PLEASE REMEMBER JIM TODAY!

Denny Shane (at My Not So Normal Life) recently asked the question, "Where have all the bloggers gone?" Well, 100,000 new Blog sites are being set up daily in America, and many of you are new to my site. Three times in the past year, I have Blogged about a phenomenal man named Jim West.

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Jim's wife Liz passed away last week and I was informed over breakfast with Mary Ann Sprinkle, my dear friend who is the fund raising director with The National Parkinson Foundation in Miami. Jim has PD and my own father died from the disease. Mary Ann met with Jim and Liz last winter in Connecticut where Jim has his recording studios. He's been in the music business as a bass player, singer, arranger and film maker for 8 decades. Mary Ann--God Bless her--had to decide on the way to Deerfield, Florida (where my hotel was) if she should break the news to me. Since I networked she and Jim together, not only to forge a new friendship, but to explore how the two might "Make things happen" with regard to events and projects to raise awareness of this devastating disease that Michael J. Fox, Former Attorney General Janet Reno, and Muhammad Ali all struggle with, she decided she had to tell me. I've never had my heart broken in a restaurant at breakfast before--but I was grateful for Mary Ann's love in trusting me and informing me then and here--tears or no tears. My friend Liz was gone. She had fought a valiant battle with Cancer and I loved her dearly. Mary Ann and Liz bonded as friends as both are avid lovers of horses.

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Whether you are a musician, a singer, whether you love music or just love people who really give back to others, Jim is alone now in his townhome and there is an "after shock" that is just tremendous. If you have time today and want to read something inspiring, go over and click on Jim West's site here on my Blog and read "A Life in Music". Afterwards, if you feel so inclined, come back here and leave any message for Jim that you would like. And whatever you do, kiss the one you love today like it's your last and enjoy life to the fullest. This is one extraordinary man who has helped millions and your kind words could help him tremendously. Feel free to pass this on!

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I am in Orlando today and we are getting up to 90 degree's. So, I must run. I've already covered 3,000 miles. I did find a copy of Colonel Frank Borman's out of print Biography "Countdown" and picked up two Cyndi Lauper CD's from a used CD shop: "Shine" and "Hat Full of Stars" (I've seen these tours so it was fun). Also grabbed many gifts for my 10 week old Niece and 3 year old nephew. Plus gifst for friends and family that filled one suitcase alone! I'll post the CD's I have in my car for the trip back later just for fun!

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Thanks to all of you for leaving a comment to Jim: No obligation. Just read his story and see if the spirit moves your heart. You guys ROCK!