Through her from Aunt Celeste Dykes.

It may be, or may not be known by many, how God has His way of communicating His doing and will through others. I choose to believe that this glorious Angel of His singing this song, was put here for this purpose of allowing my aunt "Celeste Dykes" to communicate her current ware about through her singing of this song, allowing her sisters "Lucille Joseph","Aunt Teen" & brother "Uncle James", her children, grand children/great grand children and all family members and friends to not be sad, but; rejoice in her return home to where she originated. I would love to say in behalf of all in this family; thanks to this lady that we may never meet, for letting my Aunt speak through you in song. God Bless!!

Got this lady singing off of face book.

Written by: Coach James Joseph.

Dime a dozen.

While riding along a scenic route in this beach side town, this young man shouts out the window at a crowd of girls wearing bikinis. Further down the road, while stopped at a red light, his grand father riding passenger, shook his head and said; "my lawd", the young man than asked him; "grandpa, what's up", he looking at him said; "how is it you paid no attention to that young lady seated at the bus stop", he replied; "did you see that long dress she had on and hair all nice and neat, to old timing for me", his grand father responded; "your blood line must be from your father's side", the young man said huh!!, his grand father replied; "just like your dad's brothers, marriage choices, picked from a dime a dozen."

"there is nothing special about; what all others can have."....Coach James Joseph

Written by : Coach James Joseph.
"Copyright" 2-4-2014 James Joseph. "All rights reserved."

It comes with the territory.

This is some advice that should prove fruitful, to those in leadership role/potential business developers/honestly successful persons. There will be those that will in some way and for whatever reason try and hinder your growth, those that will visit this burden on you are in one or more of these categories;  #1 those who for whatever reason has insecurities, #2 those you try to bring into a better way for living, #3 those who hang on and pretending to be your support, just to get a piece of what you have, and or all of it. Being blessed to have live as long as I have, and experienced  all of what's previously stated, I believe, gives me authority to try and advise those that will accept it. If you have a vision and with great passion to one day accomplish it, I strongly suggest; you go head on into your quest, and concern yourselves not, with anyone that might slow you up if not for, reason that has substance for whatever time to be lost. The time spent trying to help those that can't be help, and or not understand your drive for whatever reason, is like trowing sand into a blowing fan, and expecting it to go through. When going after desire/goal the grinder can't allow for any non substance reason, anything/anyone to interfere with his/her travel forward. You that are on these quest, expect to be hated, lied on, misunderstood and badly talk about; it comes with the territory.

Written by: Coach James Joseph.
"Copyright" 1-29-2014 James Joseph. "All rights reserved."

Grandpa fell off the swing.

A young lady was sitting on the porch and talking to her grand parents while on their double swing.The young lady asked her grand  father, how is it they could be together over fifty years, he replied; "baby, you have to be blessed with tough skin", she than said; " I'm sure grandma did things at times that bother you", he responded; "yes, but when she's in her schizophrenic moments, I go to the other side of the house", smiling,  looking at her grand mother, she asked; "grandma, how could you put up with him all these years." after spitting tobacco on his shoe she replied; "you have to have tough skin, all of these years when in romance moments, and he becomes New York second; I gently rub his big head and lie to him.",  Grandpa fell off the swing.

Story written by: Coach. James Joseph.
"Copyright" 1-29-2014 James Joseph. " All rights reserved."

Perishing for lack f knowledge.

Life being the precious thing that it is, and it really not being understood as being that; causes me to be alarmed, reason being; There are to many lives being wasted, ruined, cut short and not reaching purpose intended. When there is not the ability, for whatever reason, of not knowing what actually is; life and all of the treasures stored in it, are never attained, and if so, only for a short time and is lost because of such void. Let use for example; when there are two or more involved in association of whatever kind, and, there become a disagreement; there are decisions made in a moment and when clear thinking has left the building, which has, and can cause the lost of what was meant to be.There are so must potential greatness that has been not realized, simply because; of not knowing what someone else has deep inside of them, and or judging others with the limited ability clothing of your own character. If the truth be told, all of us are in someway guilty of these crimes, either in time past, or will be in time to come if  there is not and arresting of this ignorance. As the older wise ones say; "if you really want too know what you thank you know; keep living."

"so many treasures not realized, and or lost; is because of ignorance"....Coach James Joseph.
"Copyright" 1-29-2014 James Joseph."ALL rights reserved."

Whose hand really on the button?

How is it, anyone can expect politicians/school teacher/outside mentor to change behavior of those, which are carbon copies of where they're based. It would be as putting your hand in fire, and believing it to be cold if you believe; something can come out different than what's inside of it. There is a war going on in today's society, and, an explosion has occurred, it's dust has blown across the plains, affecting those with out the mask of common sense. If a kid, or adult has been brought up where respect isn't, how is it possible for the displaying of it. There are to many people trying to shift the blame on others concerning, for whatever reason  lacking in their responsibility. Life has in it's realm two lanes for acceptance, and all travelers come from a base (the home), whatever comes out of these homes intermingles with the other, if it's a bomb; the one with the hand on the Atomic Button is?

Written by: Coach James Joseph.
"Copyright" 1-28-2014 James Joseph. "All rights reserved'"

Remember, I came here a princes.

Your job as a parent/guardian is to raise, teach and protect me from all evil, so I can one day myself; do what's needed to enter into my queen-ship.

Photo belongs to: James Joseph.

"any other thing than what needs be done, is an undoing of what already is."....Coach James Joseph.

Written by: Coach James Joseph.
"Copyright" 128-2014 James Joseph.

Diamond are worked for.

When great beauty seems to be walked by, or not notice, it doesn't mean it's value is diminished. Every great diamond that's ever been discovered, was before, covered in the ruff. Only those that knew of what's a diamond worth, could, and would do the hard work of searching and or digging to find it. There isn't a God created precious stone, that can be, any other thing than what it is, those that pass by and not notice, are really those that or not diamond collectors/cutters. There is a blessing being greatly misunderstood, that being; when precious beauty, feels as been passed by, when, it only means; a glass cutter is somewhere close to a precious stone. Its yet to be reported, that a diamond seeked out to find the diamond cutter. Precious stones are seeked out because of it's worth.

Photo belongs to: James Joseph.

"not knowing of what actually is, causes, not knowing who has it"....Coach James Joseph.
"Copyright" 1-27-2014 James Joseph. " All rights reserved."

Because, of really not knowing.

Being graced to have been given life all of these years, has allowed me time for researching my past history, and to understand why some things happen, and possible happenings to come. The path of life I've travel so far, has been, what I might say interesting. My been brought up in a home where family was very close, and I mean that literally lol!!, there were seven people in two rooms and a dog. My parents hugged, taught, disciplined us when needed. Things as dining, recreation, TV, radio, was experienced in a family unit, or supervised by a responsible adult. As of the times for my entering adulthood, those experiences and even up to now, allows me reason for being thankful for my upbringing. I have seen, that even my own at times strayed away from sound teachings/convictions caused me, unfruitful times with those/that having no value for that time wasted. I can say, without doubt; life has taught me to make sure that I get myself together in all areas, that being ; mentally and physical. This path of life has in it that/those, which can be, and are proposed for tangibleness in your life in some way, but; without you're being with the ability for discerning, those/that which has purpose for deceiving, ruining, destroying; will also be allowed entrance in your life. I've in my what I believe to be purpose in life; mentoring and training of young people in athletics (mainly boxing), have come across those that gives great meaning to the saying; "wolves in sheep clothing" (athletes included). There have been times when I've been blessed, through moments of disagreements to see actually what a person's character truly was. There are moment in life which some happenings and or disagreements causes, rush to judgment, the lost of what truly has worth, because; of not knowing; being Unequally yoked can also mean; not for whatever reason sharing, or being able to carry in the moment, the same burdens.

"by not knowing at times, can cause not having/lost of what was meant to be."....Coach James Joseph.

Written by: Coach James Joseph.
"Copyright" 1-26-2014 James Joseph. " All rights reserved."

One of three reason (why certain treasures are never reached.)

While sitting out in the cool air on a swing, this grandmother notice her granddaughter/grandson who had come to visit for a while, sitting at the end of the porch, and crying. The grandmother softly call out for him/her to come and tell her what was wrong,  he/she replied; "how is it, your place thought to be for refuge has become your lonely place, and those sharing it become as strangers", his/her grand mother says; "dearest child, you struggle in your mind for reason to understand what is the need, and or method for remaining in a dry place", the young man/young lady, wiping away tears from his/her face responds; "yes, because it really hurts and is very puzzling" she, gently smiling, responds; "sweetheart, there is one of three reason for your current experiences, #1 there are those which for whatever reason grasp and hold on to ignorant moments, #2 something was said or happen that reminds them of past bad experiences, #3 the realizing of not having or willing to hold onto what they themselves first thought to be", he/she replied; but, why does this have to happen to those trying to do what's right, she hugs and kisses him/her gently on the cheek, and says; "life has it's way of getting you to realize how important it is, to never allow yourself to become solely dependent on anyone/anything besides God Himself, and, whatever strength or weakness inside of you, is that; which comes to play for what ever decisions made, for you're making it or not through that time."

Written by: Coach James Joseph.
"Copyright" 1-25-2014 James Joseph. "All rights reserved'"

Replacement player.

After returning home from a successful season, this young football player was feeling down and hurt. While seated around the family dinner table, the great grand mother noticed him, she asked what was his problem, he tells her , how after stepping in for a player who walked away from the team, and their winning a championship because of his scoring two touchdowns, now he's being let go because of the player's return to the team, his great grand mother's eyes fixed on his says; "son, let me tell you a story about life":

Early one Monday morning, while walking through this small neighborhood park, these two men; "Wisdom" and "Understanding" notice this young man/young lady sitting on a bench, his/her head down and in-cupped in his/her hands, as the two were passing by, the young man/ young lady , evidently in a state of stress, he/she cries out; " how is it, even with your own shortcoming, you do your best by others, and nothing you've done seems to be good enough, or understood as the blessing it is; Wisdom", gently smiling, replied; son/sweetheart, it sometimes become trying when in the role of being a replacement", then, "Understanding" says; "you're been chosen, and acceptance of such position, is because of your cloth in character, for what was, and at times actually needed." As the two of them was walking away, "Understanding looked back, saying; "even though he's/shes now hurting, one day will realize, it's his/her good strong upbringing, which caused him/her to be in a hard place as this", "Wisdom" replies; yes I know, but, what saddens me; the recipients, sometimes don't realize, the blessing is in the replacement player."

Written by: Coach James Joseph.
"Copyright" 1-20-2014 James Joseph. "All rights reserved."

"known", "for whatever", "The other"

Gone are the times, when the engine for controlling what's to be pulled, and guided for arrival to certain destination. The home was that place, where "one's" position on track was known, all knew who they were, and each knew and understood the other's character. Rather any believe it or not, what comes out of something/some homes; then, goes into something else/society.

The reason for how things are today, if accepting of truth; is easily understood!

a. The times when "one" was required to be, no farther from the sound of those (mainly parent) in authority voice, has been replace and accepted with; the youth in the home regulating their own whereabouts, time for return.
b.  Times when husband and wives came together in agreement for control, disciplining, now replace with; one siding against the other.
c. Times when all in the home, spent valuable time around a certain area in the home (mainly dinner table), now replace with; each allowed own area for isolation.
d. Time when visitors, or those seeking association with any family members, been required to meet head of the home (both parent, or parent), now; those supposedly in authority position, adhering to desire/demands of the kids.
e. Times when those in the home, shared precious moments in talking/communication with one another, now; replaced, with talking against/pushing aside the other for whatever reason.
f. Times when been grown meant; being able to do what grown people do, now, because of having reached a certain age; allowed to run the home.
g. When there is and allowing of disrespect, and or, continual misuse, because of, trying to hold on to what's already lost, or has never been; a cultivating for hate or self insecurity has been birthed.
h. I at the beginning of this blog mention, three reason this happens in today's society, "The other" is; you're now being mad because of this revelation.

"it can never be as one wants, when it's, not at all possible.".... Coach James Joseph.

Written by: Coach James Joseph.
"Copyright" 1-19-2014 James Joseph. "Al rights reserved."

Flushing of what's valuable.

• Who is it, if having millions of dollars, would allow it to run down the drain. There is Uncountable amounts of valuable resource, being allowed to run down drains every minute, and that resource, is; "time." When any for whatever reason, hang around and or try to hold on to those, which either, take them for granted, or treat them as of being unimportant, their hanging around in those moments, is really a waste of valuable time, which can be attributed somewhere else, or to others. Every life, in it's own way has worth, and it's value is evident, or lost in the moment (time). There are so many blessing running down drains, there are those, who for whatever reason, themselves, allowing this runnings. "Are you running away millions?"

Photo belongs to: James Joseph.

Written by: Coach James Joseph.

"Copyright" 1-19-2014 James Joseph. "All rights reserved."

Two battle fronts.

If a soldier has committed himself/herself to serve their country, the battlefield, is where it's expected to be the place for continual dislike/attacks against him/her. When that soldier returns from the battlefield to regroup, and, the place that's the reason for his/her fighting, attacks are similar to the battlefield just left, how can he/she hold up on two fronts. Unfortunately, that is the way it is in many homes today. There is without doubt , forces outside of the home that target's all for destroying/ruin, when the place for refuge for whatever reason becomes as, and or worst then what's being fought against, how do you battle on two fronts.

"substance for getting through or over, is faith, strength, anything other isn't."

Written by: Coach James Joseph.
"Copyright" 1-16-2014 James Joseph. "All rights reserved"

Scared from.

My sixty-two plus years of life, has proven to me the true meaning of the saying; "if you don't hate those (all included) and that you put before Me (God), you're in error." That saying, though mostly misUnderstood, has proven over and over to be of truth! I have seen, and experienced, those which said; "to always have your back, no matter what", and they become/became the main ones for it's damage. Life, has it's way for putting "One" on game if obedient to it's teaching. My mindset is now clothed with, I'll accept what I believe to be as said, if and when, those or that prove to be opposite of what's initially believed to be; I then, do that which needs be done.

"Watering the root of discomfort,UN-productive association; has no substance in it for change."

Written by: Coach James Joseph.
"Copyright" 1-14-2014 James Joseph. "All rights reserved."

Don't have any cents.

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A young lady, was doing a thesis for her class, subject was, "Culture Of The Elderly." The young lady, interviewing her grandmother on time past, asked; "how is it you were able to marry well and become so successful, even in such hard times, when, many today with all of these blessings can't seem to", with a gentle smile, she replied; "most people today don't have a bit of cents", now puzzled, the young lady says; "I'm sorry, do, you mean sense", again with a gentle smile, her grandmother replied; "sweetheart, just say, you and some of your friends walked past a penny, and kept going, and a few miles into your travel was a bridge requiring one dollar to cross, but, between all of you was just ninety nine cents", the young lady amazed by such wisdom, asked; " how is that to be compared with life today, her grandmother, moved closer, kissed her on the cheek, gently replied; "God has blessed many today, with those they look at as just being a penny, they not knowing, their material/financial wealth/so called fame, is only ninety nine percent of what only has worth, if it's joined, to what God made as a penny."

"when a person has knowledge of their worth, others, material riches has no power over them."

Written by Coach James Joseph.
"Copyright" 1-14-2014 James Joseph. "All rights reserved."

Entrance way.

Lets say, someone has a desire to attain valuable treasures, and they knew it's location, but, don't know where there's an opening or doorway  for entrance; their desire is not the power which allows them entrance, but, only principle key for when an entrance is found.

All of us, have the power for allowing, or shutting out the desires of others, for entrance in our lives. It is ever before us, in living color, how the mistakes of some for whatever reason, allowed  UN-researched character of those given entrance, and has, caused them miseries, that could have never been, through just only their desire.

"excuses, is the tail end of good advice rejected and or disobeyed."....Coach James Joseph.

Written by: Coach James Joseph.
1-4-2014.