Got Happy? It is an amazing thing to be happy. But how do you know if your happiness is true? True happiness , as with love, is realized once you can let go of the thing that is the source of your   more...hapiness. If the object of your happiness returns to you, you can experience true joy in knowing that it was meant for you to have this thing that brought about happiness. For two days...I was without my music as my equipment (which is used to process ) was acting up. I was out of my regular sort (didn't know how to act). In that short time...after praying for a miracle (to put it lightly), I began to migrate towards other activities (which was not easy at all). But when I chose to let the music go free for that time...it miraculously came back to me (in the way of my equipment being healed....THANK GOD!!! ;) Hey...I just know that my stuff was working after almost being brought to tears about not having it to produce music. I then realized how "happy" I was to be back in the flow, back in my element, back to doing the thing that brings me passion ~ doing my music. This song is actually what came to my mind during this time. It was intended to be a "happy" song, but for you, let it bring you to happy times in your life (both in times past, as well as the happy times to come). Let this song serve as a reminder that being happy is a choice...a choice that needs to be chosen regardless of if you are dealing with things either within, or beyond your control. Being happy is within your control; choose it freely and wait for it to freely come back to you. It can become the strength you never knew you had....this is another show! We shall talk later! Take care and enjoy my friends. Mel :)  less

This is the story of a wonderful Birch tree that had become old. It was dried up and dead looking as well. Lynn and Missy were ashamed to even get caught looking at it. This tree had to go....in order   more...to make room for the new tree.....what a sacrifice. Are you that willing to sacrifice everything, or anything you know and love for the sake of another? You don't hear about that anymore. Gone are the days when real people knew what sacrifice meant...and was still willing to do it for the greater good of another. Gone are those days.  less

This guy is going places.

Another fav

I found some shoes today!!!!

This is a clearer version. Now that I have upgraded, I can move bigger files....thank God!

Exactly that!!!

Don't you love walking under the "boardwalk?" Don't you just love the fresh cozy air, the friendly, loving people, the rides, the campfires, the ocean, the food, the food and most of all, the   more...food? Lynn and I just happen to go to the coast for our anniversary month (Sept...8 yrs). On the last few roads trips, we have managed to catch a little board walk~time....as we would pass by (on the way back home). Missy can only remember the last few times in her almost seven years of riding along. Although Missy's attendance has changed the nature of our road trips from "Lynn and I" time, to "okay...it's all of us now" time, she has only added to the total enjoyment of getting away...and getting out there! There is something about the boardwalk that she plugs into; between all of the things to see, taste, and do, Missy becomes an aesthetic sponge and soaks it all up with eyes wide open! It is so hard to explain...you really have to just be there with her to experience the crazy fun she brings. It will turn you all into big kids guaranteed. Missy is the official owner of the boardwalk venues. She OWNS the board walk. She loves everything about it...and loves being in the midst of all the friendly people. This song came to me as I sat and thought about how Missy's soul was left...back at the place that I now consider "Missy's Boardwalk!" Please enjoy my friends!


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(Pictures courtesy of wifey Lyn).


Missy was scheduled to attend a friends birthday party, which was on a work day for me...yeah..great! So when I came home that evening, I wanted to see the pictures Lynn   more...had taken. Needless to say...I was amazed; I had no idea that this little kid's party had taken place at a horse ranch...complete with horse rides! So many thoughts began to race through my head: 1) any parent would want to be in attendance for their child's first anything...including horse riding....so imagine the feeling I had of being left behind and missing all that fun. 2) Just by looking at the pictures...I realized that horses are special creations. Correct me if I am wrong, but I think they are the biggest animal that kids can get the closest to i.e., right on the horses back. It's no question in my mind that a shy, little kid can gain the greatest confidence knowing that he, or she can ride on the back of such a strong, tall and beautiful friend (horse). This song was inspired at first by the sadness I had once I 'd realized what an awesome time I had missed. But as the music builds, it is inspired by the strong beauty posed by all horses (and other animals in general). I know first hand that Missy left her horse with so much confidence and happiness...it's hard for me to imagine that these beautiful creatures can give so much to a young person's self esteem, but receive mistreatment and abuse in return. I dedicate this song to the wonderful horses that made my daughter happy that day...as well to the people like Diane (Galaxy) who work hard to protect them. To see them as the strong creatures they are...but to get close to them as friends is a totally awesome feeling. Thus the term..."Horse~Happy."  less

My musical tribute to a departed friend...more details later.

This is the cover song by the group Chicargo. I wasn't really sad in this video.....just playingthe part. Lol.

In His House Are Many Mansions...all His gifts are your inheritance...because you and The Father are one!



Some of the mansions in a local area. I hope to go to a place some day..."Of Many Mansions!"   more...
There will be plenty of them where we will be going!  less

This video was too big....so it had to be uploaded in poor quality. It's quality, or quanity.

This is a song I produced for the inspirational singer / friend Brigid. When I completed this video, I realized my love for music all over again. Now, I plan to really push my music...so get ready....cause   more...it's going to happen right now!  less

Continuing

This is part of a nature series I will be doing. enjoy!!!!

It's a long story!!!!!! based on a true event.

I wanted to just do a jam featuring MY NEW FRETLESS JAZZ BASS! Yeah! Anyways....do you ever feel guilty when your spouse is cleaning the house...while you are just playin your new fretless jazz bass...and   more...having fun on Live Video? Well, that was the point of this song; this song is not dedicated to all the hard working folks out there that clean the house, but to those IN the house that feel guilty about it, while they sit peacefully in the back yard....with their new fretless, Fender jazz bass. Cheers mates! (Truth be told...I do help out with stuff. I just wanted you guys to have something to laugh about for a second. I do all the outside work. Just ask Lynn :)  less

Just being crazy

Visit Tracy at:
www.modelshoptv.com
Dream...



Dream what you want to dream;
Go where you want to go;
Be what you want to be,
Because you have only one life
And one chance to do all the things
You want to do.




May   more...you have enough happiness to make you sweet,
Enough trials to make you strong,
Enough sorrow to keep you human and
Enough hope to make you happy.




The happiest of people don't necessarily
Have the best of everything;
They just make the most of
Everything that comes along their way.




The brightest future will always
Be based on a forgotten past;
You can't go forward in life until
You let go of your past failures and heartaches.




When you were born, you were crying
And everyone around you was smiling
Live your life so at the end
You're the one who is smiling and everyone
Around you is crying.




- Anonymous
I won't allow ANYONE to seperate me, my life, my sense of my world from that which I dream about. For some people, dreams are all they have to hold on to. For others, if you take dreams out of their life, they will have no life. I can talk on this all day...but bottom line; you have every right to dream. Dream for a better tommorrow, a better understanding of what you do not yet understand and a better you. I thank God for letting me fly as high as I want to fly....I am thankful to "DREAM!"  less

Tracy is one of my best friends ever. She has been a part of my family and has been there for everything including: wedding (to Lynn), baby dedication (Missy), both my Mom's and my sister's home going   more...(going home). After almost two decades of her being a sister~like one to me...I had just found out that she has studied dance in her doings. This video is the result of me recycling one of my old originals and fusing it with Tracy's dance interpretation. It is entitled, "Tracy's Hope because Tracy is such an invisionary; she is doing so much in the way of working with young people. Needless to say, Tracy will be working with me in future productions (particularly on my original producions while Missy will be assinged to any and all cover tunes). It is wonderful to work with a great friend and adopted sister such as Tracy.

This is a statement from her website followed by a snipet of her bio. The information to her site is contained in the side bar as well.

"My passion is to bring awareness to basic living principles that bring enrichment to life and are often overlooked. It is my hope that all of us have the option to live a qualitative lifestyle with enjoyment, fullness and an appreciation for life!" Tracy Boyd


OBJECTIVE: Learn about and teach others about living a quality life
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Current Study: California State University, Sacramento - Master of Arts in Education, School Psychology Program, expected graduation date in 2010; Degrees Earned: California State University, Sacramento - Bachelor of Arts: Media Communications, May 26, 2004; Cosumnes River College - Associates of Arts: Communications Media, May 23, 2001; Certifications: Access Sacramento Community Cable Foundation - TV Program Producing, Single Camera TV Production, Multiple Camera Studio Operation, Studio Director, Studio Crew, Multiple Camera Remote TV Production; Sacramento City College - Certificate of Completion - Human Services: Intro to Tutor Training, December 1999
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Currently -
* School Psychologist Therapist Trainee
* Model Shop TV (modelshoptv.com): Internet Business CEO/President
BROADCAST TV PRODUCTION WORK:
Cosumnes River College TV Productions
Camera One - Newsmagazine Show - Executive Producer
Confusion - Music Video - Executive Producer/Director
Smart Kidz Program - Corporate Video - Producer/Camera operator
Circle of Confusion - Game Show - Producer/Director
Scotts Boro Boys - Theatre Production - Audio Engineer
Baseball Remote - Camera Operator
My Story 2000, KMAX-TV Production
Aliens in Carmichael - Animator
Other Creative Work
Public Service Announcements and News Segments - Producer/Camera operator
MOVIE CASTING:
The Quest - Student Film
Dream Catchers - Short Film
TELEVISION ACTING:
Nash Bridges Productions
Nash Bridges - Drama TV series
* "Crossfire" - Secretary
* "Live Shots" - Secretary
* "Patriot" - Featured
* "Patriot" - Stand-in (Etirsa Coons)
* "Lady Killer" - Featured
* "Danger Zone" - Secretary
CBS Pilot High Productions, Inc.
Partners - Television Pilot
* Funeral mourner
Cosumnes River College TV Productions
Camera One - Newsmagazine Show
* Anchorwoman
* News Reporter
Circle of Confusion - Game Show
* Illustration Model
NETWORK EXPERIENCE:
KCRA-TV (NBC) - News Broadcast
* News Producer Assistant
JOURNALISM:
Freelance Writing -
* Sacramento Observer Newspaper
* CEO/Publisher/Writer, Higher Steps Media Newsletter
* Assistant Editor, The Truth Magazine
* Model Shop TV (modelshoptv.com)
INTERNET BUSINESS:
www.modelshoptv.com and www.tracyboydproject.org -
Writer, Editor, Graphics Designer, Web Designer, Reporter, Producer, Videographer
MUSIC:
Tracy Boyd Productions
Here to Please - CD
* Composer, Lyricist, Vocalist, Vocal Arranger
ACTIVITIES:
Youth Mentor/Counselor
AWARDS/HONORS: CSU, Sacramento 2004: Dean's Honor List; Cosumnes River College (CRC) 2001: Outstanding Scholastic Accomplishments, Highest Honors; Honors P  less

Here is how Bobby passed...in the words of his mother (from a memorial website):
"Bobby had left school that afternoon and rather than take the bus, he rode with a friend. They stopped at Bobby's   more...house so he could drop off his books, then got back into the car to go just another mile down the road to another friend's house. They never made it. They were on a slushy dirt road, with the driver going way too fast for conditions. The car did not make it through the curve and hit a tree. Bobby died instantly (thank God), the driver sustained numerous broken bones, and another boy walked away unharmed. I will add here that Bobby did NOT put his seat belt back on for this "short" ride.I was working with my husband at our little restaurant when Sarah called, she couldn't even talk, her boyfriend actually explained what had happened. I couldn't even think....I remember putting the phone down and telling Tim "There's been an accident, I don't think Bobby made it...." as I was running out the door and telling Tim that I'd call him as soon as I knew what had happened. I picked Sarah and her boyfriend up at our house and then drove out to Bobby's dad's house, as he lived with his father, about 20 miles away.

The house was already filled with neighbors and friends and the associate pastor from Bobby's church. Then Bob (Bobby's dad, my ex), his brother and myself made the awful trip to the hospital. I wasn't sure I could go on, but a VERY special nurse told me that I really should see Bobby, and for that advice I am very grateful.

On the way home, in town, I'll never forget the snowball that hit our car. I remember laughing (I know....how could I be LAUGHING), but all I could think of was that was Bobby's final message to us....."I'm OKAY, mom!!!"

I knew that on the day of the funeral Bob and I would have a bit to discuss, so I asked my hubby to drive himself and his brother, I'd drive myself. I remember crying the entire way, demanding God to answer me. I also thought of just not showing up...certainly everyone could understand my grief. Finally, in the parking lot I just prayed for God to get me through this one day.

The church was FILLED, and afterward I noticed that the school had delivered THREE busloads of Bobby's friends and classmates. It was during the luncheon afterward when I really felt God's hand already beginning to work my soul. A lady came up to me and said "You must be REALLY angry with the driver of that car." It was then that I realized even from the day Bobby died, I wasn't angry with ANYONE. Even now, I realize that is was simply an accident. My sister who is a lieutenant with the city's police department had been my liason with the state police and the county sheriff. She told me that the state, after investigating, DID have enough evidence to prove fault and wreckless driving (no kidding), and did I want to file charges. I said absolutely NOT. All I had to do was think back to my teenage driving experiences and I realized that this driver was simply inexperienced and had no intention of hurting, much less killing, anyone.

It it with God's grace and the wonderful people I've met here, that I've been able to continue the way that I have. Bobby has started a new life....and so have I."

Here is my story; I had met Nancy and have known her for sometime right here on the internet. One day, I was chatting with Nancy as the subject of passed relatives came up. My heart always goes out to those who loose their children. So it was no surprise that I asked Nancy to share a picture of her beloved son upon learning of him. When I took one look at his picture...my mouth dropped. I couldn't believe how incredibly fun and full of life he was. He appeared to be just as any other little kid that you see everyday...passing a shopping center on his skateboard along with his buddies. As I saw more pictures of Bobby, this song came into my spirit; it was as if God had sent an angel...but in song. While working on this   less

We had a lot of fun making this one. But sheesh! All the gas it took to get to all these different shooting locations....but you guys are worth it! We knew we would be seeing you guys again. Bottom line...anything   more...for a friend, i.e., a prayer, a hug, money (not too much though...Lol), or just some love and support, we find ourselfscoming over there and meeting the need"Time After Time." Hey...we have been blessed greatly...so to much is given, much is required. We know that to be true and are use to it. :)
"Time after Time" was a single by singer Cyndi Lauper, the second from her She's So Unusual album, and it reached #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts on June 9, 1984. The song was at #1 for two weeks and to date is her second highest charting and most commercially successful single worldwide after "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," also reaching #3 on the UK Singles Chart and #6 on the ARIA Singles Chart.

"Time after Time" was nominated for "Song of the Year" at the 1985 Grammy Awards. The ballad is considered a classic of the 1980s and is still played frequently on adult contemporary radio.



Written by Cyndi Lauper, Rob Hyman
Produced by Rick Chertoff
Executive Producer: Lennie Petze
Associate Producer: William Wittman
Engineered by William Wittman
Arranged by Cyndi Lauper, Rick Cherto  less

You guys already know that I consider it a gift to express myself in this way...and to have a connection with you guys in return. You have heard me go on about this whole means of communication being   more...a creative outlet, one which hasn't been this inspiring in years for me. You know I look for the higher meaning in every feeling I become inspired to express. In one way, or another, I have communicated these thoughts to you. You know I am eternally thankful and grateful to you guys. However, there is one area I didn't see coming. I wasn't prepared in anyway for this unexpected blessing (you know that some of the best things in life are the unexpected. For the thing I am attempting to explain to you...I can never repay you for (Sheesh! I am almost getting misty in the eyes just thinking about this). I am soooo moved by how you people have embraced my daughter's efforts to participate in this thing I am referring to as my "creative expression." I just accidentally ran her across my camera...and hence, this computer screen only to have you, my circle of friends, embrace her with love and support. Trust me...she hears and receives every one of your constructive, or complementary comments. It was these comments that pulled her towards buying in on the her road to creative expressiveness. Not only that...some of you have adopted Missy as part of the community and have helped protected her from any negative, or otherwise harmful people / factors that go hand in hand with the web. As a result, Missy looks forward to choreographing her own moves for her daddy's songs. I can't tell you how full my heart is to know that. I can't tell you of the joy I have from seeing her excitement to dance and perform (for Live Video). I can see that this expressive time she and I share will fast become a tradition / legacy of ours. This quality time we have in our productions would not exsist if you guys weren't there for us to upload it for. It's late right now...and I can't seem to say everything that needs to be said right now, but just know; you guys are just a bunch of great people; people that I choose to surround my family and me with. You are our family as well. This song is our way of saying thanks! Please know that we thank all of you and love you very much!

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