Thank you letter
Current mood: inspired
Category: Life

Dear service men and women of The United States of America,

          The 4^th of July is a celebration of the birth of this great experiment called the United States of America. We declared our independence from Great Britain on July 2^nd and it was approved by congress on July 4^th 1776. We honor our birth, our heritage and above all the great men and women who have fought so gallantly to start, defend and continue building this magnificent nation. We as Americans have so many great people to thank, from The Committee of Five whom drafted the Declaration of Independence to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, but this letter would like to focus on the United States armed forces.

The United States Military was first formed during the Continental Congress in the 1700's. Moreover, it now consists of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and the U.S. Coast Guard. We as Americans have fought and secured this country with honor and dignity from the revolutionary war all the way through to today's war on terrorism. We sing the lyrics of "Defense of Fort McHenry", also known as the great Star Spangled Banner with pride. "And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there." We as Americans know that we will always stand strong and defend this place called America. We will always bounce back to claim victory as did General George Washington on December 26, 1776 after capturing almost 1,000 Hessians at the battle of Trenton. At this point Thomas Paine wrote the famous line "These are the times that try men's souls". We will always be tried and tested and we shall always test true. For all of these things and so many more we thank you.

Thank you for your work in the Revolutionary war, the War of 1812, the Civil War, World Wars 1 and 2, the Korean War, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom as well as all of the missions and skirmishes in between. We Americans salute and honor your existence. May the Great Architect bless you all.

Sincerely,

Jason W. Woodland

Patriot, Eagle Scout, Freemason, American

July 5, 2008

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My dear brother Deme...
Current mood: inspired
Category: Friends

2007 was a hard year. 3 dear brothers passing away. Danny Nuzman (Deme), Jason Marvin (Fuer) and Trent Wade. I miss you all so much. It is an honor to know you all and I will forever keep you in my heart. I have so much to say, so maybe another blog will do in the near future. It has been hard for me to start writing about these things until recently. Brothers, I will forever be your rock. Your place to turn to when things are bad, your place to turn to when things are good. I am immovable in my love for you. May the Great Architect bless you always.
Thank you Sharon.

Daniel John Nuzman 1977 ~ 2007 We have lost the love and light of our lives, the gentlest soul, but heaven has received the brightest of stars, one whose artistic talents will be put to great use by the continuous painting of the heavens. Danny is survived by his father, Albert "Al" Trujillo; mother, Sharon (Dean) Redden; his "gimo," Pat; sisters, Jenny, Chelci, Angel, Elizabeth, and Hannah; and his very best four-legged friend and companion, Buju. Preceded in death by Grandpa Leo and Grandma Lou Trujillo. Friends are invited to join the family Tues., Feb. 13th from 6-8 p.m. at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 S. 900 E. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wed., Feb. 14th at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4501 W. 5215 S., Kearns, where viewing will begin at 10 a.m. Interment to follow the service at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 S., Sandy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Danny's name to No More Homeless Pets in Utah, 324 S. 400 W., Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 2/11/2007.

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Rest In Peace To My Homeboy FUER.
Current mood: melancholy
Category: Life

Jason Wayne Marvin 1976 ~ 2007 On Tues. evening Jan. 16th 2007 surrounded by dear family and friends our beloved son, brother, grandson, lover, and great friend, Jason Wayne Marvin 30, transcended this existence ahead of us. Preceded in death by grandparents, Eugene and June Marvin, grandmother, Edith Winkworth, and his most beloved bulldog, Nancy. Born August 20, 1976 to a gentle mother, Katherine Harless, and father, Roy Dean Marvin. He respected and adored his eldest brother Clinton and younger brother Sean. He often spoke of his brothers with great pride and cherished his friendship with them, above all. Known to many as "Marv" he possessed a charm that captured the hearts and awe of all who knew him. He burst upon this world a most intense and unique fire. Relentlessly talented and charismatic, Jason was a passionate snowboarder that respected the environment, animals and adored mother earth. Dedicated to the expansion of his mind, he pursued social and politically conscious knowledge and was inspired by the many great philosophers and leaders of this time. Jason accepted Jah and lived Ital. A true bohemian he was awed by women, spouted spoken word, respected and lived music, art, beauty, all things soul and green. He had an exceptional dexterity and creative gift. He practiced martial arts, played the guitar, drums, and often sang and cooked for those he loved. An undeniably raw spirit and Hip Hop head many knew the furiously clean hand styles of the infamous "Fuer" AOD! He was proud to rep Salt Lake City's "Oldest and Hardest" crew! He exemplified earth rooted urban culture and was a living work of art. You left a wake of family and friends whose lives you enriched endlessly and we will cherish your living memory. May you be at peace my brother and go with love and light! In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Jason Marvin Memorial account at Irwin Bank 224 South 200 West Ste. 100 SLC, UT 84101 #801-532-3033 ext 3988 Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday Jan 25th at the Butler 7th Ward 1435 E. 7200 S. followed by graveside services.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/25/2007.

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Life lessons

2:07 PM. I sit at work listening. Music I find my home, I find my inspiration, I find my spirit. Through the darkness it lights my way. The illumination of my mind. Albert Einstein explains how I feel best If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music, I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.

I listen to a song that puts someone in my mind.

I sit at the office wearing black sunglasses nodding my head to beats and rhythms that creates and re-creates itself in its beauty, showing me my life where I have been since 1977.

Wyclef Jean taught me to always care for my mother, KRS-One taught me about vegetarianism and to always seek truth, Guru taught me about reaching high and standing strong, Biohazard taught me to stand up for what is right no matter what the odds are, Suicidal Tendencies taught me that it is OK to be different, John Coltrane taught me balance, Bee Gees taught me to stay alive, Dave Matthews taught me about crushes, Peter Gabriel taught me to look into her eyes, James Brown taught me to live on my feet rather than die on my knees, Dean Martin taught me to love, Frank Sinatra taught me style, Crosby Stills and Nash taught me that love is an anchor, Curtis Blow taught me about the breaks of life, Slap Shot taught me to say no, Foo Fighters taught me to fly, Thomas Dolby taught me about poetry in motion, Lauryn Hill taught me that everything is everything, Big Daddy Kane taught me to never half step, Kool Moe Dee and Wu-Tang taught me about the science, Seal taught me to be a little crazy, Too Short taught me that although life is too short, never give up on my dreams, Bob Marley taught me to stand up for my rights, Downset taught me to be down to live and to die for my protest, Gorilla Biscuits taught me not to procrastinate, Divine Styler taught me to always keep searching, Chris Issak taught me to be careful, but to always keep my heart open, Saul Williams taught me that we do in fact manifest our destiny with the words we say, word is bond son! Warzone taught me to never forget the struggle, Aceyalone taught me that all balls dont bounce, Elton John taught me how to say goodbye, Erykah Badu taught me that things go on and on, Jeru the Damaja taught me about scientific madness, Jurassic 5 taught me about quality control, Madonna taught me about beauty, Motley Crue taught me that home is always sweet, Operation Ivy taught me to always take warning, Paul Simon taught me about the African skies, The Pogues taught me about the dark streets of London, Sepultura taught me how to deal with pain, Sting taught me that everyday is a new day, Tori Amos taught me to always be myself, Zapp and Roger taught me how to take is easy, Jamiroquai taught me how to live forever, Black Sheep taught me how to hang on, H2O taught me about my family tree, A Tribe Called Quest taught me how to deal with stress and that its all about love, The B.U.M.S taught me how to free my mind, The Brand New Heavies taught me to listen to my grandparents, Public Enemy taught me that if the powers that be are wrong, do not be afraid to fight, Madball taught me to always stick up for my friends, Janet Jackson and Q-tip taught me to realize what I have before it is gone, Digable Planets taught me about time and space, Adriana Evans taught me that love is all around, Minor Threat taught me that being out of step is a good thing, Eric B. & Rakim taught be to become my own leader, Ice-T taught me that if even if I had a rough childhood, I could always make something of myself, Everlast taught me that death could be around any corner, Sheer Terror taught me that there are songs for everyone, even the unloved, Stella Brass taught me that everything will always work out, Life of Agony taught me that sometimes its ok to look away, Cro-Mags taught me about street justice, Token Entry taught me to never have fear, Side by Side taught me to live the way I want to live, Underdog taught me to use my head, Agnostic Front taught me to never back down, Danzig taught me where to find warmth when my heart feels cold, Sarah Brightman taught me that some things dont last no matter what we do, The Moody Blues taught me romance, SuperTramp taught me that I should take the long way home, Into Another taught me to let go, Bjork taught me that missing someone is a normal thing, Born Against taught me to be a devils advocate, Chain of Strength taught me about never quitting, Septic Death taught me about art, Insted taught me to live and let live, Judge taught me to never ever run, and Duke Ellington taught me how to understand life.

All of the above and so many more have taught me so much, I will forever be grateful.

Thank you.

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Search
Current mood: creative
Category: Life

Am I wondering or wandering, no just wondering

Is this the end or a new beginning?

Is this the last part or the fourth part of the circle or is this all the rehearsal of

life of death Looking through my eyes, her eyes

The heart beats the drum beats

Sense or non-sense my name is search

Oceans and seas subliminalities or just my reality

The cold steal of the freight train

Creating new words from the sound of the rails

Screeching, screaming, tempting, lending me its soul your soul

Loaned, borrowed, broken,

The end, the current, the oceans and seas or just the last part of my circle.

4/23/2006

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My Survey
Current mood: happy
Category: Life

This was pretty fun.

Time started: 11:37 AM Mountain Standard

Name: Jason W. Woodland

Nickname: Howard Hughes (only for a couple of people)

Single or Taken: Single

Sex: M

Birthday: 10/06/77

Shoe size: 11.5 

Height: 6’4

Heritage: Scottish

What are you wearing right now: Black pin strip pants and a grey sweater

Where do you live: Downtown SLC

Righty or lefty: Righty

Favorite cartoon character: Don’t have one

Last movie you watched: Casablanca, early this morning

Given anyone a bath: Not recently

Bungee Jumped: Yes

Parasailed: No

Ever been out of the country: Yes

Gone skinny dipping: Yes

Last book you read: Law Relating to International Banking

Been in the opposite sex's bathroom: Yes

Eaten a dog biscuit: A long time ago

Played truth or dare: Yes with Madonna

Been in a physical fight: Yes

Been in a police car: Yes

Been in a sauna: Yes

Been in a hot tub: Yes

Swam in the ocean: Absolutely  

Fallen asleep in school:  NO

Ran away: I don’t run from anything 

Broken someone's heart: I hope not

Cried when someone died: Yes

Flashed someone: Yes

  Cried in school: Why would I cry in school?  Oh wait maybe during statistics class.

Fell off your chair: Yes

Sat by the phone all night waiting for a call:  Not all night, I went to sleep

Been cheated on: No

*First thing that comes to mind*

Red: Sunsets

Blue: Ocean

Autumn: October in the canyon

*What is..*

Your good luck charm: Everything I touch

What’s your room like: Baroque style, and comfortable

What is beside you: A book, a Gatorade, and a picture of my two nieces

What kind of shampoo do you use: The Kangaroo kind

Something that happened to you this year: I had a birthday

Worst thing that has happened to you this year: A head ache, and then I threw up

Had Sore Throat: No

Believe in love at first sight: Sure

Like picnics: Yes

Favorite candy: Chocolate!!!!

Like school: Absolutely!

Favorite class: Global Business and World Religions

Pets: Irish Pit Bull

Loved anyone: Yes

*Would you:*

Eat a live hamster: No

Would you kill someone you didn't know for 15 billion dollars: No

If you were stuck on an island, what people would you want with you: My dog, my family, all of my friends, a DJ, a scientist, a psychiatrist, an physicist, a school teacher, a mathematician, a historian and a farmer.

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Decrypting Chaos
Category: Writing and Poetry

Last night. Cold. Small overload. Spent time talking to a mentor and beloved friend and grandmother about the universe. Conversed with Masonic and spiritual brother Adam. Balance. Interplanetary. The Almighty Architect. My name is Jason Woodland and I momentarily cried last night, twice. Normal it is for humans. I sometimes have to remind myself that I am also human. Geometry. Algebraic equations. 3 in the morning. I again realized that the single footprints in the sand is when the Architect is carrying me. I had to regain my orbit. Love, I love to love. Thank you mother for the great lessons you taught me about life. Death? Weight. It an be heavy sometimes, sometimes we feel like it is all of the time. My heart beats, can you feel it. Remember your heart because one day it will stop beating. My heart beats for love, and the rhythm of life. Again can you feel it? Your heart, the sand, the journey? Inspiration. What does? Maybe the brain eating fish. Heavens. Dark night. The moon governs. The link in the chain. Sometimes cold. Without cold we don't appreciate the warm or even the hot. The hot sand. The universe. The lessons of G*D. The lessons of the universe. I thank my father for my creation. Music is her name. So is Angel. Omens. The silver charm. The beautiful Corinthian pillar. The strength. Astronomy. My mentor Pythagoras. It is almost Christmas in 2005; it has been pretty cold at night. I am sitting on my floor right now in my bedroom thinking. Feeling life looking forward to the future. Bright, beautiful. Projects to pyramids to projects? Divesting myself of all of the worldly distinctions and equipments. Humble and reverent. Holding the minds of the children. The innocence and the brilliance of the child's mind. Delicate. Delicate rose gardens. Our personal imprisonment. Freedom. The breakdown, not in defiance but understanding. It must be cold where he lives? I pray for you and all of us. Connect us to the planets connect us to the G*D. The gavel strikes to bring us into order. I am thinking about dinner. I am only slightly hungry. I think about using the phone, but no. Any reason? Maybe. To square all of the transactions of life. Large strong hands. Can they protect me to the evils of this world. My duties as a Scottish Knight of Saint Andrew. Reverence and obey the Deity. Serve the truth. Protect virtue and innocence. Defend the people against tyranny. It is an honor. Love again. Humans can't afford to let their hearts harden. The currents and the tides the ebbs and flows. The sands. Don't forget the struggle, don't forget the streets. Feed the family. Wisdom. The owl. The oceans and streams. The code. The connection. The heart of a rose. Lost and found. Never lost by the Architect though. My philosophy. Da Vinci. Eureka! The 47th problem? Do you have the answers yet? My mentor gave them to you somewhere, sometime. Maybe yesteryear. Your last life. Old souls. Can you wake up as someone else? I miss you, but I visit you often on my black couch. Thanks for the message. Thank you for the code. Thank you standard deviation. Humble. The hand that writes all. Nature. Time, patience and perseverance. The rejected stone is now the corner stone. The capstone. The power the presents. The poetry. The heat and the cool. They will wait. It doesn't need to be fast. I love you. Sincerely. Peace. Is this chaos. No, it is the story of someone whom cried this evening. The theory, if you are familiar, is as beautiful as the gorgeous wings of the butterfly. This is it. The 48th problem. The root of all geometry. Love is as perfect as the theorem. Do you see it? Can you feel it now? I understand, remember it is all written from the same hand. There is nothing new under the sun. Tell me what is in your heart. I am traveling. Far and wide. The desert, the sea. The revolution. The ebbs and flows. The cold steel. The pain. The love. Your heart is beating faster now, hold it and thank it. Why left you the west? As sure as the sun rules the day. Knowledge, Wisdom, Understanding.

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