Billy Britt

Age: 71 Birthday: May 15

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Billy Britt commented on John Richeson's video

"Wonderful video John, bring back a million memories. Being young, wow, that was fun!"

Billy Britt commented on Ken & Sue Brown's blog post My Brother's Keeper

"Great work Ken."

Donna Jean (Woolley) Walter replied to Billy Britt's discussion Peter D. Woolley: The passing of a friend and Corps brother

"P.S. We spoke last when Ardie and Ben were still alive at the farm. Peter was building a veg. stand......or something like that and painting a barbeque grill the day I spoke with him....(2004) Donna"

Donna Jean (Woolley) Walter replied to Billy Britt's discussion Peter D. Woolley: The passing of a friend and Corps brother

"Billy,
What can I do to have to email me at: donnawalter@rocketmail.com. I would really like to hear from you and be your friend once more. Donna"

Billy Britt left a comment for Susan Propst

"Thank you Susan. Yes, those are wonderful memories. All the best, BB"

Billy Britt left a comment for Michelle Hershey Poccia

"Happy Birthday dear one."

Billy Britt left a comment for Cheryl (Dahl) Burke

"Happy Birthday Cheryl!"

Billy Britt left a comment for Ric Cox

"Ric,
Thank you for your kind words.Bless you greatly brother.
All the best,
BB"

Billy Britt left a comment for Lonnell Johnson

"Lonnell,
I am sorry I just now received your message from November.Fell free to email me at sbbritt@yahoo.com Thank you for sharing the TOP10. You post are always an inspiration and blessing.
all the best,
BB"

Billy Britt left a comment for Laine Rountree Walter

"Happy Birthday Laine! You are a wonderful woman and a dear friend. I love you very much.
BB"

susan lefevre commented on Billy Britt's blog post Are We All Racist Now?

"It is. All his producers have been named "Bo Snerdley". So, did you check it out? That guy really cracks me up!"

Cindy Kuchmy Kelley commented on Billy Britt's blog post Are We All Racist Now?

"I thought Bo Snerdley was a fake name."

susan lefevre commented on Billy Britt's blog post Are We All Racist Now?

"Sorry, guess you'll have to look it up on youtube.com"

susan lefevre commented on Billy Britt's blog post Are We All Racist Now?

"Some of you will recognize the name "Bo Snerdley". If you missed it, here's his recent commentary on the NFL:"

susan lefevre commented on Billy Britt's blog post Are We All Racist Now?

""Some Blacks Now Have Doubts About Obama
Who, after all, could know more about the lie about government and the pretense of political answers to life's problems than blacks?"

This is the title of a column by Star Parker, a black conservative…"

John Richeson replied to Billy Britt's discussion Peter D. Woolley: The passing of a friend and Corps brother

"Rest in peace our friend and brother"

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Gender

Male

Birthday:

May 15

Age:

Way Corp group(s) I was in

Where I live

Alabama

Married or Single

Married

About Me

Ah, to condense twenty-five years into twenty-five words of less, well, maybe not. F. Scott said, “There are no second acts in American lives,” well, most folks know that to be a load of bull. Let’s see I have been a failed Reverend, a successful publisher, a respected editor, and a pretty good M&A entrepreneur. The first my love, the second and third my passion and last a way to make money. That surely constitutes more than two acts and perhaps even a mini-series on Lifetime. Yuck! The last twenty years I have mostly spend my working life starting small independent newspapers. Think alternative, irreverent, socially conscious free rags. I have been married to a wonderful woman named Susan for nineteen years. We have lived around the world and for years called NYC our home. My offices were 11 blocks from WTC on 9/11. My attorney was on the 85th floor of Tower Two. She tragically was never found. (Susan and I would have been on the 85th floor of Tower Two at 8 am on 9/13. So we were some of the lucky ones.) For a year after 9/11 we soldiered on but our hearts and our city were badly damaged. Our dreams before the attack seemed unimportant when stacked beside the real awareness of how short life really is. Someone once asked Billy Graham what he had found most amazing about life? He answered, “Its brevity.” So, we have become “drop outs.” We have traded Gucci for Wal-mart and Manhattan for a farm in rural Alabama. It is very much Green Acres. (Organic garden, 2 horses, 5 goats, 2 dogs, 4 chickens and I have no idea how many cats.) Susan has an earth-friendly store and greenhouse; I spend much of my time writing things that no one ever reads (except those who are kind enough to read my rants without thinking I have truly crossed the line into lunacy). It has taken me the better part of the last twenty-five years to fully forgive myself (and some others) for my final days in The Way. Of course finally finding a Russian doctor and a French psychiatrist I am fine, really. The doctor assured me, “Smoke, drink, enjoy, what’s it going to do kill you?” The frog intoning a motto of, “Wrong? There is no wrong!" Ok, I’m kidding. I am very happy to see so many people I once called friend here on this site and doing well. If I have offend, hurt or betrayed any of you I am sorry and ask your forgiveness. It is my wish to connect as best I can and share whatever I have with everyone here. Typing this now I also ponder, what is the next act? To all of you I say, I am okay. How are you friend? Love to all, B “No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were: any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” John Donne

Music I Like

Charlie Parker Billie Holiday Ella Fitzgerald Chet Baker Dean Martin (Really he was great!) Tony Bennett Nat “King” Cole Most songs by Johnny Mercer The Beatles (of course) The Rolling Stones The Beach Boys (Pet Sounds) The Chieftains Van Morrison Songs and Bands that should never be heard again! Stairway to heaven Muskrat Love (What was that all about!) Ben Anything Michael Jackson, Wings, Lite Rock, Hair bands and Rap (Why did they leave the C off of the spelling?) Well, maybe that song about, “Sipping on Gin and juice, with my mind on my money and my money on my mind.” I mean, really, it is so culturally relevant. Now that I have started this list I know it is a fool’s errand.

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Ken & Sue Brown March 8, 2009 at 6:44am

Thanks.
Ken
Ken & Sue Brown February 28, 2009 at 1:03am

Hi,
I appreciated your "Know When to Hold'em" blog post. Insightful, relevant to practical living ethics, and well said. The comments I read were pretty good too. I didn't read them all. I was going to take a closer look this morning, but it's gone!....? As you know, Dr. Wierwille was deathly against gambling on any level, but the Scripures are silent on the issue. They only speak to where a gambler's heart and motivation might be, not to the activity itself. I appreciate reading things that are challenging regarding ethics and the practical application of God's Word. Thanks.
Ted Ferrell February 26, 2009 at 4:45am

Billy
When you find Sonship tape send to me and I'll do my best to put on CD.
My mailing address is
Ted Ferrell
6175 101st.Ave.
Pinellas Park, FL.33782
Phone (727) 368-8953
Ted Ferrell February 25, 2009 at 9:20am

Hey Billy
I saw your reply on forum Music Blast From The Past but I goofed up and deleted the whole thing Today I'm back on.
Yes Billy that tape you have of Sonship is priceless and if you send it to me to be put on CD I will gaurd it with my life
I hear from Skip M. Willie S. (by way of Linda) and Pete Miller.You guys were good and you my brother did some fine vocal work..
Ted
Ken Sudduth February 15, 2009 at 5:28pm

Billy,

Nice seeing your smiling face, please give us a call sometime!

Ken & Helen Sudduth 941-773-5004
Anita Farwell January 15, 2009 at 2:11am

FYI: During lunch time, after some of the teachers had had a chance to read it, received back positive and appreciative comments, re: your, "233 Anniversary of Common Sense."
Carol McArdle January 12, 2009 at 4:56pm

Thanks Billy! Love and Blessings, Carol
George M. Hendrix January 12, 2009 at 12:19pm

Thanks Billy.
Another one, most certainly by the mercy and grace of God!

Did you get my comments made to your page a few weeks ago?

George
Nancy Friedman January 3, 2009 at 8:54pm

Hey Billy

I just read your page-good to see you and hear what you had to say.

Good for you,

-Nancy
George M. Hendrix December 31, 2008 at 9:26am

Billy,
Have enjoyed your blogs and various comments.
Noticed that you live in Alabama. How in the world did that come about?
My wife and I are both from Alabama. I grew up in Guntersville and Oneonta.
Joni grew up in Oneonta. We now live in Woodstock, GA. We have retained a farm in Straight Mountain near Horse Pens 40, and go there often...great fishing in the pond and great hiking in woods. Deer, wolves, coyote, and panthers keep us in good company. Joni's mom and family live there. Do you know these areas? We also often visit Guntersville. This is where my mom live
I would be interested in knowing in which part of Alabama you reside, and how that came to be, if you are willing to share that information. My personal email is: onemanbluesband@hotmail.com

George