Crisis Relief Needed Desperately For Shellter & Food

Hello Everyone, We hope this message finds you well. We do have some good news possibly fingers crossed on this we may have a place to live soon it will be a place which is making us happy as the motel life is getting old really fast two months feels like an eternity in this case, we will here on an approval within the next two weeks. As you know already the homeless shelters i've spoken with cannot accept me because I carry insulin, and hospitals will not admit me unless I have a medical emergency. We appreciate everyone who has already given to our GoFundMe page. To those who have already donated, you know who you are, and we cannot thank you enough—we are not asking you to give again unless you choose to. We are mainly reaching out to those who haven't had the chance to donate yet. We aren't asking for hundreds of dollars; any small amount helps. I have helped many people over the years and was always told that if I ever needed anything, to just ask. I am asking now. Living in a tent on the street at night is especially dangerous for my situation as someone who is blind and managing diabetes. Please help if you can. We are still working with local housing authority programs, but it is a challenging process. Sadly, even when you are homeless, nothing moves any faster. We are currently waiting on Wayfinders to approve our paperwork. We were told it might take one more week for approval, but we still need a safe place to stay while we wait. To make matters harder, Wayfinders is only open to the public two days a week (Mondays and Wednesdays). On Thursdays, they are only open for scheduled appointments, and they are closed on Tuesdays and Fridays. Limited hours like these slow the entire process down for us. Our stays are averaging about $700 a week. We constantly search for the cheapest rates through booking apps like Priceline and Expedia, but deals are rare, and prices remain high. We deeply appreciate any kindness and generosity you can extend to help us cover these costs. It has gotten to the point where I am considering options to earn money that I never thought I would have to resort to. Amy and I have discussed it, but I would rather avoid it if possible, as it feels degrading. Amy has been a total godsend. She makes sure my blood sugars stay at a safe level. However, we only received $25 in food stamps this month, which bought us two loaves of bread, a jar of peanut butter, two small containers of marshmallow fluff, and a small container of milk. That is supposed to last us 31 days. We are certainly not gaining weight; if anything, we are losing weight we cannot afford to lose. When we were evicted, our former landlord told us, "I think this is the best thing for you both." We certainly beg to differ—being on the streets is not the best thing for anyone. We are barely scraping by through the grace of God. Food prices in stores are sky-high, and local food pantries or survival centers are extremely limited in what they can give out. We are not picky eaters, but many places require a physical address in the area just to receive assistance. At this point, we need to reach and hopefully exceed our original fundraising goal. If you can give even a little, it would mean the world to us. To those I have helped in the past who promised to return the favor if I ever needed it: I am asking for that favor now. Thank you all again for your support, prayers, and help during this time. Link to the gofundme Page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-extend-their-motel-stay-in-holyoke-after-eviction?attribution_id=sl:4a669447-edd3-4b8b-910c-64026380896a&lang=en_US&ts=1789931982&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp30-treatment-1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=email thank you so much for reading this message. Sincerely Ed Wrobleski & Amy Douglas

Talking Hendrix Is Bringing The Blues Back Tomorrow Night At 10 P.M.

That's right we're going back to the original roots of Jimi's music and that of course is the Blues tomorrow night on Talking Hendrix. We will be featuring some legendary blues artists including B.B. King, Otis Rush, Jimmy Reed, Otis Clay, Bobby Blue Bland, plus so many more tune in starting at 10 p.m. and straight through to midnight eastern standard time on: www.bostonfreeradio.com tune in for some blues you can use you will not be disappointed brothers and sisters.

Halloween Spooky Spooktacular On Let The Good Times Roll Tomorrow Afternoon Starting At 2 p.m.

Hey Everyone Be sure to tune in tomorrow afternoon from 2-4 p.m. for Let The Good Times Roll this week we are putting on our biggest Halloween Spooktacular for you to hear now if you've been listening the last few weeks we have been playing Halloween music. There is so many great Halloween tunes and like Christmas it's only one day a year, but there are just so many different Halloween tunes and that small window of time to hear them so we'll be wrapping up our Halloween Music this week for Let The Good Times Roll & Talking Hendrix on Thursday night as well. You will be hearing some interesting songs and treats sprinkled through the two shows including David Cassidy, Lenny & The Squigtones, Tegan & Sara, Gene Moss, Bobby Boris Pickett, Beach Boys, and those are to just name a few be sure to tune in for a spooky ghoulish time tomorrow afternoon and thursday night. It's promised to be a ghostly ghoulishly spooky time for all get the kids to gather around and listen as well they will have lots of fun with all the music and treats throughout the shows. on: www.bostonfreeradio.com

The War On What Is Referred To As Profanity/Foul Language & Sex & Nudity

****The following article is an opinion of the writer and does not necessarily mean it's right or wrong and certainly does not reflect on your opinions of the article please feel free to leave your comments and opinions in the comment section if you wish to. Alright, let's get right down to it here, folks. Everyone in the world today—or should I say most people in the world today—are all up in arms about what people call profanity or foul language, which to me goes back to the time of George Carlin's seven words you absolutely cannot, no matter what, say on television, which are the following: Shit, Piss, Cunt, Fuck, Cocksucker, Motherfucker, & Tits. Now, nowadays, some of those words are being used on television. We've let a few of them slide. For instance, I've heard the words "shit" and "piss," because let's break this down a little: those are two bodily functions we do on a daily basis, so how are those profane or foul? It's not something you generally want to sit and have a conversation about, but what is so bad about those words? And then there is "fuck." Well, let's think about this: it might sound like a harsh word to say, but in reality, if you soften the language a little, it's another word for lovemaking and how we create life in this world. So, again, it's an act of love in a sense, so what's so bad about this word? Now, we have not heard on national television the two compound words like "cocksucker" and "motherfucker." Those can be quite outright rude in any aspect. As for the word "cunt," yes, it is semi-derogatory. It is technically a body part, which has many other words like vagina, pussy, and many others we will not add here. But again, it's a body part on a female, which yes, is rude to say, but it's not a swear. Same with the word "tits"—it's just another word for breasts, boobs, and an endless list of names. Now, I'm sorry to say this, but there are some people that get offended by some of these words. I try not to use these words unless provoked by someone, and even then, I try to restrain myself from saying them. But in recent months, I was told by an officer of the law that I called a woman who was in a same-sex marriage a cunt, which is not my style. And this officer told me straight to my face that the particular word here in question was qualified as hate speech, which I don't know how that's possible for the simple fact that it is a body part, first of all. And second, hate speech to me is the "N-word"—that's hate speech. Sadly, "cunt" is not hate speech. It's semi-derogatory, but it is not a hateful word. As a male in that case, if I had wanted to, I could have reversed the conversation and told the officer, "Well, the female did call me a dick." But what would that have done? As again, it's not a swear; it's a male body part. The technical term would be penis, but it's the same thing. There are many descriptive words for these said parts or bodily functions. So why are we teaching children of today that these are profanity or foul language when they really aren't at all? They are just harmless words to describe something as an act of something we do or body parts folks have. Now moving on to sex or nudity: another thing that is not as horrible as people make it out to be all around the world. Only in the United States do we make a big deal about this subject. Think about it: we came into the world nude. We did not come out of the birthing canal with a three-piece suit or a dress on, people. We came into the world stark naked. They cleaned you off in the birthing room, wrapped a blanket around you, handed you to mom or dad, said, "Congratulations, it's a boy or a girl" (whichever you came out as), and called it a day. From that point, most parents hurried up to dress you in clothing so no one saw your naughty bits or body, because it was a bad thing to do or see. What people do not realize is that you don't shower with clothing on—otherwise, how do you get clean? When you change out of an outfit, you're nude before you put another outfit on. Or maybe if you're preparing to go to sleep, maybe you sleep in the nude, which there is nothing wrong with. It's a scientific fact that you should let your skin breathe, so sleeping in the nude is not a bad thing; it's a healthy thing. Everyone makes it sound as though if you sleep in the nude, you're a pervert or a degenerate, which is not true. You're a normal human being. Sex even is a natural thing. Again, the world thinks if you watch a movie with sexual activity—whether it's a regular R-rated movie that has sex in a scene or if you watch an adult entertainment film—that again, you're a degenerate. Well, then, if that is the case, regardless of whether you are watching either one of those, if you are a person who watches two animals in nature doing that sort of thing, you are a degenerate technically. And you cannot say, "Well, that's different," because I want to know: how is it different? Is it because it's two animals and not two human beings? Because it is really no different in this writer's eyes. It's just an act of love. No one is forcing anyone to watch it. If you choose not to watch it, it's your choice. If you choose to watch all of that, it's your choice. No one is going to think differently of you for that. Now, if you're watching it obsessively and that's all you want to watch, again, it's qualified as unhealthy, and it is probably because it takes time away from what you might need to be doing, or your mind just operates differently than others. Again, if you think it's bad, it's your opinion, and your opinion means a lot to you and the people you talk with. But it does not mean it's right, nor does it mean it's wrong. It's just sad that the world keeps changing all the time and everyone thinks their opinion is the gospel and is right. To you, yes it is; to some others, not so much. We don't rule the world with an iron fist, sadly, and not everything someone says is right. It might be to that person, but it doesn't mean the world has to follow it. Just think about that today, everyone, and treat people the way you'd want to be treated.

Retro Music That Never Dies & Still Sounds Fresh As The Day It Was Released

It is simply amazing how music continues to make a comeback in today's era. The simple fact is that music dating as far back as classic blues artists like Robert Johnson still holds deep meaning today. Everyone, at some point, gets the blues—whether from heartbreak, financial loss, losing a job, or experiencing homelessness. Because these human experiences are universal, the blues remains relevant regardless of who is singing it, be it the original artist or a new up-and-coming performer. When new listeners hear a modernized cover of a classic, it often inspires them to go back, discover the original artist, and dive deep into their discography. Once they do, they share it with their friends, who then share it with theirs, creating a continuous cycle of appreciation. You can never go wrong with the classics in today's world. Look at The Beatles, for instance. Their music will never die or become irrelevant because artists keep rediscovering their catalog. Many of us who grew up in the eighties first discovered "With A Little Help From My Friends" through the opening credits of the television show The Wonder Years. We heard Joe Cocker's legendary cover because the show was set during the Woodstock era. If you liked that version, it naturally made you want to dig deeper into his discography and explore the influences that shaped his sound. Today, the younger generation is using these classic songs in their Instagram videos and across social media. Regardless of whether the original artists are still alive, their estates are generating millions, if not billions, of dollars in revenue. This resurgence is a major reason why vinyl records are selling so well again. Many music lovers feel vinyl is the best way to hear the classics, offering that signature warm sound complete with the gentle crackle and pop of the needle on the turntable. While some modern heavy-weight vinyl reissues are nice, constant remastering comes with a downside: eventually, the music starts losing the character of the original recording. This is especially true when remastering live concert albums. Take, for example, the Jimi Hendrix Experience release, *Live At Berkeley First Show May 30, 1970*. It is a fabulous performance by Hendrix, but if you listen to older pressings of that same show, the audience ambiance is mixed much better. When you listen to a classic live performance, you want to feel like you were actually in the venue. As sound engineers keep remastering these classic studio and live albums, the music can start to sound less like the original artist. You risk stripping away the natural nuances that were put down during the original session. Consider Hendrix’s *Electric Ladyland*, which was remastered for its 50th anniversary in 2018. The Super Deluxe version is great for bonus material, and if you listen through a high-quality headset, you can hear every detail—every string plucked by Hendrix sounds clearer than ever, making you feel as though you are in the studio with him. However, if an album like that is remastered again, what else can really be done that wasn't already accomplished nearly a decade ago? Beyond a certain point, there is no noticeable audio improvement to be made. Unfortunately, artificial intelligence is now entering the picture and altering the landscape. AI is complicating things by making audio sound unnaturally perfect or by creating material that never existed in the first place. Consider an artist like Billy Joel, a master performer often called "the man of a thousand voices." In concert, Billy sometimes covers classic rock tracks, like Paul Simon's "Still Crazy After All These Years." If you search YouTube today, you can find what sounds like a full, polished studio version of Billy Joel singing that song—generated entirely by AI. We did not need an AI-generated version, yet listeners will assume it is authentic because the vocals sound identical to him. This raises serious questions about how technology is being used. Creating non-existent tracks does a disservice to artists and public figures. While it is nice to honor and remember the legendary artists we love, technology is making it increasingly difficult to separate real recordings from digital fabrications. This issue is particularly concerning for artists who have passed away. Because the public does not know everything hidden inside legendary music vaults, an AI track can easily be passed off as a newly discovered, unreleased gem from Hendrix, Elvis, or another icon. Without having been in the studio ourselves, we are left relying on media reports to tell us if a track is genuine. It is certainly a lot of food for thought regarding the current state of the music industry. To end on a broader note: remember to treat others as fairly as you wish to be treated yourself. If you treat people poorly, you cannot expect kindness in return—that is simply not how the world works.

Why Can't Anyone Help These People Here?????

It's funny how we always hear "help Our Fellow People and yet I haven't really seen many people help us out besides the ones you see on the page itself. Now we are not asking to dig super deep in to your pockets here we're asking for a small amount like maybe $10, $20 or even $25 that's not much we, are working wit housing authorities to get a place as fast as possible but it's hard when they can only process the paperwork and such like they are doing we are now down to the wire and will be staying in a tent out in this cold autumn weather in new england here all because no one wants to help. Those who have helped, and they know who they are, we appreciate all you've done. Why can't others step up to the plate? It's sad to see how people treat their fellow person if you can donate to the link or share the link with people as well that's all we're asking for we'd like to achieve the goal on the page or even possibly go over the goal as we need a place to stay and food as well. Is that too much to ask folks or do we want more people to be cold and die? Please Give If You Can and Thank You All For The Donations That Have Come In So Far We Thank You And Love You All For What You've Done. link to the page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-extend-their-motel-stay-in-holyoke-after-eviction?attribution_id=sl:4a669447-edd3-4b8b-910c-64026380896a&lang=en_US&ts=1789931982&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp30-treatment-1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=email

Chuck Berry's 100th Birthday Celebration Comes To Let The Good Times Roll Tomorrow Afternoon At 2 p.m.

Hello All be sure to tune-in tomorow (wednesday) afternoon for Let The Good Times Roll as we will be celebrating the 100th Birthday of the Late Great Chuck Berry one of the pioneers and innovators of Rock & Roll. As we all know we lost Chuck in 2017, but his musical legacy is something to be celebrated and appreciated considering all those great guitar licks he had and inspired many of today's great guitar players young and old including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn just to name a few there's not a guitar player out there that doesn't know the classics Chuck recorded like Johnny B. Goode, Roll Over Beethoven, Rock And Roll Music so many great artists have recorded a cover version or performed a live cover version of one of his classics. Tune in to hear some great artists plus Chuck himself do his classics including Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, The Kentucky Headhunters, The Beatles, Michael J. Fox, Reba McEntire, Electric Light Orchestra, Chely Wright, Joey Molland )of Bad Finger), Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Michael Nesmith, Bruce Willis, Linda Ronstadt, The Rolling Stones, and so so many more you won't want to miss this show tomorrow starting at 2 P.M. and going right through to 4 P.M. on www.bostonfreeradio.com Be sure to tune in and enjoy some great classics performed by Chuck Berry and many of the people influenced by him as well.