It's great to go back down memory lane once in a while.
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Thursday, January 24, 2008
Going down memory lane...
A friend sent this to me.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Thought for the day
The only thing that sustains one through life is the consciousness of the immense inferiority of 
everybody else, and this is a feeling that I have always cultivated.
~ Oscar Wilde
everybody else, and this is a feeling that I have always cultivated.~ Oscar Wilde
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Today's Funny
80 YEAR OLD MARRIES FOR THE 4TH TIME
The local news station was interviewing an 80 year old lady because she had just gotten married again for the fourth time. The interviewer asked her questions about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at 80, and then about her new husband's occupation.
'He's a funeral director,' she answered. 'Interesting,' the newsman thought. He then asked her if she wouldn't mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living. She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all those years. After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she'd first married a banker when she was in her early 20's, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40's, later on a preacher when in her 60's, and now in her 80's, a funeral director.
The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers.
She smiled and explained, 'I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go.'
'He's a funeral director,' she answered. 'Interesting,' the newsman thought. He then asked her if she wouldn't mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living. She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all those years. After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she'd first married a banker when she was in her early 20's, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40's, later on a preacher when in her 60's, and now in her 80's, a funeral director.
The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers.
She smiled and explained, 'I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go.'
Sheridan Community Chorus
The chorus rehearsal for tonight (1/22/08) has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions. 
The next rehearsal will be Thursday(1/24/08) evening @ 7:00 pm.
The next rehearsal will be Thursday(1/24/08) evening @ 7:00 pm.
Sheridan Community Chorus
The Sheridan Community Chorus is looking for new members.
Choir books & 'Practice Tax' Cd's make learning your part a snap.
No auditions required.
Rehearsals:
Tuesdays: 7:15 - 8:30 pm
Thursdays: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
You don't have to make all rehearsals...just as many as you can.
For further information contact Bud (tubamanbud@gmail.com / 716.934.7734)
Monday, January 21, 2008
Today's Funny
On their 50th wedding anniversary, a couple summed up the reason for their long and happy marriage.
The husband said, "I have tried never to be selfish. After all, there is no 'I' in the word marriage."
The wife said, "For my part, I have never corrected my husband's spelling."
~ Mikey's Funnies
Bud's World
If biblical events were being covered by today’s media:
ON THE RED SEA CROSSING (Exodus 13):
“Wetlands trampled in labor strike…Enforcement officials killed while pursuing unruly mob.”
ON DAVID VS. GOLIATH(I Samuel 17):
“Hate crime kills beloved champion of relief troops… Psychologist questions significance of a rock used as weapon.”
ON THE PROPHET ELIJAH ON MT. CARMEL (I Kings 18):
“Fire sends religious activist into frenzy…400 killed in unprovoked attack.”
ON THE BIRTH OF CHRIST (Luke 2):
“Hotels full, animals ejected from shelter…Animal rights advocates enraged by insensitive couple.”
ON FEEDING THE 5,000 (Matt 15):
“Lay preacher steals child’s lunch…Disciples mystified over behavior.”
ON HEALING THE 10 LEPERS (Luke 17:12):
“Quack preys on terminally ill…Authorities investigating use of non-traditional medical procedure.”
HEALING OF TWO DEMON-POSSESSED MEN IN GADARENES (Matt 8:28):
“Madman causes stampede…Local farmer faces bankruptcy after loss of hogs.”
ON RAISING LAZARUS FROM THE DEAD (John 11):
“Mis-diagnosed ‘dead’ man’s will now being contested by lawyers of heirs.”
ON THE RED SEA CROSSING (Exodus 13):
“Wetlands trampled in labor strike…Enforcement officials killed while pursuing unruly mob.”
ON DAVID VS. GOLIATH(I Samuel 17):
“Hate crime kills beloved champion of relief troops… Psychologist questions significance of a rock used as weapon.”
ON THE PROPHET ELIJAH ON MT. CARMEL (I Kings 18):
“Fire sends religious activist into frenzy…400 killed in unprovoked attack.”
ON THE BIRTH OF CHRIST (Luke 2):
“Hotels full, animals ejected from shelter…Animal rights advocates enraged by insensitive couple.”
ON FEEDING THE 5,000 (Matt 15):
“Lay preacher steals child’s lunch…Disciples mystified over behavior.”
ON HEALING THE 10 LEPERS (Luke 17:12):
“Quack preys on terminally ill…Authorities investigating use of non-traditional medical procedure.”
HEALING OF TWO DEMON-POSSESSED MEN IN GADARENES (Matt 8:28):
“Madman causes stampede…Local farmer faces bankruptcy after loss of hogs.”
ON RAISING LAZARUS FROM THE DEAD (John 11):
“Mis-diagnosed ‘dead’ man’s will now being contested by lawyers of heirs.”
From the Choir Loft
After the longest Christmas cantata season of my career, we have closed the choir books on our 2007/2008 “Christmas season.” In 36 years, I have never performed a Christmas musical after Christmas! I was shocked at the huge crowd at our 12/30/07 Christmas cantata performance at Sheridan United Methodist Church. Thanks to everyone in the choir for their hard work and dedication. Also, a special thanks for all those who worked so hard to put on that wonderful post-concert reception. We are currently hard at work on our 2008 Easter cantata. We are looking for help in all areas…no auditions necessary!
Church Sign Chuckles
Church Sign Chuckles
Fire Insurance Inside
This Church Is Prayer Conditioned
God Answers Knee Mail
Sign broken, come inside for message
This is a ch--ch. What's missing? U R!
Stop in the name of love and meet the Supreme
Wal-Mart's not the only savings place
Today in history January 20
1953 – 1st U.S. telecast transmitted into Canada from Buffalo, NY
1942 – Nazis declare their notorious “final solution” calling for extermination of Europe’s Jews
1783 – Hostilities cease between England and the Colonies…virtually ending The Revolutionary War
Church office: (716) 672-2048, Bud: (716) 934-7734, email: mailto:tubamanbud@yahoo.com
For choir/chorus/church music updates…
http://www.frombudsworld.blogspot.com/
1953 – 1st U.S. telecast transmitted into Canada from Buffalo, NY
1942 – Nazis declare their notorious “final solution” calling for extermination of Europe’s Jews
1783 – Hostilities cease between England and the Colonies…virtually ending The Revolutionary War
Church office: (716) 672-2048, Bud: (716) 934-7734, email: mailto:tubamanbud@yahoo.com
For choir/chorus/church music updates…
http://www.frombudsworld.blogspot.com/
History of the Hymns
‘Lead On, O King Eternal’ 
Meanwhile…1835…173 years ago…in the United States…
President: Andrew Jackson…V.P.: Martin Van Buren
P.T. Barnum & his circus began their 1st tour
The 1st edition of The NY Herald was printed at a cost of 1¢
President Andrew Jackson completely retired the U.S. national debt
Samuel Longhorne Clemens (Mark Twain) was born in Florida, Missouri
“Insane” Richard Lawrence misfired as he tried to assassinate Andrew Jackson
Benjamin Rathbun built 99 buildings at a cost of $500,000 in Buffalo, New York
One of the buildings was the 1st American Hotel on Main Street (near Court Street)
The Commercial Advertiser became Buffalo’s 1st daily newspaper
Buffalo’s population: 19,715…Erie County’s population: 57,594
Ref. HymnHistories Cyberhymnal WebEdelic DMarie TanBible Wikipedia BuffaloHistory.com
For choir/chorus/church music updates…www.frombudsworld.blogspot.com
(1835) Page 580
Words: Ernest W. Shurtleff (1862 – 1917)
Music: Henry T. Smart ( 1813 - 1879)
Ernest Shurtleff, author of this text, was about to graduate from Andover Seminary in 1887. His classmates, recognizing his poetic ability, shortly before graduation one day approached Shurtleff with this request: “Ernest, why don't you write our class poem. After all, you have already published two volumes of poetry--What's the use of having a distinguished author in the class if he cannot rise to the occasion and do his class the honor of writing a good poem just for them?”
“Let's make it a hymn that we can all sing,” replied Shurtleff, “We've been spending days of preparation here at seminary. Now the day of March has come and we must go out to follow the leadership of the King of kings, to conquer the world under His banner.”
Although the metaphors and expressions in this hymn were intended to challenge the graduating class of 1887 at Andover Seminary, the truths of this hymn have challenged the world.
--Adapted from Kenneth W. Osbeck
Words: Ernest W. Shurtleff (1862 – 1917)
Music: Henry T. Smart ( 1813 - 1879)
Ernest Shurtleff, author of this text, was about to graduate from Andover Seminary in 1887. His classmates, recognizing his poetic ability, shortly before graduation one day approached Shurtleff with this request: “Ernest, why don't you write our class poem. After all, you have already published two volumes of poetry--What's the use of having a distinguished author in the class if he cannot rise to the occasion and do his class the honor of writing a good poem just for them?”
“Let's make it a hymn that we can all sing,” replied Shurtleff, “We've been spending days of preparation here at seminary. Now the day of March has come and we must go out to follow the leadership of the King of kings, to conquer the world under His banner.”
Although the metaphors and expressions in this hymn were intended to challenge the graduating class of 1887 at Andover Seminary, the truths of this hymn have challenged the world.
--Adapted from Kenneth W. Osbeck
Meanwhile…1835…173 years ago…in the United States…
President: Andrew Jackson…V.P.: Martin Van Buren
P.T. Barnum & his circus began their 1st tour
The 1st edition of The NY Herald was printed at a cost of 1¢
President Andrew Jackson completely retired the U.S. national debt
Samuel Longhorne Clemens (Mark Twain) was born in Florida, Missouri
“Insane” Richard Lawrence misfired as he tried to assassinate Andrew Jackson
Benjamin Rathbun built 99 buildings at a cost of $500,000 in Buffalo, New York
One of the buildings was the 1st American Hotel on Main Street (near Court Street)
The Commercial Advertiser became Buffalo’s 1st daily newspaper
Buffalo’s population: 19,715…Erie County’s population: 57,594
Ref. HymnHistories Cyberhymnal WebEdelic DMarie TanBible Wikipedia BuffaloHistory.com
For choir/chorus/church music updates…www.frombudsworld.blogspot.com
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Super Bowl Sunday
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
You're invited to a great Super Bowl party at our church!
We're going to have a huge projection TV and will play the sounds of the game through our great sound system.
Plenty of snacks!
Coffee! (an absolute must if I'm going to be there.)
Super Bowl Trivia test
Everybody bring a snack, dip, desert or soft drink to share!
Wear the jersey of your favorite team.
Family friendly...alcohol free!
For further information...
Call the church office: (716) 672-2048
Call Bud: (716) 934-7734
The Sheridan United Methodist Church
2678 East Main Road (Route 20)
Sheridan, New York 14135
Friday, January 18, 2008
Sheridan Community Chorus
To receive updates from The Sheridan Community Chorus, just send an email with your email address to tubamanbud@gmail.com or click on the "comments" icon on this blog, to give us your address, and you'll receive updated information as to our future concert dates.The Sheridan Community Chorus is planning 8 - 12 concerts for 2008. The Sheridan Community Chorus presents concerts during the Easter, July 4th (Patriotic) and Christmas seasons.
Thought for the day
The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right place but to leave 
unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.
unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment. ~ Dorothy Nevill
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Sheridan Community Chorus Bulletin Board
Easter Rehearsals Have Begun... 
Tuesday evenings: 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday evenings: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
at The Sheridan United Methodist Church
2679 East Main Road (Route 20)
Sheridan, New York 14135
NO AUDITIONS NECESSARY!
Interested?
Call Bud: (716) 934-7734 or tubamanbud@gmail.com
Tuesday evenings: 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday evenings: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
at The Sheridan United Methodist Church
2679 East Main Road (Route 20)
Sheridan, New York 14135
NO AUDITIONS NECESSARY!
Interested?
Call Bud: (716) 934-7734 or tubamanbud@gmail.com
Today's Funny
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Thought for the day
It takes a real storm in the average person's life to make him realize how much worrying he has done over the squalls.
-Unknown
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Today's funny
In a church in Mississippi, the pastor announced that their prison quartet would be singing the
following evening. The congregation was somewhat surprised, since the church wasn't located near a prison.
following evening. The congregation was somewhat surprised, since the church wasn't located near a prison. The next evening, four members of the church approached the stage. Then the pastor introduced them.
"This is our prison quartet," he said, "behind a few bars and always looking for the key."
~ Mikey's Funnies
Monday, January 14, 2008
Bud's World
Wit or Wisdom
“We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don’t like”
~ Jean Cocteau
“Forgiveness means giving up all hope of a better past.”
~ Landrum Bains
“When all is said and done, more is said than done."
~ Lou Holtz
From the Choir Loft
My deepest and most heartfelt thanks go out to everyone involved in the “success” of the Christmas cantata at Sheridan United Methodist church on Sunday, 12/30/07. After postponing our concert due to bad weather on 12/16/07, we had less than 2 weeks to promote our 12/30 concert. We had a full house and I want to thank you all.
Would you believe that we’re still presenting our Christmas cantata? Even if you
don’t believe it…we’re presenting it for the last time this evening at 6:30 in Dunkirk. We will be singing at Holy Trinity R.C. church (1032 Central Avenue) in Dunkirk. The choir members could use your support as we close the book on our Christmas season. Our planning began last August and our rehearsals started in September. Why not come out and hear us?
We have now begun work on the Easter musical. We could use your help.
It will be fun! I promise!
I was just wondering:
Is there another word for synonym?
What’s another word for thesaurus?
How can there be self-help “groups?”
Does the reverse side also have a reverse side?
If you choked a Smurf, what color would it turn?
If you asked a librarian where the books on self-help were…
would they tell you… or would that defeat the purpose?
Today in history
January 13
1993 – Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena – Cowboys beat Bills
1969 – Beatles released their ‘Yellow Submarine’ album
1966 - Elizabeth Montgomery (Samantha) on “Bewitched,” had a baby. The baby's name was Tabitha.
1957 – The Wham-O Company began producing “Pluto Platters,” now know as the Frisbee
1942 – Henry Ford patented a method of constructing plastic auto bodies (30% lighter)
1930 – The ‘Mickey Mouse’ comic strip 1st appeared
1920 – The New York Times editorial (falsely) reported rockets could and would never fly
1854 – Anthony Foss patented the accordion (and polkas have never been the same!)
1794 – Congress changed the U.S. flag to 15 stars and 15 stripes
Church office: (716) 672-2048, Bud: (716) 934-7734
“We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don’t like”
~ Jean Cocteau
“Forgiveness means giving up all hope of a better past.”
~ Landrum Bains
“When all is said and done, more is said than done."
~ Lou Holtz
From the Choir Loft
My deepest and most heartfelt thanks go out to everyone involved in the “success” of the Christmas cantata at Sheridan United Methodist church on Sunday, 12/30/07. After postponing our concert due to bad weather on 12/16/07, we had less than 2 weeks to promote our 12/30 concert. We had a full house and I want to thank you all.
Would you believe that we’re still presenting our Christmas cantata? Even if you
don’t believe it…we’re presenting it for the last time this evening at 6:30 in Dunkirk. We will be singing at Holy Trinity R.C. church (1032 Central Avenue) in Dunkirk. The choir members could use your support as we close the book on our Christmas season. Our planning began last August and our rehearsals started in September. Why not come out and hear us?We have now begun work on the Easter musical. We could use your help.
It will be fun! I promise!
I was just wondering:
Is there another word for synonym?
What’s another word for thesaurus?
How can there be self-help “groups?”
Does the reverse side also have a reverse side?
If you choked a Smurf, what color would it turn?
If you asked a librarian where the books on self-help were…
would they tell you… or would that defeat the purpose?
Today in history
January 13
1993 – Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena – Cowboys beat Bills
1969 – Beatles released their ‘Yellow Submarine’ album
1966 - Elizabeth Montgomery (Samantha) on “Bewitched,” had a baby. The baby's name was Tabitha.
1957 – The Wham-O Company began producing “Pluto Platters,” now know as the Frisbee
1942 – Henry Ford patented a method of constructing plastic auto bodies (30% lighter)
1930 – The ‘Mickey Mouse’ comic strip 1st appeared
1920 – The New York Times editorial (falsely) reported rockets could and would never fly
1854 – Anthony Foss patented the accordion (and polkas have never been the same!)
1794 – Congress changed the U.S. flag to 15 stars and 15 stripes
Church office: (716) 672-2048, Bud: (716) 934-7734
History of the Hymns
‘I Come With Joy’
Words: Brian Wren (1936 –) Music: from The Southern Harmony (1835)
The author of the text, Brian Wren, is one of today's leading hymn writers especially known for his concern for issues of justice, both in language and in action.
Concerning ‘I Come with Joy to Meet My Lord’ Wren said:
Its purpose was…to start with an individualistic "I come with joy" and end with a sense of being bound together with everyone else. This was a deliberate progression because I wanted to move away from what I think is an overemphasis on the individual in traditional communion hymns. I have also composed a canonic setting for stanza 5, which can be used either at the conclusion of singing or as a choral response to the benediction (in which case, use the optional ending). The canon is itself a bit of text painting, the two parts being "together bound," yet both going "our separate ways."
—"An Interview with Brian Wren" in The Hymn, vol. 32, January 1981
On August 31, 1991, Brian Wren was united in marriage with Susan Heafield, an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church, and is involved in music education. (Almost sounds like Pastor Molly’s background, doesn’t it?)
Meanwhile…1968…40 years ago…in the United States…
President: Lyndon B. Johnson…V.P.: Hubert H. Humphrey
Milk: 30¢/quart, Bread: 22¢/loaf, Gas: 34¢/gallon, Stamps: 6¢/each
On TV: Mission Impossible, Dragnet, Star Trek, The Carol Burnett Show, Laugh-In
Top Songs: ‘Hey Jude’ & ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ (Beatles)
The “Tet-offensive” began during The Vietnam War
Republican challenger Richard Nixon defeated V.P. Hubert Humphrey for President
The spy ship USS Pueblo and its 83-man crew seized in Sea of Japan by North Korea
Martin Luther King, Jr. & Robert F. Kennedy were assassinated
‘Hair’ opened at The Biltmore Theater in New York City for 1,750 performances
Governor Nelson Rockefeller broke ground for SUNY at Buffalo’s Amherst Campus
The 1st Annual ‘Grape Festival’ was held in Silver Creek, NY
The Sheridan Methodist Church was renamed The Sheridan United Methodist Church
Ref. HymnHistories Cyberhymnal WebEdelic DMarie TanBible Wikipedia BuffaloHistory.com
Words: Brian Wren (1936 –) Music: from The Southern Harmony (1835)
The author of the text, Brian Wren, is one of today's leading hymn writers especially known for his concern for issues of justice, both in language and in action.
Concerning ‘I Come with Joy to Meet My Lord’ Wren said:
Its purpose was…to start with an individualistic "I come with joy" and end with a sense of being bound together with everyone else. This was a deliberate progression because I wanted to move away from what I think is an overemphasis on the individual in traditional communion hymns. I have also composed a canonic setting for stanza 5, which can be used either at the conclusion of singing or as a choral response to the benediction (in which case, use the optional ending). The canon is itself a bit of text painting, the two parts being "together bound," yet both going "our separate ways."
—"An Interview with Brian Wren" in The Hymn, vol. 32, January 1981
On August 31, 1991, Brian Wren was united in marriage with Susan Heafield, an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church, and is involved in music education. (Almost sounds like Pastor Molly’s background, doesn’t it?)
Meanwhile…1968…40 years ago…in the United States…
President: Lyndon B. Johnson…V.P.: Hubert H. Humphrey
Milk: 30¢/quart, Bread: 22¢/loaf, Gas: 34¢/gallon, Stamps: 6¢/each
On TV: Mission Impossible, Dragnet, Star Trek, The Carol Burnett Show, Laugh-In
Top Songs: ‘Hey Jude’ & ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ (Beatles)
The “Tet-offensive” began during The Vietnam War
Republican challenger Richard Nixon defeated V.P. Hubert Humphrey for President
The spy ship USS Pueblo and its 83-man crew seized in Sea of Japan by North Korea
Martin Luther King, Jr. & Robert F. Kennedy were assassinated
‘Hair’ opened at The Biltmore Theater in New York City for 1,750 performances
Governor Nelson Rockefeller broke ground for SUNY at Buffalo’s Amherst Campus
The 1st Annual ‘Grape Festival’ was held in Silver Creek, NY
The Sheridan Methodist Church was renamed The Sheridan United Methodist Church
Ref. HymnHistories Cyberhymnal WebEdelic DMarie TanBible Wikipedia BuffaloHistory.com
Friday, January 11, 2008
Sheridan Community Chorus
Final 2007/2008 Christmas Concert 
Sunday, 1/13/08 Start time: 6:30 PM [Chorus Report time: 5:30 PM]
Holy Trinity R.C. Church
1032 Central Avenue
Dunkirk, NY 14048
For further information:
Church phone: (716) 366-2306 [Father David]
Bud: (716) 934-7734 or tubamanbud@gmail.com
Sunday, 1/13/08 Start time: 6:30 PM [Chorus Report time: 5:30 PM]
Holy Trinity R.C. Church
1032 Central Avenue
Dunkirk, NY 14048
For further information:
Church phone: (716) 366-2306 [Father David]
Bud: (716) 934-7734 or tubamanbud@gmail.com
Today's funny
"CHARACTER IS TESTED WHEN YOU'RE UP AGAINST IT!"
No matter what situations life throws at you...
no matter how long and treacherous your
No matter what situations life throws at you...
no matter how long and treacherous your
journey may seem...
Remember, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Remember, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
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