Keeping Cool with Clay Aiken

Very early in Clay Aiken's new career of entertainment star, he spoke of many things he wanted to do, and he has lived up to his words and surpassed them.

"It doesn't really matter to me how I make a difference, I just want to make sure that I do"
"I think celebrities have an obligation to the public to not just sing or act."
Clay is a true Measure of a Man.


Ymarie wrote the words I put into this graphic.
It was published a number of months ago, but is worth reading again.



Thanks again to ymarie.




Measure of a Man - Clay Aiken
Clay sings with the power, beauty and grace of the beautiful waves














Clay Aiken MOAM Orlando
by Spotlightlover, posted by lind23
Here is the concert video the audio came from for the waves montage.








Times are tough these days, so below are eight gifts that don't cost a cent to give.
sent to me by BC.

1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING...

But you must REALLY listen.

No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response.

Just listening.

2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION...

Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds.

Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.

3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER...

Funny pictures. Share articles, funny stories and funny greetings.
Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."

4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE...

It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet.

A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a life.

5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT...

A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super job" or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.

6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR...

Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.

Helping elderly cross the road can be nice.

7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE...

There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone.
Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.

8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION...

The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone, really it's not that hard to say, Hello or Thank You.







Thank You Sally-Bsrefong for your beautiful graphic. :)

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We Are Here

"There are people who take the heart out of you, and there are people who put it back."
~Elizabeth David~



Clay sings "As Long As We're Here"




(The following is not written by me, it's taken from a book a dear friend sent to me.
We met through the Clay Aiken Official Fan Club. Thank you "M".)

Some people just have a way of giving us a much needed lift. They make our lives brighter or our hearts lighter--but we don't always get the chance to tell them how we feel.

No matter where you are, or what you do, someone helps you get there. Somewhere along the line are the people who step up to the plate for you, or believe in your dream, or dig down deep in their pockets, or come up with a bright idea.

Someone shows up when the chips are down, or sticks around when everyone else has gone home, or meets an impossible deadline, or gives you a pat on the back when you deserve it, or a gentle nudge when you don't.

Someone keeps the lamp of friendship lit, or the home fires burning, or lends you an ear, or writes the eulogy, or brings the casserole, or make you laugh until your sides ache, or tells you they care and mean it.

Sometimes words fail us and we're not quite sure what to say, but here's a start.
From the heart...Thank You!


THANK YOU Clay Aiken for all you have given me this past 6 years, the motivation, inspiration and all the wonderful people I have met from around the world!
I am looking forward to the years ahead, to enjoy your entertainment and meet more of my new friends in person!







Answers for the AYSTAFG puzzle:





EXTRA! Sally ~ Bsrefong sent this new puzzle just this morning. It is perfect for this blog--enjoy!
Thank you Sally :)

Clay Aiken ~ the VOICE ~ The MAN

"What the World Needs Now"
with Clay, Ruben & Ricky
--thanks to SLC

To watch & hear the montage click the off on music player.
It only plays through once if you'd like to wait :).






The MAN

quote: Clay Aiken

"It's important that I make a difference in some way.
It's not necessarily how I make a difference, but I want to make sure that I do"

The Voice

Clay, When You Need Us

Montage by Mariedrummond1
















VoCLAYbulary 2
A new puzzle thanks to SALLYROX~Bsrefong



(solution to be posted next blog)

My BlogRoll with links to great things is at the bottom of the page!

I Could Not Ask for More

WOW! The Clay Nation has been kept busy lately.

The Way Clay keeps surprising us is awesome!

~ The stars are shining brightly for Clay~

All our dreams can come true - if we have the courage to pursue them.
Walt Disney

~Number one Daddy!~

Laughter is God's sunshine.

~The new family~

Happiness is enhanced by others but does not depend upon others.




~Returning to Spamalot in September~

We take for granted the things that we should be giving thanks for.

~A favourite AI2 ReWind performance of mine~

These are but a few of the highlights!

New: word search from SALLYROX




Thank You Sally!


click for Answers to last blog's ClayTalk puzzle

This 'peek-a-boo' gif with photos by Scrpkym, is just because!



Rewind video: Diane Warren Nght - I Could Not Ask for More
YouTube posted by Kathmandu










Please check out the links below the blogs, the AOL music sessions-audio & video, Yahoo OMWH video and more are there.





Your visits are very appreciated.

If you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow,
you have no today to be thankful for.