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You are a Hippie
You are a total hippie. While you may not wear birks or smell of incense, you have the soul of a hippie.
You don't trust authority, and you do as you please. You're willing to take a stand, even when what you believe isn't popular.
You like to experiment with ideas, lifestyles, and different subcultures.
You always gravitate toward what's radical and subversive. Normal, mainstream culture doesn't really resonate with you.
Something To Think About:
"Self-empowerment -
That's learning to respect other people's music,
But dance to your own tune as you
Master harmony within yourself. "
Doc Childre.
Tired Of Having Only ONE Song
On Your Page?
Want VARIETY?
Check Out
TheHomeForMusic.com
.
THEN:
Ask Me To Hook You Up,
So You Can Get YOURS!
My Name is Tammie.
But I'm also known as Tracy Black.
My passion is music.
Always has been....
Always will be.
I started singing in front of people
By the time I was in second grade,
And my dream was to become a singer.
I gave up that dream to become a mother,
But I still wanted to
Be close to music.
In 1991, I was given the chance
To learn about radio
From a man that still remains close in my heart.
The format was Oldies.
A few short months later,
I was an official 'jock' at a Country radio station
That is known as WCTQ, 106.5 FM.
I remained with 'CTQ from 1991 until 2003.
My duties were not only Midday Air Personality,
But I've also done live remote appearances,
Station promotions,
Radio production,
Copy-work and voice- overs for local television stations.
My interim duties also included that of Program Director
And Music Director,
Which entailed actual music programming of the station,
And taking promotional music calls
From major record labels.
I was also the Public Files Director,
For all six radio stations within our cluster,
ensuring that they were,
and continued to remain compliant
With FCC regulations.
I've even been a V-J on a local television station,
Promoting the latest music videos.
Although I left 'CTQ in 2003,
I didn't leave our Parent Company,
ClearChannel Communications.
I remained with ClearChannel until 2005,
Doing a Midday Shift
On the Light Rock Station,
92.1 FM, WDDV.
Even though I've been behind the Mic,
I'll always be a LISTENER first and foremost.
Love, Peace, Happiness & Music!
T-ster
Tammie
Tracy Black
When It Comes To Musical Heroes,
Nobody Stands Taller To Me
Than This Man.
Chuck Reedy, I Love You To Pieces
And Thanks For Being A Dear Friend!

My Interests



My guitars, bass
& mandolin-
Although I rarely
Get to play anymore.

Music,

Reading and writing poetry;

My Camera;

Being near the water,

Horseback riding,

Fishing,
Camping,
And being in the Woods.

I've been accused of being a
"Naturalist"
and a
"Tree Hugger".
I suppose this is true,
And I make no
Apologies for it.

Just call me,
"Simply outdoorsy is all".
Or as my daughter Describes me:

A "Redneck Hippie".

Considering TODAY'S definition of a Redneck,
I'd prefer to call myself:

A Hippie-Chick,

Who grew up in
the Country lifestyle.

The Cowboy's Ten Commandments

(1) Just one God.
(2) Honor yer Ma & Pa.
(3) No tellin' tales or gossipin'.
(4) Git yourself to Sunday meetin'.
(5) Put nothin' before God.
(6) No foolin' around with another fellow's gal.
(7) No killin.'
(8) Watch yer mouth.
(9) Don't take what ain't yers.
(10) Don't be hankerin' for yer buddy's stuff.

Now that's kinda plain an' simple, don't ya think?

I'd like to meet:



Robert Plant = Artistic God

Eustace Conway,

UPDATE!:

I Had The Wonderful Opportunity
To Meet Eustace,
As Well As To Have Been Blessed
With The Equal Opportunity
Of Spending Time On His Beautiful
Turtle Island Preserve
The Week Of March 31, 2008.
His Presence,
And My Time Spent Working With Him
Will Be An Experience
I Will Never Forget.
Mere Words Cannot Describe
The Person I Found Within Myself
As A Result Of My Time Spent There.
Let's Just Say That
If I Died Tomorrow,
I'd Be In A State Of
Peace, Serenity & Happiness.

Thank You, Eustace Conway.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

For Other People
I'd Like To Meet:

Sam Elliott,
Elizabeth Gilbert,
Stephen King,
B.B. King,
Robert Plant,
Roger Waters,
Elvin Bishop,
Eric Clapton,
Tina Turner,
Merle Haggard,
Dave Matthews (A Lyrical Genius!),
and although I've met most of
~A Perfect Circle~ ,
I'd still like to be able
to sit down and talk both
music and life with
Maynard James Keenan.

Now:
For those I would've LOVED to have met:

Edgar Alan Poe,
Ralph Waldo Emerson,
Frank Lloyd Wright,
"Mama" Maybelle Carter,
Ronnie Van Zant,
Toy Caldwell,
Jimi Hendrix,
Janis Joplin,
George Harrison,
John Lennon,
Stevie Ray Vaughan,
Syd Barrett(Shine On, You Crazy Diamond),
Hank Williams Sr,
Johnny Cash,
Waylon Jennings,
Bob Wills.

Music:



NOW:
For My
Musical Interests:

Man...
I like most everything from
Classical,
Blues,
Bluegrass,
Mountain Music,
Country,
Classic/Southern Rock,
Alternative Rock,
Ethereal and/or Meditative Stuff...

I guess my tastes will reflect
In the music I pick to play here.

Believe me,
The songs will
constantly change,
Because asking me to pinpoint
My favorite songs and artists
Could very well take
The rest of my life! :) ..

Movies:


WOW!
I Have A LOT
Of Favorite
Movies!
I Like Old Westerns,
Horror,
Action/Suspense
Thrillers
And Many More!
But:
HERE Are SOME
Of My Favorites:
Tombstone~
"You Know, Ed,
If I thought
You weren't my friend,
I just don't think
I could bear it."
Butch Cassidy
& The Sundance Kid,
"You Just Keep
Thinkin' Butch;
That's What You're
Good At,"
The Wizard Of Oz,
"There's No Place
Like Home." (Wherever "Home"
May Be)
Jeremiah Johnson
The Man From Snowy River
The Last Of The Dogmen
Anything To Do With Music
The Notebook
Fried Green Tomatoes
10 Things I Hate About You
Pirates of the Carribean
(all of 'em)
The Ringer
The Conspiracy Theory
Constantine
The Davinci Code
Con-Air
"Why couldn't you Just put the bunny back in the box?"

Television:


Heh...
I rarely watch television.
Too depressing. ..

Books:


My favorite book is
"The Last American Man"

By Elizabeth Gilbert.
A true story about
Eustace Conway.

Just Click On
The Book To Go
To His Website,
Turtle Island Preserve!

I'm Currently Reading,
"Eat, Pray, Love"
By Elizabeth Gilbert.
Check It Out
As Well!

Also a huge fan of
Stephen King
And
Dean Koontz.
Other than that,
If it seems interesting,
I'll read it. ..

Heroes:


From a Spiritual standpoint:
That'd be God.
On Earth...
My kids, first and foremost.
God knows where I'd be today if it weren't for them.
Mother Nature
Eustace Conway;
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I want to maintain
a simple life;
Even if I become famous;
even if I make a
movie or whatever.
I still want to maintain
a peaceful, quiet life
in the forest."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Intellects that aren't full of themselves;
Seniors with a lesson in the stories they tell;
As for the "Man" Hero
in my life;
That'd be my little brother.
I couldn't have picked
A better brother
Or best friend
To grow up with.
Love & adore ya,
"Skeet".
And Thank You to
Bert Speller,
Who showed me
the meaning of happiness.
You will always be remembered as the man
Who gave me a second chance at that
Once in a lifetime feeling.
I'll always love you.
Hubert Oscar Speller Jr.
October 27,1967
March 19,2007..

My Blog

My Experience At Turtle Island Preserve

You Know.... I’ve been pondering how to tell this story in a way that will do it the justice it truly deserves. There are so many thoughts running through my head right now, it’s just not ...
Posted by j TRULY BLESSED j on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:10:00 PST

Pain And Happiness Hold Hands....Is It Possible?

  It’s been a year now, since Bert’s passing. Yesterday was not a good day for me. I went through the photo album, both in my mind, and the tangible one. All of them made me smile.......
Posted by j TRULY BLESSED j on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:23:00 PST

Rest In Peace, Jeff Healey

March 2, 2008 Guitarist and bandleader Jeff Healey dies in Toronto hospital Following a lengthy struggle with cancer, Healey passes away on the eve of the release of a new blues rock album Jeff Heal...
Posted by j TRULY BLESSED j on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:33:00 PST

Whoa! CLOSE Call!!

Sooo... Yesterday, I decided to go for a ride on my horse, Hazer. It's the first time I've ridden since I met Bert. Yes... This means that it's been over a year since I've been on my horse... Or any h...
Posted by j TRULY BLESSED j on Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:06:00 PST

My Mentor & Friend In Radio Has Passed Away: Dave McClure

As I write this, I'm overwhelmed with sadness.I looked at this man in 1991 and said, "I've only had a couple of hours behind the microphone, but I can run a board like noone else can, and if you give ...
Posted by j TRULY BLESSED j on Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:26:00 PST

Reflections: My Birthday & Ronnie Van Zant - Lynyrd Skynyrd

As I celebrate my birthday, I will also remember this date, 30 years ago.I had turned 11 years old and was watching the news.I don't remember who the news anchor was.All I can remember is be...
Posted by j TRULY BLESSED j on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:20:00 PST

CPL Chris Mason

Gratitude   Although I Never Met You,You've lived within my heart;The moment you chose to take your stand,To make a difference and take part.You put on a uniformYou wore it proud and true;The fab...
Posted by j TRULY BLESSED j on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:48:00 PST

Who I Am

Look Deeper   Sometimes it feels I can do no wrong; Wherever I am Is Where I belong.   Sometimes I've got The world in my hand, I know where I am; I've made my stand.   Sometimes I feel...
Posted by j TRULY BLESSED j on Wed, 02 May 2007 03:57:00 PST

The Memorial....

Today.....Was a good day.We had the memorial for Bert.Family....friends.....Everyone gathered for fellowship....and memories.Thanks to Eddie and Dina....who hosted the gathering place for everyone.It ...
Posted by j TRULY BLESSED j on Sun, 01 Apr 2007 07:12:00 PST

Reconnecting With "Life"...Or At Least Trying To

"You lost someone you love AND your daughter all in the same week." That's what a voice out of nowhere said to me Sunday, while following my daughter's boyfriend to their new home. I don't know who th...
Posted by j TRULY BLESSED j on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:12:00 PST