afternoon of 9-11. It relates to the sorrow and pain of our country losing loved ones in a senseless killing of innocence in the deaths of 2,973.
“Red, White and Blue” copyright 9-11-2001 John J. Rigo
Red, White and Blue are the colors before me on this day.
It will be a day remembered by numbers used to summon help.
Nine, One and One, bring only the recall of white dust,
rock, and twisted steel in a sea of sorrow.
Can these tears wash away the pain
that this day brings?
Tears shed for those we love and are no more.
I cry out for my Brothers and Sisters in the depth of pain
that befalls their hearts.
Could there be a greater sin,
then a day so dark?
I think not.
I pray for peace, comfort, and hope,
for the souls rejoined with my Lord this day.
Red, White and Blue,
I cling to thee for hope, peace,
and healing in Thee.
For Thou are the only One,
Who can bring sense to this gruesome day of pain.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Personal Story: I was born and raised in New York City. My younger, and only brother, Richard Rigo of Smithtown, New York worked as a building engineer within blocks of ground zero. He commuted every day to his building in the city from Smithtown.
On the morning of the attacks, my concern was for his safety. Blessfully, he was on his way to work when the attacks began. He returned home safely.
"The Old McKinney Square Is Gone" copyright 2008 (Revised) John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in McKinney Texas has changed since 1970, Uncategorized, tagged Antique, Brownstone, Forgiveness, Harlem, Lord, McKinney Texas, New York City, Recreation, Shopping, United States on May 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »
1927 Collin County Courthouse, McKinney Texas Historical Marker (Photo credit: fables98)
that I found as a young man in 1970. My background was of one born in New York City. I had no trinkets or heirlooms from my past. Old decaying Brownstones in Harlem had no such things especially from the poor family of an iron and steel worker. I discovered the joy of collecting antiques on the Old McKinney Square in those days. The collecting became a passion for me as I called each antique a precious find. There was a magic in those crowded dusty shelves packed with hidden mystery. Each shop owner each dealer became first name friends with a smile and greeting as I searched a part of each day. It was about 2001 that my quests were no more for you see I ran out of space for those treasures. Today in another April in 2013 added to my life. I decided to again visit my Old McKinney Square. The warm friendly faces that I once knew where gone into the dusty trail of time. The crowded shelves of discovery were no more. The store fronts were new. Their new chic names in Gold letters on them. The antiques were new made to look old. They lacked a certain warmth and history in their shiny new look. My heart filled with sadness for I then realized I too would soon be gone. The Old McKinney Square is gone never remembered but forgotten. All my sweet memories of joys past will also be gone into the eternal sunset.
“Loneliness is a Bitter Bullet” copyright 2014 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in A Poem About being "Home Sick", tagged A Dream of a Lifetime, Home, Lonilness is a Bullet, McKinney Texas, Missing One's Home on April 11, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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“I miss my home of McKinney, Texas.” A poem by John J. Rigo
“The Battle for Texas” copyright 2014 by John J. Rigo, Texas’ Commentator and Poet
Posted in How to conquer the Dark Black Evil of the Democratic Party in 2014, tagged Become of Democrats in Sheep Clothing, Gun Barrel City Texas, Mayor's Race for Gun Barrel City Texas in May 2014, McKinney Texas, Politics in East Texas, Politics in West Texas, Saving Texas from Obama on April 6, 2014| 4 Comments »
Courtesy of tamhsc.edu. Defeating the Democratic Party in Texas in 2014 by John J. Rigo
Logo of Silver Star Farm and Ranch of Texas. Copyright 2014 John J. Rigo http://silverstarfarmandranchoftexas.com
There is a battle for the mind and control of Texas. There is no compromises in this war that President Obama and his Henchmen have planned for Texas. In any election in the State of Texas, voting for a registered Democratic in a local, regional, and state-wise election enables the thieves and crooks power in their desire to take over our state.
Texas represents the “Last Frontier” for the United States. Within its borders, lies unlimited opportunity for growing businesses to Texas. Texas is looked upon as the state, the cartel, the underworld, the corrupt politicians of Washington wish to conquer as the Virginal Bride of our country….Texas….unspoiled and beautiful.
Do not be mislead by the snake words of liberals, they are nothing more than Democrat’s in the clothing of sheep skins upon the disguises of hungry wolves. Avoid like the plague those who claim to “vote for the best candidate” and claim no party affiliation. They are decoys of the Democratic party.
In this coming May 2014 in local elections in our communities and this coming November, in State and National elections, let us clean house of all the Democrats at all local levels in government, as well as the national scene. It is the only hope left, that we a “Free Americans” have in saving our country from the likes of Obama and his planned destruction of our country over the next three years.
” A Haven of Hope” copyright 2009 by John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy” A Dream of a Homeless Shelter for Henderson County in Texas
Posted in A Future Homeless Shelter for Henderson county Texas?, tagged a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A McKinney Texas' Poet, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Dream, Jesus, McKinney Texas, Psychology, Recreation, Social Sciences, Stepfamily, Texas, Winning Poem in Collin County Annual Poetry Award on December 21, 2013| Leave a Comment »
“A Haven of Hope” A Dream of a Homeless Shelter for Henderson County in Texas.
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“‘Red, White and Blue,” A Poem, and Personal Story, Dedicated to 9-11″ copyright 9-11-2001 John J. Rigo, poem selection from “Rainbows Amidst Storms”
Posted in A 9/11 Poem by John J. Rigo Texas' Commentator and Poet, A Personal Story of 9/11, Remembering 9-11 on Memorial Day, What the Anniversary of 9-11 means to me., tagged A High Profile Poem on 9-11, Architectural engineering, George W Bush, Lord, McKinney Texas, New York, New York City, pain, Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, September 11 2001, Smithtown, Smithtown New York, War on Terrorism, Warfare and Conflict on September 9, 2014| 1 Comment »
courtesy of life.com
The following poem was written on the afternoon of 9-11. It relates to the sorrow and pain of our country losing loved ones in a senseless killing of innocence in the deaths of 2,973.
“Red, White and Blue” copyright 9-11-2001 John J. Rigo
Red, White and Blue are the colors before me on this day.
It will be a day remembered by numbers used to summon help.
Nine, One and One, bring only the recall of white dust,
rock, and twisted steel in a sea of sorrow.
Can these tears wash away the pain
that this day brings?
Tears shed for those we love and are no more.
I cry out for my Brothers and Sisters in the depth of pain
that befalls their hearts.
Could there be a greater sin,
then a day so dark?
I think not.
I pray for peace, comfort, and hope,
for the souls rejoined with my Lord this day.
Red, White and Blue,
I cling to thee for hope, peace,
and healing in Thee.
For Thou are the only One,
Who can bring sense to this gruesome day of pain.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Personal Story: I was born and raised in New York City. My younger, and only brother, Richard Rigo of Smithtown, New York worked as a building engineer within blocks of ground zero. He commuted every day to his building in the city from Smithtown.
On the morning of the attacks, my concern was for his safety. Blessfully, he was on his way to work when the attacks began. He returned home safely.
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