Won't You be My Valentine

I love the way that your hair smells fine Always glowing in the bright sunshine Thoughts of you running through my mind Oh baby won’t you be my Valentine

Paul Mize © 2012

The Lip

Give me some scratching, diving, hungry ballplayers who come to kill you.

Leo Durocher

A blind boy paid his way to a master's degree at Northwestern University by taking notes on class lectures in Braille, typing them, and selling copies to classmates who had stronger eyes but weak ambition.

Napoleon Hill Foundation

Satchmo Singing Like a Trumpet

Sat outside the bar, sharing a cigar

Had a little scotch, it was the perfect touch

My hand hung at my side, it lingered on your thigh

The twinkle in your eye, meant you wanted to play shy

When Dolly sings just like a bell and Ella rips it out so swell

They stroll across the notes like waves upon a boat

Sounds like silk upon skin, just rustling in the wind

And don’t you just love it, Satchmo singing like a trumpet

Paul Mize © 2012

A Chorus I Think

When Dolly sings just like a bell and Ella rips it out so swell

They stroll across the notes like waves upon a boat

And don’t you just love it, when Satchmo sings just like a trumpet

Paul Mize © 2012

Thought

You always loved it when Louis Armstrong sang just like a trumpet

To love beauty is to see light.
Victor Hugo

And a big ol' Sunday dinner was spread out behind the church

Slipped away after Sunday School went down a dusty road....

Wooden Bridge

I kissed my girl on a wooden bridge.

You Are My Juliette (with Verse 3)

Sitting on the back row listening to a tune

Heard about the new girl who’d transferred to our school

They said she’d be cheering as soon as Friday night

The classroom door popped open filled up with all her light

She walked right past the teacher cute as she could be

Then she dropped her backpack in the seat right next to me

Teacher said read Chapter 6 in your Anthologies

It was all about young lovers and their warring families

Then those cartoon light bulbs went off in my head

I knew within an instant She was my Juliette

Didn’t even say a word I’d wait till Friday night

Then I’d show this pretty girl that I could be alright

We were driving with the football I was running to daylight

The linebacker who hit me made my leg crack with a fright

Coaches ran to help me everyone had gathered round

Then the lovely Juliette was kneeling on the ground

She smiled and reached out to me a pom-pom in her hand

She whispered at Homecoming there’ll be a real cool band

Then raindrops started falling and this is what I said

I may not be a Romeo but you’re my Juliette

Now they play the music as the flower girl walks toward me

My mouth is dry I’m dripping sweat then suddenly I see

Even now the church is filled up with all your light

Like the first day that I saw you you’re such a pretty sight

You floated down the aisle and stared right back at me

It wouldn’t be much longer until we wed eternally

I don’t remember anything the Preacher had to say

Until he said God Bless you and let us walk away

Then those cartoon light bulbs went off in my head

I may not be a Romeo but you’re my Juliette

I may not be a Romeo but you are my Juliette

Paul Mize © 2012

You Are My Juliette (Verse 2)

Didn’t even say a word I’d wait till Friday night

Then I’d show this pretty girl that I could be alright

We were driving with the football I was running to daylight

The linebacker who hit me made my leg crack with a fright

Coaches ran to help me everyone had gathered round

Then the lovely Juliette was kneeling on the ground

She smiled and reached out to me a pom-pom in her hand

She whispered at Homecoming there’ll be a real cool band

Then raindrops started falling and this is what I said

I may not be a Romeo but you’re my Juliette

Paul Mize © 2012

You are My Juliette

Sitting on the back row listening to a tune

Heard about the new girl who’d transferred to our school

They said she’d be cheering as soon as Friday night

The classroom door popped open filled up with all her light

She walked right past the teacher cute as she could be

Then she dropped her backpack in the seat right next to me

Teacher said read Chapter 6 in your Anthologies

It was all about young lovers and their warring families

Then those cartoon light bulbs went off in my head

I knew within an instant She was my Juliette

Paul Mize ©2012

Locations

Today one of my dear friends called and asked me to post a blog about the upcoming film "Dustoff".  I told her I intended to on the blog for the film.  As a tribute to her I have posted this photo as an example of one of the locations that I scouted today for the film.  Isn't it beautiful?

Credit this photo to Dean Anderson State of Utah Department of Natural Resources

The Best

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
William Arthur Ward

Character

"You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one."

Henry David Thoreau

Discipline

Discipline strengthens the mind so that it becomes impervious to the corroding influence of fear.


Bernard Law Montgomery

Cause Freedom Isn't Free

Woke up in the morning a foxhole for a bed

I grabbed my Kevlar helmet and put it on my head

I read my daily bible verse and said a little prayer

For my little son with his blonde and golden hair

It wasn’t all that long ago he sat upon my knee

He looked me in the eye and asked Dad can’t you stay with me

I struggled with an answer and said what I believe

Son I've got to fight for freedom, Cause Freedom isn’t free

Then I did the daily things I cleaned my M-16

Had a bite to eat from a brand new MRE

Thought about the game I knew I couldn’t see

Then my captain said you’re going home on leave

He looked just like his momma played like me insane

He hit a walk off homer to win his team the game

I hugged him tight felt so right it was meant to be

He’s why I fight for freedom, Cause freedom isn’t free

Six months go by new orders say I have another tour

They said this is the last one but I’m not really sure

Cause in my arms a young boy gives up his one last breath

It was an IED that took him to his death

Now I’m at home but my mind’s alone my boy sits next to me

Dad I saw the photo with that boy nestled in your chest

I don’t know what happened I know you gave your best

Dad you know you’ve got to fight for freedom, Cause freedom isn’t free

My son is why I fight for freedom, Cause freedom isn’t free

He’s why I fight for freedom, Cause freedom isn’t free

Paul Mize © 2012

Super Bowl Quotes

As a player, it says everything about you if you made the Hall of Fame. But, then again, boy... there's something about winning a Super Bowl.

Terry Bradshaw

Another Super Bowl Quote

We're going to win Sunday. I guarantee it.

Joe Namath

Super Bowl Quotes

But I haven't met a player or a coach whose goal isn't to win the Super Bowl.


Pete Rozelle

Baseball vs. Football

Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field?

Jim Bouton

He Could Throw that Speedball By Ya

Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent.
Nolan Ryan

Film

A film is a petrified fountain of thought.

Jean Cocteau