Opinions and Thoughts of LightHouse Dann Verner - Just as he is!

The weight that spans my shoulders weighs heavy upon my heart. In a series of almost comedic events my life went from that of hope, peacefulness and routines,  to one of chaos,  hopelessness and fear. I could have avoided all of this if only my building management had informed me immediately of the non-payment of my rent. By their delaying me notice until late September,  I had then accumulated August,September and October's payment all at once. An impossibility considering my income.  And now I am mere days away from losing all my material possessions and the psychological trauma of being homeless with a thirteen year old son.   I have tried all the various resources to no avail.  I am a victim of that social services hole between disability and pension.  Too young to be old and too old to be young. Soon I must face the surgeon's scalpel.  Not once, but at the least twice.  A kidney removal and gall bladder.  I am not ...

The weight that spans my shoulders weighs heavy upon my heart. In a series of almost comedic events my life went from that of hope, peacefulness and routines,  to one of chaos,  hopelessness and fear. I could have avoided all of this if only my building management had informed me immediately of the non-payment of my rent. By their delaying me notice until late September,  I had then accumulated August,September and October's payment all at once. An impossibility considering my income.  And now I am mere days away from losing all my material possessions and the psychological trauma of being homeless with a thirteen year old son.   I have tried all the various resources to no avail.  I am a victim of that social services hole between disability and pension.  Too young to be old and too old to be young. Soon I must face the surgeon's scalpel.  Not once, but at the least twice.  A kidney removal and gall bladder.  I am not ...

Imagine if you thought today was actually tomorrow and then realized it was actually yesterday. Confusing pondering for sure. Such is my mindset when I gaze upon modern society. I am dumbfounded as to why the vast majority either sees not or chooses not to show concern. Whatever happened to love thy neighbour? Whatever became of lending a helping hand? Where has honour above all dispersed to? I look at the world we have created for my sons and I worry.  I worry that they will mature with the mindsets that violence happens, marriages are disposable and respect is a fable.  So, every night I drift into R.E.M. with a kaleidoscope of fears and anxieties dancing through the windmills of my mind. And I worry for my babies. I am frightened for what they may have to experience in their adulthood's because we, the priors, had no sensibility. Do you worry? Do you have the moxy to change what we have instilled into the id of our youth? Me thinks we best get ...

Does anyone actually believe this B*tch gives a damn about blacks or poor or disabled or elderly????  C'mon, give your head a shake.  To her the blacks, poor, elderly and crippled are a nuisance......  I pray every night that the next election all the lazy asses get up and vote - things will never change unless the POOR VOTE, so that their voices may be heard   http://www.cp24.com/news/wynne-speaks-with-black-lives-matter-leaders-amid-queen-s-park-protest-1.2844709

Wake each day and give thanks that you are here. Wake each day and give thanks for your family. Wake each day and give thanks for the roof above your head. Wake each day and give thanks for the food in your kitchen. Wake each day and give thanks for the air, the Sun and the bounty of nature. Wake each day and give thanks for the wisdom the Creator's have given. Wake each day and give thanks for all you have in this space/time continuum. Go to rest every night knowing that you will give thanks again when morning befalls you. Give praise to whoever you may perceive as the Creator's - believe me when I tell you, they are all seeing and all knowledgeable. Blessed was I to have lived the life I have so as I could pass my experience to those who may be guided not to follow my path. May they follow the path of righteousness and love. So sayeth The LightHouse ......... I remain, Dann, just as I am. Who will you be?

One has to wonder where this world is heading. Where does this expressway take us to? Society is riding an autobahn - no set speed limit in this lane. Everyone is rushing to be the first one at the red light of life. Family life is a pool of stress and rushed days. Work life is one hundred hours of task in a forty hour jar. Education has accelerated to the point that children are learning in grade six what they cannot understand till they attend grade ten. Living the fast life will only slow us down I watch, I listen, I see. But, I do not understand. Why is it so important for worldwide media outlets to let us know when two celebrities are getting married or divorced? No one reported worldwide when I divorced my first wife. Is there not tragedy and nicer things right here at home to speak of? Why is it that being famous can be as easy as having a huge behind? Or being in rehab? I do not know - nor do I believe I ever shall. What I do know and understand is...

SOMETIMES Sometimes we live. Sometimes we die. Sometimes we give. Sometimes we cry. Sometimes we stand to live. Sometimes we sit to die. Eight times I did live. Seven times I did die. This time I live and worry. This time I stand and pray. This time from Death I scurry. This time I wish for a new day. Today I ponder. Today I shake. Today I wonder........ does my soul they “take”. It is to be decided by your Gods, and Shake.

Milli Vanilli Was Not The Worst So, we all know what is happening on this gorgeous planet. We all say things have to change. We all pledge to assist in saving the Earth. Then, we all jump into an over horse-powered vehicle, attend the drive through at Tim Horton's, light a cigarette and scratch the itch that damn polyester sweater gave us. Wonder what is up with that? This old LightHouse has some good news and some bad news for you all. The good news being that no matter how much damage we cause Earth Mother, no matter how much garbage we dump into Her ocean's, no matter how many chemicals we spew into Her air – She shall repair herself. She does not need us to assist Her in cleansing Herself. Earth Mother knows what She is doing. She was doing this long before we decided we are the superior ones. She has cleansed before. The Ice Age, The Dark Age, The Black Plague, Smallpox, Earth quakes, Tsunami's, The GREAT Flood, Pompeii, Milli Vanilli an...

First off - Congratulations to Canada for the Gold Medal!!! OK, let's see - - - first the Olympics was all about the rainbow flag shit, not about the sports.   Now, the world see's Canada as a place were alcohol is hand in hand with sports . What is WRONG with this picture? Sports promotes an active and healthy lifestyle, whereas booze destroys health, spirit and families .  I just do not get why it is necessary to get drunk to watch a hockey game - especially at 6am. How many kids are waking up on Sunday morning to drunken idiots staggering in the home? I was brought up that Sunday was a family day - big Sunday breakfast and ending with the family meal at supper. I drink, usually in exces s, but, I just do not get the coalition between healthy sports and destructive alcohol. SMH!  Hug your kiddies people, but use mouthwash first. .... Geeese! OK, now everyone who is intoxicated can be mad at me - but you do know that I speak a truth.  Now, take y...

I went for a walk today, wearing nothing but a t-shirt and jeans. This made me reminisce about the past when this could not have been. Ten years ago I would have required to wear a parka and all the bells and whistles that accompany such. Global warming – the myth? No, the reality.   Mind you, I am located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. But, having resided here for nigh on thirty years, I have slowly witnessed the disappearance of winter storms. Yes, we have had a bit of snow and some extremely chilled days, but not like those of days long past. I enjoy this mild winters – mainly due to listening to other people who complain constantly how they hate this winter weather. It is amusing to hear such whining. Imagine if they all were in Newfoundland & Labrador right now! Here is an average winter’s day for them ……..   WHAT WOULD THESE PEOPLE DO IF FACED WITH THIS???? So, one must ask one’s self, “What will it be like in another decade down...

Right on Morgan and Jamie!!!! Maybe if more entertainers spoke words such as this then the media would change how it glorifies the wrong aspects of these tragedies. As for the culprit may have had mental issues – well, he was sane enough to PLAN and implement the act – so I see no reason to use any mental issue to even attempt to JUSTIFY what he did. Here is Morgan’s statement: Morgan Freeman’s statement about these random shootings…. “You want to know why. This may sound cynical, but here’s why. It’s because of the way the media reports it. Flip on the news and watch how we treat the Batman theater shooter and the Oregon mall shooter like celebrities. Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris are household names, but do you know the name of a single victim of Columbine? Disturbed people who would otherwise just off themselves in their basements see the news and want to top it by doing something worse, and going out in a memorable way. Why a grade school? Why children? Becau...

“When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me. Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.” Five out of the seven times I have been legally dead I encountered my mother, Mary. What is so coincidentally strange about this is that all my life – since the very first time I heard Let It Be, I always shed a tear as soon as the first chord was played. I was twelve when I first met my mother. Then ten years later I met her for the second time, only to lose her the next year via murder at the hands of her alcoholic knife wielding boyfriend. As devastating as this was, my life was changed that day ……. the horrific reality of watching Mom lay in intensive care carved up like a suckling pig drove all the violence from my soul.  The Creators work in mysterious ways.  It was then that I decided to change my lifestyle. A laying down of arms, so-to-speak. Looking back I now know that this was the birth of The LightHouse – Walking With Dann. Although, I was ...

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So, May is about to end and we shall begin the journey into June with all it's fine weather and the Light of a summer sun. May was rough this year. The tragic death of a close and dear friend, Sheena Eve (missing you dearly) added to the emotions that I have been wracked with these past few months. The incompetency of the government in the way they deal with monetary issues - funny how if you happen to owe them money you must pay right away, BUT if they owe you, "The cheque is in the mail". The Creators took our Sheena . I overstand why. A few times in your life you will be Blessed with intertwining your path with that of certain unique and truly precious souls. Sheena was/is such. Never from her mouth would you hear an argument or unfounded bad word. Her aura was violet, her eyes were peace, tranquility and joy. When she walked into a darkened room, the Light would follow - she was a "Sparkle Bitch" ( a term she used herself). Her physical self has left...

I love the spring - it brings upon me the opposing feel of Autumn. All is fresh and anew. The dampness of the rains are infused with the sweet aroma's of fledgling plants. Their tiny sprouts ruggedly forcing upwards through the muddy soil, so as we all can witness the powers of Atomic Mother Earth and the beauty She can give. With the launch of this new season, one must also initiate the sequence of self-adjustment that allows our physical and mental selves to regroup and refresh the mindset. Time should now be taken to analyze ourselves in order to set in place the necessary wisdom and gained knowledge to assume the role of maturity. As an adult human it is the persona's duty to walk boldly into the void of so-called modern society and allow fellow mankind to learn and emote the knowledge gained in the winters of our minds. We are both teacher and student in this path of life. Other soul's lives give unto us the wisdom gained from their mistakes, victories and life le...

(Re-post - original posting March 2008 dannverner.spaces.live) I woke Up And Realized It Was Confession Time......... Interesting thought...... In my 38 years living on my own in the deepest roots of the darkest part of society and then later in years living in the deepest roots of being rich and "Joe Citizen", then returning to become a meager man, "Just Dann", I have discovered a few things that have been constant throughout all ages - some people are good, some evil and some are agitators in the machine. The reason our youth are like they are is the learned behaviorism from us adults. Our media, our ways and our quest to hide behind intoxicants and drugs so that we do not see the reality we have created. Our constant and very much genetic habit of "finding a reason to misplace blame", our reluctance to readily admit, "I fucked up". There is quite a difference in allowing one's self to want to save society and people as a whole and trying t...

Hey, Jah, it is I and I again speaking to you and to ask that you allow for these humans to rectify what they have done to the gift you have so graciously bestowed upon them. I and I apologize for that which they have so damaged in their selfishness and immaturity. Forgive them - for they know not what they have done. In all the overstanding wisdom you have enabled mankind to have at their hand, they neglected to overstand the words of your way. Their societal mind farts fogged their visions of the beauty of their existence on this plain and their prescience in this multi-verse. It's me again, Jah, as I fall on my knees today, asking (on their behalf) for a second chance. Allow for the beacon of my Light to allow their eyes to envision YOUR Light. Allow for the many who are part of I and I to lead these naive lambs to the path of wisdom. Let our fold allow them the teachings and wisdom you have blessed upon I and I. For mine eyes have no enemies within mine heart and I and I shall...