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ISRAEL: Trump Terminates Palestinian Revisionism
In a speech yesterday, PA President Abbas threatened the world with violence, condemned the US, accused Congress of terrorism, and claimed Jewish history in Israel is fabricated. MSM won't cover it, so @FreeBeacon translated his speech: https://t.co/wqwfK9Yohy
— Noah Pollak (@NoahPollak) December 14, 2017
In Fiery Speech, Palestinian President Abbas Condemns United States, Threatens Violence & Denies Jewish History https://t.co/lZdEX7muYc
— Free Beacon (@FreeBeacon) December 15, 2017
Trump Terminates Palestinian Revisionism https://t.co/bxQqdNa3KW
— American Thinker (@AmericanThinker) December 8, 2017
Trump Terminates Palestinian Revisionism
written by Dan Calic
Friday December 8, 2017
"If you repeat a lie often enough people will believe it…."
President Trump has announced Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. Is this news? Hardly. Jerusalem has been the official capital of the Israel since its rebirth in 1948. Never mind it has been the eternal capital of the Jewish people throughout all of history.
Yet with Trump's announcement, most of the world has gone upside down, especially the Arab world. Why is there such an uproar about this announcement? Some think it may be complicated while others see it differently.
For me his announcement is more of a yawn. Why? The simple fact is Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. This is not an opinion, or up for debate. Is London the capital of Britain? Is Paris the capital of France? Clearly the answer is yes to both. So why would anyone have a problem with Jerusalem being called the capital of Israel?
It's when you ask this question the issue becomes less of a yawn and more complicated.
One must unpack who is saying it and why?
Leading the charge of the naysayers is the Arab world. Virtually every nation, including Jordan and Egypt which have formal peace agreements with Israel have voiced objection to Trump's announcement. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran and others have criticized Trump. The UN is scheduling an emergency meeting of the Security Council .To no one's surprise the Muslim terrorist groups have also decried it.
Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority (PA) has declared there will be "wars without end," while PA chief negotiator Saeb Erekat said Trump's move "disqualified the U.S. from any role in any peace process." It should be noted in October, Erekat was the beneficiary of a lung transplant in the U.S., after being on the waiting list for merely two months. Over 1,300 others in need remain on the waiting list.
For those who see Trump's move as damaging or killing the peace process, I say what "peace" process are you talking about? The two key players in the "peace" process are the prime minister of Israel and the leader of the Palestinians. They are the ones who would participate in such a process.
It seems to me if there was an actual "peace" process there would be ongoing negotiations regarding the key issues that divide the parties involved. Yet Mahmoud Abbas has stated and restated he will never recognize Israel as a Jewish state. He's also said the Jewish people have no connection to Jerusalem. Plus, he's denied there has ever been a Jewish Temple on Temple Mount. How is Israel supposed to "negotiate" its very right to exist?
As if these statements aren't enough proof that Abbas is devoid of reality, he actually wrote his college thesis on denying the Holocaust. Sadly, much of the Arab Muslim world, and indeed many outside the Arab world are in alignment with Abbas's views.
With such statements it's clear Mr. Abbas is living in his own world of revisionism. The Bible, historical records and countless archaeological digs prove his comments to be utterly false and without merit.
Further, as if there isn't enough reason to confirm that Abbas has no interest in a genuine "peace" process, he is paying large salaries to Muslim terrorists that have been jailed for murdering innocent Israelis. He says he will never stop paying them, even if it costs him is position. Much of the money he pays terrorists with comes from U.S. taxpayers in the form of aid from the U.S. government.
Americans are so outraged that their tax dollars are being used to pay Muslim murderers, Congress is in the process of passing legislation which will strip the PA of U.S. aid.
So the question again begs, where is the "peace" process?
Seems there is more than one definition of this. According to the Palestinians and the Israel bashers, the "peace" process consists of Israel agreeing to give away every inch of land beyond the '67 ceasefire lines. This would include the eastern portion of Jerusalem where the Holy Old City is located. Approximately 400,000 Jews living in Judea/Samaria would have to be relocated.
I recall in 2005 when roughly 8,000 Jews were forcibly removed from the Gaza Strip after a 38 year presence, civil war almost broke out in Israel. Keep in mind this was a unilateral decision made by Israel that land for peace would work. Given what's happened in the Gaza Strip since then, it's obvious the land for peace concept does not work.
So why would any clear thinking person believe giving more land away would bring peace? Especially, when Abbas refuses to accept the existence of the Jewish state of Israel no matter what the borders are?
In reality, there is no "peace" process. So Mr. Trump has done nothing to damage it by stating a simple fact that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. Unless you happen to be one of those who think if you tell a lie often enough people will believe it. Seems Abbas has been hedging his bets on this.
Of course we might still discover the moon is made of cheese...
Muslim-Israeli mayor cancels Christmas celebration, Christian advocates condemn the decision, and Newsweek knows just the headline! pic.twitter.com/Yn6KWoHJCg
— Griswold Christmas Vacation (@HashtagGriswold) December 14, 2017
https://t.co/z73DrIYAgq Muslims douse Bethlehem Christmas tree lights to protest Trump's Jerusalem decision. Few Christians remain there due to Muslim terrorism. Sad. @therealroseanne
— SG (@GREENESJ333) December 10, 2017
My column: The miracle of Israel lives on 70 years later https://t.co/vSvZwSlTnp via @nypost
— Michael Goodwin (@mgoodwin_nypost) November 29, 2017
The miracle of Israel lives on 70 years later
written by Michael Goodwin
On Nov. 29, 1947, the United Nations voted to partition Palestine into two states, one Jewish, one Arab. Most Zionists accepted the deal, while Arabs almost universally rejected it and declared war.
One Muslim delegate, referring to Jews living in Arab nations, warned that "The blood will flow like rivers in the Middle East." Iraq's prime minister threatened that the Jewish state would not survive, saying "We will smash the country with our guns and obliterate every place the Jews seek shelter in" while Syria's leader claimed "We shall eradicate Zionism."
Seventy years later, a lust for Jewish blood is a staple of Islamic State, Hezbollah and Hamas, whose charter calls for the elimination of Israel. Iran's leaders call Israel "Little Satan" and vow to wipe it off the map.
In important ways, then, not much has changed. Jew hatred remains mainstream enough to flourish in the sunshine as well as the shadows, including at major American university campuses and European parliaments. Year in, year out, Jews are the victims of most of the religious hate crimes in the United States.
Some UN bodies exist to demonize Israel while ignoring wholesale slaughter and oppression in other lands. Indeed, if that partition proposal were submitted to a much-larger General Assembly today, it probably would not get majority support, let alone the two-thirds approval it got in 1947.
Yet in other ways, everything has changed. Israel, which declared independence in 1948, is a mighty regional power militarily and its economy and technical innovations are world-renowned. This is exceptionalism, Israeli-style.
Politically, it's made progress, too. Peace treaties with Jordan and Egypt have proved remarkably durable and other Arab states have established quiet working relationships with the nation they tried repeatedly to destroy.
Paradoxically, the rise of Islamic terrorism has created common ground with some former enemies. Even Barack Obama's flawed nuclear deal with Iran, vehemently opposed by both Israel and Saudi Arabia, is bringing the two nations closer because they share a vision of Iran as an existential threat.
A recent article in the Jerusalem Post described growing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia as "perhaps the most significant shift in the region" and called a secret visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Israel in September evidence that official diplomatic relations are possible.
Jared Kushner, President Trump's top mideast adviser, also visited both countries in a bid to improve Israeli-Arab ties and help broker an Israeli-Palestinian deal.
On that second point, pessimism remains the safe bet. Although Trump reversed Obama's tilt toward the Palestinians, neither president has had success in changing the essential dynamics: The violent refusal of Palestinian elements to accept Israel's right to exist.
While much of the public debate is couched in terms of borders and settlements and sovereignty over Jerusalem, the larger truth is that Palestinians have pursued Israel's destruction with more zeal than they applied to building their own state.
While you would never know it from most coverage in the American media, a two-state solution was offered to both Yasser Arafat and Mahmoud Abbas, but neither would say yes. To do so would have meant signing their own death warrants at the hands of fellow Arabs committed to Israel's destruction.
The result is that many Palestinians remain scattered in "refugee camps" around the region established nearly 70 years ago, unwanted by their hosts while serving as political pawns. In their own self-governed territories, they are bitterly divided and impoverished, with much of the population living on international handouts and a fantasy that a Palestine without Jews is inevitable.
At times, there have been brief interludes of hope that internal change was coming. Abbas, head of the Palestinian Authority, which governs the West Bank, told an Israeli journalist that he believed the Arabs' 1947 rejection of the partition was a mistake that he hoped to correct.
That was six years ago. Since then, Abbas, finishing the 13th year of a four-year term, has done little to turn that idea into reality.
As I prepare for an upcoming trip to Israel and the West Bank, my third visit to the region, I expect to find an even more dynamic Jewish state, where even the constant threat of catastrophe does not interfere with a zest for life.
Then again, that's Israel. A miracle among nations.
Caught: Palestinian ambulance, Red Crescent, sneaking protestors to a violent riot, Red Crescent claims "to refrain from participating in all belligerent actions and conflicts." How do you explain this, Red Crescent? Via @cogat_israel RT TO SHARE THE TRUTH! #Israel pic.twitter.com/ioNC2pTNcq
— StandWithUs (@StandWithUs) December 11, 2017
Home severely damaged by Gaza rocket on Friday belongs to brother of Hamas spokesperson. #Israel #Palestine refugees.https://t.co/O7HFeGoNeh
— GlobalAwareness101 (@Mononoke__Hime) December 17, 2017
The good news: A Gaza eatery is offering massive discounts to North Korean diners. The bad news: There are no North Koreans in Gaza. https://t.co/49U5qBPGgT #odd
— AP Oddities (@AP_Oddities) December 14, 2017
NYT editorial vs Trump Jlem speech titled "East Jlem's History." Says Trump misguided bc "East Jlem was exclusively Arab in 1967." Didn't mention was bc Jordan ethnically cleansed it after centuries of Jewish life & razed ancient Jewish sites https://t.co/ympaQkjC8b
— Omri Ceren (@omriceren) December 13, 2017
Breaking overnight: ISTANBUL (AP) - Palestinian President Abbas says Palestinians won't accept any role for US in Mideast peace process 'from now on'
— Josh Lederman (@joshledermanAP) December 13, 2017
Cool. Now there is no excuse for the Trump administration to not cut off funding for this terrorist and his organization. https://t.co/I8XK5pBCdQ
— (((AG))) (@AG_Conservative) December 13, 2017
And this is a change how? Plenty of threats and lip service from Abbas but until they remove the requirement that a Jewish state cease to exist no agreement is possible. He is disingenuous and has no interest in any peace that does not include the elimination of the Jews.
— Sabin Brabb (@SabinBrabb) December 13, 2017
No role no $$$. See ya.
— Juan Jose Gutierrez Barrow (@jjmiphoto) December 13, 2017
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas: "We will not recognize Israel as a Jewish state"
Mahmoud Abbas fabricates history: "The Bible says the Palestinians existed before Abraham..."
Ya think? pic.twitter.com/ggiRItTlX3
— TheNatSecRoundtable (@NSRoundtable) November 22, 2017
Antisemitic Chants, Calls for New Intifada at a Times Square Demonstration Protesting Trump's Jerusalem Declaration pic.twitter.com/HE3EXEHPpS
— MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) December 11, 2017
What are the authorities doing to investigate the anti-semtism here and bring the guilty parties to book! This is a shame on U.N. Countries throughout the World where "immigrants" fail to adapt to their chosen surroundings and protest peacefully. Integration? No chance!
— Brian D Selby (@selbers1953) December 11, 2017
I hope everyone is paying attention. Now is the good time, a perfect example, when you can clearly see 'moderate' Muslims magically instantly become radical Muslims.
There has NEVER been a lone wolf Islamist terrorist. You can see them in the thousands worldwide now.
Everyone's masks are being removed. EU tells Netanyahu it rejects Trump's Jerusalem move.
EU is standing behind the Islamist Necromongers. It was EU who participated with the Nation of Islam's Islamist refugee push onto non-Muslim nations. Trojan horse.https://t.co/6QkKq94mhW


Well if you're reading this column it probably means that you are having or had a successful season, so congratulations and hopefully you bring home the championship this week. So many tough decisions will have to be made this weekend. There are a few injuries to worry about, but at least there aren't any teams that have a reason not to play their best players (Carolina is close). Good luck to everyone in their finals and have a happy and healthy holiday season, and don't forget, there is once again a game on Christmas Eve and Saturday, so don't forget to set your lineup.
1. Baltimore Ravens: Is there anyone on Pittsburgh you don't want to start? Maybe you have a better tight end than Heath Miller or are more than deep enough at WR where you don't have to start Markus Wheaton, but everyone else goes.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars: This ranking is way too low if Drew Brees does indeed miss the game Sunday with plantar fasciitis. Everyone on New Orleans takes a hit if he has to sit, but as of now he does want to play. Make no mistake though, he's a risk and therefore so is Brandin Cooks, Willie Snead, Ben Watson and Tim Hightower.
3. Atlanta Falcons: Atlanta got wrecked by the Panthers just a couple of weeks ago, and Cam Newton is coming off quite the performance versus the Giants last week. This could be gas meets match. Jonathan Stewart (knee) is likely to be out again, so that leaves the mess at RB once again. Before you ask, I do have Cameron Artis-Payne ranked higher than Fozzy Whitaker, but don't say this with any kind of confidence as Mike Tolbert and Cam are still there to steal goal line touches. Ted Ginn may not catch many balls, but whenever he does, they always seem to be for big plays.
4. New Orleans Saints: How many Fantasy owners were disappointed by the offensive production from Jacksonville last week? We all expected a heavy shootout that would help our Fantasy numbers, really didn't happen. Well if you survived last week, the Jags could once again payoff in what should be another high-scoring game. I mean really, who have the Saints stopped all season, and they may not have Brees this week? Two areas of caution are Denard Robinson in case T.J. Yeldon starts (unlikely) and Allen Hurns who is dealing with a thigh injury.
5. Cleveland Browns: Yes, I do expect Spencer Ware to return this week but don't expect him to receive a full complement of snaps. The Chiefs know they don't need Ware to beat the Browns, just want to get him back in the lineup. Charcandrick West is still a good play for me. Alex Smith is a sneaky play for me this week, but with so many good QBs out there, it's hard to see a situation where I would recommend him.
6. St. Louis Rams: There is just no way I can sit Russell Wilson or Doug Baldwin this week. The running game is much more interesting for Seattle. Pete Carroll stated earlier this week that just because Christine Michael was the main ball carrier last week doesn't mean he will be, so Sunday, it's still a committee.
7. Green Bay Packers: The Cardinals are another team that it's hard not to start everyone. I'd even want to go with all three WR if possible. Carson Palmer likes to throw the ball deep and will continue to take his shots this game.
8. San Francisco 49ers: What happened to Calvin Johnson last week? How many Fantasy owners lost because he only had one reception for 19 yards against the hapless Saints and only two catches for 35 yards the last two weeks. What a time for him to go into a slump. Still, he's a mid-range WR2 for me this week, but not a must starts.
9. Washington Redskins: Let me reinforce this, if I had a choice between DeMarco Murray, Ryan Mathews and Darren Sproles, I'm not starting Murray, not even close. The Eagles either don't know how to use him or have just come to the realization that he is not a fit in their offense. I do want to start Zach Ertz however, as he has 20 targets in his late two games and at this point he may be the Eagles most reliable receiver.
10. San Diego Chargers: Will we see the Raiders play an inspired game on offense tonight, possibly their last game in Oakland, like the Chargers did last week? I have Derek Carr as a Top 10 QB this week and would start him over the likes of Matt Ryan, Eli Manning and Kirk Cousins. Amari Cooper and Latavius Murray are also starts for me. Michael Crabtree is in Flex consideration.
11. Chicago Bears: I'm starting Mike Evans and Doug Martin in this one but not sure I can trust Jameis Winston enough to sit an Eli Manning or Tyrod Taylor, there would be risk involved.
12. Indianapolis Colts: I really don't want to trust the Miami offense in any way shape or form. They don't seem to know how to use Lamar Miller or maybe they just don't want to use. Jarvis Landry has missed a couple of practices this week but that is likely just to give him some rest. Yes, he is banged up but he is still expected to play Sunday. I want no part of Ryan Tannehill; I'm not hopping on that train.
13. Philadelphia Eagles: I have Kirk Cousins at my 10th starting QB this week, but I have to admit, I'd have a tough time starting him and hoping I can win my championship with him at the helm. Still, it's a good matchup but remember, his numbers on the road aren't very pretty and the pressure will be on Saturday.
14. Oakland Raiders: I want to start Antonio Gates, as the Raiders have had trouble stopping the TE all season long but that may be about it when it comes to the Chargers. The four-TD game for Danny Woodhead last week was a fluke, he's not in my Top 20. Steve Johnson could return but he's not enough to make me feel all that comfortable with Phillip Rivers either.
15. New York Giants:The Vikings keep saying that Adrian Peterson will play Sunday night despite missing about half the game last week after having his ankle rolled over. He has yet to practice this week and is also dealing with a shoulder injury. Yeah, they are probably just being cautious here and let's face it, if AP starts for the Vikings, he starts for your Fantasy team.
16. Tennessee Titans: Am I worried about DeAndre Hopkins with Brandon Weeden at QB? Of course, would be silly to say I'm not, but it wasn't like he's had All-Pros throwing to him all season long.
17. Dallas Cowboys: LeSean McCoy hasn't practiced this week and would seem to be highly unlikely to play due to the knee injury. Karlos Williams and Mike Gillislee would form some kind of committee in his place with Williams being the RB I'd want if I had a choice.
18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Alshon Jeffery left the game early last week due to a hamstring injury and will likely be a game time decision this week. Has there been any player more frustrating to own in Fantasy this season other than Jeffery? It seems like he is always questionable. The problem is, when he plays, he produces. Keep an eye on his status over the weekend.
20. Miami Dolphins: Andrew Luck was announced as out for this game earlier this week and Donte Moncrief is in a walking boot. This could be an ugly game on offense for the Colts as Matt Hasselbeck is also dealing with multiple injuries and although he will probably start the game for Indy. It's anyone's guess as to whether or not he will be able to finish it.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kamar Aiken has been a sneaky play of late. He's not an automatic start, but also not someone that should be put on the pay no attention to list either. The Ravens are likely to have to throw the ball a ton Sunday to keep up with the Steelers, and he could be a strong Flex play this week. Javorious is a low end RB2, as the Ravens may not be doing too much running when they are down by three scores.
22. Minnesota Vikings: No Odell Beckham for the Giants this week means I don't want to have much if anything to do with the Giants offense. Could Reuben Randle have a big game? Sure, he will get a bunch of targets, especially with Dwayne Harris nursing a shoulder injury, but he's just not all that good and the Vikings will be paying more attention to him also.23. Buffalo Bills: So, the Cowboys finally woke up and decided that Matt Cassel is not for them. It only took them about a month longer than everyone else to figure this out. The problem is the offense is still a mess. I'll start Darren McFadden, but that's it. Even if Dez Bryant plays this week, I'd prefer to sit him. There is a chance that the Cowboys will choose to shut him down for the remainder of the season as Dez is still dealing with multiple foot problems.
24. New England Patriots: I may downgrade my Jets a little bit in this game but not all that much. I'm still starting both Brendan Marshall and Eric Decker. I can be talked out of Ryan Fitzpatrick, but the truth is I'm not all that afraid of him either. Chris Ivory is a different story, he still doesn't look the same back to me, and with Bilal Powell coming in with fresh legs and tearing up the field, Ivory will continue to lose touches to him.
25. New York Jets: Who is healthy enough for the Patriots to start this week? Julian Edelman, Danny Amendola and Brandon Lafell are all battling injuries with Edelman highly unlikely to return Sunday. I can't sit Tom Brady, but I would certainly think about it. As for the running game, I'd rather have James White than Brandon Bolden if given the choice.
26. Arizona Cardinals: What to do about Eddie Lacy? This may not be the week to bank on him as the Cardinals have a legitimate defense. The problem is the passing game hasn't been clicking either. It's hard to say this about an Aaron Rodgers led offense, but outside of Rodgers, there is no one else on Green Bay who is a must play.
27. Cincinnati Bengals: The last two weeks the Broncos offense has been a tale of two halves, good in the first, but bad in the second. Seems they having a hard time adjusting to what defenses do during the break. I'm starting Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders, but that's about it here, I don't trust the running game.
28. Denver Broncos: Tyler Eifert has already been ruled out for this game but A.J. Green should play. The question will be should you start him? It's not the best matchup and even though Antonio Brown lit up the Broncos last week, Green doesn't have Ben Roethlisberger throwing to him. He's still a mid-range WR2 which means he probably has to start for you.
31. Carolina Panthers: I can't sit Julio Jones. We had this discussion the last times these two teams meant and Jones had a solid day. He's about the only must start for me on Atlanta although I doubt you will have enough RB depth to sit Devonta Freeman.
32. Seattle Seahawks: What I just mentioned about Freeman applies to Todd Gurley as well.


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Q: Pushing a view onto the Navigation Stack from a view inside a container view? Current Design
I currently have a view controller on my storyboard that has an embedded tab controller and an embedded navigation control. This view control also has a container view that shows a view dependent upon the value selected in the segmented control located in the navigation bar.

Loading Views for the Container View
The views for the container view are XIB files (not storyboard based) and are loaded programmatically:
- (void)viewDidLoad
{
    [super viewDidLoad];

    // First Controller
    self.firstViewController = [[FirstViewController alloc] init];

    // Second Controller
    self.secondViewController = [[SecondViewController alloc] init];

    // Add the controllers to an Array
    self.controllers = @[self.firstViewController, self.secondViewController];

    // Set the container to show the first view controller on load
    [self displayContentController:[self.controllers firstObject]];
}

- (void)displayContentController:(UIViewController *)content
{
    [self addChildViewController:content];
    content.view.frame = [self frameForContentController];
    [self.view addSubview:content.view];
    [content didMoveToParentViewController:self];

    // Set current controller
    self.currentController = content;
}

The Problem I Face
The problem I have is that one of the views for the container view is a collection view that contains photos and I need to be able to push a view containing an image in large size when they select one of the cells.
How do I go about pushing a view onto the navigation controller in a view that is inside the container view?

A: Is your containerViewController embedded inside a navigationController ?
If so, you can simply call self.navigationController from within firstViewController or secondViewController
It will traverse the parentViewController chain upwards until it reaches a UINavigationController (or subclass) - then you would call -pushViewController:animated: on that navigationController.
In fact for your own containerController, you should also provide a category for UIViewController which adds a simple getter for your container:
@interface UIViewController (YourContainer)

    - (YourContainer *)yourContainer;

@end

@implementation UIViewController (YourContainer)

- (YourContainer *)yourContainer
{
    if ([self isKindOfClass:[YourContainer class]]) {
        return (YourContainer *)self;
    }

    UIViewController *parent = self.parentViewController;

    while (! [parent isKindOfClass:[YourContainer class]] && parent != nil) {
        parent = parent.parentViewController;
    }

    return (YourContainer *)parent;
}

@end

This will give you the same behavior for childViewControllers as UINavigationController and UITabBarController provide. In fact, if you have a look at the headers for these classes, you'll see that they also provide this functionality through a category on UIViewController -- so from now on, every childViewController can call self.yourContainer to get a reference to your custom container, or nil, if it is not contained in one.

A: Add a navigation controller before your history feedback item,
To add Navigation controller,
1.Select your history feedback item controller,
2.From `Editor > Embed In > NavigationController like below Image:

Now in Your cell/photo selection method use
[self.navigationController pushViewController:YourUIViewController  animated:YES];

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7 HFH Real Estate Agents & Lenders Recognized for Giving Back to Over 1,000 Firefighters, Police, EMS, Military members, Teachers & Healthcare Workers
August 31, 2015 April 15, 2021 / in Affiliate Stories / by Luke Feldbrugge
Last Updated on April 15, 2021 by Maggie Sutton
Homes for Heroes is always proud to recognize the accomplishments of our real estate agents and lenders when it comes to helping our nations heroes, but these individuals have taken it to the next level.
Four real estate agents and three lenders have each helped more than 100 Heroes with their real estate needs, and each of them have given back to their local community Heroes. The savings received from these real estate professionals made the dream of home ownership more attainable for these heroes and their families.
Homes for Heroes is proud to announce that each of these individuals were inducted into the 100 Heroes Served Club for their outstanding achievement.
CALEB SHAW
Priority Realty, Victoria, TX
Caleb Shaw has been a proud member of Homes for Heroes for over 6 years. As a Homes for Heroes affiliate, he is able to bring the excellent benefits of the program to Victoria County Heroes. As a veteran, Caleb knows firsthand the sacrifices made by Heroes in all the different career fields.
Caleb has helped and given back to 133 Heroes since joining Homes for Heroes in 2009. When asked how receiving this award made him feel and what Homes for Heroes has meant to him over the years, Shaw said, "I'm Humbled. That's 133 people that put their trust in me and 133 people that I was able to help because they gave me that opportunity. When you go in with your heart, open and honest, and you really put these heroes interests ahead of your own…to be able to take it to that next level, to help the very people that put their lives on the line and are willing to die for us. It's just a circle of giving that never ends."
DAVE LEHNER
Branch Manager / Loan Officer
Aspire Lending, Muskegon MI
Dave Lehner has been in the lending industry for over 20 years. He is passionate about working with local Heroes and enjoys being able to give back to those who have done so much for the community and our country. His focus is on educating and providing the best loan possible for his clients.
Dave has helped and given back to 143 Heroes since joining Homes for Heroes in 2010. When asked what Homes for Heroes has meant to him, Lehner said, "When I believe in something I do it whole-heartedly and I believe in Homes for Heroes. The fact that I'm able to give something back to these Heroes makes me feel great that I'm able to help them in this way. It has become our philosophy in business."
JAMIE HARRINGTON
Mortgage Loan Officer
North State Bank Mortgage, Hickory NC
Jamie Harrington is an experienced real estate investor, a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) in the state of North Carolina, and a licensed mortgage loan originator by the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks. She holds a degree in accounting from Lenoir Rhyne University in Hickory, NC, having graduated summa cum laude.
Jamie has helped and given back to 143 Heroes since joining Homes for Heroes in 2011. When asked why she joined Homes for Heroes and what this achievement means to her, Harrington responded, "I wanted something that set me apart, to identify me as someone different (in the mortgage industry). I found Homes for Heroes and saw that it was about giving back within your own community, and being of service to these folks…that mean so much to us. I knew it was the right fit for me. It makes me feel good to know that we've helped that many different families in some form or fashion. We offered something to them that someone else didn't."
LISA SCALES
Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners, Savannah GA
Lisa Scales began her career as a real estate agent in 2008. Since that time, she has helped countless military families buy and sell real estate throughout coastal Georgia. In 2012, her team united with Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners. Her team's goal is simple: Help people attain their dreams and our personal success will follow.
Lisa has helped and given back to 147 Heroes since joining Homes for Heroes in 2013. When asked what her favorite thing is about Homes for Heroes, Scales responded, "When they (the Heroes) are able to move into a home and you're able to give them something back! Most of the time in our market our buyers don't really have to bring much to the closing table. So to be able to offer them something in the way of additional savings, or an upgrade that they really wanted to get, is just wonderful."
SAM CACHOLA
Real Estate Broker / Owner
Reality Realty Professionals LLC, Stafford VA
Sam Cachola is a former United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant. Passion, commitment, integrity and empowerment are the values he has used to build his business, Reality Realty Professionals. With a keen focus on evaluating each individual buyer's life goals and unique situation, Cachola uses this information to gain a thorough understanding of a client's true "Reality."
Sam has helped and given back to 158 Heroes since joining Homes for Heroes in 2010. When asked what the program has meant to him, Cachola said, "(Homes for Heroes) was started from the heart and the purity in what we do is the real thank you. Embracing the service aspect of this profession and helping (heroes) beyond just buying a home, it truly shows them that we appreciate what they do. When you do it the right way for a community hero, the peace of mind that you bring to the hero is wonderful, but the ripple effect of your actions is what's truly amazing to me. By getting them into a home and settled correctly (for them), that by default strengthens a community."
TRAVIS NEWTON
Branch Sales Manager, Mortgage Consultant
Willamette Valley Guild Mortgage, Salem OR
Travis Newton is a mortgage lender with in-house processing, underwriting, doc drawing and funding. Guild Mortgage is a direct lender and Travis is proud to offer no lending overlays and he services the loans he closes. He has been in the finance profession for nearly 15 years and has enjoyed every minute of it!
Travis has helped and given back to 163 Heroes since joining Homes for Heroes in 2012. When asked how this major accomplishment made him feel, Newton said, "It's pretty cool to have helped 163 heroes. I can go back and remember almost every one of them, and remember their faces, their stories and everything about them. I think that's more special to me than just the numbers. It's how many of them I remember working with, and to see the joy and excitement on the families faces when they are able to buy their home. It's just huge."
ROWENA PATTON
Real Estate Broker / CEO
Keller Williams Listing Specialist
All-Star Powerhouse @ KW, Patton Property Group, Asheville NC
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A leading example of regional control is emerging in the San Francisco Bay Area. There, the COG is known as ABAG, the Association of Bay Area Governments. ABAG, in association with ICLEI (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives) has launched the "One Bay Area" program. One Bay Area is the local federalized and internationalized plan for the implementation of Agenda 21. This 9 county, 101 city (with a combined population of 7 ½ million people) "regional" plan is designed as a full commitment to the collectivist program of Smart Growth and wild area set asides. Over the next 20 years 630,000 new residential units are projected by ABAG. ALL residential construction specified by the plan is be multi-family housing. Fully 80% of the planned housing must be within ½ mile of newly designated "transit corridors." One such transit corridor, El Camino Real, is the major artery from San Jose to San Francisco and is planned to be transformed into a series of government controlled stack 'n pack smart growth developments. Ultimately all private vehicles will be banned from El Camino. To accomplish this and much more, the federal government has committed a quarter of a trillion dollars to ABAG's One Bay Area program! Despite widespread opposition as One Bay Area was rolled out this year, the plan is moving forward pursuant to a shortened and rigged approval process – a sign of things to come all across the country. ABAG and One Bay Area evidence that government no longer operates pursuant to Constitutional design. As a result, we all lose government protection and defense of unalienable rights.
Regionalism – The Blueprint for Your Serfdom by Michael Shaw 9/28/2013 This overview of Regionalism originated as part of a larger national speech tour by Michael Shaw in 19 communities across the nation, entitled "The Ultimate War: Globalism vs. America." Michael Shaw is a leading critic of Sustainable Development, also known as the U.N.'s "Agenda 21," which is the Action Plan implementing world government in the 21st century.


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"Man, that's a hunk of woman!"
That's what a handsome 23-year-old Cuban said when he saw a gorgeous 28-year-old redhead in 1940. Wearing a tight gold lamé gown with a slit down the center to show off her legs and sporting a fake black eye and loose hair, Lucy had been filming for Dance, Girl, Dance when Broadway director George Abbott called her over to his table at the MGM commissary where he was eating with his cast from Too Many Girls, a show the studio was going to film with Lucy as its star. Later that day, Lucy had to be reintroduced to Desi, who didn't recognize her with her sweater, slacks, clean face, and pulled-back hair.
Maureen O'Hara, Lucy's Dance, Girl, Dance co-star, wrote this in her autobiography: "While we were in line getting lunch, Lucille started complaining about her next movie a musical called Too Many Girls. She was worried about it because her new leading man was a younger actor who had never been in front of a movie camera. She called him 'that Cuban -- Desi Arnaz.' Lucille hadn't met or even seen Desi yet, but I had had the pleasure of catching his act and meeting him several months earlier in New York. Just as I was telling her how talented and gorgeous he was, Desi walked into the commissary with his agent, Doc Bender. I whispered to Lucille 'But don't take my word for it. See for yourself.' Lucille followed my eyes and I could almost hear the bells ringing in her head. The first words Lucille uttered when seeing Desi for the first time were, 'Oh my God.' It was love at first sight for her."
Their first date was that very night. "We went to a nightclub," Lucy recalled, "but instead of joining the conga line we sat at a small table, talking and talking. I might as well admit here and now I fell in love with Desi wham, bang! In five minutes. There was only one thing better than looking at Desi, and that was talking to him." Ball's cousin Cleo Smith said when Ball saw Desi, "she just came home and said, 'That's it. That's for me.'" In his autobiography, Desi talked about how he and Lucy met again a few days later at Eddie Bracken's beach house. "As I walked down to the beach, I saw Lucille. 'Hi! How's my rumba teacher?' she said. I laughed and said, 'Hello.' 'I had a wonderful time at El Zarape,' she said, looking right through me with those damned big beautiful blue eyes. 'Thank you, so did I.' She patted the sand and said, 'Sit down.' I sat down and never went back to Freckles [his nickname for his date]."
Within a few days, Lucy broke up with steady beau Alexander Hall. For six months, the relationship flourished, although absolutely no one believed it would work. "'He's another Valentino,' the studio bosses predicted. ... Because of Desi's great sex appeal, naturally the RKO bosses wanted to keep him single. His five-year contract, signed before he came to Hollywood, prohibited him from marrying for that length of time," Lucy wrote. Desi's past romances were well-known, including dalliances with Betty Grable and Lana Turner, so many figured Lucille Ball was just another notch on his belt. They really had no idea.
"Boy, I melted right into his arms," the actress gushed. "We were criticized for kissing and hugging so much in public, but we were both so gone we didn't care." They were clearly mad for one another, but both admitted marriage was out of the question. RKO wasn't doing anything for Desi, causing him to go out touring with his band, while Lucy shot film after film, leaving them constantly separated. Besides that, they were wildly different. Desi had a very privileged upbringing while Lucy struggled with money until she arrived in Hollywood. Desi was a romantic with a joy for life and a knack for spending money. He also believed that the husband was the superior in marriage, something Lucy couldn't totally yield to. She was strong-willed, goodness knows, and very much a realist. She was also bothered by the six-year age difference.
Desi summed it up well when he reflected "It's amazing that two people from such different backgrounds and geographical origins ever got together. That was perhaps part of our attraction and also, I am sure, the cause of many of our arguments, fights, and other problems." One night at El Morocco, the couple agreed that they couldn't get married, the moment actually caught on camera (see above). The next night, Lucy left New York for a personal appearance tour. Desi's parting telegram to her just made things worse: "Just wanted to say I love you, goodnight, and be good. I think I'll say I love you again, in fact I will say it. I love you love you love you love you." The heart-stopping Cuban often wrote Lucy beautiful notes during their numerous separations.
"I miss you so very much and I'm awfully sorry if I was mean the other night but I love you so much I guess I lost my head. Darling, it was wonderful talking to you tonight but awful when I hung up and was left alone."
"Sweetheart, it is wonderful to know exactly what one wants. These few weeks away from you have been very sad and painful but they have showed me that I want you and you always."
The frequent partings took their toll, jealousy becoming the main result. Lucy knew Desi was a ladies' man and girls went gaga over him, and Desi, well, he didn't really have a reason to suspect Lucy of cheating other than his own possessiveness. It all came to a head when Lucy's appearance in Milwaukee went from one day to five, leaving Desi impatiently waiting in New York for her return. After a fight over the phone, Lucy chartered a private plane and held off reuniting with Desi so he could "cool his heels." She even did an interview titled "Why I Will Always Remain a Bachelor Girl," which is hilarious because just a few hours later, Desi told her why he was so upset with her delays -- he had arranged for them to get eloped in Connecticut! "But I thought we decided that we couldn't get married," Lucy said. "That's right, but we are," Desi replied.
With her clothes still in Milwaukee with her maid Harriet, Lucy only had a black wool dress to wear for the ceremony. Both of them were nervous about matrimony, Desi's hands shaking all the way to Connecticut. "In many ways, marrying Desi was one of the boldest things I ever did," Ball admitted. "I had always gone with older men. I had also achieved some kind of stability in Hollywood, and Desi with his beautiful girls and good times seemed headed in another direction. Yet I sensed in Desi a great need. Beneath that dazzling charm was a homeless boy who had no one to care for him, worry about him, love him. And I wanted him and only him as the father of my children." Forgetting a wedding band, Arnaz sent his business manager to get a cheap brass one at Woolworth's. Although Desi later bought her a platinum ring, she wore the original for the entirety of their marriage. Another souvenir of that day was a lipstick-covered marriage certificate, which the newlyweds couldn't help but kiss over and over. It was November 30th, 1940.
"Friends gave our marriage six months; me, I gave it a week."
This comment from Lucy illustrates just how precarious the relationship was. Desi concurred, saying "When we got married, nobody gave it more than two weeks. There were bets all over the country, with astronomical odds against us." Passionate arguing was followed by passionate making up, and their careers still kept them split apart. After six months of married life, they established roots in San Fernando Valley, buying a ranch in Chatsworth. Desi and Lucy poured their hearts into the place, spending their free time making it into a home. Desi dug out a swimming pool, built a barbecue and bathhouse, and planted lemon and orange trees; Lucy redecorated inside and planted a lush garden. Everything was named Desilu, from their station wagon to a goulash created by Desi.
While this was all rosy and fine, the couple couldn't escape their tremendous fighting. Friends and family were exhausted by it, and at one point Desi built a "rumpus room" in the backyard, which was a place where he could go and sleep when their fights got really bad instead of wasting money on hotel rooms. One time Desi declared that their marriage was over and left to stay with his mother. A few days later, Lucy looked outside to see her husband standing in the front yard, looking lost and crying. She started crying herself and ran into his arms. Did I mention this was just the first year of their marriage?
When the United States entered WWII, Desi immediately joined the army, feeling that it was his duty to serve the country that gave him so many opportunities. While he was away, more letters were exchanged between him and Lucy. Here are two snippets:
"Lucy, sweetheart, you have no idea how happy you've made me, really and fully happy. You're a wonderful baby, and I adore you. I don't mistrust you, baby, but I am jealous. I can't deny that."
"My baby, you called about an hour or so ago. I'm kind of lonesome tonight, kind of lost. Desi, darling, please don't worry about me. Believe me, I wouldn't do anything to make you unhappy. If you are going to do the right thing as conscientiously as I am, we have nothing to worry about. Please believe me. All my love, forever and ever, your wife."
In 1942, Lucy suffered a miscarriage -- her greatest desire was to have children, and the constant separations were certainly not providing her with that. Two years later, the marriage was at a low-point. Desi stopped coming home and tabloids published stories about his drunken escapades. Lucy saw one option: divorce. She wanted a reconciliation more than anything else and she got it, stating that "for a long time, [he] came home every night and we both tried very hard to make things work. I no longer expected to be as happy as I had been as an ecstatic new bride, but I did look for a measure of peace and security. I closed my eyes, put blinders on, and ignored what was too painful to think about. I tried to view my troubles less seriously, and worry less. I tried to curb my temper."
In 1945, Desi was released from the army and attempted to resurrect his movie career. Ever since Too Many Girls, Lucy had wanted to do a film with him again, but it'd be years before that. With nothing happening at RKO, Desi went back to music. Frustrated with her roles and her agent, Lucy left MGM and became a freelancer. 1948 saw the start of her radio show, My Favorite Husband, a program she was hoping to do with Desi but CBS didn't think he was right for the part (re: he wasn't American). The next year, to solidify their relationship, the couple had a second wedding. "I thought that perhaps, after all the troubles we had in the past, this might prove to her that I really loved her very much, and that I wanted to anchor our marriage down in all ways," Desi recalled. "When I saw Lucy coming down the aisle, I got as much of a thrill as the first time we got married, perhaps even more. The church and all made it seem so much more real. Lucy looked lovely, with those big blue eyes looking straight at me." This time, they were wed in a Catholic ceremony in a church, something Desi's mother said they should do since they wanted children. Whether or not that was the cause, Lucy did find herself pregnant soon after, only to lose the baby.
In 1950, the Arnazes did have a child: Desilu Productions, Inc.
To test audiences' reactions to them, they created a vaudeville show and toured with it, Desi performing songs and Lucy trying to break into the act. Some of the bits made it to I Love Lucy, such as "Cuban Pete," one of my personal favorites. Everyone adored the show, but once again, Lucy and Desi were devastated by a miscarriage. During this time, she instructed her agent to find a television show for them; working with her husband was going to happen, one way or another.
And then they got the best news: Lucy was pregnant again. For months, she did nothing but My Favorite Husband and knit. "The best year of my marriage to Desi was just before and after the birth of our first child," she reflected. "We exchanged no harsh words and experienced no upsets of any kind. Desi hovered about me, attentive to every need. ... The more conservative he became, the happier I grew. This was the way I'd always hoped our marriage would be." Four months into her pregnancy, they received word that their TV show was a go at CBS. Although today it's common for movie actors to cross over into TV and vice versa, going into television in the 1950's was an enormous risk for people like Lucy. If the show didn't work out, she could kiss her film career goodbye. It was a gamble for Desi, too. Doing I Love Lucy "would mean each of us would have to give up our respective radio programs, and Desi would have to cancel all his band engagements. ... But this was the first real chance Desi and I would have to work together," Ball wrote.
While Lucy rested to make sure they kept their baby, Desi worked tirelessly to get everything worked out, from their facilities in Hollywood (a break from the traditionally New York-based shows) to finding the right Ethel Mertz to ensuring that the scripts were just right for the talents of his wife. Making their happiness complete was the birth of their daughter Lucie in July of 1951. After 11 childless years, little Lucie was like a miracle. Six weeks after the birth, Lucy had to leave her new baby to begin filming I Love Lucy.
Although she often received all of the praise, Lucy clearly thought her husband deserved more than his share: "I had always known Desi was a great showman, but many were surprised to learn he was a genius with keen instincts for comedy and plot. He has a quick, brilliant mind; he can instantly find the flaw in any storyline; and he has inherent good taste and an intuitive knowledge of what will and will not play. He is a great producer, a great director." As I wrote in my post on the episode "The Young Fans," I believe Desi is completely underrated. Considering the high level his wife was working at, the fact that he was her best partner says a lot. Everything she said or did was absolute gold, but Desi's reactions made it even better. Don't take my word for it, though. Click here for a compilation of great Ricky moments, or here for his spirited acting out of "Little Red Riding Hood" in Spanish.
Desi never won an Emmy for his work -- he wasn't even nominated! Lucy, Vivian Vance, and William Frawley were consistently nominated, with Lucy taking home the prize twice and Vance once. As a producer, Desi had to console himself with two Emmys for Best Situation Comedy. One of the show's writers, Madelyn Pugh Davis, said "He always knew she was the star. Never in all those years did I ever hear him say, 'Where's my part?' He just thought she was it, and if she was taken care of, that was all that counted. He protected her. People were always asking her to do commercials and things, and he'd say, 'No, she doesn't do that.'" Desi loved that ILL gave Lucy the outlet for her talent; no movie ever properly displayed her talents, and now the world was finally seeing what Lucille Ball could do. During filming of the infamous episode "Lucy Does a TV Commercial," Desi recalled how hard it was for him and another actor to keep their composure: "The scene where Ross Elliot and I had to watch her rehearse the commercial was so funny that both of us got sores from having to chew the inside of our cheeks to keep from laughing."
In 1952, after finishing 40 episodes of ILL, the Arnazes thought their success was all over -- Lucy was pregnant again and there was no way the TV executives would allow Lucy Ricardo to be with child. Right? Producer Jess Oppenheimer wanted to take the chance, leading to one of the biggest TV events in history when Lucy gave birth to a son on the small screen and in real life. The ratings for "Lucy Goes to the Hospital" beat President Eisenhower's inauguration the next day! While Ball recovered, CBS aired old episodes of the show, but with a newly filmed scene at the start that had Ethel, Fred, and Ricky reminiscing about a past adventure. These episodes eventually gave rise to the idea of the rerun. Frequent director William Asher later said of this time "When they were having the baby and we did the show about the birth of Little Ricky, Desi was terribly emotional about her. He really was crazy about her. You could feel how they felt."
One of the sweetest moments on ILL was when Lucy tried repeatedly to tell Ricky she was pregnant. After an episode full of failed (and hilarious) attempts, she goes to his show at the Tropicana and has a waiter pass a note to Ricky asking him to perform "We're Having a Baby, My Baby and Me." Unaware that his wife made the request, Ricky goes from table to table to find the lucky couple; when he sees Lucy, it slowly hits him. In reality, it hit Desi and Lucy, too. All of their emotions about having another child suddenly came to the surface, resulting in genuine tears. If you listen closely, you can hear crew members yelling "The song! Do the song!" Desi got so caught up, he forgot that Ricky was supposed to start singing. Once the take was over, they thought they'd have to do another, more professional take, but the audience was adamant that the first one was perfect. Just try watching this scene and not getting the feels.
Having conquered television, the Arnazes went back to the movies and made The Long, Long Trailer for MGM, which became one of the biggest hits of 1954. Encouraged by that, Lucy and Desi wanted to make another film together; MGM head Dore Schary was happy to comply, offering the couple a highly profitable deal in exchange for MGM getting plugs on ILL by way of Ricky Ricardo getting offered a film role at the studio. In 1956, their movie Forever, Darling was released to disappointing reviews and bad box office returns. The film has some good moments, including James Mason and Louis Calhern, and the Technicolor is gorgeous, but there's definitely a spark missing from Forever, Darling. The title song, however, became very popular in the Arnaz family -- Desi would often sing it at anniversaries and weddings, including his daughter Lucie's. When he finished the song, he hugged and kissed a crying Lucy, although they had been divorced for years by that time. You can hear a recording of the tune here.
As their Desilu empire expanded, Lucy and Desi realized they needed to cut back on their work.
In 1957, ILL changed into The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour; each episode featured one or two celebrity guests and for the next three seasons, the number of episodes was enormously cut down. It was during this time that the Arnaz marriage really began to crumble. The couple made one final effort to get their act together by taking a European vacation with their kids, but it was an unmitigated disaster. "Big Desi was restless, uncommunicative, and bored," Lucy remembered. "When he wasn't drinking, he spent most of his time on the phone with the studio or checking the Del Mar racetrack, where his horses were running. I was completely disenchanted, bitter, and unforgiving...and the kids saw and heard way too much." When they came back to California, Lucy and Desi weren't speaking to each other. The atmosphere on the set was tense and cold, which was made even worse since Desi was both actor and director for the last few episodes of the show.
Lucy later wrote that she "never realized we never really liked each other. We had a great attraction going for each other in the beginning but we didn't approve of each other. He disapproved of my moderation and my conservatism. I was square, he said. I disapproved of the way he worked too hard, played too hard, and was never moderate in anything. ... I had lost my good humor and sense of proportion. When you're too mad and too rattled to see straight, you're bound to make mistakes. You can't go on and on for years being miserable about a situation and not have it change you." Desi finally asked Lucy for a divorce. The filming of their last episode of ILL was very emotional. Ernie Kovacs and his wife Edie Adams were the guest stars, and Edie's performance of "That's All" had the whole place tearing up. The final scene was a fitting end: Lucy and Ricky one-up each other until they call a truce and seal it with a kiss. As Desi wrote, "This was not just an ordinary kiss for a scene in a show. It was a kiss that would wrap up twenty years of love and friendship, triumphs and failures, ecstacy and sex, jealousy and regrets, heartbreaks and laughter…and tears. The only thing we were not able to hide was the tears. After the kiss we just stood there looking at each other and licking the salt. Then Lucy said, 'You're supposed to say cut.' 'I know. Cut, goddamn it!'"
The next day, Lucy went to court and the marriage was dissolved within two months. That was just a technicality, though. William Asher believed that Lucy "always loved him. And there's no question that he loved her always. Later, he married her double. Edie [Mack Hirsch] was a marvelous girl in her own right, but she sure as hell looked like Lucy." He also said, "Maybe I'm the romantic, but there was a great, great love there, there really was. Desi was very unhappy about the breakup, and I think she was too. I don't think either one of them ever got over it." Desi and Lucy would be entwined for their rest of their lives, despite marrying other people. Lucy's marriage to comic Gary Morton and Desi's to Edie Hirsch both outlasted their 20 years together, and by all accounts, these marriages were quieter and happier... but Desi and Lucy never lost their deep, earth-shattering love for one another.
"It took a long time for me to realize that Lucy and I were really divorced," Desi admitted. "We had grown up together, lived together, raised children together, shared a business and a hit show together. Now the together was gone, and I was left with just me. Lucy married Gary in 1961. I wasn't thrilled. Mostly I didn't want my kids to have another dad. And I couldn't see Lucy with another man. But I gave my blessing because I wanted Lucy to be happy. There was nothing else I could do but try to be happy for her." Warren G. Harris said that "[a]t her own request, Lucy was not invited to the wedding [of Edie and Desi]. She still carried a torch for Desi. It would have been too painful to watch him marrying anyone, even a woman she approved of."
In 1975, Desi reminisced about the early days of their relationship: "I had my guitar with me and the first day and part of the night I kept strumming the guitar and mumbling to myself. She told me later, 'I was getting a little nervous with you and that guitar of yours in a corner, mumbling to yourself. I thought, my God, he's already tired of me.' What I was doing was writing a song for her. Lucy was very pleased. It became a ritual that at each of our anniversaries in the future I sang that song and also sent her red and white carnations. To this day, after fifteen years of being divorced, I send her red and white carnations on our anniversary."
When Lucy co-starred with longtime friend Bob Hope in The Facts of Life, she had a nasty accident on set which knocked her unconscious and put her in the hospital for a short time. Desi rushed to be by her side, and later sent a telegram to Hope that read "I played straight man to her for nine years and never pushed her. Why couldn't you control yourself?" Desi also supported Lucy by coming to a press luncheon for the film (see above photo). He still helped Lucy career-wise, too -- according to her autobiography, he was the one who suggested she go back to television. He had read Irene Kampen's Life without George, a book about two widows trying to raise their kids without their husbands, and he thought it was perfect for his ex-wife. On the first day of filming, Desi gave Lucy a kiss and a four-leaf clover made out of antique jade. Candy Moore, the actress who played Lucy's daughter on the new show, said "It was a fabulous piece of jewelry. But that wasn't the point. The point was that he adored her to the extent that he was thoughtful enough to give her such a smashing gift. She cried. They had a lot of tenderness and love between them." The Lucy Show was a hit, and Desi served as its executive producer for the first 15 episodes until it became too awkward having Desi and Gary on the set at the same time.
In 1962, after 11 stressful and exhausting years, Desi stepped down as president of Desilu and had Lucy buy him out to the tune of $3 million. She then became the first woman to ever run a major TV studio until she sold Desilu to Paramount Pictures in 1967. Interestingly, Lucy always played a widowed woman on her TV shows after ILL. I'm not sure if this was because she wanted it that way or she didn't think the public would accept someone else playing her TV husband. Reportedly, Lucy made sure her characters' last names had an "AR" in them in a nod to Desi's last name, hence Lucy Ricardo, Lucy Carmichael, and Lucy Carter.
Over the years, Lucy and Desi stayed close.
The last time they were filmed together, they were swimming around in a pool with their grandson Simon, daughter Lucie's son. This moment was captured as a home movie, and watching it honestly made me cry for a good 10 minutes. Soon after this, Desi became confined to his bed and would pass away from lung cancer on December 2, 1986. He was 69. Five days later, Lucy received the Kennedy Center Honors. Desi had written a short letter for the occasion, which was read to the audience by Robert Stack. If you ever want a good cry, definitely watch this. Desi had ended his letter with this heartfelt statement: "I Love Lucy was never just a title."
Lucie later wrote about the last time her parents spoke to one another: "I got on the phone with my mother and said, 'He is barely speaking. He didn't eat any of the dinner we fixed. He hasn't eaten in three days. I don't even know if he'll understand what you're saying, but I'll put the phone up to his ear.' She said, 'Oh, okay.' She was always trying to be so brave. You could hear her voice cracking. I put the phone up to dad's ear in the bed. And he gave me a look that said, 'Who is it?' And I said, 'It's the redhead.' He just listened, and I heard what she said. She just said the same thing over and over again. It was muffled, but you could clearly make out it was the same thing over and over again. It was, 'I love you. I love you. Desi, I love you.' You could even hear the intonations of the voice change, how she meant each one, the interpretation. ... And he said, 'I love you, too, honey. Good luck with your show.' I had told him in passing, 'Mom's going to be on a variety show tonight, she's going to give somebody an award.' I'm sure he didn't realize what show it was, it was just important for him to say that. I couldn't say anything to her. I just said, 'I'll talk to you later.' And I hung up the phone. Really, my mother was the last person he talked to, because he died about forty-eight hours later. Until I went back to my little diary, I never put it together that the date this happened was November 30 -- the same date as their wedding anniversary."
Three years later, Lucy died from an abdominal aortic dissection after months of ill health. The world mourned the loss of their screwball redhead, but her husband Gary tried to look at it optimistically: "I guess she's happy now. She's with Desi." The Arnaz marriage was nowhere near perfect. Desi was a womanizer and over the years he couldn't get through the day without drinking; Lucy had a bad temper and wasn't always the warmest person. But at the end of the day, they were absolutely crazy for each other. They never let one another ago, and in the end, they didn't have to.
Marcella Rabwin, longtime family friend: "He would sit with me and cry. He actually cried, sometimes. Talking about how much he loved her, and how terrible it was that they were divorced. And he loved her to his dying day."
Howard Cady: "Work went smoothly until the discussions of his breakup with Lucy. It was apparent that he still loved her very much. He would get very emotional as he realized he'd been a rotten husband and had not treated her well. Desi became extremely tense and increasingly nutty, in the sense that he would get desperate for a drink."
Carole Cook: "I think, Lucy and Desi were so intertwined, emotionally...their life, their professional life and their private life, it was hard for either one of them to give up the other completely. And I doubt if they did. When she talked about Desi, when he was no longer coming to the house, she cried. And she would say, 'That was the love of my life.'"
"To my favorite rumba partner
To my favorite sweetheart
To my favorite movie actress
To my favorite wife,
To that darling baby of mine,
To my favorite Valentine.
Your husband"
An excerpt from a song by Desi: "When I looked into your eyes / and then you softly said 'I do' / I suddenly realized I had a new world / A world with you / A world where life is worth living / A world that is so new to me / A world of taking and giving / Like God meant the world to be / Where good times will find two to greet / I found my new world with you, darling / When you said softly, softly, 'I do'"
Comedian Jack Carter, who introduced Lucy to Gary Morton: "Lucy loved Desi till the day she died. He was the father of her kids. Even after she married Gary, she'd still run these lovely home movies of her and Desi and the kids when they were little. Everybody was in them, smiling by the pool, running up real fast, waving hello, Lucy walking knock-kneed and doing her Lucy faces. She'd sit there giving commentaries. She loved watching those movies."
Marcella Rabwin: "She, I think, loved Desi Arnaz, more, than any famous lovers in history. There was a passionate involvement between her and this man, that was so deep that it scared me. It was as if she could not live without him. She couldn't stand to be near him and not to touch him. Oh, one night -- she adored his singing, his act that he -- whenever they'd have a party it wound up as a concert, you know. Desi's got to be on. One night at the Desilu ranch they had a big barbeque. And when finally we finished the dinner and sat down around the living room with the fire going. Desi sits in his chair with his guitar and Lucy leaves the room for a minute. And when she came back, she had a tray full of little red votive candle holders with the candles all lit. And she started putting them around Desi as if they were footlights. And she just sat there and looked at him. She just worshipped this man."
Madelyn Pugh Davis: "We'd be in his office having a meeting. Whenever the phone would ring and he would begin talking, I always knew if it was Lucy, because his voice changed. You can tell a lot by the way a man talks to his wife -- or his ex-wife -- from the office, whether he liked her. And it was always very, very sweet."
Desi in 1976: "All I can say is that I loved her very much and, in my own peculiar way, I will always love her."
Desi: "Lucy and I would love furiously and fight furiously."
Lucy: "What do you say about a marriage that has ended? All those hopes and dreams, the children, the years, the fights and the love? I can't put it into words and neither can Desi. We still loved each other desperately."
Lucie Arnaz in 1991: "They had one of those historical marriages, like Napoleon and Josephine, Richard and Liz -- destined to be trouble but destined for them to never find anyone as passionate or as fabulous."
This is my contribution to the fantastic Star-Studded Couple Blogathon. You absolutely must read the other entries here.
- Lucy's autobiography Love, Lucy
- Desi's autobiography A Book
- Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie, a marvelous documentary made by Lucie Arnaz
- all gifs, some photos, and some quotes from the tumblr heckyeahlucyanddesi
Phyl April 22, 2016 at 11:02 PM
This is beautiful, just beautiful. I too overwhelmed to say anything else except this is a beautiful and touching tribute, and it couldn't be any better. Wow.
Michaela April 23, 2016 at 12:42 AM
Oh goodness, thank you! I loved doing this post -- diving into the story of Desi and Lucy is so emotional, I was afraid of not capturing it the way it should be. Thanks for giving me the opportunity, Phyl!
Very nice. You told me things I didn't know. Thank you.
Linda April 23, 2016 at 7:46 PM
Such a great post, and I love all the images, too. Thank you so much for sharing!
Michaela April 23, 2016 at 7:48 PM
Thank you for reading! I have at least 20 photos I didn't get to share -- they'll definitely be showing up on this blog someday. Luckily, Lucy and Desi were really prolific, so we get plenty of amazing pictures.
keeksie August 7, 2018 at 4:31 PM
What an absolutely beautiful tribute to Lucy and Desi's love. It was absolutely riveting to read. Bravo!
Michaela September 29, 2018 at 8:42 PM
Thank you so much! I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed it. And I'm so sorry to be replying so late! Blogger stopped notifying me of comments, and this post receives a crazy amount of spam comments, so a lot of new, genuine comments have been getting overlooked. My apologies again!
Lê April 24, 2016 at 3:14 PM
Marriage can't be always perfect, but love can be forever. This was a very emotional post, that made a tear or two roll through my cheeks. Congratulations on writing this, it's the best piece I've read about Lucy and Desi.
Don't forget to read my contribution to the blogathon! :)
http://www.criticaretro.blogspot.com
Michaela April 24, 2016 at 11:08 PM
Desi and Lucy are so near and dear to me -- if you thought I did their story justice, that means a lot to me. Thank you for the sweet words, and thanks for reading!
What a beautiful post. I was definitely feeling emotional toward the end of this one. Their love story is a tragedy in many ways but also very passionate and beautiful. I didn't know much about their relationship and your post was extremely informative and captivating!
Thank you! It's sad that they weren't able to stay married, but things were just too volatile. Desi never contested the divorce in court -- he never even hired a lawyer! -- because he knew he had to let Lucy be happy. Their new spouses were just what they needed, so in a way, it all worked out for the best.
Im out of word's...they will always be my favorite couple...thank you
Thank YOU! Doing this piece, I realized they might just be my favorite couple too... or at least tied with Tracy and Hepburn. It's lovely to hear that you enjoyed my post.
I absolutely felt every bit of their love, pain, passion in your writings. Thank you so much. All I can say is wow, and in my tears of joy and sorrow...
Wow, thank you! You're very kind.
My apologies, by the way, for not responding more quickly. This post receives a lot of spam comments, so sometimes real comments get lost in the shuffle. :(
Bonnie June 15, 2016 at 10:24 PM
A love for the ages! I was tearing up by the end of your post. Beautiful tribute, well done. Love the home movies, the links (especially to the Forever Darling song--didn't know that was a special song of the fam), and that Valentine pic. =)
Michaela June 16, 2016 at 3:29 AM
Thanks, Bonnie! I feel like I barely scratched the surface of this story -- there's so much info out there, it's insane. I guess we're not the only ones taken with Desi and Lucy!
grayceee February 19, 2017 at 7:04 AM
What a beautiful post. I cried. I loved the both of them. Bravo to you!!
Michaela February 19, 2017 at 12:03 PM
Thank you! It's nice to hear that you enjoyed it.
What a beautiful post. Thank you so much for telling their story with the honestly and immense love it deserves.
Michaela April 27, 2017 at 1:35 AM
Thanks for the kind comment! This was one of my favorite posts and I'm happy others enjoy it as well. I really tried to do justice to their story.
Steve Bailey November 24, 2017 at 5:21 PM
Very nicely written. I'd always heard how tumultuous this marriage was, but you gathered the facts well and showed why they lasted in their own inimitable way.
Michaela November 24, 2017 at 9:15 PM
Thanks, Steve! This is a relationship that I'm sure we'll still be talking about for years to come.
Ann Marie July 16, 2018 at 5:59 PM
Hello! Have had Lucy & Desi on the brain a LOT lately for some reason! Throughout all the decades, I had heard all the same info pretty much everyone else did regarding their marriage and the reasons that led to their divorce. But I was also aware of the fact that even though they did indeed divorce and go on to marry other people, that the tremendous love they had for each other was still always very much there. I found this piece today and just finished it, and I must say, it was very well done and extremely beautiful, especially with all the sweet and heartfelt photos and gifs. Thank you for such a gorgeous, honest, and respectful article on their sad but beautiful tale. It has always been my hopes that when they both left this earth, that they reunited in Heaven and were with each other as they always should have been here.
Hi, Ann Marie! So sorry I'm just now responding. This article gets A LOT of spam and somehow your very gracious and kind comment got lost in the shuffle. My sincerest apologies.
As for Lucy and Desi, there is so, so much info out there about them, but not all of it pays tribute to how complex their relationship was or how complicated they were as people. Their story is truly magical and I have no doubt that they found one another again. :)
This has had me in tears for half an hour. Someone needs to make a movie for them. I really pray that they are together now and happy. A love like theirs will continue on forever, it will never die.
Aw, Lucy and Desi often make me cry, too! I do believe that there is an upcoming movie being made about Lucy with Cate Blanchett, but it doesn't sound like it's gotten very far into production. They haven't announced who is playing Desi, which is my biggest concern. Fingers crossed, though, that they actually do justice to these amazing people!
Thanks so much for reading and commenting! I'm very sorry I didn't respond sooner, but as I said in a previous comment, this post gets an incredible amount of spam, so genuine comments often get overlooked.
Julie March 2, 2019 at 9:15 PM
What a wonderful blog post this is! It brought back so many lovely memories of Lucy and Desi. Thank you for all the heartfelt work you put into it. I relished every word and picture.
Michaela March 4, 2019 at 3:08 PM
Thank you! I loved putting this post together, and I can't believe it's still getting such kind comments as yours. :)
The Classic Movie Muse October 20, 2019 at 9:20 PM
Hi Michaela,
I absolutely love your wonderful tribute to Lucy and Desi! You poured your heart into this article and it shows. It always breaks my heart how Lucy and Desi could not stay together as a couple but they have transcended time and space by living on in the hearts of all who love them and in their wonderful show.
I just posted an article on my blog about my visit to Jamestown, NY, Lucy's hometown, and the super fun Lucy and Desi Museum that they have there. I'd be honored if you'd check it out. I love your blog. Keep up the great work!
https://theclassicmoviemuse.wordpress.com/2019/10/12/loving-lucy-my-trip-to-jamestown-ny-part-1/
Michaela October 21, 2019 at 11:06 PM
I really appreciate your comment, thank you! I put this article together with a lot of love (and some definite tears!), so it's nice to hear that it shows.
I'll certainly check out your article! I've wanted to visit Jamestown for such a long time, it'll be great to read about your experience.
The Classic Movie Muse November 15, 2019 at 7:56 PM
Sorry I'm replying late. I know you will love Jamestown when you visit! It's like Disneyland for Lucy fans, and you can definitely feel the love for her while you're there. Thanks for taking the time to stop by!
I love Lucy and I love Desi too but God damn He had it all and lost it all..
a huge empire he built with a beautiful, loyal woman who admired and deeply loved him,
and he lost it all... he lost the best damn thing that he had and for what? So he can abuse alcohol and have one night stands with whores. He lost the greatest thing in the world for moments of tempted pleasure. Sin destroyed this love.... When Lucy said in an interview that she married a loser she was right.
Ill never understand it. He could have had a heaven on earth with her if he knew better.
Makes me really sad.
Marty Robinson November 11, 2021 at 3:56 PM
BTW … the photo in between Desi with Ann Miller and Lucy (in "Too Many Girls") and the one where he is lifting Lucy up in the air … the woman in the booth with Desi is. Betty Grable, NOT Lucy.
Correct! I included that photo because underneath it I mentioned that he had dated Betty Grable.
This article is absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this!
I watched "I Love Lucy" for the first time when I was 7, and ever since, I have a huge place in my heart for these two. I've read every book, watched every movie and documentary, and done as much reading and watching as I can about these two. I used to want to stop reading or watching around the years 1953/54 because I recognized - even at the young age of 14 when I was really obsessed - that that was when their marriage took a nose dive. But now, as a 32 year old, I am growing to appreciate that these two had a love for each other that lasted far beyond their divorce. Reading about their lives after they separated and hearing friends' stories about how they always loved each other somehow touches me more deeply than just hearing about their initial love affair.
Their love is undying, and I will never get enough of them.
Michaela December 7, 2021 at 10:27 PM
Their relationship was certainly one for the ages. I know what you mean about it being hard to read or hear about the difficulties in their marriage. I've been listening to TCM's Lucy podcast and on today's episode, their daughter Lucie had this realization while talking about how quickly her mother married Gary Morton that she might've done it to prevent herself from potentially getting back with Desi. It's just heartbreaking stuff, but inspiring and joyful at times too!
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