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2009-05-07
15:33

25 REASONS I OWE MY MOTHER

1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE .
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."

2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL .
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week !"

4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
" Because I said so, that's why."

5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC.
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

7... My mother taught me IRONY
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

10. My mother taught me about STAMINA.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATI ON.
"Stop acting like your father!"

15. My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."

17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .
"You are going to get it when you get home!"

18.... My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way."

19. My mother taught me ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"

20. My mother taught me HUMOR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT .
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."

23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand..."

0A25. And my favorite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE



"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you.

2009-03-29
0:35

George Carlin's Views on Aging!!!

Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids? If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about ageing that you think in fractions.

'How old are you?' 'I'm four and a half!' You're never thirty-six and a half. You're four and a half, going on five! That's the key.

You get into your teens, now they can't hold you back. You jump to the next number, or even a few ahead.

'How old are you?' 'I'm gonna be 16!' You could be 13, but hey, you're gonna be 16! And then the greatest day of your life ..... . You become 21. Even the words sound like a ceremony. YOU BECOME 21. YESSSS!!!

But then you turn 30. Oooohh, what happened there? Makes you sound like bad milk! He TURNED; we had to throw him out. There's no fun now, you're Just a sour-dumpling. What's wrong? What's changed?

You BECOME 21, you TURN 30, then you're PUSHING 40. Whoa! Put on the brakes, it's all slipping away. Before you know it, you REACH 50 and your dreams are gone.

But wait!!! You MAKE it to 60. You didn't think you would!

So you BECOME 21, TURN 30, PUSH 40, REACH 50 and MAKE it to 60.

You've built up so much speed that you HIT 70! After that it's a day-by-day thing; you HIT Wednesday!

You get into your 80's and every day is a complete cycle; you HIT lunch; you TURN 4:30 ; you REACH bedtime. And it doesn't end there Into the 90s, you start going backwards; 'I Was JUST 92.'

Then a strange thing happens. If you make it over 100, you become a little kid again. 'I'm 100 and a half!'

May you all make it to a healthy 100 and a half!!




HOW TO STAY YOUNG

1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay 'them'

2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.

3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.' And the devil's name is Alzheimer's.

4. Enjoy the simple things.

5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.

6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.

7. Surround yourself with what you love , whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.

10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER :

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

2009-03-29
14:21

Thanks Michele for a great quote!!! Gary

"And in the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed." -from "On Friendship" by Kahil Gibran

2009-01-16
23:06

All that is not given is lost.

All that is not given is lost. Hasari Pal

2008-10-22
12:05

Funny Stuff!!! "Things That Make Ya Go "Hmmmmm"...

Can you cry under water?
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How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?
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Why do you have to 'put your two cents in'... but it's only a 'penny for your thoughts'? Where's that extra penny going to?
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Once you're in heaven, do you get stuck wearing the clothes you were buried in for eternity?
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Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
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What disease did cured ham actually have?
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How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?
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Why is it that people say they 'slept like a baby' when babies wake up like every two hours?
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If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?
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Why are you IN a movie, but you're ON TV?
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Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?
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Why do doctors leave the room while you change?
They're going to see you naked anyway.
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Why is 'bra' singular and 'panties' plural?
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Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat?
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If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a stupid song about him?
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Can a hearse carrying a corpse drive in the carpool lane ?
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If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat?
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Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours?
They're both dogs!
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If Wile E. Coyote had enough money to buy all th at ACME crap, why didn't he just buy dinner?
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If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?
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If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons?
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Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune?
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Why did you just try singing the two songs above?
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Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's in your butt?
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Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him for a car ride, he sticks his head out the window?

2007-12-15
10:48

Sat 12-15-07

First Spin Class at 8 AM with Erin at Fulfords 11:00 Deliver eggs to Matt Statzell Cliff Lockwoods Dads viewing 2pm dinner at Joe and Hazel

2006-03-05
0:07

Worlds Youngest Fotki Member (Thanks for the Humor Peter)

Enjoy this little movie!!! Courtesy of
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PS,,, you can double click on the movie to fill your screen,. double click again to go back!!!

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2006-01-14
19:20

Einstein the Bird Movie

Enjoy this little movie!!! Gary

PS,,, you can double click on the movie to fill your screen,. double click again to go back!!!


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2006-01-12
17:28

Email Etiquette

Email is now a very important form of business communication. Like a snail mail letter, however, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and proper etiquette are important in an email message. Let's look at some guidelines:

1. Most Important - the correct way to send a Forward:
Use Bcc. Bcc is short for Blind Carbon Copy. Bcc recipients will receive a copy of the message, but their email addresses do not show up in the email envelope. Bcc recipients are invisible to each other. Only recipients in the To: or Cc: recipients show up in the envelope. To protect every recipient's privacy, put your email address in the To: box, and put everyone else in the Bcc: box.

2. Eliminate ALL CAPS. It is considered to be SHOUTING and rude.

3. Don't request delivery or read receipts. If you want to make sure that someone received or read an email, pick up the phone.

4. Do not overuse the high priority option.

5. Email can be cold and impersonal. If you receive an email from someone who seems upset, re-read it several times and make sure the sender is truly upset. If the sender is upset, consider a telephone reply instead of an email. If you have no phone number, assume that the sender was not upset, and reply with a smile on your email (figuratively).

6. If you get into a send and reply cycle with someone, break the cycle by making a phone call.

7. Don't respond to an email when you are angry. Emails can be stored on a computer and/or easily forwarded to other people. If you wouldn't want an email read to a jury or your mother, don't send it.

8. One of the most important parts of an email is the subject line. Make sure it accurately summarizes the content of the email. Think of it as the title for your book. You wouldn't call a book about cats, "Why I hate dogs." It might be true, but it is not effective.

9. Always use spell check and proof-read your email. Nothing is less professional than poor spelling.
Keep your paragraphs short and consider using bullet points.

10. Do not ask to recall a message sent in error.

11. Do not forward chain letter, joke, virus warnings, political, or religious emails unless the recipient has asked to receive them in advance. Even then, never forward emails with crass language, racial epithets, lewd or suggestive material. Such behavior is inappropriate, and if it is forwarded again, it will have your email address immortalized as part of the header.

11. Do not flame. Expressing extreme anger or emotion in an email is considered flaming.

12. It is not appropriate in business emails to use emoticons such as :) [smile] or :( [frown].

13. Do not use acronyms in business emails such as BTW (by the way), IMHO (in my humble opinion), or ROFL (roll on floor laughing).

14. Careful with "Reply All." Make sure you do not hit the "Reply All" button when you mean to simply "Reply." Reply All sends your reply to every recipient in both the To: and Cc: fields of the email.

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2005-10-24
20:16

If we reduce the population of the Earth to a small town with 100 people and keep the proportions, it will look like this:

I got this from Peter!!! Thanks, <a href=http://public.fotki.com/Pedro23//>Peter</a>!!!

If we reduce the population of the Earth to a small town with 100 people and keep the proportions, it will look like this:
57 Asians
21 Europeans
14 Americans (northern and southern)
8 Africans
52 women
48 men
70 coloured-skins
30 caucasians
6 people would own 59% of the whole world wealth and all of them will be from the United States of America
80 would have bad living conditions
70 will be uneducated
50 will be underfed
1 would die
2 would be born
1 will have a computer
1 (only one) will have higher education
If you look at the world from this point of view, you will see how there is a big need of solidarity, understanding, patience and education.
Also think about the following
If this morning you've woke up healthy, you are happier then 1 million people that will not survive next week.
If you never suffered a war,
the loneliness of the jail cell, the agony of torture,
or hunger,
you are happier than 500 million people in the world.
If you can enter into a church (mosque) without fear of jail or death, you are happier than 3 million people in the world.
If there is food in your fridge,
you have shoes and clothes,
you have a bed and a roof,
you are richer than 75% of the people in the world.
If you have bank account, money in your wallet and some coins in the money-box,
you belong to the 8% of the people on the world, which are well-to-do.
If you read this you are three times more blessed because:
1. somebody just thought of you.
1. you don't belong to the 200 million people that cannot read.
1. and... you have a computer!
As somebody once said:
"- work as if you don't need money,
- love as if nobody never ever hurt you,
- dance, as if nobody can see you,
- sing, as if nobody can hear you,
- live, as if the Earth was a heaven."

2005-10-23
11:00

Fun Facts About Scorpio

Beneath a controlled, cool exterior beats the heart of the deeply intense Scorpion. Passionate, penetrating, and determined, this sign will probe until they reach the truth. The Scorpion may not speak volumes or show their emotions readily, yet rest assured there's an enormous amount of activity happening beneath the surface. Excellent leaders, the Scorpion is always aware. When it comes to resourcefulness, this sign comes out ahead.

Friends and Family
Sincerity and truth are strong components of the Scorpion's friends. It can take some time before really close bonds are formed, but once done, the Scorpion will remain dedicated and loyal. Witty and intellectual, they prefer companions who are humorous and easygoing. Full of surprises, this sign will give you the shirt off their backs if that's what you need; yet, once they are crossed, there's no turning back. They feel deeply, and once hurt, it can be impossible to turn things around. Commitment to family is strong and consistent with the Scorpion. They are exceptionally helpful in managing affairs, and they are excellent advocates when one is needed.

Career and Money
"I desire" is the key phrase for the Scorpion. They are fantastic at managing, solving, or creating. Once the Scorpion sets their sights on a goal, there's no deterring this sign. Tasks that require a scientific, penetrating approach are always best done by the Scorpion, as they will delve deeply into the materials they have. Their ability to focus, coupled with determination, makes for strong management skills. They're not ones to worry about making friends on the job scene; rather, they prefer to see the task accomplished well.

Pursuing such careers as a scientist, doctor, investigator, navigator, detective, researcher, police officer, business manager, and psychologist all suit the mighty Scorpion. Respect is an essential aspect of working for this sign. They need to respect their coworkers, while also feeling a sense of being respected by others.

Disciplined enough to stick to a budget and unafraid of working as hard and as long as it takes puts the Scorpion in a good financial position. Many are fortunate and inherit money. Whatever the case - and regardless of the balance - they are great managers of their dollars and are not apt to overspend at all. Money means security and a sense of control, which is important to the Scorpion. Therefore, they're going to hang onto the majority of the cash, making decisions carefully before turning any of it over.

Love and Sex
This is the strongest of the sexualities in the zodiac. Incredibly passionate, the Scorpion takes intimacy seriously. Partners need to be intelligent and honest. Much of the foreplay for this sign happens long before the bedroom through conversation and observation. Once in love, they are devoted and loyal to the death. But relationships can take some time. The Scorpion needs to build trust and respect for a potential mate slowly and thoroughly.

SCORPIO TIDBITS

Scorpio Birthdays
October 23 - November 21

Health
Each sign has a part of the anatomy attached to it, making this the area of the body that is most sensitive to stimulation. The anatomical areas for Scorpio are the genitals, bladder, rectum, and the reproductive organs.

Ruling Planet
The ruling planet for Scorpio is Pluto. Traditionally, this planet rules that which is hidden from view. It also represents conception, birth and death, slow growth, generation, regeneration, unpopular causes, anonymity, phobias, and the exposition of secrets.

Colors
The colors of choice for Scorpio are dark red to maroon.

Gemstone
Scorpio's star stone is the opal.

Lucky Numbers
Scorpio's lucky numbers are 2, 7, and 9.

Compatibility
Scorpions are most compatible with Pisces and Cancer.

Opposite Sign
The opposite sign of Scorpio is Taurus.

The Perfect Gift
The best gifts for a Scorpio are sentimental choices, clothing (especially something sexy), and non-fiction books.

Likes
Truth, facts, flirtation, long-time friends

Dislikes
The superficial, flattery, shallow people, being taken advantage of

House
Natural sign of the Eighth House. This house focuses on sex, taxes, death and rebirth, a partner's resources, inheritance, and regeneration.

Famous Scorpios
Carl Sagan, Jody Foster, Indira Gandhi, Prince Charles and Grace Kelly

2005-08-28
8:53

Labor Day

Labor Day
In September 1882 Central Labor Union held its first Labor Day celebration in New York City, in honor of the entire workforce.

In 1884 the first Monday of September officially became Labor Day and over the years it has been celebrated with parades, fireworks and festivals; slowly losing its political connotations and becoming an unofficial end of summer holiday.

Labor Day is devoted to no man, living or dead, to no sect, race or nation. --Samual Gompers, founder and president of the American Federation of Labor

2005-02-11
19:33

Bonnie Banks O' Loch Lomond /// (You Take the High Road)

Thank You Irene (<a href=http://public.fotki.com/tarbet//>http://public.fotki.com/tarbet/</a>) for creating and sharing your GREAT Welcome Page(<a href=http://members.fotki.com/tarbet//>http://members.fotki.com/tarbet/</a>) and it's Glorious Music with all of us!!! Here are the lyrics to go along with the Music!!! Gary

Old Scotch Song, Copyright Unknown

By yon bonnie banks,
And by yon bonnie braes,
Where the sun shines bright on Loch Lomond,
Where me and my true love
Were ever want to gae,
On the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.

Oh! ye'll take the high road and
I'll take the low road,
And I'll be in Scotland afore ye;
But me and my true love
Will never meet again
On the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.

'Twas then that we parted
In yon shady glen,
On the steep, steep side of Ben Lomond,
Where in purple hue
The Highland hills we view,
And the moon coming out in the gloaming.

Oh! ye'll take the high road and
I'll take the low road,
And I'll be in Scotland afore ye;
But me and my true love
Will never meet again
On the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.

The wee birdie sang
And the wild flowers spring,
And in sunshine the waters are sleeping,
But the broken heart it kens
Nae second Spring again,
Tho' the waeful may cease frae their greeting.

Oh! ye'll take the high road and
I'll take the low road,
And I'll be in Scotland afore ye;
But me and my true love
Will never meet again
On the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.

2005-02-11
19:51

Porn Free by Peter!!! Thanks for your good taste Peter!!!

New Rendition of Born Free by Peter from Australia!!! Peter's Fotki Site is Here ---> <a href=http://public.fotki.com/Pedro23//>http://public.fotki.com/Pedro23/</a> Thanks Peter!!!

This is a new take on the old Andy Williams song:

"Porn free, as free as the wind blows
As free as the grass grows
Porn free to follow your heart

Live free and beauty surrounds you
The world still astounds you
Each time you look at a star

Stay free, where no walls divide you
You're free as the roaring tide
So there's no need to hide

Porn free, and life is worth living
But only worth living
'cause you're porn free

(Stay free, where no walls divide you)
You're free as the roaring tide
So there's no need to hide

Porn free, and life is worth living
But only worth living
'cause you're porn free"

Heh heh!

Peter
PS,,, The Thumbnail is a Link to the Full Size Picture of Our Top Ten Trio!!! Peter, Scott and Me :))))))))))))))))
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2005-02-09
20:05

New Welcome Page!!!

Vid made a new Welcome Page for me!!! <a href=http://members.fotki.com/GaryGS1//>http://members.fotki.com/GaryGS1/</a>

It's GREAT!!! Thanks VID <a href=http://public.fotki.com/VIDLESKOSEK//>http://public.fotki.com/VIDLESKOSEK/</a>

2005-02-07
23:06

Mineral /// It's Buffalo Tom, http://www.buffalotom.com/

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All spangled up, glittering on
There's a monster in the kitchen - his lights's turned on
Thanks for coming - it meant a lot
But you sure do know how to put me on the spot

You're so green
You're so green
You're so green
You're so green

You came into the kitchen - a rose held high
I never want to see young flowers die
And hearing all that made me feel like a spy
To tell you any different would be to lie

You're so green
You're so green
You're so green
You're so green
You're so green
You're so green

"Merry Christmas" you said to me
Empty drawers - nothing left for me
We turned around now and what did we see?
All our whispers and transparencies

You're so green
You're so green
You're so green
You're so green
You're so green
You're so green
So green
So green
So green

2005-01-11
19:48

A Quote...Regarding /// Thanks for the Memories!!!

The future of memories lives in the present. To keep them remembered they must be safely stored in the present. GaryGS1.

2005-01-06
20:22

Billie Cole and Bette Murphy's Poem to Our Costa Rican Tour Family December 2004. They wrote this and read it on the bus to us all!!! Thanks Billie and Bette!!! Gary

T’was the week before Christmas and from seven states,
Sixteen people would soon mix their fates.

All were packing for a trip in December
With hopes for adventures we’d always remember.

We arrived in San Jose with nary a care,
Assured that our Mario would meet us all there.

With storms in Texas and in other states
Some were on time, but several were late.

We met Wednesday morning full of high spirits and good cheer
Knowing our new friends now were all here.

With Mario in charge and Walt at the wheel,
We soon realized our adventure was going to be real!

With Atakan, Marissa and Ryan in sight
Plus Leslie and Stephen from the house of White,

And Richard, and Gary, and Delores and Herb
(Whose laugh we’d know if he said not a word,)

And from California came Tony and Renee,
Plus George and Pauline who were with us each day,

When Betty, Billie, and Suzanne all did meet,
The OAT family now was complete.

All of Costa Rica was ours to see
Only Walt and Mario knew the adventures to be.

With rivers, rainforests, and volcanoes on the list
Sometimes our view was obscured by mist.

The flora and fauna Mario did know;
Plants, birds, and critters to us he did show.

With knowledge unequaled and actions so funny,
His energy surpassed the Energizer Bunny!

From an Indian attack and bird walks each day
To zip lines, horses, and ‘sprizes’ along the way

There was rafting, hiking, and energy spent.
So much to do, the time quickly went.

Our Spanish improved and our relationships grew;
Our knowledge expanded, (and our waistlines too!)

All thru Costa Rica, we searched for a name,
Since we visited Juan Batista, we’re the Guardians of the Cane!

We wanted to see the old year out right,
So we danced and partied ‘til midnight.

As we come to the end of two weeks of fun,
We are not just 18, but a family of one!

And we hope Mario will exclaim as we fly out of sight.
“Pura Vida, Gringos! Ya’ll were all right!”

2005-01-05
2:05

Guantanamera

The Music is here: <a href=http://garygs1.com/sandpipersguantanamera.mp3 />http://garygs1.com/sandpipersguantanamera.mp3 </a>

Turn up your Speakers and Enjoy!!! Gary

GUANTANAMERA
Original music by Jose Fernandez Diaz
Music adaptation by Pete Seeger & Julian Orbon
Lyric adaptation by Julian Orbon, based on a poem by Jose Marti

Yo soy un hombre sincero
De donde crecen las palmas
Yo soy un hombre sincero
De donde crecen las palmas
Y antes de morirme quiero
Echar mis versos del alma

Chorus:
Guantanamera
Guajira Guantanamera
Guantanamera
Guajira Guantanamera

Mi verso es de un verde claro
Y de un carmin encendido
Mi verso es de un verde claro
Y de un carmin encendido
Mi verso es un ciervo herido
Que busca en el monte amparo

Chorus

I am a truthful man from this land of palm trees
Before dying I want to share these poems of my soul
My verses are light green
But they are also flaming red

(the next verse says,)
I cultivate a rose in June and in January
For the sincere friend who gives me his hand
And for the cruel one who would tear out this
heart with which I live
I do not cultivate thistles nor nettles
I cultivate a white rose

Cultivo la rosa blanca
En junio como en enero
Qultivo la rosa blanca
En junio como en enero
Para el amigo sincero
Que me da su mano franca

Chorus

Y para el cruel que me arranca
El corazon con que vivo
Y para el cruel que me arranca
El corazon con que vivo
Cardo ni ortiga cultivo
Cultivo la rosa blanca

Chorus

Con los pobres de la tierra
Quiero yo mi suerte echar
Con los pobres de la tierra
Quiero yo mi suerte echar
El arroyo de la sierra
Me complace mas que el mar

Chorus

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