Elvis Presley, Love Me Tender, & Ken Laager.

To the highest bidder, or Elvis fan w/same or equal interest in this particular art piece by Mr. Ken Laager. The Elvis Presley Porcelain Plaque was sold exclusively by The Franklin Mint in 1997. I have to admit openly that it is one of the most beautiful pieces of artwork that I own. This collection of Elvis memorabilia is not shabby either, saying the least. We have decided to start a blog regarding this item due to the fact that we contacted the artist himself whom was unable to determine a value of the piece due to the exclusive rights of the franklin mint. However if you are interested in an open discussion or bidding...It is New and will arrive In the Box that it was originally shipped in! This signed, framed, limited edition portrait of Elvis Presley by artist Ken Laager is printed on porcelain and issued by the Franklin Mint. Titled "Love Me Tender" and is new in box with certificate of authenticity on the back. This plaque is officially authorized by Graceland. Beautifully matted, with toned leather, and displays a brass name plate with the title of work. The frame is made of wood. The plaque is, In Mint Condition, No longer in Production, Limited Edition & Soldout! Contact the author of this blog or discuss the art, here:

Elvis Presley, Portrait, by Ken Laager


Thanks very much and Happy Holidays!

Old Fashioned Values

I'm an old fashioned fellow with old fashioned values. I've thought about the past memories here and there. I'd have rather spent all the time in the world + allow unusual behavior than loose a good friend or family member any day! I just visited a dear friend’s home who was unable to be there due to medical reasons. My time was spent in their yard a week or so ago. Her oldest child was there remodeling her kitchen etc. Her youngest was helping and then off to work elsewhere. This is the nature of life, it takes its course no matter what, when, or how hard we try to mold and shape it, "we are just passengers here on this earth, make the best of it" as my grandmother once told me around 30 years ago. RIP JSS 1923-2003

"+P.E.Spruill Quotes"

"For where my will is the path shines brightly in front of me." quote. +Eli Spruill ©10/09

“I contemplate the image on earth, capturing the emotions that flow through me, having been torn near it’s entirety from my first born child” quote. +P.E. Spruill ©7/1999

"One can learn allot about their inner being and how others perceive you, it’s especially done through their lens." quote. +P.E. Spruill ©7/1996

Our U-11 Tigers

There is a great feeling that comes over you when getting involved with the coaching of 12+ 8, 9, &10 year olds! It's hard to put into words, but I'll attempt to explain in brief detail here. Work, work, all week long, but there is still time to stop the grind and get out there on the soccer field with our children and play! It releases all the tension and pent up energy form the daily routine of life in general. We highly recommend not just watching but getting involved in the actual soccer scrimmages with your kids, its just as exciting for you as it is for them, well at least nearly. The entire family will benefit from the exercise + the rewards for the parents and tigers are limitless! Enjoy those soccer practices, games, moments of teaching + learning, which in turn you will receive the prize of joy in the end. We extend Grace and blessings from one coach/parent to another.

Golf & Fresh Air

Day to day grind, chores, maintenence, things getting old that must be replaced can get the best of us! However there is one exception lately, after my works done, it’s the golf course. When I’m out there making my rounds and turning the turns, even when there are others near, I feel a great sense of privacy, courage, and appreciation, clarification, and it’s very rewarding, basically a slice of heaven on earth. Just for a moment at times after walking thousands of yards time simply stops for me and everything else around me slows down too. I get to actually take a few deep breaths of fresh air + take in the awesome surroundings, instead of the tainted crap that I’m use to dealing with on a regular basis. My overexcited nervousness or what feels like hectic concern seems to dissolve into the wood line.

NCYSA/YMCA

The NCYSA penalties in regards to risk management found to be a bit much when it comes to the American born, bred, locally raised, activist, and volunteer. We wrote an extensive article in great detail on how the NCYSA and its president/liaison handled without due-regard, one of our true unsung and unknown hero’s, the American volunteer. Stay tuned to find out what we had to say about this example of this particulars association’s outlandish and ridiculous misfortune of one of its closest affiliates, family youth programs + association the YMCA.

Callaway Golf TV: Callaway uPro - Seeing is believing

Callaway Golf TV: Callaway uPro - Seeing is believing

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