PRELUDE
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The Book is written as a result of Knowings experienced by Fox Feather, the author. Wayne W. Dyer in his book ‘Wisdom of the Ages’-60 Days to Enlightenment’ describes a Knowing.
KNOWING -Do not believe what you have heard. Do not believe in traditions because it is handed down many generations. Do not believe in anything that has been spoken of many times. Do not believe because the written statements come from some old sage. Do not believe in conjecture.
Do not believe in authority or teachers or elders. But after careful observation and analysis, when it agrees with reason and it will benefit one and all, then accept it and live by it.(BUDDHA, 563 B.C.-483 B. C.)
Many Greats before us agree that everything that One Says, Hears, Sees, Touch, Smell and Taste is only a Half-Truth until Reconciliation by another person(s). Dyer encourages the sharing of Knowings in order for a Knowing to blossom into the TRUTH, which will benefit others.
The author has chosen various ‘Person’s Accounts’ while writing the book. The terms I, my, mine, etc., Fox Feather (FF), My Ass & 2 Brains (MA&2B), ‘TAKE 5’, and George Feher refer to the author in the book.
INTRODUCTION
If you are reading this, you may be wondering how did the concept of a College Football Pilgrimage(CFBP) begin. It was the decision of the Pitt Brass in 1999 to tear down Pitt Stadium, because of the poor management and upkeep of Pitt Stadium by the Pitt Brass.
The Demolition of Pitt Stadium removed the College Football Game Day Experience from Pitt’s campus. The Pitt Brass peddled ‘Fools Gold’ that a move off campus to share Heinz Field with the Pittsburgh Steelers for Pitt’s home football games would bring wealth and fame to the Pitt Football Program.
Prior to the Last Game at Pitt Stadium on November 13th, 1999, the media and other sources arranged a committee to vote on the Greatest Achievements for the Pitt Panthers and Steelers as an individual player and team in the History of Pitt Stadium since it was built in 1925 for Pitt Football.
The 1970 Pitt-West Virginia Game was chosen as ‘The Greatest College Football Game To Be Played in Pitt Stadium’, resulting in Fox Feather being added to the ‘Folklore of Pitt Football’. It should be noted that the name Fox Feather is the joining of 2 different ‘calling cards’. Fox was used in high school and Feather in college. Fox Feather’s football career began in Aliquippa, Pa. at Aliquippa High School and ended after the 1968-69 Senior football season with a record of 2-7.
In the opening home game of the season, Fox Feather was responsible for 1 of the 2 touchdowns in the 13-7 victory by causing a fumble in the backfield around mid-field against Central Catholic H.S., Pittsburgh, PA. The defensive TD was a result of several factors. A gratuitous bounce of the football landed in my hands and during the early stages of the run to the endzone, teammate Jack Kozel supplied the key block that cleared the way.
With the help of other teammates including Tim Drevina, Bob Sellari, Joe Belcastro, Frank Barna, and team mangers, Jim ‘Injun’ Oldham, Dave Casoli, Coach Jack Laraway, and former Head Football Coach Carl Ashman, plus Brother Gene Feher, numerous individual awards were earned by Fox Feather following the 1968-69 football season. Coach Jack played college football at Purdue University and played a few seasons of pro football with the old AFL, Houston Oilers. He elevated my performance as a Linebacker with his inside coaching tips about football. Plus, as a Mentor, Coach Jack offered his Wisdom about LIFE as we shared the same birthdate, only years apart.
Coach Ashman who played in the 1st East-West Shrine College Football All-Star Game provided tips in the ‘Art of Playing Offensive Center’. After my Freshman year he offered his ‘Tips’. Coach Carl said to practice on the porch hiking the snap to the QB with an imaginary football a couple of hundred times most days of the week during the Summer. He said to place my right hand on the ground and to snap my hand to my butt and take a small step forward in each direction, sideways, including backwards simultaneously.
Brother Gene Feher, who played under Coach Carl, also earned many High School Football Honors playing at Aliquippa HS on a 9-1 team that lost in the 1959 WPIAL Championship Game at Pitt Stadium. He earned a Football Scholarship to the University of Maryland. Prior to his Senior College Season, he was chosen in numerous national publications as a Pre-Season 2nd Team All-American Center/Linebacker behind U of Illinois Dick Buktus, a future Pro Football Hall of Famer.
A broken right hand early in his Senior Season put a damper on his 2nd Team All-American Dreams. He did earn Atlantic Coast Conference 1st Team Honors and All-American Honorable Mention. Gene would offer current college blocking techniques for playing Center.
For Fox Feather, Honors included being selected for the ‘Big 33 Team’ as one of the top 33 high school football players in the State of Pennsylvania as a Center/Linebacker for most players in those days played both offense and defense. This Honor included being the 1st Football Player in Aliquippa Football history to be selected and play in the ‘Big 33’ Game.
Other Honors included being named to the 1st and/or 2nd team All-State, with 1st Team Honors for Sectional, and WPIAL teams. Though Pitt Football had already signed a few players during the recruitment process, a ‘Special Signing Bonus’ was put on the table for Fox Feather. It was not a Monetary Bonus, but a Publicity Bonus.
The Pitt Football Coaches pledged that the names of the signed players would not be released to the public until I verbally committed to either another college football program, or Pitt University. After verbally committing to Pitt, the Pitt Football Coaches honored their pledge by announcing in the local media that Fox Feather, Pitt’s #1 Recruit accepted Pitt’s offer.
I agreed to a 9 term grant-in-aide scholarship with Pitt for my college education, and to continue my football career. The personal achievements on the college football field that Fox Feather had with Pitt Football pales in comparison with other Pitt Football Greats, such as Dan Marino, Larry Fitzgerald among many more All-Americans, including Tony Dorsett, Hopewell HS, Aliquippa, Mike Ditka and Darrelle Revis, both Aliquippa HS, Aliquippa.
When Ty Law, an Aliquippa HS & Michigan Grad is added to the other 3 from Aliquippa, that would equal 4. Aliquippa, Pa. is the only town in the USA to have 4 Football Players enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame at Canton, Ohio. However, none of these and other Pitt Football Greats could claim as Fox Feather could claim that he Played in ‘The Greatest College Football at Pitt Stadium’, and caused the fumble while playing Middle Linebacker, in the closing seconds as West Virginia was driving for the winning field goal.
The fumble was secured by teammate John Stevens, which preserved the 36-35 Homecoming Game comeback victory over West Virginia after Pitt trailed at halftime 8-35. Pandemonium ruled the near sellout crowd for the ‘Backyard Brawl’. The game ended after one offensive QB kneel down, resulting in fans rushing onto the field. Pitt students tore down one of metal goalposts and hauled it out of the stadium. The media described the game as ‘The Greatest Comeback’ in the history of Pitt Football.
West Virginia fans were so upset, they stood outside the visitors’ locker room for an hour or so, pounding on the doors, seeking 1st year Head Coach, Bobby Bowden. Coach Bowden later in his career, wins 2 NCAA National Football Championships as the Head Coach at Florida St. University. In 2014, Coach Bowden describe the West Virginia loss to Pitt as, “That is still my darkest day in coaching”.
It is worth noting that because of a planned wedding booked months prior to the Pitt-West Virginia Game at the hard to reserve, venerable Heinz Chapel on Pitt’s campus for my Brother Gene and his 1st Bride of 4, who was a Graduate of Pitt, Wedding Ceremony, not one of Fox Feather’s Family members attended the game.
The 2 game tickets were offered and used by Timber Mayconich and his friend. Timber was the Father to Tom ‘the Bomb’ Mayconich, a lifelong friend of mine from West Aliquippa, PA. According to Tom, sadly, Timber’s friend, who was experiencing heart health issues, died during his sleep the night after the game. Supposedly, witnessing the Greatest College Football Game in Pitt Stadium assisted with him Crossing Over.
Timber and Tom took me to see my 1st Pirate game at Forbes Field and to my 1st Pitt Game at Pitt Stadium. It was Navy at Pitt during Navy’s QB Roger Staubach’s senior year. Entering the game Navy was ranked #10 with Pitt ranked #3. Pitt lost 12-24 and ended the season 9-1 and ranked as the 4th best team in the country in the AP Poll. Navy finished at 9-2 with a 2nd ranking in the AP Poll. Roger Staubach was awarded the Heisman Trophy for being the best college football player in the country.
Though no family members attended the 1970 Pitt-West Virginia Homecoming Football Game, Fox Feather was greeted with a standing ovation upon his arrival at the Wedding Reception.
The Football gods permitted Fox Feather starting in 1998, to return to Aliquippa, Pa from Henderson, NV to spend a ‘Football Weekend’ with family and the Boys from Quiptown & Others. Plans included an Aliquippa H.S. football game on Friday, a Pitt Game at Pitt Stadium on Saturday, and a Steeler Game at Three Rivers Stadium on Sunday. With plenty of food, drinks, and Love, it added up to a ‘Great Time’.
In 1999, the ‘Quips Football Weekend Crew’ closed down Pitt Stadium with a victory over Notre Dame. For the 2000 football season, the Crew watched both Pitt and Steeler games in Three Rivers Stadium. The Crew then shifted to Heinz Field for both games in 2001 where the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt Panthers are current co-tenants.
To be honest, for the next 9 years at Heinz Field unless Pitt was playing Notre Dame or another college team that had an extremely large loyal fan base, most Pitt Football games when compared to other college football games on TV, was on the lower end of the College Football Game Day Experience.
In September 2010, former teammate and friend Dave Wanndstedt, who was Pitt’s head football coach invited all previous Pitt Football players back for a national TV Thursday night game with Pre-Game Festivities. Circumstances had postponed the Quips Football Weekend, so I invited my friend Greg, living in Houston. In 2010, Greg and his partner Rachel owned and operated the #1 Catering Business in Houston, TX.
It was during the game that Fox Feather shared his thoughts about Pitt playing in a pro stadium and not on campus. The current Pitt Brass was still selling ‘Fool’s Gold’ when it came to supporting and sharing the dreams of the entire Pitt Football Nation of winning a National College Football Championship.
Unlike most universities, Pitt is among only a handful of major college football programs, which share a football stadium with a professional team. Nothing against Heinz Field, but it is not located on Pitt’s campus. There has not been in the history of College Football, when a National College Football Title was won by a college team while sharing a pro stadium.
Plus, the overall pre-game and game activities including the excitement paled in comparison with college games on TV. Fox Feather declared the atmosphere in Heinz Field for a Pitt football game similar to a ‘morgue’. After listening to the rant, Greg asked about plans on Saturday. Before an answer was spoken, Greg said that he had 2 tickets for the Temple vs. Penn State football game at State Park, Pa. on Saturday. Since State Park was only a few hours’ drive from Aliquippa, Pa, I accepted Greg’s offer.
Fox Feather played against Franco Harris, Lydell Mitchel, and the rest of the Nittany Lions, Modern Day Gladiators in November of 1970 . As the starting Middle Linebacker, Fox Feather shared a few collisions and tackles with the two running backs. Mitchel found his way into the NFL with the Baltimore Colts.
Franco Harris is Known for the ‘Immaculate Reception’, which changed the fortunes of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In those days the seating capacity for Beaver Stadium was 46,284. From 1970, there were numerous renovations increasing the seating capacity of Beaver Stadium to 106,572 making it the 2nd largest college football stadium in the nation. Michigan Stadium is the largest stadium with a seat capacity of 107,601.
As the car with Fox Feather the driver neared Beaver Stadium, and with an almost sold out crowd expected, the excitement grew with the car windows opened. There were fans and festive tailgate sites everywhere, unlike the tailgating and pre-game experiences at Heinz Field for Pitt home games. After parking the car, Greg and I stepped out to survey the ‘Scene’.
It was during the survey that I was struck with the Energy that was created by the Sights plus Sounds of the Fans and the Aroma of cooked foods. The walk to Beaver Stadium with Greg, exposed the up-close Joy of passionate college football fans. There were numerous Big Rigs for cooking and plenty of RVs to join the smaller tailgate sites during the walk. The walk to the Stadium allowed the Imagination of Fox Feather to take flight.
Centuries ago, the Roman Empire would entertain their masses with Gladiators fighting to their ‘Death’ in small to large arenas throughout their Empire. The ultimate goal of the Gladiator was to survive the battles in the arenas outside of Rome in order to compete in the Roman Coliseum with the Winners obtaining their freedom. Instead of a ‘Battle to the Death’ with protective armor, swords and other armaments, the Modern Day Gladiators with rules and protective equipment ‘Battle Over a Pigskin’.
Though history focuses on the inside of the Gladiator Arenas, similar tailgating scenes as with Beaver Stadium, probably occurred days or weeks prior to the area surrounding Gladiator Arenas in the Roman Empire including the Roman Coliseum. The walk finally ended inside Beaver Stadium, which unlike other concrete stadiums is built similar to a child’s erector set.
Greg was in charge of the tickets so I followed him to our seats as the Energy and Noise increased along with the Aromas of Beaver Stadium. His choice of seats were near the 50 yard line less than 20 rows up from the field in the original concrete section of Beaver Stadium. History says that during the expansion of Beaver Stadium in order to expand up, the field had to be lowered resulting in metal seats being added below the original concrete section.
The Pomp and Circumstances of the Pre-Pigskin Battle added to the Energy and Noise, which as a ‘Blessing’, enhanced the Well-Being of Fox Feather. With an almost full house, Beaver Stadium vibrated during the entrance of the Penn State Gladiators and a few moments during the 1st half of the ‘Pigskin Battle’. When halftime arrived, I continued to soak in the Atmosphere, Energy, and Aromas of Beaver Stadium until a Revelation struck.
Greg was thanked again for the seat and experience. He was the first to be informed that the ‘morgue’ at Heinz Field for a Pitt home football game would no longer be on the Football Weekend Schedule. Instead of the Quips Football Weekend, travels to other college football stadiums and venues for their Blessings would begin with the 2011 College Football Season.
For the 1st College Football Pilgrimage in 2011, Fox Feather decided to accept the invitation from friend, Kris Cinkovich on the football coaching staff at Arkansas University for a ‘Celebration of Pigskin’, against the U of Tennessee, including accommodations at his residence.
Tuscaloosa, AL. was only a day’s drive in a Rental Chariot from the Little Rock Airport with a flight from Las Vegas, NV., and another day’s drive back to Fayetteville, AK. The LSU vs. Alabama game at Bryant-Denny Stadium was chosen as the 1st ‘Celebration of Pigskin’ for 2011. Since the games were selected prior to the start of the season, I witnessed in person “The Game of the Century”, as presented by the media.
It was #1 LSU at #2 Alabama, November 5th, 2011. Some called ‘It’ the ‘epic center’ of the College Football Universe. Final score in overtime, LSU-9, Alabama-6. ‘It’ was Fox Feather’s first ‘College Football Pilgrimage’ (‘CFBP’) , and the opening game of the daily double. What was witnessed in Tuscaloosa, is the standard for all ‘Celebrations of Pigskin’ to equal or surpass.
The Pep Rally on Friday night was the opening act for the main event on Saturday. While recognizing my Aliquippa Gear, I met an Alabama student whose Mother was a native of Aliquippa, PA and and a graduate of Aliquippa, HS. He said that his Mother once dated Don Yanessa in high school. Turns out that Don Yanessa was my Junior HS 9th grade football coach. Apparently, Coach Don did not think highly of my football playing skills over others in those days. For the 4 game season, Fox Feather played 4 plays as a defensive lineman in the last game of the season.
Back in 2011, Tuscaloosa had a population around 100,00. ESPN claimed that another 100,00 college football fans had converged into the city, with most not having a game ticket. Tailgating sites were set up everywhere within walking distance to the Stadium. The Quad, a very large grassy greenspace in the heart of the campus at the University of Alabama is the most popular and prominent location for Crimson Tide fans to set up Campsites. During the early days of Alabama Football, the Quad was originally used as the 1st Football Field.
The Quad had two sections. One section was reserved and the other section was 1st come, 1st served. In the reserved section, fans would pay for a premium spot with a large tent. The premium spot offered additional paid amenities, such as tables, chairs, power, lighting, large TV’S, etc. along with catering services. There was no parking around the Quad. Vehicles were only permitted to unload their occupants and Campsite supplies. Failure to comply, vehicles would be towed at the owner’s expense. Compared to the Celebration of Pigskin for Pitt games at Heinz Field, the Quad could best be described as ‘Tailgating on Steroids’.
For the ‘Pigskin Battle’, Alabama officials installed large decibel meters in the corners of each endzone. My seat was in the corner endzone near the field on the Alabama sideline. When the Alabama team raced out of the far tunnel prior to kickoff, the sound created by the Alabama Faithful began as a low roar in the distance. By the time the noise rolled into my section, the Energy and Noise hit Fox Feather as a Tsunami. When the Tsunami subsided, I asked a question to the fan sitting to my right, who did not participate in creating the Noise. ‘Have you ever experienced Noise like this’?
The male fan to my surprise responded that he had experienced Noise like this before. When asked where, he said with a grin that during his enlistment in the navy, he was stationed for assignment on the flight deck of a nuclear aircraft carrier. For the entire game and overtime, the Alabama Faithful demonstrated their Passion. Each huddle and play of LSU was greeted with Noise that ranged at a 115-120+ decibels on the decibel meters. When each LSU play ended, there was a ‘Catch Your Breath’ moment with an exhale followed with the start of another crescendo of Noise as the LSU huddle began.
According to science, 115-120+ decibels is extremely loud and is often at the threshold of ear pain. It is comparable to seating next to speakers at a rock concert, an emergency vehicle siren, or a jet engine taking off up close. Prolong exposure could result in hearing damage. Since my ear plugs remained at the hotel, little rolls of napkin tissue were used for ear protection. Though other Stadiums during future College Football Pilgrimages created Noise levels of 120 decibels or higher, not one Stadium could match the duration and intensity of Noise created by the Alabama Faithful.
The 2011 College Football Pilgrimage created many Blessings with Tales to Tell. Initially started with others, it was decided that the attendance for the Quips Football Weekend, would become a scene in the rear view mirror. Blessings from other College Football Pilgrimages were higher priorities. There are those who choose to go on Pilgrimages to Holy, Sacred Sites, and Shrines to receive Blessings. Einstein and others theorized that once Energy is created, Energy cannot be destroyed.
If that is true, then there exists the possibility that the Energy created during the ‘Celebration of Pigskin’ remains within the College Fields and Stadiums’ Structures, which elevates the status of the Fields and Stadiums to that of a Holy Site and Shrine. It is with that working hypothesis, which Fox Feather travels on College Football Pilgrimages as he rubs his hands and shoulders on the outer perimeter of the College Football Holy Sites and Shrines during his walk on ‘Ritual Day’, a day or two before the ‘Celebration of Pigskin’ to absorb the Healing Energies that are embedded.
Only one short CFBP with the ‘Celebration of Pigskin’ was conducted to Ohio Stadium in 2012 to receive Blessings. In 2013, the CFBP took Fox Feather to the state of Oregon for the Blessings at the Holy Sites and Shrines for the ‘Celebration of Pigskin’ at Oregon and Oregon St. Universities. A flight in and out of Portland, Oregon from Las Vegas, NV along with a Rental Chariot assisted with the transportation.
Airplane travel to and from Pittsburgh originating in Las Vegas, NV. with a Rental Chariot were used for the 2014 CFBP. The 2014 CFBP was an assortment of Blessings, which began with a Wild Card Baseball Game of the Giants vs Pirates at PNC Park with a sold-out crowd. The extremely high Energy lasted until the grand slam by the Giants in the top of the 4th inning, which led to a Giants victory. Next, there were 4 Pilgrimages to Holy Sites and Shrines starting with Michigan State Stadium, where my nephew B.G. Feher secured field passes for the ‘Celebration of Pigskin’.
The next Saturday, the ‘Big House’ at the U of Michigan was the 2nd Pilgrimage. Another ‘morgue’ stop for a Pitt ‘Celebration of Pigskin’ at Heinz Field on the following Thursday night was the 3rd Pilgrimage. The 4th Pilgrimage ended the 2012 CFBP with the Blessings of the ‘Celebration of Pigskin’ at West Virginia Stadium on Saturday. During the exit after a win by West Virginia over TCU, West Virginia students chanted in unison, ‘Eat Shit Pitt’! When asked about the chant, students replied that after a ‘Football Victory’ regardless of the opponent, the exit is filled with ‘Eat Chit Pitt’!
As the CFBP Tales grew so did the calls for a website to store the CFBP Tales and photos. In September of 2015, Fox Feather launched his website to share his College Football Pilgrimages with others through Words and Photos, for a Picture is worth 10,000 Words or more. The 2015 CFBP included Pilgrimages to LSU, Tiger Stadium; Neyland Stadium, U of Tennessee, with both on the Top Ten Largest College Football Stadium List. Kroger Stadium, U of Kentucky was added as another Shrine of Convenience.
Air travel to New Orleans from Las Vegas was followed by air travel from New Orleans to Nashville with a return flight to Las Vegas plus Rental Chariots was the mode of travel. After noticing a pattern of Stadiums already visited for a Pilgrimage, signs said to complete a CFBP to the Top Ten Largest College Football Stadiums/Shrines. Since Fox Feather played at the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1971 against UCLA with the seat capacity of 90,000, it was decided to include it on the Top Ten List with a check mark instead of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida University.
Unlike Beaver Stadium, Ohio Stadium, West Virginia Stadium where only the ‘Celebration of Pigskin’ was experienced. All other Shrines included stays of 4-6 days. The extended homage permitted Tokens Day, ‘Ritual Day’, and exploring the Unknown in surrounding areas of the Shrine. The 2015 CFBP was the 1st to be published on the website. Starting for the 2016 CFBP, it was decided to add another Section to the Explorations, Tokens Day, ‘Ritual Day’, and ‘Celebration of Pigskin’. To educate the readers, the ‘History of the Shrine’, Section was added.
Many of the faithful, passionate fans and others outnumbered the few who understood the History of the Shrines, while participating in the ‘Celebration of Pigskin’. Searches on the internet provided the opportunity to piece together a more comprehensive history of the Shrines including photos. A reader would now be offered a CFBP that included, the History of the Stadium plus the experiences and Knowings of Fox Feather.
The 2016 CFBP to Texas included Top 10, Darryl K Royal Memorial Stadium, TDECU Stadium at the U of Houston, Armon G. Carter Stadium at TCU and Top 10, Kyle Field at Texas A&M. Only one air flight to and from Houston, TX beginning and ending in Las Vegas, and a Rental Chariot was required for the 2016 CFBP. The Top Ten Largest Stadium CFBP List along with other Shrines of Convenience ended at Sanford Stadium, U Of Georgia in 2017 with Shrines of Convenience at Auburn U. and Death Valley at Clemson U.
While flying back to Las Vegas, NV., from Atlanta, GA., a Revelation struck Fox Feather to complete a CFBP to the 10 Oldest College Football Stadiums in the USA according to internet records. The 2018 CFBP took Fox Feather to the Ivy League for #1 Franklin Field at Penn University; #2 Harvard Stadium, #7 Yale Bowl. Boston College was an added Shrine of Convenience and to revisit a Stadium, which I played in.
Readers are encouraged to experience their own CFBP. With the Help of Travel Plans and the Football gods, except for the 2015 CFBP and 2023 CFBP with 2/3 Airline Destination Stops, all other College Football Pilgrimages were completed with 1 Airline Destination Stop.For the 2018 CFBP, a Fight to and out of Philadelphia, PA was used by Fox Feather. Due to using a non-NCAA list for the 2018 CFBP, #4 Fitton Field at Holy Cross University was omitted. Fitton Field is a few hours away from Harvard Stadium.
If the Football Schedules align for 4 weekends, one could also take a flight to Boston and/or Philly to complete a CFBP to the #1, #2, #4, and #7 Oldest College Football Shrines in the USA, while spending an Autumn in the Northeast section of the United States.The ‘Ivy League’ CFBP permitted Fox Feather to Walk Among the Spirits Who Played In and/or Helped Create the Early Games of Football, which has morphed into the ‘Modern Day Football’ at the Pro, College, and High School Levels.
For the 2019 CFBP, Fox Feather traveled by air to and from Birmingham, AL with visits to #5 Bobby Dodd Stadium at Georgia Tech University, #8 Vaught-Heming Stadium at U of Mississippi and #6 Davis Wade Stadium at Mississippi St. University by a Rental Chariot.
Because of the COVID Fraud and other circumstances, the 10 Oldest CFBP was not completed until the 2023 College Football Season. Three Airline Destinations and Rental Chariots were required to Cincinnati for #9 Nippert Stadium, U of Cincinnati; Boston for #4 Fitton Field, Holy Cross University; Milwaukee for #10 Camp Randall Stadium, University of Wisconsin.
During the 2024 College Football Season, I completed the 2024 ‘Tobacco Road’ CFBP with Pilgrimages to Shrines at N.C. State University, Wake Forest University, North Carolina University and Duke University. An airplane trip to and out of Raleigh from Las Vegas with a Rental Chariot was required. After returning to The Dream Home Oasis in Henderson, NV., the idea of writing a book on the 5 Oldest College Football Stadiums in the USA began to circulate in the Imagination of Fox Feather.
How many of you reading have ‘Beliefs for Earth Angels’ and/or ‘Encounters with Earth Angels’? Google AI definition is ‘An “earth angel” is a figurative term that describes a person who is exceptionally kind, compassionate, and helpful, often acting as a source of support and guidance for others. The term suggests that such individuals possess a spiritual purpose to bring positive energy and well-being into the world’.
The College Football Pilgrimages and other localities, including the local scenes in the Las Vegas Valley has created multiple encounters for Fox Feather with ‘Earth Angels’. While performing duties as the ‘Official Scorekeeper’ for the Rita Lim’s Sunday Show in the Piazza Lounge, aka, The Enchanted Forest, at the Tuscany Casino/Suites, I experienced an encounter with ‘Earth Angels’ during the early months of 2025.
God and the Universe arranged ‘2 Earth Angels’ to guide Fox Feather with his ‘Book Project’. A break in the Sunday Show allowed the Male ‘Earth Angel’ to spot the Aliquippa Hat. Before identifying the Hat during the encounter, the Female ‘Earth Angel’ arrived and recognized the Hat and asked Fox Feather, ‘Are you from Aliquippa’? I replied, ‘Yes’, but West Aliquippa is my hometown’.
The Female ‘Earth Angel’ was named Jamie and Ronnie was the Male ‘Earth Angel’. The ‘Earth Angels’ were on an extended visit from Pittsburgh, Pa. and staying at the Tuscany. Jamie confessed that her Mother was born in West Aliquippa, with her Grandparents long-time residents. Other relatives of Jamie lived in both West Aliquippa and Aliquippa resulting in many visits to West Aliquippa as a child and teenager. I told Jamie and Ronnie that our Virgin Meeting at The Enchanted Forest would be named, ‘The West Aliquippa Blood Crossing’.
The ‘Earth Angels’ asked questions about the duties of the ‘Official Scorekeeper’ in The Enchanted Forest during the Rita Lim Sunday Show. A brief history, which began in February of 2017, between Rita and Fox Feather was explained. In the early months of 2023, upon returning to The Enchanted Forest from an absence since early 2020, Rita agreed to let Fox Feather score each of her Songs using Baseball Scoring.
Each Song was consider a Batter and scored accordingly. Since Rita has been identified by Fox Feather as a World Class Vocal Gymnast, a series of benchmarks during the Songs/Batter separated the Songs/Batters. Scoring was a 2B+, 3B, 3B+, 3B++, HR, HR+, GS,(Grand Slam) and MM(Magical Moment). As in Baseball, not all Songs/Batters hit HRs or higher. When the Sunday Show ended, the ‘2 Earth Angels’ agreed that Rita Lim is a World Class Vocal Gymnast.
The ‘2 Earth Angels’ and Fox Feather arranged to meet at the Ashley Fuller Wednesday Show at The Enchanted Forest during his duties as ‘Official Scorekeeper’ in 10 days. Ashley and Rita are Besties with Ashley and Fox Feather only Crossing Paths a few times prior to a formal introduction in late 2023 during Rita’s Show.
Ashley, who performs with her guitarist, vocalist, and husband Aaron Fuller, agreed to permit Fox Feather to act as her ‘Official Scorekeeper’. After Witnessing less than a handful of Ashley’s Shows, Fox Feather declared Ashley Fuller as a ‘World Class Vocal Gymnast’. It was during Ashley’s Show that the ‘Book Project’ about the 5 Oldest College Football Stadiums was discussed with the ‘2 Earth Angels’. Fox Feather was asked numerous questions about the ‘Book Project’.
When Ashley finished her Show, the ‘2 Earth Angels’ also proclaimed Ashley Fuller as a World Class Vocal Gymnast. Within days, Jamie sent me a number of text messages concerning the ‘Book Project’. Both Jamie and Ronnie agreed that the ‘Book Project’ was interesting and sound. While using her Marketing Experience, Jamie explained that the target audience for such a large book may not match or exceed publication costs.
The ‘Book Project’ should be a ‘Series of College Football Pilgrimages, with each Book targeting a specific College and University including Alumni, current students, towns, and Passionate College Football Fans. The exchange of texts with the ‘2 Earth Angels’ from the ‘West Aliquippa Blood Crossing’ resulted in Fox Feather agreeing that a Smaller Book would ease publication costs with a ‘Targeted Audience’. Before heading back to Pittsburgh, the ‘2 Earth Angels’ were thanked by Fox Feather for their ‘Book Project Guidance’.
Both Rita Lim and Ashley Fuller as ‘Earth Angels’ were also enlisted by Fox Feather to supply the Fuel of JOY for the ‘Book Project’ with their Beauty, and World Class Vocal Gymnastics during my duties as the ‘Official Scorekeeper’, 4 Shows a month, 2 Shows Each. More information about Rita Lim and Ashley Fuller can be found on their social media sites including Facebook, Instagram, personal websites, You Tube, and other outlets.
After Observing and Analyzing the options for the 1st CFBP Book, the CFBP to Kyle Field at Texas A&M, including Thanksgiving Day in 2016, was chosen for various reasons. The Kyle Field CFBP was included in the Pilgrimage for the 10 Largest College Football Stadiums.
It was discovered in 2018 that Kyle Field also earned the 3rd Spot on the NCAA 10 Oldest Division I College Football Stadium List. Kyle Field was the only College Football Stadium to land on both the 10 Largest and 10 Oldest College Football Stadium List. The following story has been reprised from the original posting of the CFBP to Kyle Field in December of 2016, along with added information.
A COLLEGE FOOTBALL PILGRIMAGE TO KYLE FIELD, THANKSGIVING DAY 2016
THE OPENING
While driving to College Station from Fort Worth Texas, time alone in one’s car permits for reflections. Three legs of the 2016 College Football Pilgrimage had been completed.
The other two short stories titled, “Darrell Royal Stadium”, and the second one “TDECU Stadium and Amon G Carter Stadium”, are posted on the website at playinyourdreams.com. The stories are located in the Sections titled Pilgrimages and/or College Sports-Football. As I was reviewing the many ‘Blessings’ that were bestowed upon me, two really had a major impact. Remember a ‘Pilgrimage’ is “A journey out of one’s everyday life to a sacred site and a healthy and safe return home, during which time a transformation has taken place”.
The Dream Home Oasis in Henderson, NV awaited Fox Feather upon return the Saturday after Thanksgiving. However, the ‘forces’ in Texas had already begun my transformation. Many, who shared the 2016 College Football Pilgrimages , blest me with a safe and healthy journey. As I thought about the many ‘Blessings’ that were created, the two with the most impact were:
* Meeting 4 West Virginia Faithful who watched Fox Feather play in the Greatest College Football Game at Pitt Stadium, during the 1st Pilgrimage to the U of Texas. Fox Feather had an encounter with a group of about 20 passionate West Virginia Fans during the ‘Celebration of Pigskin’.
It was during the encounter with a captive audience, that the ‘Fox Feather Pitt Folklore’ story was told, which ended with friendly hisses and boos from the West Virginia Fans. While exiting their campsite in search of other campsites, and about 10 yards away, I heard my name being called. After turning around, it was the 4 West Virginia Faithful.
During the conversation, the 4 confessed to being in attendance with their fathers and witnessed Fox Feather’s Tackle that caused the Fumble in the Greatest College Football Game at Pitt Stadium. The 4 mentioned they were among the West Virginia Mob calling for Head Coach Bobby Bowden. For the complete story, see “Darrell Royal Stadium”
* Having a ‘Random Act of Kindness’ created for Fox Feather by Amon G Carter Stadium. That can also be found in the story “TDECU Stadium and Amon G. Carter Stadium”.
During the previous Shrines of worship, many said that Thanksgiving Day at Kyle Field would be the best among the rest. Personally, I tried to squelch such talk so as not to affect my expectations. Keeping an open mind with little or no expectations works best for Fox Feather.
Too often when one places expectations on someone or something, it can affect the outcome especially if what you were expecting did not turn into reality. With an open basket, one can place the things they want to in it. Plus, as in any relationship, short, medium or long, my principle is simple. A relationship is defined as “Time well spent with others with no guarantees”.
Tempering expectations could not temper my excitement as the Rental Chariot vehicle pulled into the campsite in Bryan, Texas after a two plus-hour drive across some beautiful fall landscapes in the state of Texas on Monday afternoon. After check in, supplies would be needed for the stay. Since driving takes a toll, the rest of the day would be a 3R day.
With only a few hours’ drive on Friday back to Houston for the return flight to Las Vegas, NV., on Saturday, the Rental Chariot will have traveled over 1,200 miles during the 2016 College Football Pilgrimage. The time in College Station on Tuesday would permit a trip to the local mall for Tokens. ‘Ritual Day’ was planned for Wednesday.
SECTION 2-TOKENS DAY
Visiting local malls are usually included during the Pilgrimages along with walks in nature. Nature walks were omitted on this Pilgrimage and other interests were substituted. As a visitor in a strange land, one can gauge the Welcoming Energy in a shopping environment. Conversations are always part of the experience with strangers.
Abraham Maslow in his studies says that all humans start off as strangers. When a conversation begins, we are strangers no more. Our relationship is altered with only a few words. Meeting people from other localities is part of the Pilgrimage and needs to be embraced. Shopping also permits the purchasing of Tokens for others including myself. Favorite Tokens for remembrances of College Football Pilgrimages are Christmas Ornaments and Wind Chimes. The back outside patio is the storage for the Wind Trinkets.
With the breezes and winds of the Las Vegas Valley, songs and sounds of the College Football Pilgrimages always entertain, while listening to the ‘Tranquility’ of the fountain and pond. These shopping trips also provide the opportunity to Walk and spend time with one of my companions known as ‘Exercise’. It is a win-win situation.
The oldest Christen Book Store in the state of Texas offered these chimes in College Station.
HISTORY OF KYLE FIELD
STORY IS COURTESY OF RACHEL KNIGHT-Insite Editorial Staff @insitebrazosvalley.com, Originally Published-8/1/2019 and Wikipedia.
‘Kyle Field has roots that run much deeper than the grass the Aggie football team plays on today. The stadium seats more than 100,000 people now, but originally seated 500 on wooden bleachers paid for and built by the facility’s namesake with the help of a few students. The “Home of the 12th Man” was originally home to more sports than just football. Today, the facility serves as a gathering place for Aggies from across the globe and towers over campus as an emblem of the University’s culture, traditions, and core values.
Before Kyle Field was built in 1904, all home football games were played on the drill fields at the military school, according to a pamphlet titled “The Contribution of Edwin Jackson Kyle to the Development of the Athletic Program at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas”. “As there were no seats, people stood or sat in buggies,” the pamphlet reads. “The ‘hat was passed’ during the games and people gave what they pleased. This resulted of course in meager financial support of athletics.
The lack of finances made it difficult to equip teams properly, to secure coaches, and to schedule games with the best colleges. These limitations naturally had an unfavorable effect on the student body.”
Edwin Jackson Kyle saw great potential in athletics, despite the fact that this was an uncommon opinion among the faculty. He first came to Texas A&M as a sophomore in 1896, two years after the first Aggie football team was drafted. As a student, Kyle was a ranking senior military officer, president of his class, president of the Y.M.C.A., and valedictorian his senior year.
He is the only student to ever serve as Commandant while still a student. He graduated from Texas A&M in 1899, and then obtained two more degrees from Cornell University. The Commandant returned to Texas A&M as an instructor in horticulture and was named president of the General Athletics Association in 1902. Kyle wanted to secure and develop an athletic field to promote the school’s athletics.
Kyle was assigned a large amount of land on campus for his horticulture research, according to the pamphlet. He didn’t need all of the land for his crops, so he used barbed wire to fence off a portion to build an athletics facility in 1902/03. Realizing a barbed wire fence was not satisfactory, Kyle purchased lumber and posts for fencing the field on an open account from G.S. Parker of Bryan.
When the fence was complete, it was time to tackle the task of adding seating to the facility. Kyle purchased lumber to build two bleachers. Once the athletic field was fenced and bleachers were erected, work began to get the grounds in shape. The first game played on the field was a baseball game.
Early Baseball Game at Kyle Field
As the only athletic facility on campus, Kyle Field originally served as a football field, baseball field, and track facility. Eventually and using $650 of his own money, he purchased a covered grandstand from the Bryant Fair Association for a seating capacity of 500.
The field was christened by the student body the year after it was built in the chapel on campus after the football team beat Baylor 17 to 5 in the first game they played at Kyle Field in 1904. On November 10, 1904, the Texas A&M Board of Directors set this area as a permanent athletic field, which served as the home for the football and baseball teams. Students supported naming the field after its founder and builder. The Board of Directors decreed that Kyle Field was in fact named for E.J. Kyle ’99.
In addition to building Kyle Field, Kyle is responsible for bringing the highly anticipated Texas A&M vs. t.u. (Aggies’ name for the University of Texas) game to College Station. After the 1908 game played on Thanksgiving, Kyle told t.u. authorities that Texas A&M would not play again in Austin until they agreed to play every other year in College Station.
The final compromise resulted in the 1909 Thanksgiving game being played in Austin and the 1910 and 1911 Thanksgiving games being played in Houston, with subsequent annual Thanksgiving games being played in College Station and Austin on alternate years. Luckily, the t.u. games played in 1909-10-11 earned Texas A&M $2,500 for each game. In the pamphlet, Otto Eversburt, student manager, says this income allowed the athletics department to pay off their outstanding debts, and relieved Kyle of personal responsibility on notes for the first time in several years.
The college’s yearbook reported the facilities growth with great pride in 1911. “In Kyle Field we have one of the largest and one of the best equipped Athletic Fields in the South,” the yearbook says. “It is 600 ft. in width, 750 ft. in length, and contains a large grandstand, and two sections of bleachers, capable of seating several thousand people; And, contains a quarter mile cinder track and an excellent 200-yard straightway.
Underneath the grandstand are dressing rooms equipped with hot and cold showers, individual lockers, electric lights, rubbing boards, and all conveniences.” In 1921, the November game between the Texas A&M Aggies and their archrival the University of Texas at Kyle Field became the first college football game to offer a live, play-by-play broadcast
In 1927, the school chose to build the first section a new concrete stadium, for $76,718.84 under the businesses management of James Sullivan.
The second section was built in 1929 for $259,639.68, which included adding grandstands on the north and west ends. This brought Kyle Field’s seating capacity to 37,909 with 32,909 permanent seats and an additional 5,000 temporary seats, says Alan Cannon, associate athletics director at Texas A&M Athletics.
When Kyle turned in his final resignation from the Athletics Council in 1944. Joe Utay, captain of the football team in 1907 and director of athletics in 1912, wrote Kyle on Dec. 8, 1951. “May I say that it is a well stablished (sic.) fact that since the turn of the century you have played an important part in whatever successes A&M has had in athletics and particularly football and that by your conduct you dedicated yourself to do those things which will help preserve the Institution as a constructive force in the lives of the future youths of Texas,” his letter says.
Capacity was raised to 41,500 in 1953 for the 1954 season with a section of the second deck added to the west side of the facility. A small press box was also included in total cost of $346,000. According to reports, all previous and future renovations to Kyle Field were paid with Texas A&M Cash.
Kyle Field continued to grow in 1967 at a cost of $1,840,000. Second decks were added to each side of the stadium, which brought the total capacity to 48,000.
Astroturf was installed at Kyle Field, and the first artificial turf game at the venue was played against Wichita State to open the 1970 season. Kyle Field returned to being a natural grass field in 1996.
In 1974, two large flagpoles were added at the south end of the stadium in memory of Lt. William B. Blocker, Texas A&M class of 1945. A record crowd of 56,679 fans attended the 1975 t.u. game played at Kyle Field. Fans sat on the track that surrounded the field and rushed it at the conclusion of the 20 to 10 Aggie victory, Cannon says.
Expansion continued in 1980, when a third deck was added to Kyle Field, bringing the capacity to 70,000. Construction took place during the football season, and students were allowed into the area as each row of seating was added.
Cannon says he believes Head Football Coach Jackie Sherrill narrowed the seats in Kyle Field on the student side in 1982, which brought the capacity to 72,387; however, in 1992 the capacity was listed as just 70,210.
In 1998, Kyle Field’s capacity dropped again to 58,292, because Kyle Field — The Bernard C. Richardson Zone was under construction that season, Cannon explains. The record crowd was still well over the listed capacity that year with a total count of 62,873 fans in the stadium during the Texas Tech game.
When Kyle Field — The Zone was completed at a cost of $32.9 million in 1999, it brought the stadium’s capacity up to 82,600. For high-demand games, temporary bleachers were installed in the south end zone and folding chairs were placed on the sidelines.
In the fall of 2003, the Bright Football Complex was completed on the south end of the stadium. The facility (named for its principal donor, former Dallas Cowboys owner Bum Bright) includes a players’ lounge overlooking Kyle Field, dressing rooms, one of the largest training and rehabilitation facilities in the country, and a state-of-the-art academic center.
Visions for Kyle Field’s current form started becoming a reality in May of 2013 when the Texas A&M Board of Regents approved the $485 million redevelopment of Kyle Field, according to Cannon. The renovation would raise the official seating capacity to 102,512 people, making it the largest football stadium in Texas and the SEC (surpassing Neyland Stadium by 57 seats) and the fourth-largest football stadium in the country. The project took two seasons to complete.
The renovation was done in two distinct phases geared around the football season, and began immediately after the conclusion of the final 2013 season game in November with the implosion of the student section side.
Photos of the 2014 Renovations
The first phase was completed in 2014. The largest crowd in Kyle Field’s history was recorded that season with 110,633 fans attending the Ole Miss game. Other significant items were included in the scope of work for the Kyle Field redevelopment. manhattanconstructiongroup.com write along with added facts. ‘The Texas A&M University Kyle Field Redevelopment project in College Station, Texas included renovation and new construction. The revised seating capacity is more than 102,500, which is 20,000 more fixed and bleacher seats than the original configuration making it the largest in the Southeastern Conference.
Renovated space houses the Hall of Champions, a memorabilia space for Texas A&M football. Additions included new club space and approximately 100 new suites. Four existing structures and original west stands were abated and demolished to make room for the expansions. Three new video boards—one of which A&M says is the largest in college football measuring 167 feet x 47 feet with 1080p resolution.
The original horseshoe seating bowl configuration was replaced with a new lowered seating bowl supported by a closed loop steel structure that also supports the scoreboard/videoboard 163 feet above the playing field. Four six-story activation/circulation towers were erected at the corners of the field to serve as the main vertical circulation through the facility, and tie the new structures to the existing structures.
(Added Fact: The new “South Side Upper Level” with addition of an upper seating deck and concourse, has an estimated seating capacity of 12,000 with the future potential of an additional 7,000 seats, with seating to be located both below and above the new upper concourse.)
Metal panel clad canopy structures extend the length of the east and west stands to serve as a sun shades for the fans and an enclosure for new sports lighting. The relocated press box hangs from the underside of the east canopy at nearly 160 feet above the field. This fast-tracked project was delivered by Construction Manager Manhattan | Vaughn Joint Venture, a partnership between Manhattan Construction Company (majority partner) and Vaughn Construction’.
During the renovations an interesting development occurred involving the mounting of an University of Alabama Flag. Kevin Duffey-saturdaydownsouth.com writes: ‘Crane operator Bobby Livingston was fired this week for hanging an Alabama flag on Texas A&M’s Kyle Field. Livingston worked there while the Aggies’ stadium is under renovation.
According to MySanAntonio.com, Livingston’s Facebook updates aren’t too encouraging. Livingston said he essentially sabotaged Kyle Field on Facebook. In a post on February 28, Livingston wrote, “This stadium will never be ready for this. Season (sic),I’m putting iron in backwards and wrong holing everything!!”
As if that wasn’t enough, Livingston also made another post in April that said, “If you ever attend a Texas A&M football game, don’t sit at the Northeast End Zone, it was raining today and I made 2 very “questionable” welds!!” The chief engineering firm for the Kyle Field renovation is Raba Kistner Engineering, and Paul Hawryluk is the director of facility services. He told KBTX that there’s nothing to worry about and that it’s safe and secure. “All steel fabrication has been observed and critical welds tested/verified at the plants by the third party firm, Raba Kistner Engineering.
Once delivered to the site, field welds, moment connections, and bolt torquing are tested/verified in accordance to building code and engineering specification by the third party inspectors. Structural engineers of record review the inspection reports as well as conduct site observation/review of the in place steel,” Hawryluk said in a statement to KBTX’.
The exterior of the facility received a face lift with the installation of in-laid brick precast panels, along with areas of curtainwall and metal panels.
The renovation was completed ahead of schedule and under budget by the beginning of the 2015 season. Other enhancements included: Lowering of the playing field by approximately 7 feet and relocation of the playing surface approximately 18 feet to the south allowing for an additional six rows of seating around the stadium. Construction of widened, tree-lined walkways along both sides of Houston Street from George Bush Drive to the stadium east mall area was also done.
Brent Zwerneman, former Texas A&M Beat Writer, houstonchronicle.com on July 4, 2015 writes: “The new south end zone of Kyle Field, opened less than a year ago, held a surprise for fans during the final home game: slight up-and-down-movement.
The minor shifting occurred when the new stands were packed during A&M’s Thanksgiving game against LSU last season. A mesmerizing song played at a high volume ostensibly triggered the movement, but it wasn’t the “Aggie War Hymn.” Instead, the techno-pop song “Sandstorm” was the perpetrator, officials claim. “It’s very technical, but the particular frequency (of ‘Sandstorm’) was the issue,” said Craig Kaufman, project manager for the architectural firm Populous, which designed A&M’s rebuilt stadium.
In response, A&M reinforced the south end zone stands with additional steel, a process completed this week. The south seating area, which holds nearly 27,000, has been safe from the start, officials say. A&M is near the end of a massive transformation of Kyle Field, with a final seating capacity of 102,512 – up from 83,000.
Now, thanks to eight expansion joints (two in each corner) and modern know-how, stadium swaying is expected to be at a minimum starting in 2015. Ray said A&M will be able to play whatever songs it wants, and fans can keep swaying however they want”.
aggypedia.com- “and after consulting with several Texas A&M engineers, we decided to reinforce the stands with more steel, and are also installing additional PVC pipes. The additional PVC pipes will funnel the sound [of Sandstorm] down into the storm drainage system and away from that particular section of the stadium.
Fans shouldn’t notice much, if any, of a difference in sound levels, but the PVC piping has been designed by Texas A&M engineers to function as an acoustic damper. The engineers determined that the sound frequencies needed to be funneled somewhere, and the storm drainage system was the natural choice, as it already exists, and allows us to deal with Sandstorm’s frequencies with only a small additional cost of around $25 million”.
At the completion of the renovation, Kyle Field’s capacity was back down to 102,733, but in 2016, the stadium managed to hold 106,248 fans for the Tennessee game. Renovated space houses the Hall of Champions, a memorabilia space for Texas A&M football. The Hall of Champions at Kyle Field, located on the first floor of the west side of the stadium, houses a large display about all of the renovations Kyle Field has undergone.
Chancellor Sharp is quoted in the display’s section about the most recent renovation. “For all Aggies — past, present, and future — Kyle Field embodies our culture, our traditions, and our core values,” he says. “To the rest of the world, Kyle Field projects a message not just about football, but about the overall excellence of our great university. Kyle Field is ‘home’ to generations of Aggies and to the spirit of Aggieland, and it always will be.”
RITUAL DAY AT KYLE FIELD-TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
The new campsite was located about 10 miles from Kyle Stadium. With no timetable, the Rental Chariot arrived around noon for ‘Ritual Day’. Visitor parking was nearby and this is Fox Feather’s first pic taken by a ‘Local Beauty’.
After sharing a quick 2016 CFBP story and while walking away, an opportunity to capture her on camera became another Chance in my brain. ‘Ritual Day’ continued. The magnificent re-construction of Kyle Field was evident. Empty newly created walkways with recently planted trees.
John David Crow, Heisman Trophy Winner is immortalized and Images fly around the Stadium reminding you of the 12th Man Tradition
This is Phillip and Fox Feather.
Phillip took the time from his busy schedule and offered some ‘olde fashion’ Texas A&M hospitality. Disguised as a ‘tour guide’, he described events and their locations for the ‘Celebration of Pigskin’. Offsite parking in the neighborhood was discussed along with the locations of Tailgating near the Stadium. Various traditions were also shared. Tour Guide Phillip was Thanked for his time.
The Corps is part of the Traditions
A sign indicated that official tours of the Stadium were available. The last tour, was cancelled for pre-game activities. The tour would be my own. With the new facade that surrounded Kyle Field, gaining entrance to the field without the tour would be a long shot.
The College Football Pilgrimages attempts to capture key moments with a Photo. These ‘Key Moments’ include; Pic(s) of a ‘Local Beauty’. Plato teaches, ‘Beauty is in the Eyes of the Beholder’. Pic(s) with members of the Cheer Squad, and/or Dance Team. Pic(s) with Others, who recognize the Aliquippa Gear with a Story. Pic(s) on or near the Stadiums’ Playing Surface or ‘Battle Ground’ for the Modern Day Gladiators and the ‘Pigskin Battle’.
Little known fact about Kyle Field
Campsites being set up across the street from Kyle Field with more than 24 hours before kick-off
Speaks for itself
For a moment, Fox Feather became part of the monument
Views of more campsites across the street
A sliver of hope appeared on my tour. While standing outside the locked service gates of an end zone, a view through a tunnel of Kyle Field appeared. For a moment, a small ‘Blessing’ shined on Fox Feather. While fiddling with Helen, my camera, for a shot, a worker appeared at the gate. After a short story about the 2016 Texas College Football Pilgrimage, we were strangers no longer. Though the question was not ask, he graciously said that he would let Fox Feather in, but he did not know the pass-code.
Thanks were offered to him for his generosity and then suddenly a ‘Genie’ appeared as on cue. He was disguised as a worker driving an orange work cart. Perhaps he overheard our conversation, for the ‘wishes’ of Fox Feather was granted. Without asking, he punched in the key codes and the gate opened like magic. Oddly, he did not exit. He sent a ‘Smile’ and drove off into the Stadium concourse.
With the gate opened, a dilemma was created. Fox Feather’s 3 Principles of Invite were being put to a test. 1.) Only enter when invited. 2.) Stay as long as the Welcome Sign is lit. 3.) Leave when the Exit Signs turn on. While weighing out the meaning of the Genie’s action, the wisdom of the other worker was sought, as the gate remained opened. If the ‘opening says a me’ was for the benefit of Fox Feather, perhaps a verbal and/or written invitation was not required and the 3 Principles of Invite would be honored.
The site of the field was extremely tempting, however being locked in if the gates closed played heavily on the decision. The worker sent words of reassurance that other escape routes were possible. It was agreed that the worst thing that could happen in accepting the invitation of Kyle Field to walk onto its playing surface and get caught, Fox Feather would be asked to leave.
Taking everything into consideration, Fox Feather perceived the current happenings as an Invitation. This is the first pic inside on Kyle Field
3 more pics of Kyle Field
Selfies are not a favorite pic, but one was needed for evidence
The visit was short as the Exit Sign turned on in the brain of Fox Feather. The workers disappeared as magic. During the Exit, Thoughts of Thanks were sent to them, the Football gods and to Kyle Field.
More campsites and a pic of Paul Willis, Vice President, of Tail Gate Guys. His tale of how the company got started and how he became involved was very inspiring.
The set-up usually takes four days. The short week for Thursday’s game required a more concentrated effort. Tent prices for the basics start in the low thousands of dollars for a season package. The following is taken from http://www.kiplinger.com/article/business/T049-C000-S002-small-business-success-story-tailgate-guys.html with co-founders Parkey Duffy and Michael Otwell
“What’s your game plan? Tailgating at football games is a way of life in the South, but it’s a hassle. You need to secure a place to set up and lug your equipment there. We partner with universities to provide a reserved location close to the stadium, as well as packages of equipment [tents, tables, chairs, linens, coolers, ice, personalized signs and even TVs], catering options and physical support. We can host a small group or thousands of people—say, members of a large university alumni association.
Who are your current partners? We’re the “official tailgate management company” of Auburn Athletics, Florida Athletics, Georgia Tech Athletics, Texas Athletics, Texas A&M Athletics, the Goodyear Cotton Bowl and the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl.
Where did you get the idea? On an Auburn football weekend in 2008, I met someone who was doing the same thing on a small scale. The next day, I began writing a business plan to show how you could develop the idea by partnering with universities.
How did you finance your start-up? With a $30,000 line of credit from a local bank and a lot of sweat equity. Plus, we saved everything we could from our salaries to put toward the start-up until we quit our jobs in 2009. After we began selling in the summer of that year, we poured cash back into the business.
How have you grown? We have 43 full-time employees and another 50 to 75 part-time employees during peak periods. In 2014, we introduced the Event Group [serving East Alabama, West Georgia and Central Florida] to offer year-round rentals.
We’ve averaged 50% to 60% growth in sales annually since 2009. We may exceed that in 2015, when we expect gross sales of more than $5 million. In 2016, we’re shooting for $7 million.
Are you making a living? Yes, but a humble one. We pay ourselves as employees and take distributions when we can. Our wives are accomplished professionals, and their incomes allow us to plow more money back into the business.
As the session was ending and with the info Paul shared about Auburn, Paul was informed that if ‘Forces’ permit, he and Fox Feather may ‘Cross Paths’ for the 2017 College Football Pilgrimage. The 2017 College Football Pilgrimage would include U of Georgia, which completes the Pilgrimages to the top 10 attendance College Football Stadiums, plus Auburn and Clemson.
(In 2017, Paul and Fox Feather ‘Crossed Paths’ at Auburn University. Paul is the only person whom Fox Feather has ‘Crossed Paths’ with twice during a College Football Pilgrimage. See the ‘Jordan-Hare Stadium’ story on the playinyourdreams.com website.)
Indoor Practice Facilities & Texas A&M Football Complex
The Story of the 12th Man
Now you know why Coach Dana X. Bible selected E. King Gill. Look at his size
It should be noted that not all Kyle Field outside Monuments, Plaques, etc., were Observed and Analyzed including the ‘Reveille Permanent Cemetery’ and the ‘Reveille Bronze Statue’ . The Reveille Permanent Cemetery was completed in 1999 after the renovations to Kyle Field and is located at the Richardson Zone Plaza. Since the renovations interfered with the gravesites’ view of Kyle Field, a miniature scoreboard was built so the Spirits of the deceased mascots could watch the performances of the ‘Gladiators of Texas A&M’.
The ‘Reveille Bronze Statue’ was dedicated March 3, 2023. Next is a story by Caitlin Clark, Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications.
“The bronze statue depicts Reveille — the American Rough Coat Collie known as the “First Lady of Aggieland” — with one paw raised mid-stride atop a base of six circles. Arranged in an arch, the circles represent both the six Aggie Core Values and the various dogs that have held the mascot position over the years.
The base, designed by sculptor Jim Scannell, depicts the daily path of the sun through the sky. The sun rises and sets, Scannell said, representing the lives of the mascots: each Reveille has her time in the sun. “We thought it was a good thing to symbolize and honor Reveille, but also for a person to reflect on their own personal lives,” he said. “We want it to be an enduring representation of this valued tradition throughout many generations.”
Lead donor Sonja Adams told the small crowd she was excited to get her first look at the statue, a moment that had finally arrived after eight years of planning. Adams, a Baylor University graduate, first came to love Reveille while dating Neal Adams ’68, a former Head Yell Leader and cadet, who later became her husband.
Decades later, she began the push for the statue after traveling to other schools throughout the Southeastern Conference. Unlike the other stadiums she visited, Adams noticed, Kyle Field lacked a statue of the school’s mascot. “The turning point was when I brought my daughter’s friend and her two young kids to Reveille’s grave prior to a football game,” Adams said. “I asked them to look around and see if they could find something to read.
They found a small plaque, but this only created questions: ‘What kind of dog is it? What does she look like?’” Adams wondered if all visitors to Kyle Field had the same questions. This began her advocacy for the creation of a statue fit for a queen. Now, fans will now be greeted outside by Scannell and Mundell’s sculpture that measures about six feet from tail-to-nose. As part of the installation, they included a QR code that visitors can scan with their mobile devices to learn more about the mascot.” (End of Story)
Sometimes life provides us with Second Opportunities. After touring Kyle Field for a few hours, a return to the parking garage was next. With correct timing, a 2nd Chance appeared with two of her friends.
This pic is with Sarah, the ‘Local Beauty’, who took the first pic that provided the ‘Spark’ for the ‘Blessings’ from Kyle Field the day before Thanksgiving. It was explained that her ‘Spark’ ignited the tour resulting in the Invitation onto the playing surface of Kyle Field.
Sarah laughed as she was told about the ‘Insanity’ of Fox Feather. A card was left along with Thanks for her ‘Spark’, which fueled the ‘Insanity’, which permitted Fox Feather to PLAYIN MY DREAMS. Plus, a Pic of a ‘Local Beauty’ was checked off the List of Moments.
While driving back to the campsite, reflections included the day and two words, Coincidence and Chance, which are related to the Universal Law of ‘Cause and Effect’. Voltaire says this about ‘Chance’, “Chance is a word void of sense; nothing can exist without a cause”. James Redfield explains his view on ‘Coincidence’. “I don’t think that anything happens by coincidence… No one is here by accident… Everyone who crosses our path has a message for us. Otherwise they would have taken another path, or left earlier or later. The fact that these people are here means that they are here for some reason”.
While trying to connect the dots of how the ‘Blessings’ were created, many dots appeared on the page. The name Sarah was intriguing for dots could be connected back to a recent introduction and challenge made with a Cellist residing in Las Vegas, NV. After watching her play with unmatched Passion and ‘Insanity’ for six months with the David Perrico’s Pop Strings Orchestra, Fox Feather and the Cellist ‘Crossed Paths’ resulting in an introduction.
(For more information on this World Class Orchestra, you are invited to read and listen to the ‘Musical Storybook’ titled “David Perrico and his Minstrels-A Festival”. It is located in the Inspiration Section on the Homepage at playinyourdreams.com. This World Class Orchestra eventually morphed into ‘The Las Vegas Raiders’ House Band’.)
Fox Feather’s experience with the Minstrels was known as the ‘Streak’. From their first Festival in April of 2016 at the T-Mobile Grand Opening Event on an outside stage to the last one dated November 5, 2016 at Cleopatra’s Barge in Caesar’s Palace on the Las Vegas Strip, Fox Feather had perfect attendance. Knowing that the ‘Streak’ was ending for the 2016 Texas College Football Pilgrimage, Fox Feather issued a challenge to all the Minstrels to increase their ‘Insanity’. Their ‘Insanity’ would be pack and used as Fuel for the Pilgrimage. The Cellist was the only Minstrel to ask questions about the Pilgrimage.
The Cellist and I officially met weeks earlier after a Pops String Show titled, ‘A Night of Sting’ at Myron’s. God and the Universe arranged the Meet & Greet. A question concerning the Cellist remained unanswered from the Minstrel’s Story. After the Story was posted on the PIYD website, Perrico was given info for distribution to the band for their contributions in the Story and how to access the Story. It was not known if the Cellist had read the Story or not.
While walking down from the Center Mezzanine seats in Myron’s at the Smith Center in Las Vegas, NV, the Cellist was spotted walking through a door on the lower section. I traced her steps and the door led to the floor level near the stage. The Cellist was kneeling nearby packing her Cello. A tap on her naked shoulder caught her attention and she looked up. The close proximity resulted in the Cellist to offer her ‘SMILE of No-Pretense’, a ‘Face Kissed By An Angel or 2’, and 2 ‘Miniature Universes’ disguised as Green Eyes.
During the intro, my hand was extended and accepted into hand of the Cellist. Anticipating the time would be short until her Posse arrived, a brief explanation of my functions with the Pop Strings including the Minstrel Story was shared. She SMILED and laughed, especially when I commented on her Handshake. When the Handshake ended, the Cellist named the Handshake as her ‘Cello Handshake’. She was reminded about the Answer for the Cellist Question.
With our gaze still locked allowing MA&2B to explore her Truths, Beauty, Power, Compassion, Passion, Erogenous Zones and her ‘Miniature Universes’, the question from the Minstrel Story was asked. ‘Does the Cellobat play with her men with the same Passion, she plays her Cello’? Our gaze was broken as the Cellist sought an answer. Her SMILE and laugh joined in for her reply. She said, ‘You know I have a boyfriend’.
As her Posse was arriving, my card was placed in her hand and I said, ‘I Know’. Perhaps before Our Paths Cross again, you can ask your boy-toy the question and tell me the answer. The ‘Energy Force’ that was offered by the Cellist during our short ‘Meet & Greet’ resulted in the ‘Bucklin’ of my Knees and an unsteady walk to my vehicle. While gathering myself and replaying the Cellist Encounter in my vehicle a Knowing occurred. Fox Feather experienced a Virgin Encounter with a ‘Phenomenon’ possessing ‘Vampyric Powers’. When added together, a ‘Sting’ was delivered by the Cellist,
Everyone including the Cellist accepted the challenge the last few Festivals of the ‘Streak’.Not only did this Cellist accept the challenge, the exploration of her Passion and ‘Insanity’ ventured into uncharted territories. The Cellist sent Fox Feather Gifts of ‘3 Nights of Seduction’ while playing with the Pop Strings at The Barge in Caesar’s Palace, while demonstrating very high proficiency in the Art of Seduction. For Night #1, the Cellist attire was noted in a text to Perrico after the show as being the ‘Shortest Outfit’ worn during the Streak.
The Cellist was dressed in very short white hot pants, a white sleeveless top to match and white high heels. The Outfit displayed her tall, long, lean, muscular, physical Attributes with her ‘IMMACULATE Skin’. Since there was no boy-toy in the audience, my IMAGINATION roamed freely and said the Outfit was chosen specifically for MA&2B. The Cellist played with unbridled Passion throughout the 1st night, especially during her Solo. During Exit Time, Fox Feather Thanked the Cellist for both her choice of Outfit and Passion.
The 2nd Night landed on Halloween with a few Minstrels, including the Cellist, dressed for the occasion. Her dress choice was simple and delivered a powerful message. A hairband with Cat Ears and Cat Eye Makeup was her costume. Again she performed with high levels of Passion. After the show, I Thanked her for her Passionate Play and her Pussy Cat Outfit and declared her a being the ‘Hottest Pussy Cat’ for Halloween.
For the 3rd Night, Fox Feather prepared a ‘Stun’ for the Cellist if Time & Forces collided. The ‘Stun’ included a small white envelope containing, Earth Gems, Word Gems, and 2 ‘TAKE 5’ Bracelets. Upon arrival to the Barge at the usual time before the show, the Cellist was alone at one of the bars. Gratitude was sent to God and the Universe for the private moment. Within seconds, another Cello Handshake was exchanged along with the stories of the envelope contents.
Since the first name of the Cellist indicated royalty, the Earth Gems were offered in recognition and the Word Gems were to be used as her ‘Coat of Arms’ for being a possible Queen. The 2 Bracelets were given as Tokens of Remembrance for the 1st and 2nd Nights. One Bracelet was to mark her ‘Shortest Outfit’ during the Streak. Bracelet 2 was to Honor the ‘Hottest Pussy’ on Halloween. The Cellist SMILED and laughed as she accepted the white envelope and contents. She then offered her Thanks and another ‘Cello Handshake Sting’ for a safe and healthy 2016 Texas College Football Pilgrimage.
I informed her that others had told stories about her website and Facebook page. As a parting Gift for the Pilgrimage, she extended an invitation to her Facebook page and website along with ‘Blessings for a Safe and Healthy Pilgrimage’. While walking away, I turned back to witness the Cellist downing a double shot of Jameson. For the 3rd Night of Seduction, the Cellist played her Cello with the highest levels of Passion, including her Solo.
Fox Feather accepted the Blessings & Gifts and during Exit Time. I Thanked the Cellobat, and said that both social media sites would be viewed from Texas and if time permitted, a writing would be sent to her. Time did permit to do both. I told her that it was an ‘Honor’ to meet one that matched and or exceeded the ‘Insanity’ of Fox Feather. Our Virgin Introduction was described as an encounter with a ‘Phenomenon’ possessing ‘Vampyric Powers’ with a Face ‘Kissed by an Angel or 2’, a ‘SMILE of No Pretense’, ‘Miniature Universes Disguised as Green Eyes’, and as she described It, her ‘Cello Handshake’.
When added together, a ‘Sting’ was delivered by the Cellist, which resulted in ‘Bucklin of Fox Feather’s Knees’ during the walk to the car. This Cellist is known as Sarah Cellobat Chaffee and in some circles, the ‘Fabled Cellist of the American West’. Her name is Sarah Elizabeth Chaffee. The Cellobat is both a ‘World Class Cellist’ and ‘World Class Arranger’.
Plus, she is also an ‘Earth Angel’. More info about the Cellobat can be found on her website, cellobat.com, along with Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other social media sites. If one tied the Universal Law of Cause and Effect with Voltaire’s quote on Chance and Redfield’s view on Coincidence; could the two Sarahs be connected? As the reader, you can decide.
‘CELEBRATION OF PIGSKIN’ AT KYLE FIELD ON THANKSGIVING DAY 11/24/16
The College Football Game providing the entertainment for the ‘Celebration of Pigskin’ at Kyle Field would be LSU vs Texas A&M. Both teams were 4-3 in the SEC. LSU was 6-4 overall and Texas A&M was 8-3. LSU was rated as a slight 3-point favorite. LSU star running back and one time Heisman Trophy candidate, Leonard Fournette remained in Baton Rouge nursing a bad ankle.
Not much, but pride, rested on the game. As the only College Football Game on TV, the entire College Football Nation would be able to compare ‘Pride’. As a kid growing up in West Aliquippa, Pa on Thanksgiving Day, there were usually only three football games on TV. Two were pro games and the College Game between Texas and Texas A&M. Their rivalry equaled or exceeded all other college football rivalries.
Though TV was black and white in those days, the ‘Imagination’ of Fox Feather permitted the enjoyment of the colors of the pageantry and the game, while imagining sitting in attendance. As an adult, Dreams would now turn into Realities.
The kick-off was at 6:30 pm. There would plenty of time to Pilgrimage with a planned arrival time around 1:15 pm. Thoughts of the first Thanksgiving being away from family and/or friends entertained Fox Feather on the drive to Kyle Field. Melancholy made an appearance. However, once my vision had Kyle Field in sight, excitement entered the car. Perhaps Kyle Field would offer a Thanksgiving Day with ‘Blessings’ to add to the 2016 College Football Pilgrimage.
The ‘Basket’, though filled with ‘Blessings from Texas’ to share with family and friends in Henderson and Las Vegas, NV, the proper packing could squeeze more in.
A free parking space was found for the ‘Rental Chariot’ a few blocks from Kyle Field. Before taking the 1st picture of Fox Feather, this ‘Local Beauty’ and her friend were told of the Pilgrimage. After she took the pic, her words struck the face of Fox Feather with a ‘Stun’. She declared with a ‘smile’, “Welcome Home”.
With those two words, a new meaning for the 2016 College Football Pilgrimage had been established. Though Fox Feather was away from family and friends, Kyle Field had turned on its ‘Welcome Sign’ for Thanksgiving Day. Was it Chance, Coincidence, or Cause and Effect?
Tail Gate Guys are up and running 5 hours before kick-off
Activity around the Stadium-Santa’s Helpers get ready as the 12th Man if called upon-Campsites are underway across from Stadium
First ‘Celebration of Pigskin’ pic outside the ‘Open Says Me’ gate on Ritual Day
The Cavalry parades down the street & has the ‘Back’ of Fox Feather
This Cavalry has a name. As the Corps of Cadets Mounted Unit, they are called the Parson’s Mounted Cavalry, Cav or PMC. The following is from their website. “This horse combat unit consists of cavalry, artillery and quartermaster elements. Military training at A&M included mounted drill until 1943, when the Army disbanded its horse operations. The Cavalry tradition was revived at A&M by the Class of 1974.
The unit was named after then Commandant of the Corps of Cadets, Colonel Thomas R. Parsons. Military horse training is used to teach cadets self-discipline, confidence, leadership, and decision-making. Learning to manage an animal much larger than themselves with a mind of its own in challenging conditions develops many of the skills necessary for modern business and military leaders.
There are 90 cadets and 50 horses in this unit. The Cav is responsible for the transportation, care and maintenance, as well as firing of the 3-inch field gun known as Spirit of ‘02”. (More on Spirit of ’02 later)
A ‘Salute’ by the ‘Four Horsemen’-More Cavalry pics-Images of the ‘olde west’ at Texas A&M
More campsites are flourishing across the Stadium
Tasting homemade deer jerky from the LSU Faithful who set up a campsite in hostile territory and the woman who slayed the deer that the jerky was made from standing next to her husband
Supposedly, the ‘rowdies’ set-up their campsites across the road on the other side of the Stadium and Rigs were permitted in these campsites
The concept for this rig was developed as a promotional tool prior to the ‘Presentation’. The operator of this rig pulls into a vacant parking lot around 2:30 am and sets up shop. When the staff arrives later in the am, smoke and smells from the rig provides a wake-up alarm to the olfactory senses. The hook has been set and the bait will be enjoyed later at lunch during the ‘Presentation’ out in the parking lot.
A circle of prayer of ‘Thanks’ on this Thanksgiving Day and A LSU fan ponders and then performs his next coaching move
A first for Fox Feather, a local Cowgirl drinks wine from a plastic bladder while riding Trigger. Her name was Amy and another ‘Local Beauty’ with Fox Feather was captured with a pic
Additional LSU campsites in enemy surroundings
This campsite was called ‘The Spirit of ’02 Tailgate Crew’. The two Aggies behind this operation started it when the original Spirit of ’02 was retired with honors in 2014 and replaced by 105 Howitzer.
Their first replica of the Spirit of ’02 for the campsite lasted 2 years. The growth of their campsite demanded a larger replacement to match. The brisket was still cooking. I thanked them for the sausage wrapped inside of a tortilla
aggienetwork.com reports about the Spirit of ‘02
“It was found at the (Bonfire) cutting site near Easterwood Airport in 1975. There were actually two of them found,” Byrns said. A big rain had just swept through the area and eroded some of the soil, he said. Both guns were dug out and combined to make one working artillery gun, he said.
It took eight years to find someone with the mechanical know-how. The Association of Former Students helped finance the purchase of a limber—the wagon that carries the cannon— and in September 1982, the artillery gun was fired for the first time on the Corps of Cadets Quadrangle. The Spirit of ’02 became tradition on Kyle Field in 1984”.
Barry is in the LSU overalls with friend Jerry. Barry said this was his 7th game this season. After the final pre-game preparations at the car, what appeared to be wild turkeys were spotted while walking back to the Stadium. Apparently, they received a pardon this Thanksgiving.
Chase and brother Nick on the right, recently took over the house in the back from brother Chase. Chase a recent graduate of A&M wanted the house to stay in the Aggie Family. Chase reminded Fox Feather again, that he was HOME. Middle Pic is 2 hours before kick-off and a pic with Nick the Turkey
A March by the Corps of Cadets, including the Band
From the Aggie website, “The Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band is the official marching band of Texas A&M. Also known as the Noble Men of Kyle or just the Aggie Band, the band is the largest military marching band in the United States. All members of the band are members of the Corps of Cadets”. (More later on the Band)
A long parade of Corps of Cadets followed. It is the largest Corps of Cadets in Texas A&M history
With a break in the parade, an opening occurred to cross the street but not before a pic and a photo of similar scenes in the past
Pic shows Disney style weaves upon entrance and the Concourse about an hour before kick-off with the first view with a ticket. Fox Feather’s seat was in the far left opposite end zone upper deck
First pic of Fox Feather inside Kyle Field with a ticket. The Band ‘beat’ Fox Feather inside and The March around inside the Stadium continued
The Primary Duty of the Corp
Renee Bork was from New Brighton, Pa and knew Aliquippa, Pa. Towns are about 12 miles apart. New Brighton is the home of Tito and Terry Francona plus Ron ‘PO’ James. She earned the Honors of being a ‘Local Beauty’ who recognized the ‘Aliquippa Gear’ with a story. Multiple Moments were captured with the pic.
Her niece Megan another ‘Local Beauty’ earned her Aggie Ring. This Ring is special. Wikipedia writes, “A visible designation tradition among senior undergraduates and alumni is the wearing of the Aggie Ring, whose design has been relatively unchanged since its introduction in 1894”.
A Sunset welcomed Fox Feather Home before kick-off. Senior day from the ‘Best Seat’ in the house with a pic from the ‘Best Seat’ about 30 minutes before kick-off
A wide-eyed look of Thanksgiving from my seat. Aggies take the Field. This long time A&M fan sitting with his spouse, shared tales of Bum and Wade Phillips. He also told about two school districts in Texas that were building new high school football stadiums and football facilities. One project near Dallas will cost about 60 million dollars. The other project, area not known, will cost about 80 million dollars. Welcome to Texas High School Football.
Pic of Student Section. It extended between the end zones all the way up the upper deck. Section included Band, Corps Members, and students. Seniors have lower bowl seats with Freshmen in the top upper bowl. Aggie Athletic packages for students were sold out this year. The 2 pics show that for a Thanksgiving Night Game, and with only ‘Pride’ on the line, the crowd was outstanding
The start of the Halftime Show was next. The beginning of the show was treated with respect and dignity from the crowd. Very few in attendance left their seats for halftime unlike other Stadiums. A hush fell over the crowd creating a very solemn moment. The P.A. announcer in a tone that matched the moment started the show.
Trying to describe what was witnessed during the Halftime Show would not do justice to the ‘Blessings’ that were created and received from the ‘Noble Men of Kyle Field’. As Fox Feather watched and listened, his thoughts were echoed from the little kids sitting below with their ‘Awes & Yeas’. Occasionally, comments like “Did you see that” rang from their direction.
Someone posted the Halftime Show from near my view on YouTube. To live the experience, type on YouTube, ‘2016 Kyle Field Thanksgiving Halftime Show’. The ‘T’ is for A&M and Thanksgiving
Next is the view from Andrea’s section. For the second half, Fox Feather accepted her offer to join her. The advice she gave that the upper level seat was the ‘Best’ for the Halftime Show was solid and true. Joining her would be as Marcus Aurelius describes spending time with an ‘old faithful friend’. That was the impression that she presented when she offered her ‘Texas Hospitality’ upon our initial engagement.
This is a picture of Andrea another ‘Local Beauty’. A relationship was formed during our time together. It was ‘Time Well-Spent with Others with No Guarantees’. When the Exit Sign turned on spending Thanksgiving together, an embrace was exchanged.
Marcus Aurelius states; ”life’ is an art. It is a practice suitable to both men and gods. Everything contains some special purpose and a hidden blessing. Everyone we meet is here for our benefit and we for theirs. What then could be strange or arduous when all of life is here to greet you like an old and faithful friend’? All we as Humans have to do is let the benefits unfold.
This summarizes the Aggie Football Season. Once filled with promises and hope, it is now a broken dream. In this, case a broken handle and a reminder of Christmas will soon be here while walking back to the Rental Chariot
GAME SUMMARY
With only ‘Pride’ on the line, the LSU Tigers put a Tail Whippin onto the Aggies from A&M. The final score indicated that it was an extremely high scoring game. However, the outcome was decided early in the contest as LSU led at the half 20-7. Led by running back Derrius Guice, who was filling in for star RB Leonard Fournette, a new LSU rushing record was set. Guice rushed for 285 yards and four TDs. LSU QB Danny Etling threw for a career-high 324 yards and 2 TDs.
Though ‘Pride’ carried the Tigers throughout the game, the Aggies were a little short of ‘Pride’. The Aggies played with not much left in their tank especially on defense by surrendering 624 yards. Final score LSU 54-Texas A&M 39. With the win, the LSU Tigers moved to 6-0 against A&M since the Aggies joined the SEC. The Brass of LSU rewarded interim Head Coach Ed Orgeron, a Louisiana native, the next day. He was promoted to Head Coach and a longer deal.
KYLE FIELD, THANKSGIVING DAY SUMMARY
While writing the summary from The Dream Home Oasis in Henderson, NV, Thanksgiving Day at Kyle Field definitely influenced the final leg of the 2016 College Football Pilgrimage. Parts of the Pilgrimage were explained to Fox Feather’s longest known friend, Tony DiMaria in Las Vegas, NV. as he styled my hair. With his wisdom, he replied that I was tracing the footsteps of my life.
It started with the ‘bizarre happenings’ and ‘Blessings’ at Darrell Royal Stadium and continued with TDECU and Amon G Carter Stadiums. Kyle Field with all of its majesty culminated the Pilgrimage. While leaving any and all expectations at the campsite, Kyle Field exposed its power starting with the day before Thanksgiving.
When Thanksgiving and Kyle Field are combined, fantasies become realities. Whether this ‘Magic’ is created on non-Thanksgiving Days, one would have to ask another person, for ‘Fox Feather does not know Sam I am’. Fox Feather ‘tips his hat’ to all who contributed to his ‘Dreams’ while in College Station/Bryan, Texas. Good ‘old fashion’ Texas hospitality rained with abundance upon me. Many Aggies greeted me with the traditional ‘Howdy’ setting the tone of ‘being like home’.
The remodeling of Kyle Field to its current status of grandeur was well thought out with the fans in mind. Campsites around the Stadium provided the casual and serious fans with many options to enjoy the ‘Celebration of Pigskin’ Festivities. Traditions were on full display. One’s ‘Imagination’ permitted to venture back into time of a different era if so desired. This was the first Stadium on a Pilgrimages to offer a Calvary along with the Corps of Cadets and the largest Military Style Marching Band in the country.
A crowd 102,961 attended the Thanksgiving Night Game. Though it was not a sellout that was a very impressive number considering only ‘Pride’ was on the line. With little to cheer about, the maximum roars were kept to a minimum and so were the ‘Gooseflesh’ on my skin. To make-up for the lack of ‘Gooseflesh’ created by the game, the ‘Noble Men of A&M’ created a plenitude of ‘Gooseflesh’ during their Halftime Show. It more than made up for what the game could not create.
If you are a Fan who enjoys the Pageantry and the Traditions of College Football, Fox Feather encourages you to place Kyle Field on your list. Plan to arrive early and stay late to enjoy the ‘Blessings’ that Kyle Field has to offer.
Thoughts of Chance, Coincidence, and Cause and Effects float within my IMAGINATION. Thanksgiving Days always provoke the memories of the passing of our son, brother, and friend Nick Feher. November 27, marks the day that he physically left the planet in 2007 and Crossed Over to the Other Side.
Signs of ‘Forces’ in the back and front yards at The Dream Home Oasis indicate that his Spirit still remains. The meetings with the two Nicks at Kyle Field reinforced my Insanity that my son Nick said ‘Howdy’ to his Dad in the form of a ‘Blessing’.
Thoughts about the two Sarahs, can be traced the spotting of the 1st Sarah due to an unused ticket by Danielle for the T-Mobile Grand Opening Event in Las Vegas, NV in April of 2016. With multiple options that were considered, ‘Forces’ dictated for Fox Feather to travel on that Pilgrimage with just ‘Helen’ my camera. The complete story, ‘The T-Mobile Grand Opening’-April 2016 can be found in the archives of the homepage at the playinyourdreams.com website in the Pilgrimage or Inspiration section.
A second ticket originally for Danielle with options went unused on September 16, 2016 a few days before ‘Celebrating Another Orbit Around the Sun’. It was for the David Perrico Pop Strings Orchestra-An Evening with Sting in Myron’s at the Smith Center in Las Vegas, NV. Myron’s is considered by musical critics to be the #1 Musical Venue of its capacity on the West Coast. Fox Feather considers Myron’s to be a ‘Cathedral’ for Musical Artists, which invokes memories from the 2015 College Football Pilgrimage to Neyland Stadium, University of Tennessee.
While asking for directions to the Stadium from a young adult male, who just opened the door to his dwelling, he replied, ‘You mean the Cathedral of College Football’. I said yes, and was pointed into the direction of the Cathedral. More info about the 2015 Pilgrimage to the Cathedral can be discovered on the playinyourdreams.com website in the College Football Pilgrimage Section.
It was after this show at Myron’s where I officially met the first Sarah and her ‘Cello Handshake Sting’. Because it took six months to create, the ‘Meet & Greet’ was considered an early gift for completing another Orbit Around the Sun.
Then Fox Feather met Sarah #2 who created the ‘Spark’ that assisted me to PLAYIN MY DREAMS. Were the two Sarahs connected? Was ‘It’ by Chance, Coincidence, and/or Cause and Effect?
CONCLUSION
There are many individuals, who played a part in the creation of this book and who are mentioned in the book, which was based on the 2016 Kyle Field Thanksgiving College Football Pilgrimage Story that was originally posted on the playinyourdreams.com website in December of 2016.
Renee Bork added to her contributions with the next message to the website about one year later on 11/29/17. “Hello George, thank you for including my niece Megan and me in your pilgrimage blog of Kyle Field, Texas A&M University, Thanksgiving Day, 2016!
It’s been a little over a year. I’ve fondly recollected and told several friends from Beaver County, PA, about our chance meeting when I spotted your Quips shirt. What a pleasure to meet you! I’ve just looked over your more recent pilgrimages. You’re amazing! Take care and be blessed on your journeys. Renee Bork, College Station, Texas (born and raised in New Brighton, PA)”
Jeanne Bork sent her thoughts on the original story with a message to the website on 10/21/18. “I read this story again and enjoyed it as much as I did the first time. George, Renee and Megan were happy to meet you. I know that you must have stood out in the crowd with your Quip shirt on. If you are reading this, I want you to know that you are wished a wonderful journey. I am Renee’s Mother and Megan’s Grandmother”.
The time shifts to September of 2025 as Fox Feather struggled throughout the Summer for an ending for the ‘Book Project’. Many possible endings have danced within my IMAGINATION as the book was being constructed. During a recent visit with Dr. Sarah Breaux, my Acupuncturist at Innovative Acupuncture Center, the ‘Struggle’ was explained to her. While exploring options for ‘Health Enhancements’ in late June of 2025, Dr. Sarah was chosen from a list of nearby certified Acupuncturists.
Her practice was chosen for several reasons. 1.) She was a ‘Local Girl’ born and raised in Las Vegas. Since my brother John Feher and his Wife Kathy are local entrepreneurs in Aliquippa, Pa with their business ‘Quip Designs’ that feature many options of clothing, outer wear apparel, and other merchandise for the local area sports’ scene, I always lean to a local entrepreneur for business in the Las Vegas Valley.
Brother John is responsible for all the ‘Quip Gear’, which Fox Feather wears during his College Football Pilgrimages and other ‘Treks’ in and out of the Las Vegas Valley. 2.) The office of Dr. Sarah was the closest. 3.) The website of Dr. Sarah claimed that her practice earned the 2024 ‘Silver’ award in the Las Vegas Review Journal, ‘Best of Las Vegas’. 4.) A photo of Dr. Sarah on her website showed that she possessed an ‘Extremely Rare Beauty’ with her Blue Eyes and Natural Red Hair.
According to stats, only .17% of the World’s Population are Blest with Blue Eyes and Natural Red Hair. In simple terms, about .085% of the Female World Population Possess Red Hair and Blue Eyes, which makes having an Encounter with One, Extremely Rare and a possible Blessing. Remember, Plato teaches, ‘Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder’.
Pythagoras, the 1st self-proclaimed Philosopher 600-500 BC shares his views on Beauty and Music. Excerpts are from ‘The Secret Teachings of all Ages’, by Manly P. Hall. “Pythagoras discovered that music had great therapeutic power and he prepared special harmonies for various diseases. He defined knowledge as the fruitage of mental accumulation. He believed that it would be obtained in many ways but principally through observation.
Wisdom was the understanding source or cause of all things, and this could be secured only by raising the intellect to a point where it intuitively cognized the invisible manifesting outwardly through the visible, and thus became capable of bringing itself en rapport with the spirit of things rather than with their forms.
He taught that both man and the universe were made in the image of God; that both being made in the same image, the understanding of one predicated the knowledge of the other. This ultimate source of wisdom came from God or the Monad. He further taught that there was a constant interplay between the Grand Man (the universe) and man (the little universe).
Pythagoras believed that all the sidereal bodies were alive and the forms of the planets and stars were merely bodies encasing souls, minds, and spirits in the same manner that the visible human form is but the encasing vehicle for an invisible spiritual organism, which is in realty, the conscious individual. He regarded the planets as magnificent deities, worthy of the adoration and respect of man.
Great philosophers have recognized Harmony is a state as the immediate prerequisite of beauty. A compound is termed beautiful only when its parts are in harmonious combination.
The world is called beautiful and its Creator is designated the Good because good perforce must act in conformity with its own nature; and good acting according to its own nature is harmony, because the good which it accomplishes is harmonious with the good which it is. Beauty, therefore, is harmony manifesting its own intrinsic nature in the world of form. Harmony is the manifesting expression of the Will of the eternal Good.
In the Pythagorean concept of the music of the spheres, the interval between the earth and the sphere of the fixed stars was considered to be a diapason—the most perfect harmonic interval. Before Pythagoras, all Wise Man were known as sages or ‘Those Who Know’. His early life including his birth parallels that of Jesus Christ. Pythagoras was known by the same title as Jesus, namely the son of God; and was supposed by the multitude to be under the influence of Divine Inspiration.
He coined the word philosopher, which he defined as one who is attempting to find out. Physically in early adulthood, he was described having a body of Apollo and was the personification of majesty and power, and in his presence all felt humble and afraid. According to Pythagoras, the study of geometry, music and astronomy was considered essential to a rationale understanding of God, man or Nature.
He taught moderation in all things rather than excess in anything, for he believed that an excess of virtue was itself a vice. One of his favorite statement was: “We must avoid with our most utmost endeavor, and amputate with fire and sword, and by all other means from the body, sickness; from the soul, ignorance; from the belly, luxury; from a city, sedition; from a family, discord; and from all things, excess”.
He said that all men know what they want, but few know what they need. Pythagoras cautioned others that when they prayed they should not pray only for themselves because no man knows what is good for him and it is for this reason undesirable to ask for things, which if obtained, would only be injurious.
The God of Pythagoras was the Monad, or the One that is Everything. He described God as the Supreme Mind distributed throughout all parts of the universe—the Cause of all things, the Intelligence of all things, and the Power within all things. He further declared the motion of God to be circular, the body of God to be composed of the substance of light, and the nature of God to be composed of the substance of truth.
Pythagoras taught that friendship was the truest and nearest perfect of all relationships. He declared that in Nature there was a friendship of all for all; of gods for men, of doctrines one for another; of the soul for the body; of the rationale part for the irrational part; of philosophy for its theory; of men for one another; of countrymen for one another; that friendship also existed between strangers, between a man and his wife, his children, and his servants.
All bonds without friendship were shackles, and there was no virtue in their maintenance. He believed that relationships were essentially mental rather than physical, and that a stranger of sympathetic intellect was closer to him than a blood relation whose viewpoint was at variance with his own.
Although Pythagoras was not a musician, he learned the divine theory of music from the priests of various Mysteries. According to stories, the Egyptian Gods Isis and Osiris were patrons of music and poetry, with the Greek God Hermes considered the founder of the Art of Music. He is credited with constructing the first lyre by stretching strings across the concavity of a turtle shell..
Plato in his description of these Arts among the Egyptians, said they have had existed in Egypt for at least 10,000 years and that these were of such an exalted and inspiring nature that only gods or godlike men could have composed them. By using mathematics, Pythagoras is now generally credited with the discovery of the diatonic scale. He also related Musical Notes to Various Colors, which painted a Musical Canvas.
To Pythagoras music was one of the dependencies of the divine science of mathematics, and its harmonies were inflexibly controlled by mathematical proportions. After establishing music as an exact science, Pythagoras applied his newly found law of harmonic intervals to all the phenomena of Nature, and the harmonic relationship of the planets, constellations, and elements to each other.
While studying the effects of music on Humans, Pythagoras discovered that different types of music affected Humans in various ways. Types of music were known to incite various emotions, while other music forms would soothe and ease various emotions. His studies recognized the profound effect of music upon the emotions and the senses. Pythagoras used his findings to influence the mind and body with what he termed “musical medicine”. (End of Pythagoras)
During the ‘Virgin Meet & Greet’ with Dr. Sarah, Fox Feather Observed & Analyzed that her photo on her website did not portray the ‘Extremely Rare Beauty’ of Dr. Sarah. Her Face had been ‘Kissed by an Angel or 2’ with a ‘Smile of No-Pretense’. She had ‘Miniature Universes’ described as ‘Blue Eyes’.
The 1st Handshake exchanged indicated that Dr. Sarah was also packing very high levels of Energy. There were Signs that painted Dr. Sarah as a possible ‘Earth Angel’. A package of 12 Treatments was agreed upon. The early Treatments offered an exchange of information between Fox Feather and Dr. Sarah, including my INSANITY confession. Dr. Sarah excitingly said that she was ‘Fan of INSANITY’ and answered many questions about her past and how she became interested in Oriental Medicine.
It was discovered that Dr. Sarah attended the new Las Vegas HS, during the tenure of Fox Feather as a Health/Career Teacher. She was not my student but our ‘Energies’ probably crossed for she had the next door Health Teacher.
Both Fox Feather and Dr. Sarah also shared in the past, the same local Acupuncturist. Dr. Sarah was informed that her LIFE Story very ‘Inspirational’ and she was identified as a ‘Force of Nature’ and a ‘Sorceress’. In return, Dr. Sarah called Fox Feather a ‘Ray of Sunshine’. Except for the ‘Virgin Meet & Greet’, all of the other visits for Treatment were conducted while lying on my front side with my face in a cradle. Many KNOWINGS were exchanged with Dr. Sarah, including the ‘Book Project’.
With only a few Treatments remaining, I presented Dr. Sarah a brown envelope that contained a Writing of INSANITY and a few Nick Feher ‘TAKE 5’ Rubber Bracelets, which she once admired on my wrist during the ‘Virgin Meet & Greet’. The next visit another KNOWING about Dr. Sarah was discovered.
Fox Feather knows very little about the Theory of Acupuncture. What is known is that the Practice is designed to ‘Open the Chakras’ or ‘Nerve Intersections’ of the Human Body to permit the ‘Energies of the Universe’ to enter and assist in the overall Well-Being of the patient. While in a state of relaxation on the table after the Treatment, and in the process of dressing, Dr. Sarah’s Treatment possessed ‘Turbo Charged Powers’, which caused an imbalance. As the door opened to exit, Paths Crossed with Dr. Sarah again in the waiting room.
It was the 1st Sighting of Dr. Sarah since the ‘Virgin Meet & Greet’. SMILES were immediately exchanged as Fox Feather tried to balance himself. In front of her staff, my hand was extended to thank aloud Dr. Sarah for the ‘Turbo Charged Treatment’. During the Handshake a ‘Super Turbo Charge’ was delivered by Dr. Sarah. While trying to regain footing on shaky ground with my hand engulfed in the 2 hands of the ‘Force of Nature’ and ‘Sorceress’, Fox Feather hears offerings from one of the staff. ‘That would make a Great Review on Google. Dr. Sarah offers a “Turbo Charged Acupuncture Treatment”.
Laughs filled the room as the ‘Super Turbo Charge Handshake’ (‘STCH’) came to end. For a bonus, before exiting Dr. Sarah offered another ‘STCH’ with numerous Thanks sending Fox Feather into the restroom to gather himself for the drive back to The Dream home Oasis.
During a future visit, Dr. Sarah was asked to consider a negotiated price for the new 12 Treatment Plan. Without hesitation, one was being offered until I requested a pause. It was suggested that Dr. Sarah should think about it during my Treatment and if her schedule allowed, the negotiated offer would be discussed during Exit Time.
She was told that if her offer was agreeable, Fox Feather would snatch it. If not, I would make a counter offer until an agreement was met. Dr. Sarah said ‘It sounds good’. During Exit Time, Dr. Sarah agreed with the counter proposal and as a bonus, all future Treatments would include a short ‘Private Exit Time’. An extended ‘STCH’ was used to seal the new cash deal.
The conversation lengthened to other topics including a confession by Dr. Sarah. She said that the next day would mark her 44th Birthday, which resulted in a congratulatory ‘STCH’ for her completing 44 Orbits Around the Sun. Without knowing Dr. Sarah’s reasoning for agreeing to a short ‘Private Exit Time’, as an Energy Consumer, this ‘Time’ could serve as an opportunity to feast on the Energy of this Known ‘Extremely Rare Beauty’ and to explore the depths of her Truths, Beauty, Power, Passion, Compassion and Erogenous Zones.
Eventually, during another Exit Time, Dr. Sarah was asked permission to be included in the ‘Book Project’ because her Treatments were related with the return of Nick Hummingbird perching on the Wind Chimes outside the kitchen window. Dr. Sarah agreed.
The 2025 Summer Streak of Nick Hummingbird (NH) extended over 4 weeks beginning on July 15 thru August 23. Next are a few pics of the ‘Streak’, which a pic was taken for each daily visit by NH.
Pictures of the ‘Streak’ were shared with others, including Megan, Nick’s sister. Her twin brother, Michael, visiting during a break with his wife Madison from their Vietnam Christian Mission witnessed in person, NH perching on the Wind Chimes during the ‘Streak’. Mike and Madison had returned to seek guidance concerning the very best options for Madison’s pregnancy.
It had been 2 years since M&M had returned to the United States to visit with Family and Friends. Mike had been teaching Math in the Clark County School District for a handful of years after earning his B.S. in Elementary Education, while achieving the Nevada Millennium Scholarship during his days at Basic HS. The College of Southern NV was utilized the first two years with a diploma earned from Nevada State College.
After earning a Master’s Degree and a Marriage, Madison and Mike who originally met during an oversea Mission years previously, claimed to have heard the ‘Calling’ for their current Vietnam Mission. The ‘Streak’ coincided with the return of M&M. One could argue that NH was offering his suggestions for Madison’s pregnancy considering that M&M discovered that Madison was carrying not one, but 2 fetuses. Mike and Madison decided to put their Vietnam Mission on hold for Madison’s pregnancy here in Henderson, NV.
Rita Lim, Ashley Fuller, Sarah Cellobat Chaffee, and Amber the Solar Rep, all ‘Earth Angels, whose counsel was sought, were also included during the ‘Streak’ of Nick Hummingbird. It was obvious from past visits by NH that Blessings of ‘Good Health’ and ‘Good Fortune’ were being delivered from the Otherside.
One of the question posed to the ‘4 Earth Angels’ was “What other hidden messages, if any, could NH be bringing from the Otherside? Except for Ashley, the other ‘Earth Angels’ only offered ‘SILENCE’. Plato teaches, “Your SILENCE Grants Consent”. Their SILENCE led to a Revelation that was first shared with Dr. Sarah. After ‘Connecting the Dots’, Nick Hummingbird was sending messages that he wanted to be included in the ‘Book Project’
The ‘Legend of Nick Hummingbird’ is well known among his family, relatives, friends, neighbors, acquaintances and others. The sudden passing of Nick to the Otherside at the age of 18 was the result of a single car crash in the early morning, while racing another car to work.
Nick was both highly Intelligent and extremely Competitive. During his time on planet Earth, Nick was known as a ‘Difference Maker’ and a Leader on and off the athletic arenas. However, the day he passed, Nick allowed his ‘Competitive Spirit’ to take over. As a Teacher, students were informed that college is not for everyone. However, more education after high school would be required for the journey through LIFE.
Nick graduated Basic HS with High Honors. He was accepted and attending classes for a few weeks at UNLV on the Millennium Scholarship. In the early Fall of 2007, Nick heard the sound of business, making money, and decided that college was not for him. During the search for employment, being a part owner in a car detailing business was offered. Nick always enjoyed maintaining his car according to his high standards, while offering his help to others.
Throughout my career as an Educator, ‘Slogans of Inspiration & Thought’ were created in the IMAGINATION of Fox Feather to share with students and athletes. Posters were made for a few ‘Slogans’. Starting a career in the business world differs from the college world. Nick had the propensity from the early stages of LIFE of striving to be the very best he could be, while challenging friends and others to do the same. He could be counted on to being in their corner during their time of need. A few times in their corners resulted in physical self-defense.
As a Father, Nick was always reminded about counting slow to ten, unless ‘Self-Defense’ called. Especially, when he was experiencing ‘Doubt’ about a situation, instead of letting his ‘Competitive Spirit’ morph in first. This slow 10 count was to let his ‘Competitive Spirit’ stay hidden, while seeking a possible solution. A few days before signing the official contracts for the car detailing business, a ‘Premonition’ struck Fox Feather to share with his son, Nick.
The slogan ‘TAKE 5’ was shared with Nick after the official contracts were signed. We were in the Media Room, alone in The Dream Home Oasis. Nick was told of the higher responsibilities in the business world and that his Father was concerned about Nick’s ‘Competitive Spirit’.
I told Nick that my biggest concern was that one day, he would walk out the front door, and because of his ‘Competitive Spirit’, he would not return home.Not only would his loss be felt by all who loved and knew him, including his Family, his Mother would be devastated by his loss. I explained to Nick that the ten count was too long for him and that a ‘Premonition’ came to help him when ‘Doubt’ called.
As I demonstrated with my hands and spread fingers, Nick was to ask himself 2 questions when in ‘Doubt’ while touching each his 4 fingers and thumb. 1.) WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME’? 2.) WHAT CONSEQUENCES CAN THERE BE? After a few practices with Nick, words of LOVE and hugs were exchanged.
To keep a long story short, while walking down the upstairs steps on medical leave and looking out the landing window, about 4 weeks or so later in the faded morning, a Coroner’s car parked in front of The Dream Home Oasis. My first thoughts went to Nick because of earlier Signs that morning. Second thoughts said that since the property was located in a sparsely populated area, perhaps the driver was stopping for directions.
A journey into the unknown began as I opened the front door to ask the man a question while he was still about 10-15 feet from the door. The question was ‘Are you looking for directions’? The man replied ‘yes’, and then asked, if I was the Father of Nick Feher. With the reply ‘Yes’, Fox Feather was struck with the KNOWING that Nick had decided to Cross Over To The Otherside. The man then asked if he could come inside.
Other Greats before us have spoken and/or written, ‘The Loss of One’s Child is the World’s Number #1 Greatest Sorrow’. All other Sorrows fall in line. Signs indicated that Nick may or may not have performed the ‘TAKE 5’ Slogan the day he physically passed. Eventually, Nick’s Sorrow created the opportunity to share ‘Nick’s Story’ through the creation of the Nick Feher ‘TAKE 5’ Foundation.
Since the ‘Slogan’ had merits for children, teens and adults when in ‘DOUBT’, Signs encouraged Fox Feather to share the ‘TAKE 5’ Slogan with the YE-OLDE Henderson, NV. community and beyond. Through Nick’s Story, others would be offered the opportunity to possibly save one’s LIFE and/or the LIFE of another with ‘TAKE 5’. If one LIFE or two and more could be saved, then Nick would get the ‘Assist’ from the Otherside.
Shortly after the ‘Physical Passing’ of Nick, it became obvious to family and friends that the ‘Spirit of Nick’ remained behind at The Dream Home Oasis. There are cultures who believe that when a ‘Loved One’ unexpectedly physically passes, the ‘Spirit or Spirit Parts of the Loved One’ remains behind for ‘Unfinished Business’. Greats teach that Spirits are forms of Energy.
Beginning in the Spring of 2008, the spa light would randomly turn on, which required the switch to be manually turned off. This ‘Spa Lighting’ continued into the Summer, Fall, and Winter. When the dates were connected as dots, not all ‘Spa Lightings’ appeared random. Certain dates and events of interest were ‘Honored’ with the ‘Spa Lighting’. Nick’s Family decided that his Spirit was responsible for the Blessings of the ‘Spa Light’.
Without getting too far ahead, the ‘Spa Lightings’ continued into the Fall of 2015, which lit the way for Fox Feather to launch the playinyourdreams.com website. The ‘Spa Lightings’ ceased a short time later. During the Spring/Summer of 2009, desert Hummingbirds began to appear periodically outside of The Dream Home Oasis. There were no Hummingbird feeders on the property, but there was flowering vegetation that usually did not attract Hummingbirds.
While having a conversation with Nick’s Great Grandmother, Laura ‘Nana’ Mitchell, the Hummingbird Sightings became a topic. Laura was a self-proclaimed part Indian and related to the Salamanca Indian Tribe in the state of New York. Nana with her Wisdom said that according to certain Indian cultures, the Spirit or parts of the Spirit of ‘Loved Ones’, who have passed before us are carried on the Wings of Hummingbirds.
The Hummingbirds that have been visiting may be carrying the Spirit or parts of Nick’s Spirit bringing his Blessing from the Otherside. Nana’s Wisdom resulted in naming and calling all visiting Hummingbirds, ‘Nick Hummingbird’.Each time NH was spotted on the property from the inside windows and/or while being outside, thoughts or verbal words of Gratitude were sent to God and NH for the Blessings. Hummingbird feeders were never installed on the property.
However, a small amount of flowering vegetation known to attract Hummingbirds were planted. Eventually, a water fountain was added to the backyard, which increased the sightings of NH. Numerous attempts were made to capture NH on the cell phone camera during his visits with no success. The 1st Successful pics occurred on Father’s Day in 2016, during an exchange of text messages and cell phone conversations with Danielle.
Danielle and Fox Feather originally Crossed Paths in early November of 2013, shortly after returning from the Oregon College Football Pilgrimage. While watching the Notre Dame-Pitt football game on TV at a Strip Resort, a seemingly very attractive Female kept sending SMILES in my direction. Her work station was located about 10 yards away. When halftime came, I decided to journey on a ‘Road Not Taken’ to test her SMILES of Invite.
Within moments after reaching her station, an introduction with a ‘Soft Handshake’ unfolded. The Female said her name was Danielle as our hands remained entwined.This connection permitted Fox Feather to Observe and Analyze her Face that was ‘Kissed by an Angel or 2’, along with a SMILE of No-Pretense and ‘Miniature Universes’ Described as Blue Eyes.
When the ‘Soft Handshake’ ended, I gave Danielle my card and told her that I usually stop for a football game on Saturday and Monday evenings. Danielle was asked, if she was working, could I stop and say hello. She replied, ‘OK’. While walking back to my spot, Fox Feather realized that he was struck by an ‘Epiphany’, named Danielle. This ‘Epiphany’ caused the my knees to ‘Buckle’ during the walk. Eventually, the walk ended upright with a safe return to my spot.
Fox Feather had experienced ‘Epiphanies’ before with one being delivered by one his ‘Best Friends’, David ‘Guru’ Casoli. It was during mid Spring at all weekend shindig in 1975 at Injun Oldham’s Settlement, as I was pondering a career choice with my Pitt degree. After explaining to the ‘Guru’ my choices and retirement plans to the West while standing, the ‘Guru’ looked Fox Feather right in the eyes and said, ‘Why wait until you retire to move out West, move out now’.
The force of the Words from the ‘Guru’ resulted in Fox Feather to land his butt on a strategically placed chair, which prevented My Ass & 2 Brains (MA&2B) from hitting the ground. Following a moment of composure, I rose to my feet and mumbled about being ‘Struck by an Epiphany’, and said to the ‘Guru’, “You are right. I am going to move out to Las Vegas, NV. without ever visiting and after working out the logistics”.
Brother Gene lived in Las Vegas and was recently married for a 2nd time and on a honeymoon in Italy. When he returned, he offered space in his home, until I got situated. Fox Feather drove across the country in a 1972 Ford Pinto with no ac and cruise control. The backseats were left in Aliquippa, PA to make room for the 4 large stereo speakers, one on the front passenger seat and 3 in the back.
To protect the valuables when sleep called, road stop venues were used during the daytime to sleep on the grass with a blanket. At night, the Pinto would nestle between trucks at a truck stop.The cross country drive began around 3pm EDT on Friday late May and ended around 1am PDT the 1st Monday in June of the new week. During the 1st night of sleep in Las Vegas, the amount of driving in a short window resulted in MA&2B to roll out of bed and onto the floor as a ‘Welcome’ to Las Vegas, population around 300,000.
(Note: 2 of the 4 large stereo speakers are in use as these words write with the other 2 parked in the garage.)
While leaning against the wall and regaining my equilibrium from the Epiphany sent by Danielle, the cell phone rang. The ‘Guru’ was calling. He called to say that the ‘Quip Weekend Crew’ was at the Notre Dame-Pitt game and that my presence was missed as he busted my balls. During the short conversation, the ‘Guru’ was told about Danielle’s Epiphany. He laughed.
Visits with Danielle continued and one included an offering of her email address, followed by a ‘Reverse Strip Tease’ by Danielle, on the same Monday night, the Chicago Bears officially retired Mike Ditka’s number during the Monday Night Football Game. As the Hostess for the upscale restaurant, Danielle usually brought a change of clothes and did her changing in the restaurant. Because of the cool November night and the wind that would blow into the resort from the exit, Danielle was dressed for the night.
A white faux fir coat to the knee covered the short work outfit of Danielle. Her long legs were exposed by the slit in the front of the coat and accented by nylons and high heels. Instead of her normal exit change, Fox Feather Observed and Analyzed from about 10 yards or less away, that Danielle brought out a chair and a large shoulder bag. She began to slowly reveal her plans, by occasionally flashing her long legs with the coat on.
Danielle peeled off the faux fir coat exposing her short work attire, long legs and tall athletic body. She then placed the coat on the work podium. After a few Moments, she sat on the chair and seductively removed her high heels and grabbed a clothing item from her bag. Danielle proceeded to pull on a pair of stretch pants under the short work outfit. She completed the ‘Reverse Strip Tease’ by putting on athletic shoes. She placed her heels in the bag and retrieved a light jacket.
While standing completely redressed, Danielle threw a SMILE into the direction of Fox Feather as she walked into the restaurant preparing for her exit.Later that night, an email was sent to Danielle describing and Thanking her for the ‘Reverse Strip Tease’, especially for one who had recently celebrated completing ’19 Orbits Around the Sun’.
Eventually, Time & Forces sent Fox Feather on other ‘Roads Not Taken’ with emails periodically being sent to Danielle.The name Danielle is taken from Daniel, which in Hebrew means ‘God Is My Judge’. In the writings to Danielle, she would often be referred to as ‘God Is My Judge’ (GIMJ). For about 8 months, Danielle chose SILENCE as her response. Then an email from GIMJ arrived with 2 words, ‘Please Stop’.
‘Stop’ is what I did until Time & Forces said otherwise in late 2014. Signs said to write again to Danielle after discovering she was on Facebook. Since ‘GIMJ’ did not put up another ‘Stop Sign’, the writings continued through 2015 into 2016. Danielle was very adept in practicing and performing the ‘Art of Seduction’ with her postings on Facebook. In writings to her, our relationship was known as a ‘Bizarre Epiphanic Relationship’ due to our Virgin Meet & Greet.
The writings to Danielle, sought her Consent to use her as My Muse. A Muse has a few definitions as a noun according to the internet 1.) (in Greek and Roman mythology) each of nine goddesses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who preside over the arts and sciences.
2.) a person, or an imaginary being or force that gives someone ideas and helps them to write, paint, or make music. 3) A muse is a person with the natural ability to inspire others along with the education and experience to guide them to achieve their true objective.
Danielle’s SILENCE confirmed that she agreed with and accepted to play the Muse of Fox Feather. Eventually, Danielle earned another role as Angel Compassion. She was informed numerous times that she could opt out as My Muse with no questions asked. She assisted in Facebook and website writings including the use of her photos and name in the stories. In the beginning of June 2016, Danielle sent an email requesting a loan for $2,000 to help with her relocation to Nashville, TN.
Thinking that the email was a hoax, the reply included a series of security hoops for Danielle to jump through to verify her identity as ‘GIMJ’ and Angel Compassion, which included supplying her cell phone number. After her identity was confirmed, the negotiations for the loan began. Danielle claimed that her budget planning for the relocation had come up short, which leads the story back to the 1st Photo of Nick Hummingbird.
During the negotiations on Father’s Day 2016, while looking out the window over the kitchen sink, Nick Hummingbird appeared and perched on the Wind Chime closest to the window. Simultaneously, Thanks were sent to God, NH, and Danielle as the cell phone camera was prepared. In a matter of Moments, the Blessings of Nick Hummingbird was finally captured on photos. Since that 1st pic, numerous photos have captured NH in flight and/or perching on a variety of shrubs, including front yard and back porch Wind Chimes, plus water fountains.
Though Danielle made a strong case for her Nashville Relocation Loan, while offering as collateral her most prize possession, her ‘Grandmother’s Manual Typewriter’ for Danielle dreamed of writing a book one day on the typewriter, there were too many missing links to connect the validity of her request. The ‘Loan’ was denied. However, the ‘Bizarre Epiphanic Relationship’ continued.
A few months prior to the ‘Loan Denial’, it was Danielle’s ‘Unused Ticket’ for the T-Mobile Grand Opening that resulted in Fox Feather spotting the Cellobat on the outside stage with the David Pericco Pops String Orchestra. A 2nd ‘Unused Ticket’ for Danielle, resulted in the ‘Virgin Meet & Greet’ between FF and Sarah Cellobat Chaffee. The ‘Virgin Meet & Greet’ eventually resulted in the Cellobat accepting with and agreeing to playing the role as my 2nd Muse.
The Cellobat earned another title as Angel Passion. The Relationship between Fox Feather and the Cellobat was known as the ‘Phenomenal Vampyric Relationship’. As a Self-Gift for completing another Orbit Around the Sun in 2017, Danielle and Sarah were joined together as the DUET for the role of My Muses. Since neither opted out with an email or text message, both continued to play the role of the DUET Muses.
A book could be written about My DUET Muses. Each was involved in other public relationships with Danielle’s engagement in Nashville, and Sarah’s public relationship with a member of the Blue Man Group in Las Vegas, NV. For her completing another ‘Orbit Around the Sun’ in 2021, a ‘Surprise Birthday Box’ was arranged in Nevada and delivered by UPS to Danielle’s Kansas workplace. Among the many items in the Box, a few were designed as a Test of her Truths and the Truths about the DUET. Eventually, the Truths led to Danielle turning on her Exit Sign.
‘GIMJ’ opted out of the ‘Bizarre Epiphanic Relationship’ through a 3rd party in late Summer of 2024. Danielle requested that her legal name and all photos be removed from the website stories at playinyourdreams.com and the Nick Feher ‘TAKE 5’ Foundation Facebook page. With no questions asked, Danielle’s website request was granted.
However, since Facebook had locked Fox Feather out of the ‘TAKE 5’ page, the 3rd party was informed that ‘GIMJ’ would have to contact Facebook for her request. Words of Thanks to Danielle for her Role as My Muse for almost 10 years were also included.
Danielle was told numerous times in writings that ‘She was an Olde Soul trapped in a Young Body’, and our initial meeting on Earth was arranged by God and the Universe, for our Souls had ‘Crossed Paths’ previously somewhere in Time.Much INTIMACY was shared with her, while deeply exploring Danielle’s Truths, Beauty, Power, Compassion, Passion, and Erogenous Zones with Words.
In the letter to the 3rd party, Danielle was granted permission to use any and all writings by Fox Feather for her Book or Books including one titled, ‘My Secret Relationship with Fox Feather’. Because of our Physical Age Difference, and in the normal flow of LIFE, I would probably Cross Over to the Otherside before Danielle. The Enamoring Enigma was informed that when her ‘Olde Soul’ Crossed Over, Fox Feather would search her out to resume our ‘Bizarre Epiphanic Relationship’.Blessings of ‘Good Health’ & ‘Good Fortune’ were also added for Danielle’s Journey Thru LIFE on ‘Roads Not Taken’.
The Cellobat, still playing the Muse of FF was informed of Danielle’s request and was offered the option to follow her DUET partner’s path. Angel Passion selected ‘SILENCE’ and continued her Muse Role.
After a slight detour, the Saga of Nick Hummingbird now resumes. Occasionally, during conversations with family members of my 2 neighbors, the Ed & Jenna Costolo Family and the Mike & Patty Brown Family, NH would perform ‘Buzz Byes’ ‘Flutter Dances’ and/or perch on a nearby bush to join in the conversation.The DUET was always kept in the loop and received a constant flow of Nick Hummingbird pics. Megan, Nick’s sister who lived a few miles away had her own personal stories about NH.
Megan earned her B.S. Education Degree through the College of Southern NV and Nevada St. College/University with the Nevada Millennium Scholarship. She was hired at Garrett JHS in Boulder City, NV., the year after her Mother, Lori Feher decided to leave to draw her pension. Fox Feather was part of the Teachers’ Staff, which originally opened the school for the 1979-80 school year.
Except for a one year break, there has been a member of the Feher Family teaching at Garrett JHS since 1979. As of this writing, Megan is still employed at Garrett and now teaches children of parents, who had FF and Lori as Teachers. Megan plans to remain at Garrett until her pension calls.
It was during walks with her rescue dog, Remey, that Nick Hummingbird would join her, while buzzing close by and repeatedly bumping into her. Megan’s encounters with NH, resulted with her getting her 1st Tattoo. In Honor of her Brother Nick, a large Hummingbird was tattooed on Megan’s left forearm underside.
While trying to sell the 5th wheel during the Fake Pandemic, a woman named Dani, arranged an appointment. After arriving alone and stepping out of her car, Dani appeared as a very attractive Woman. Her Beauty was on display as we conversed outside the 5th wheel. Her Face was ‘Kissed by an Angel or 2’ with a ‘SMILE of No-Pretense’ and ‘Miniature Universes’ Disguised as Blue Eyes. She had ‘Reddish Hair’ but not a natural color, with a body that was shapely and well maintained.
During the inside look of the 5th wheel, the close proximity to Dani revealed her ‘Powerful Energy’, which conjured thoughts that Dani was a possible ‘Earth Angel’. Dani confessed her first name was Danielle and that she earned her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University on a Dance Scholarship.
Dani shared additional information about her personal past LIFE, which caught FF by surprise with the ease of her stories. Her personal business was also discussed, and included a text to my cell phone.When asked other questions about her personal LIFE and her interests in the 5th wheel since she did not own a truck, the dots were not connecting. After the inside tour of the 5th wheel, our conversation continued outside.
Dani said that the ‘Lotus Flag’ hanging from the Ash Tree and the metal hand crafted art on the outside garage wall, plus the metal Hummingbird Art below the house picture window caught her attention during a recent walk in the neighborhood, when she spotted the 5th wheel for sale. During the small talk with Dani on the sidewalk near the Fabled Cellobat of the American West Fountain, Nick Hummingbird arrived and performed numerous ‘Flutter Dances’ over our heads.
Dani commented that she had not ever witnessed a ‘Flutter Dance’ before. After Thanking NH aloud for the ‘Flutter Dance’, FF told Dani in a short story that NH was saying hello and bringing her Blessings from the Otherside. Dani then agreed to a tour of the front and backyard after commenting about the beauty and serenity of the property. It was during the backyard tour that Dani was explained a short story about Nick’s Memorial Stone and Pine Tree.
The 2007 Christmas following the ‘Physical Passing’ of Nick, the Scott Allison Family left, a one gallon Stone Pine Tree with a request for it to planted on the property to Honor Nick. Shane Allison, Scott’s Son, played on Recreation, Brown Junior HS , and Basic HS Basketball Teams with Nick forging a Friendship.
The Memorial Stone was a donation by the Chris & Karen Schulte Family. When the Coroner left after sharing the news of the ‘Grim Reaper’, Chris was one of my early phone calls to share the news about Nick. His son, Michael, had played on numerous sports teams with and against Nick and his brother Mike. Over the years the Schultes had become Friends with our family.
Chris arrived ASAP to Help support and share the ‘Physical Loss’ of Nick. Later in the Spring of 2008, Chris spearheaded the drive to plant a ‘Memorial Tree & Stone’ on the Basic High School Baseball Complex. The Tree was planted near 1st base to provide shade for the fans, which were the favorite stands for our families to view our sons’ games. The Ben & Michelle Romero Family were also part of the families. Their 2 sons Brandon & Marcus also had ties with Nick, Mike & Megan on and off the athletic arenas.
It was Michelle who stepped up to the plate early upon hearing about the ‘Loss of Nick’. As an ‘Earth Angel’ she offered her services for ‘The Celebration of Nick’s LIFE’. With her father, Myron Shepard, questions were asked about the location of the ‘Celebration’. While FF searched for an answer, Michelle and Myron offered their LDS Church and Hall even though Nick’s Family was not a member because of the very large expected crowd.
Other Families and Friends in the Henderson Community and beyond offered their support and prayers. John & Sue Wise as Teachers knew Nick, Mike, and Megan on and off the athletic arenas. Plus, John and I coached a few seasons of Football at Basic HS. During our first season together with Head Coach Rich Whitehead, Basic HS Football Program snapped a 30 game losing streak. A few years later, Basic HS achieved their 1st playoff spot in the highest classification at the time.
With input from Nick’s Family that requested cash donations in lieu of flowers for a Nick Feher Memorial Scholarship Award, Coach Wise and others handled the obituary notice and Coach Wise also arranged the Basic HS Choir to perform a few songs at Nick’s Celebration of LIFE. Because of their very close ties, a few adult Friends of Nick requested to be added to the program as speakers. As one of the Elders of the LDS Church, Myron Shepard presided over the ‘Celebration’.
Family Friend and Nick’s adult Friend, Richard Ross was one of the speakers along with then Mayor, Jim Gibson. Mayor Gibson, who had close ties with Michelle Romero, requested through Michelle to be a guest speaker because of the ‘Reputation of Nick’ and his ‘Loss’ to the Community.
The very large crowd and program, which included a slide presentation with music created by two co-workers, Wayne and Heather Lawson of Nick’s mom Lori, at Garrett JHS in Boulder City, was a fitting ‘Tribute’ to a Wolves’ Warrior, Nicholas George Feher. Among the many to pay their respects for the Wolves’ Warrior was an unfamiliar classmate of Nick’s. Though his name escapes me, the encounter with him remains as ‘Etched in Stone in MA&2B’.
When the ‘Celebration of Nick’s LIFE’ and Burial Services were completed, food and drinks were offered to all in attendance at the LDS Church/Hall. This young man was dressed in an Army uniform. Following his introduction and Handshake, he told his story. He and Nick originally met at Brown JHS in Henderson, NV and that their friendship continued through Basic HS.
The Army Private expressed his Love and Respect for Nick about the numerous times that Nick would reach out to him with ‘Words of Encouragement’. After receiving a call from his mother about Nick’s Physical Passing, the Army Private who had just completed Basic Training requested an ‘Emergency Leave’ from his superiors to Honor Nick. He explained in the ‘Emergency Leave’ that it was Nick’s Encouragement, which led to him enlisting in the Army.
Before the encounter ended, the Army Private removed 2 Military Bars from his lapel that he earned for going above and beyond the standards during and completing ‘Basic Training’.He said that if Nick would have enlisted in the Army with him, Nick would have earned the 2 Military Bars and possibly more. The Army Private wanted to donate his hard earned Military Bars to Nick’s Family in Honor of Nick.
Included in the cash donations that followed, the parents of Don Ellis, Bob & Sandy Ellis, longtime residents and business entrepreneurs of Henderson, NV contributed an extremely large donation. Bob, Sandy and Fox Feather had not ever met, however their Son, Don and I had a relationship that began when he was senior at Basic HS.
Don was a starting guard on the Varsity Basketball team with FF as an assistant coach. Years later, our Paths Crossed again, after Don married his high school sweetheart Kim and when their son Dustin played together with Nick on the same youth Soccer team. Eventually, Don & I coached other youth sports in the Henderson Rec Basketball, and the Henderson Little League with his other Son, Dylan and my children, Michael and Megan.
As local Philanthropists, Bob and Sandy Ellis donated $5,000 to stake the Nick Feher Memorial Scholarship Fund for a Senior Baseball player at Basic HS.The Memorial Scholarship Fund, eventually became the Nick Feher ‘TAKE 5’ Foundation, which was involved in numerous school and local entities, including the Henderson Little League and the Henderson Boys/Girls Club.
As President of Las Vegas Rock, Chris Schulte donated Nick’s Headstone, which on the back is engraved, ‘PUT ME IN COACH, I’M READY TO PLAY CENTER FIELD TODAY’ and ‘LIFE IS NOT MEASURED BY THE NUMBER OF BREATHS WE TAKE, BUT BY THE MOMENTS THAT TAKE OUR BREATH AWAY’
Chris manufactured 2 shapes of the Memorial Stone. One was in the shape of a Home Plate and another square. The Home Plate was installed with Nick’s Tree at the Basic HS Baseball Complex and the square was placed on the ground in the Stone Pine Tree well in the backyard.
Each Stone included the words, In Memory of ‘Nick Feher a Wolves Warrior’ ‘Once a Wolf, Always a Wolf’. When the shorter version of the story was finished, sparkles of tears appeared in Dani’s eyes. The tour ended at the back porch with all the Wind Chimes, including the favorites of NH to perch on.
As of this writing, Nick’s Tree at Basic HS has grown and provides ample shade for fans in the stands on the 1st base side. The Stone Pine Tree has expanded to almost 30 feet in height providing shade for the backyard and Nick’s Home. Mayor Gibson is now a Clark County, NV. Commissioner and Michelle Romero is currently serving as the Mayor of Henderson, NV. For their service as local Philanthropists, a new Clark County School District Elementary School was named the ‘Robert & Sandy Ellis Elementary School’.
After exchanging Handshakes before departing, Dani and Fox Feather agreed to touch base again regarding the 5th wheel. Later that night, while reviewing the encounter with Dani, the story of her interest in the 5th wheel did not add up to a ‘Legit Interest’. Signs said that the arranged visit may or may not be a ‘Gag’ manufactured by the Cellobat with her ‘Great Sense of Humor’. While playing the role as My Muse, Sarah Chaffee was informed about the 5th Wheel For Sale.
Before visiting Dani’s business website, a text was sent to Dani with Thanks for her visit, while sharing her Beauty and Energy, plus listening to the NH stories. The text explored unknown areas about Dani, with no mention of a possible ‘Gag’.However, the writing to the Cellobat explained the entire ‘Encounter with Dani’ and the possible ‘Gag’ theory. After receiving a follow-up text from Dani, a visit to her business website was next.
The local business of Dani Weitman is called SOMA LIGHT LLC. and can be found at somalight.org, where Dani shares her background and educational training along with her personal obstacles in LIFE, which she has overcome by using her Self-Found Principles for a Healthy LIFEstyle.
The website Mission Statement is next. ‘Soma Light, LLC is designed to create a holistic integration of emotions, anatomy and energy. We provide you with the space to safely connect to your body and soul to recognize behavioral patterns and beliefs that are limiting your ability to show up fully in the world.
We will guide you through enlightening sessions prioritizing your individual needs. Explore Somatic Revitalization (A unique fusion of healing movement and dance, breathwork, and a variety of mind-body techniques), Somatic Personal Training, or Reiki Energy Healing. Soma Light’s mission is to connect you to your highest version of self; embodying love, trust, safety, courage, strength, and expression. Through these new discoveries of your body’s means of communication, you will re-discover your light and who you are meant to be in the world’.
Dani’s business, which included offering services for Las Vegas Performers in the Music Industry and other Fine Arts may or may not have had a connection with the Cellobat. On the Other Hand, in a series of VRLU videos on YouTube, the Cellobat discusses seeking Health Care for repetitive injury syndrome from playing the Cello. The Cellobat also demonstrated a few of her training program exercises, while explaining other Fitness Tips that improved her overall health for longevity and a Healthy LIFEstyle.
After exchanging a few more text messages with no mention of a ‘Gag’, Dani confessed that she was in a long-term relationship with her boy-friend with no further comments of her interest in the 5th wheel. She also sent ‘Wishes of Well-Being’. As the Exit Sign shown for Fox Feather, in a return text, Dani was Thanked for her HONESTY and ‘Well-Wishes’, until Our Paths Crossed. The Cellobat chose ‘SILENCE’ about the ‘Gag Theory’.
One final ‘Story of Amber’ is added to the ‘Saga of Nick Hummingbird’. It began around 11 am on Saturday, July 21, 2024 with the sound of the doorbell. Not all doorbells are immediately responded to. This doorbell ringing was answered, starting with a look through the peephole and the metal security screen. The ‘Peep’ confirmed that there was a ‘Fairly Attractive Female’ with her hair up. She appeared tall and was dressed in appropriate clothing for the July desert heat.
Her neckline top exposed her arms starting below the shoulders with athletic shorts, socks and shoes. With no male in view, Fox Feather decided to open the front door for a better view and purpose for the visit. When asked about her visit, the Female said that her name was Amber and a Solar Rep for Ion Solar. During the initial conversation, Amber proved to be very adept in handling my concerns about Solar Panels.
To experience the Beauty and Energy of Amber without obstruction, the Security Screen Door was opened and I joined Amber outside in the shade of the Desert Heat. Amber could best be described as possessing a Face, ‘Kissed By An Angel or 2’, a SMILE of ‘No Pretense’ with ‘Miniature Universes’ Described as Eyes of Amber. As the pros and cons of Solar Panels were being exchanged, and without warning, Nick Hummingbird did a nosedive and ‘Buzzed’ within inches of Amber, which startled her.
When the ‘Close Encounter’ ended, Amber was informed that she was ‘Buzzed Bye’ NH and a very quick story about NH was told. Amber confessed that the ‘Close Encounter with NH’ was her ‘Virgin Encounter’ with a Hummingbird. Being an excellent Sale’s Rep, an Invitation was offered to Amber to seek cooler air inside The Dream Home Oasis.
Amber accepted and our conversation weaved with Solar info and personal information. While standing out of the heat and in the cool entry, Amber confessed that she was originally from Iowa and earned her College Degree from Nebraska Wesleyan, while on a Softball Scholarship as a Pitcher. The inside venue and close proximity revealed that Amber possessed mid-western charms, virtues, values, and morals, which added to her ‘Mid-West Beauty’. Amber’s keen observation skills enhanced her ‘Art of Conversation’.
After accepting the generous offer from Lori during our non-contested divorce following a marriage and relationship of over 26 years, I had sole ownership of our property and house, which was built in late 1999. It was renamed The Dream Home Oasis(TDHO) because of flowering plants, grass, flowers, trees, swimming pool/spa and 3 small fountains/ponds. The Front Yard had views of the River Mountains on the east-side of Henderson.
As a 2 story house with an upstairs deck, the Las Vegas Strip, Downtown Las Vegas, the entire Las Vegas Valley with West Mountain views including Sunsets were part of the daily view. Other amenities were added to assist our children in their sports endeavors. The Backyard included a half-court basketball court with a 3 point line that could be used for street/roller hockey, volleyball, and pickle ball.
The pool was a Sports Pool with no deep end so that basketball and volleyball could be played. Swimming or walking for exercise including aerobic water foam weighted activities could be also done in the pool. A batting cage was installed on the west side, which was used by our children and players on teams who Fox Feather coached in the local baseball leagues. The length created an area that could be utilized for baseball and softball pitching practice.
The House was designed around our children. TIME & Forces collided to do a makeover. The interior, the entry way, computer room, the stair wall leading upstairs with part of the walls on the upstairs landing, pictures of Nick, Mike, & Megan were added along with their achievements in Academics and Sports.
Since it was also the children’s home, an Historical View of the ‘Feher Kids’ would Welcome all who entered The Dream Home Oasis. During her ‘Art of the Sale’, Amber would comment about different photos while keeping MA&2B interested in a possible deal. Eventually, Amber confessed that she too had 3 children from a marriage that had gone off course.
Two girls and one boy all of school age with her oldest girl a teen made up the 3. Amber had recently moved to Henderson, which was the city that her parents and other family members were residing. The ‘Story of Amber’ showed Signs that Amber was a possible ‘Earth Angel’, especially with the Energy that her presence produced in the close area of the entry.
As the ‘Art of the Sale’ stretched out, more info about the Physical Passing of Nick was shared, including the Nick Feher ‘TAKE 5’ Foundation. Amber said that her current relationship with her separated husband was complex. He wanted to be part of his children’s lives but was living in Atlanta with plans to move to Henderson.
Amber did say that she loved him. However, his ‘Trust Factor’ had lessened her love, which reduced the possibilities of Amber’s marriage being reconciled. Before Amber departed, she said that she would send a follow-up text the beginning of next week.
For Blessing TDHO with her Beauty and Power of an EF 4/5+ Iowan Tornado, plus her ‘Virgin Encounter’ with Nick Hummingbird, Amber was given Tokens of Appreciation and Remembrances. Tokens included numerous ‘TAKE 5’ Bracelets and ‘TAKE 5’ Brochures for her and her 3 Angels.
With Integrity, Amber sent a text on Monday. A return text was sent, which included my trepidation about the installation of solar panels. Thanks for her visit were also mentioned and that her ‘Virgin Encounter with Nick Hummingbird’ sparked the Inspiration to write ‘The Story of Amber’. It was a story about a possible ‘Earth Angel’ who possessed the Beauty and Power of an EF 4/5+ Iowan Tornado. A request for her email was asked because of the possible story’s length. Amber chose SILENCE as the story was being written.
When the ‘Story of Amber’ was completed and no email address from Amber, Fox Feather shifted to plan B to text the ‘Story of Amber’ to the possible ‘Earth Angel Amber’. Instead of one long text message, a method that was preferred by the DUET was chosen. Short texts are doable for Fox Feather but Microsoft Word for stories and longer writings is the #1 choice. Over time of sending the DUET long writings by email, Signs indicated to send to text screen shots of each written page in Word.
This would allow the DUET to read each page as a book, one page at a time. Usually, pics of happenings at TDHO, plus NH would also be sent with the screen shots. The ‘Story of Amber’ was sent by text to the Solar Rep Amber along with photos of the outside of TDHO including blooming flowers, plants and recent pics of NH. Amber acknowledged the 1st text.
Then weeks went by as SILENCE was played by The Solar Rep until a ring of the doorbell on a late Monday morning. The check through the peephole revealed that the Iowan Beauty had returned with her hair not up, but down and dressed in appropriate Summer Wear that accented her ‘Athletic Body’.
Without hesitation, the front door was opened with an Invitation for Amber to step inside. Seizing the opportunity, Fox Feather invited Amber to sit in the Zen Room for an exchange of verbal and non-verbal dialogue. It was apparent that Amber was on a Mission. During her ‘Virgin Visit’ Amber showed Signals of also being adept in the ‘Art of Seduction’.
As we sat across from each other with Amber on the Love Seat and MA&2B seated on the coach, the Zen Room setting and the natural bright light of the morning elevated the Beauty and Power of this ‘Earth Angel’.Amber was the 1st ‘Earth Angel’ to step inside TDHO not once but twice since the non-contested divorce. She explained that she was in the neighborhood doing a follow-up on a customer nearby. She decided on a whim to stop and gauge my interests in solar panels.
I told her that my interests remained the same as before and I Thanked her for stopping by, while commenting on her long hair that accented the beauty of her face. She blushed and nodded a Thanks. Fox Feather then changed the subject for more questions about the personal LIFE of Amber. She said that, though still physically separated, her husband moved to Henderson to be closer to his children.
The Iowan Beauty said that she had no interest in re-establishing a consensual relationship with her husband and she foresaw a divorce in the future. More updates about her 3 Angel Children along with other family members including her mother and father were exchanged. During the conversation, I noticed a Tattoo on the inner left forearm of Amber, which was not seen during her ‘Virgin Visit’. When asked about the Tattoo, the ‘Earth Angel’ showed FF.
Between the 2 visits, Amber elected to have 2 Hummingbirds tattooed to her inner forearm. She went on to tell the ‘2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Story’. While attending the ‘Rally’ with her boy-toy recently, her boy-toy kept encouraging Amber to get a Tattoo to commemorate the Rally.
After careful consideration for her ‘Virgin Tattoo, the Iowan Beauty decided on 2 Hummingbird Tattoos. While chuckling about her choice of Tattoos, I asked her questions about her boy-toy. Amber claimed that the relationship began at her workplace, but did not indicate if her boy-toy was an Equal or Superior.
Though it was not discussed, one could imagine that Amber may or may not have selected the 2 Hummingbird Tattoos to commemorate her ‘Virgin Visit’ to TDHO with Nick Hummingbird and Fox Feather. The conversation continued with more business and personal topics including the role of the Nick Feher ‘TAKE 5’ Foundation in the local community, including the YE-OLDE Henderson Summer Baseball Celebrations.
The brief summary explained how ‘TAKE 5’ became involved in ‘The Quest for Truth of My Insanity’, which was posted on the Nick Feher ‘TAKE 5’ Foundation Facebook page and the playinyourdreams.com website. The Powers of the Universe sent ‘TAKE 5’ on a ‘Quest about Truth & Justice’ concerning the Basic HS Baseball Program and the use of taxpayers’ funded facilities at Basic HS.
As the Executive Officer of the Nick Feher ‘TAKE 5’ Foundation, I was constantly being exposed to ‘grumblings’ about the Unethical, Immoral, Discriminatory, Bullying and possible Criminal Activities about the Basic HS Baseball Program from members of the Baseball Community in Henderson.
Since ‘TAKE 5’ was involved in the Basic HS Baseball program in a different Quest to return a State Baseball Championship to YE OLDE Henderson, Fox Feather had turned a ‘Deaf Ear’ to the ‘grumblings’ including concern words from neighbor Ed Costolo. After a family meeting, his son Paul was removed from the team prior to his senior year because of the baseball operations controlled by then Coach Scott Baker, a former baseball player and grad of Basic HS.
Baker’s Private Baseball Club had been operating on taxpayers’ property with little or no fees paid to the Clark County School District since 2011-12 with the permission of then Principal David Bechtel. Scott Baker had free reign over all of the facilities including the gym and weight room at Basic HS with a master key. His air conditioned field clubhouse and office with a satellite dish were his other amenities.
The CCSD maintained and watered the field, which was the only high school baseball field in Henderson, NV. with lights. Questions were asked during the ‘grumblings’ about the revenues from hosting other non-school baseball tournaments throughout the year on the “Taxpayers’ Dime”. The ‘grumblings’ also mentioned the ‘New Policy’ to qualify to play baseball at Basic HS, which had now become an Academy.
A potential baseball player and family had to agree to pay a monthly fee to play on the Baker Private Baseball Club during the high school baseball off-season, which included additional fees for tournaments and private coaching lessons. Compared to other local high school baseball programs, the players and families at Basic HS were required to pay a much larger fee for the ‘Teams Spirit Pack’ provided by the Baker Private Baseball Club for the high school baseball season.
During the Summer, the players and families had to agree for more fees to play American Legion Baseball on the Baker Private Baseball Club, which used the Basic HS Baseball Complex, a Taxpayers’ Facility. This facility also housed the pre-high school youth baseball travel teams under the Baker Private Baseball Club.
As a Taxpayer and former 35 year CCSD Teacher, the ‘Stank of Illegalities’ from the Basic HS Baseball program grew, especially after adding all the ‘Fees’ that were required as a consideration to play high school baseball at Basic HS. It was estimated that the ‘Basic Baseball Fees’, not including private baseball lessons and expenses for local and non-local tournaments ranged over $5,000 per player and family a year. Or, a total of over $20,000 for 4 years.
When the ‘Fees’ from the Baker Youth Travel Baseball Teams were included, it was estimated that Scott Baker was earning up to $120,000 or more a year, which was higher than any CCSD contracted teacher. Baker was not employed as a Teacher or Classified Employee with the CCSD. He was hired as an ‘At Will’ Baseball Coach at Basic HS with no written contract and no college degree.
Angel Amber listened intently, how a ‘Gravesite Meeting’ changed the trajectory of ‘TAKE 5’. While visiting Nick’s Gravesite on his March 14th Birthday in 2015, Fox Feather Crossed Paths with the Mother of Cody Clark, who had a Gravesite next to Nick. We were acquaintances from youth baseball days including at the Celebration Of LIFE for both Nick and Cody. Cody and Nick had formed a ‘friendship’ over the years in the Henderson Community.
A myriad of health issues resulted in Cody Physically Crossing Over about 7 years after Nick. Because of their ‘friendship’, Cody requested a Gravesite next to Nick. After a round of small talk, Cody’s Mom expressed her Thanks for the contributions of ‘TAKE 5’ in the Henderson Community and for the postings on Facebook. She explained that Cody’s Brother once made the varsity baseball team at Basic HS as a walk-on during tryouts without having to pay the ‘Basic Baseball Fees’.
When the high school baseball season ended, family discussions dealt with Summer Ball and the required ‘Fees’. With his Wisdom, Cody’s Brother told his parents to save the money. Because he did not see one at bat, play an out on defense, or as a pinch runner the entire high school season. Paying Baker to play Summer Ball would be a waste of money with no guarantees.
The ‘Gravesite Meeting’ then ignited ‘The Quest For the Truth of My Insanity’ and to seek Truth and Justice as a Taxpayer/Advocate for all those past, present, future baseball players and families who were, are, or could be affected by this ‘PAY TO PLAY ENTERPRISE’. Sadly, a number of Basic HS players and families were willing to pay the ‘Basic Baseball Fees’ to ensure their son a roster spot on the Basic HS Baseball Team. P.T. Barnum is associated with the phrase, ‘There is a sucker born every minute’.
To check the ‘Sanity’ of these accusations, ‘TAKE 5’ reached out to prominent members of the Henderson Community and beyond, including the DUET, for their Wisdom to plot a course for the ‘Quest’. Not one of the members said that the planned actions of ‘TAKE 5’ were ‘Insane’. Some chose SILENCE as their reply, which “Granted ‘TAKE 5’ Permission” to proceed with the ‘Quest’. As a bonus, the Universe arranged for two long known friends to join ‘My Circle of Energy’ for the ‘Quest’.
Robert ‘Bob’ Sellari, who played QB with FF at Aliquippa HS and Senior Class President was one. The 2nd one was Tom ‘The Bomb’ Mayconich from the West Aliquippa days of FF. Both offered assistance and encouragement for the ‘Quest’, which lasted 9 years until Justice was served in April of 2024 when the Scott Baker Private Baseball Club was officially removed from the Basic HS Baseball Complex by the CCSD.
Scott Baker was fired as the Basic HS, Head Baseball Coach, with Basic HS in 1st Place and favorites to win the State Title. After his dismissal, the ‘Rally Cry’ from the players was ‘Win the State Title for Baker’. With one game remaining on their schedule and in 1st place, the CCSD and the NIAA announced that because of the use of ineligible player(s), Basic HS had to forfeit all league games, but 2, making them ineligible for the State Tournament.
Others can decide if the Quest of ‘TAKE 5’ played a role in ‘Baker’s Removal’, and with Justice being served on the players and parents, who supported this ‘Pay To Play Scheme’. When the ‘Exit Sign’ lit, Amber prepared for departure. As we stood, the nearness created the opportunity to request an embrace from this Iowan Beauty as a parting gift for spending a Moment with FF. It was decided to wait for another Moment for the request.
The Energy left behind by this EF 4/5+ Iowan Tornado would be considered a parting gift. It was agreed that our doors would remain open for each other. After Amber departed, MA&2B sat on the Loveseat spot of Angel Amber in the Zen Room to be embraced by her wings with the Energy she left behind.
While peacefully reclining, the Energy of the Zen Room rekindled more memories about the beginnings of ‘TAKE 5’. Because of the generous financial support of the local Henderson Community and beyond, the Foundation was placed in a sound position to give back financially and to recognize achievements in the Community. Plus, these platforms would provide the opportunity to spread the story of ‘Nick and ‘TAKE 5’ with the purpose to Help others. For the 2008 Henderson Little League season, ‘TAKE 5’ submitted an application and donation check to sponsor a team.
With ‘TAKE 5’ as a sponsor, the Story of ‘TAKE 5’ could be shared with the team and families during an end of the year celebration at Nick’s home. Being a sponsor, attending LL games could be on the schedule to cheer on the team. As opening day neared, there was no response from the HLL, nor was the check of ‘TAKE 5’ cashed. An email to the President of the HLL was next and the story was explained.
In the reply email, the President confessed that a snafu had occurred. The ‘TAKE 5’ sponsorship application and donation check was discovered in the unattended HLL P.O. Box. And due to the start of the season, all teams had a sponsor. He did offer an invitation for ‘TAKE 5’ to speak at the Opening Day Ceremonies and to discuss ideas to Honor the Memory of Nick, while recognizing the achievements of a player or players in the HLL during this and future seasons.
‘TAKE 5’ told the President in a follow-up email to tear up the check, for a block would be placed on it. In early Spring of 2008, Fox Feather accepted the invitation to speak at the Henderson Little League Opening Day Celebration. One of Nick’s former Teachers, Basic HS ‘We the People Class’ Teacher, Mark Niewinski offered his class in the late Spring of 2008 for a ‘TAKE 5’ presentation, which was well received with Mark offering suggestions for improvements.
Then Head Baseball Coach, David Gallegos at Basic HS extended the opportunity to speak at the Basic HS Baseball Program, end of the year baseball banquet. Included were a ‘TAKE 5’ story and the 1st presentation of the ‘Nick Feher Wolves Warrior’ $500 Memorial Scholarship and Plaque to Senior John Anderson. During that, 2008 Baseball Season, the team in Honor of Nick, flew his #21 Basic HS Baseball Jersey in both the home and visitors’ dugout during games. Adults and teens offered supportive comments after the banquet.
The HLL Board agreed with the first event, which was a small gathering at Nick’s Home in the backyard to honor the Henderson Little League Junior All-Stars and coaches in the Summer of 2008. Activities included the swimming pool, the basketball court and a few games on the grass. Food, desert and drinks were served. Nick’s adult friend, Richard Ross was among a few of the other guests, who accepted the offer to speak about Nick. ‘TAKE 5’ was then shared by Nick’s Dad.
During the event, Nick’s former Henderson LL Junior Coach, Mike Armstrong offered his thoughts in private with Fox Feather. He sang the praises of Nick’s many qualities and attributes on and off the field, including his Leadership and ‘Competitive Spirit’. Coach Mike said that Nick was instrumental in his growth as a coach and a person. After removing his baseball hat, Coach Mike showed that under the beak of his cap, marked with a black marker, was Nick’s #21.
He went on to say that he did the same for all the players of teams that he coached in the Henderson LL. Coach Mike explained that he would share stories to his players about Nick’s LIFE on and off the baseball fields. He finished by saying that as long as he coached, the practice would continue as a ‘Tribute to Nick’. It was Richard Ross, who suggested before departing to ‘Think Bigger’ about spreading the words of ‘TAKE 5’.
Over the next few years, ‘Think Bigger’ grew with the Help of others. ‘TAKE 5’ t-shirts, Memorial Cards, Rubber Bracelets and a beautifully crafted ‘TAKE 5’ Brochure created by Nick’s cousin, Nicole Cherico, daughter of Fox Feather’s sister, Cindy Feher, were included in the ‘TAKE 5’ Presentations. The HLL Summer Baseball Celebration expanded with the shift to the Black Mountain Pool Complex.
At this time, most all of the original donations were now spent. ‘TAKE 5’ with the Help of the Universe, became primarily, a self-funded Foundation. There was small assistance of a few Sponsors for the increased expenses. Chefs to cook the food were added along with a DJ. The expansive complex offered the room to invite all levels of the boys HLL All-Stars and their immediate families, including Coaches and their families, along with friends of Nick and other members of the YE OLDE Henderson Community.
During the 2015 Celebration, the supervisors at the complex claimed that the HLL Celebration was the largest event at the complex for the Summer with over 300 in attendance. Back in the 2013 and 2014 high school baseball season, ‘TAKE 5’ entertained Coach Baker’s varsity players and coaches at Nick’s Home with a Pre-Playoff Celebration. All of the areas of the backyard was opened for entertainment. Food, desert and drinks were included.
Thanks to Rachel, the ‘Earth Angel’ Gilley Girl at Treasure Island, Fox Feather was introduced to the benefits of a community page on Facebook in early 2014. Rachel had an interesting LIFE’s Story. Her ‘Gilley Girl’ outfit displayed all of the beautiful, tall, toned, lean, muscular, physical attributes of Rachel including a ‘Face Kissed By An Angel or 2’, a SMILE of No-Pretense, and ‘Miniature Universes’ Disguised as Blue Eyes. After Crossing Paths with Rachel during my 2nd visit to Gilley’s, Rachel agreed to be my server.
As the visits increased, Rachel confessed that before the Gilley Gig, she was living in Europe and playing professional video poker with her then husband. When the marriage went sour, Rachel returned to the USA and sought a divorce. Originally from California, Rachel in a short period found a boy-toy actor, who was currently doing a film in the Northwest. Somehow their relationship brought both to Las Vegas before filming began, which led Rachel to the Gilley Gig. Though this ‘Earth Angel’ had a boy-toy, she was very seasoned in the ‘Art of Seduction’ during my visits on Thursdays and Saturdays at Gilley’s.
Rachel and I also shared much INTIMACY, for ‘Honesty is the Highest Form of INTIMACY’. She said that previously to our 1st meeting, she had been working the early shift at Gilley’s and was recently assigned the later shift. The later shift, had the Gilley Girls performing a few Dance Routines on the Dance Floor.
It was during the 2nd visit with Rachel that I sought permission to Observe & Analyze her performance up closer, because Rachel was the ‘Star of the Routines’. Rachel agreed and said that I was ‘Welcomed’ to view the Dance Routines up close every time. Eventually, our conversations included the Nick Feher ‘TAKE 5’Foundation and her charitable organization. Rachel explained the value of Facebook and the ‘Community Page’, which housed her charitable organization.
On one particular night, the D.J. made an announcement to turn your eyes to the Mechanical Bull because the World Famous Gilley Girl Rachel was to ‘Perform Her Ride’. I moved in closer for the ‘Bull Ride’. Rachel performed a ‘Bull Ride’ on that Mechanical Bull with the skills of a ‘World Famous Seduction Artist’, which raised both the Energy and Crowd Noise. After her ‘Bull Ride’ ended, Rachel sought out Fox Feather.
I said to Rachel, ‘If I did not KNOW any better, you performed the ‘Bull Ride’ specifically for me’. With her SMILE and laugh leading the way, Rachel said, ‘The ‘Bull Ride’ was for you’. Our relationship was short as the Universe played a role. However, Fox Feather received many gifts from Angel Rachel including a ‘Bull Ride’ by a World Famous Gilley Girl and the Nick Feher ‘TAKE 5’ Foundation Facebook Community Page to spread the news about ‘TAKE 5’, local baseball, and other topics.
I will be Honest, the writing skills of Fox Feather were formatted as one long paragraph, which made the writings resemble a rant instead of a story of TRUTH about ‘Human Interest’. A Quiptown friend, Dave Dukovich, calls Fox Feather the ‘Renaissance Man’ when it comes to modern technology. In the beginning, all postings were done directly on the Facebook page until an ‘Earth Angel’ showed the advantage of copy/paste on Microsoft Word. As a bonus, all Facebook posts would be saved on the computer.
After reviewing Posts and Stories written by others on the internet, paragraphing became the norm. There was a level of interests in the posts as pictures of ‘TAKE 5’ activities were added to the Nick Feher ‘TAKE 5’ Foundation Facebook page including the beginnings of ‘The Quest For the Truth of My Insanity’ during the 2015 Basic HS baseball season.
The writings also included the methods that ‘TAKE 5’ was employing to Help return a High School Baseball State Championship to YE-OLDE Henderson. Starting with the birth of playinyourdreams.com website in early September of 2015, ‘The Quest For the Truth of My Insanity’ now appeared on both Facebook and the website in a written story with photos format.
The complete story of the involvement of ‘TAKE 5’ with the Basic Academy/HS Baseball program including, ‘Help Win a State Title’ and ‘The Quest For the Truth of My Insanity’, which was included in ‘The Dream News Letters’ can be found in the archives on PIYD website in the Inspiration and High School Sports Section. For the 2016 Summer Baseball Celebration, plans at no financial cost to the HLL as with previous Celebrations, were agreed upon in May of 2016 to increase the number of attendees.
All levels of the HLL Boys & Girls’ All-Star Teams, including Coaches and all immediate family members were to be offered Invitations to attend. In addition, members of the local Boys/Girls Club and immediate families were also to be invited. As Richard Ross once said, ‘Think Bigger’. It was estimated that the 2016 Celebration could possibly expand to 400-500 attendees.
Within a few weeks of the Celebration, ‘TAKE 5’ received an email from the HLL President. The email said that the (‘Truthful’) Postings on the ‘TAKE 5’ Facebook page questioning the Practices of the Scott Baker Private Baseball Club on taxpayers’ property on the campus of Basic HS had become too political. To penalize all of the current HLL All-Stars, Coaches and immediate families, plus future attendees from being Celebrated for their Achievements, the HLL revoked their written agreement.
In a return email, ‘TAKE 5’ explained that it was not a political organization but a Foundation on a Quest to seek the Truth and Justice. ‘TAKE 5’ explained that the HLL was depriving ‘innocent parties’ from being recognized and celebrated at a Community Event. ‘TAKE 5’ Thanked the HLL for their previous commitments and added, that in the future ‘TAKE 5’ would donate its costs of the Celebration to other organizations in the Henderson and Las Vegas Areas, who would be ‘Grateful’ for the donations.
In 2016, the YE-OLDE Henderson Baseball Celebration was re-branded to ‘A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream’ honoring the Members’ achievements of the local Boys/Girl Club and their immediate and expanded families. The attendees arrived with SMILES and ‘Thank Yous’. The numbers were down, but their level of enthusiasm and ‘Gratitude’ increased.
The HLL attendees though ‘Grateful’ at previous Celebrations, could have learned a LIFE’S Lesson with the ‘Gratitude’ practiced by the Boys/Girls Club attendees. For a bonus, ‘TAKE 5’ wrote a story ‘A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream’ for Facebook and on the PIYD website where it could be found in the Inspiration Section on the Homepage.
Added to the 2016 Celebration, my Massage Therapist offered 10-minute free chair massages. The favorite coffee bean roasters of ‘TAKE 5’, CRCR Coffee Roasters in Boulder City, NV prepared free freshly brewed coffee.
For a segment of the Celebration, Dancing along with Country Western Line Dancing was offered the 1st time from DJ Mike Pacini a former student of Fox Feather at Garrett JHS. Mike was a regular at all Baseball Celebrations at the complex. It was during the Celebration that Fox Feather became acquainted with an ‘Earth Angel’ disguised as a young girl age 7-9. This ‘Earth Angel’ was about as tall as my leg.
Three different Moments during the ‘Dream’, the ‘Earth Angel’ would surprise Fox Feather with a ‘Sneak Attack’. While planting a ‘big wet hug’ around my thigh, she would squeeze looking up with her Face ‘Kissed By An Angel or 2’, ‘Miniature Universes’ Disguised as Light Brown Eyes and a SMILE of No-Pretense, Blessing Fox Feather with her Excitement of Gratitude. The 3rd ‘Sneak Attack’ brought Tears of JOY to my Eyes. The PIYD website Homepage Photo is from the 2016 Celebration, which would be the last Summer Celebration arranged by ‘TAKE 5’.
As the end of the book is in sight, another development occurred with the Scott Baker Private Baseball Club in the Spring of 2025 at the beginning of the high school baseball season.
According to a story in the Las Vegas Review Journal link: https://www.reviewjournal.com/nevada-preps/family-alleges-former-high-school-baseball-coach-bullied-son-3316647/,
Scott Baker was fired because of ‘Bullying Activities’ concerning one of his varsity baseball players. ‘Bullying Charges’ were filed by the parents of the ‘Bullied Player with the CCSD, resulting in Baker’s dismissal and the re-assignment of then Principal Bustamante for the 2024-25 CCSD school year.
After the high school baseball season in which Basic Academy/HS won another State Baseball Title under a new head coach in 2025, the LVRJ reported that the parents of the ‘Bullied Player’ filed a Civil Lawsuit of Bullying, requesting monetary damages against the CCSD, Principal Bustamante, and Scott Baker. Next is a letter to the possible Attorney for the Plaintiffs/Parents.
6/10/25
Harry V. Peetris; Top Las Vegas Attorney
Since your name was mentioned in a recent article in the Las Vegas RJ concerning a Civil Lawsuit against the CCSD, Principal Bustamante, and former Head Baseball Coach Scott Baker at Basic Academy/HS, one could assume that you are the Plaintiff’s Attorney. If not, could you please point me in the right direction.
As a Taxpayer/Advocate in the Basic Academy/HS Zone, and a former 34 year Educator with the CCSD, Time & Forces Collided to create ‘The Quest For the Truth of My Insanity’ as One Man. The Quest did receive support from various prominent Concerned Citizens in the Henderson Community and beyond. These Concerned Citizens were known as ‘My Circle of Energy’.
Updates about the Quest were shared with Members of the Circle, who offered suggestions, and encouragement. The Quest began in the Spring of 2015 with then Principal Bechtel and eventually found its way to the 8th Judicial District Court, Clark County Nevada. When the CCSD refused to comply with a Cease and Desist Letter from this Taxpayer/Advocate in the Fall of 2018 concerning the operations of Scott Baker and the SNBS, it resulted in this Taxpayer/Advocate to file a Complaint for a Temporary Injunction against the CCSD and their relationship with Scott Baker and the SNBS.
Civil Case No.A-18-785265-C Dept. No.:15 was presided by Judge Joe Hardy Jr, a former student of mine at Garrett JHS in Boulder City, Nevada. The Case began in December of 2018 and a ruling was issued in July of 2019. While acting as my own personal Attorney in the case, Judge Joe Hardy Jr provided many opportunities to create and enter more briefs and evidence to support the case that Scott Baker and the Southern Nevada Blue Sox, private baseball company, was identified by members of the Basic Academy/HS zone and beyond as an Immoral, Unethical, Discriminatory, BULLY and possible Criminal enterprise operating on Taxpayers’ expense and Taxpayers’ property.
In his final ruling of Civil Case No.A-18-785265-C, Judge Joe Hardy Jr ruled ‘Without Prejudice’ in favor of the CCSD and dismissed my claims for a Temporary Injunction for the lack of Legal Standings of not having a child that was being offended. However, his ruling ‘Without Prejudice’ indicated that there were Legal Merits in the Case, but just not in his courtroom. After refusing to relinquish my Legal Merits to the CCSD in lieu of the CCSD not petitioning for their Legal Fees in Civil Case No.A-18-785265-C, the CCSD filed for another hearing in December of 2019 to collect their Legal Fees.
With one last opportunity to produce the Legal CCSD Forms and Documents that demonstrated that Scott Baker and the SNBS has been operating according to the Nevada Revised Statutes and the CCSD Policies/Regulations since the 2009/10 school year to the present, the CCSD Litigator chose not to disclose any and all Legal CCSD documents, records and forms concerning the relationship of the CCSD with Scott Baker and the SNBS in order to collect the CCSD Legal Fees.
This lack of disclosure, which was part of my Oral Argument, along with many other true statements and facts, resulted in a ‘Favorable Ruling’ for this Taxpayer/Advocate. Judge Joe Hardy Jr ruled against the CCSD in their attempt to collect their $3,000 plus Legal Fees.
Next is a Letter that was recently emailed to Katie Futterman, the RJ Writer of your story.
6/10/25
Katie Futterman; Writer @ Las Vegas RJ
Your recent story about the Basic Academy/HS Civil Lawsuit, triggered this letter. You may or may not be interested in pursuing this story from a different angle. Next is a letter that was emailed to Alex Wright when his RJ story shed some light on the Scott Baker Dismissal.
3/11/25
Alex Wright; LVRJ-Sports’ Writer
My name is George Feher and a Taxpayer/Advocate residing in the Basic Academy/HS zone. Three of my children are Scholar Athlete Graduates of Basic HS. Permit Honesty to lead the way. A ‘Tip of my Cap’ goes to your very informative, well researched and written story, ‘Parents: Coach bullied player’. Your story covered many angles including the info shared by assistant superintendent, Kevin McPartlin. Kevin and I were once co-workers at Las Vegas HS. Plus, he served as my Principal during my stay at Chaparral HS.
The Parents of the player deserve a ‘Round of Applause’ for Standing Up to the Bully, Scott Baker. As a Taxpayer/Advocate, I filed criminal charges against Scott Baker and his Club Baseball Operations with the Clark County School District Police Department, not once, but twice. And the same criminal charges were filed with the Henderson Police Department after consulting with the Clark County DA’s Office.
My criminal charges not only included Bullying, which is against both CCSD Policies/Regulations and Nevada Revised Statues, additional criminal charges included, Fraud, Corruption, and Racketeering. Others can decide if my criminal charges played a role or not in the decision by the CCSD to dismiss Scott Baker. The question for you is, ‘How far are you and the LVRJ willing to explore the ‘Dismissal of Scott Baker and his Baseball Operations’?
After hearing no updates about my criminal charges with the CCSDPD and the HPD, it was decided to follow the wisdom of Plato, ‘Your Silence Grants Consent’. This Silence was a sign to take my ‘Criminal Complaint’ to higher Law Enforcement Agencies for their review. Attached is a rough draft of a 24 page letter that was going to be included in a box of evidence for the Nevada Attorney General, the local FBI, and the local IRS. The letter is dated 3/1/24.
When Scott Baker was dismissed in 4/24, the Reopening of ‘The Quest For the Truth of My Insanity’ was told to stand down. After 9 years, the Quest earned a result with the ‘Dismissal of Scott Baker’. Even though, Scott Baker has been dismissed, questions remain unanswered concerning the Profits, which were made by the Illegal, Immoral, Discriminatory, Bullying, Scott Baker Baseball Operations, while conducting business on the campus of Basic Academy/HS, a Taxpayer Funded campus. How far did the Profits trickle down? Did other CCSD Personnel, including Principal Bustamante receive any Profits?
With Scott Baker gone, are the ‘Illegal Baseball Operations’ still being sanctioned by Principal Bustamante with the new head baseball coach? It has been estimated that over 1.5 million dollars in Profits were earned during the reign of Bully Scott Baker.
Your recent story was a sign to write. With the Quest achieving one of the Results that it sought, Others can now decide if other Results of the Quest will be achieved. After you read the attachment, I stand ready to serve in your ‘Search For the Truth’. If needed, a Box of Evidence can be arranged.
Thank you for your time and may ‘Good Health’ and ‘Good Fortune’ follow you as you venture forward in LIFE and as a Reporter. Who Knows? Perhaps, a book or a few, along with a Pulitzer Prize, and other Press Awards are in your future.
George N. Feher-Executive Officer Nick Feher ‘TAKE 5’ Foundation
playinyourdreams51@gmail.com (End of Letter)
Katie, your story was also very informative. Question, ‘When was Basic’s then-Principal Gerald Bustamante re-assigned’? Is the new Basic Principal Tati Hadavi continuing the ‘Same Business as Usual’ with the new Basic Varsity Baseball Coach and Basic Baseball Program? If the answer is yes, as a Taxpayer/Advocate evidence would show that Nevada Revised Statutes are being violated and that criminal charges should be filed against both men.
Since ‘The Quest For the Truth of My Insanity’ has chosen a “Road Not Taken”, Plans are to contact the Law Office of Harry Peetris and to enclose this writing while offering my assistance in his Civil Lawsuit against the CCSD, Bustamante, and Baker.
Thank you for your Time,
George (End of Letter)
Harry, if you and/or your staff are interested in more information about ‘The Quest For the Truth of My Insanity, the 24 page rough draft for the NV. State A.G. Office, the Local FBI Office and the Local IRS is attached.
The Quest was also well documented on the, if still active, Nick Feher ‘TAKE 5’ Foundation Facebook page. If not, an enhanced version of the Quest is documented on my personal website, playinyourdreams.com.
You currently have only one client concerning the CCSD Basic Academy/HS Civil Bullying Case. Depending on the Statutes of Limitations, there were many other potential high school baseball players and Families, who were BULLIED by the Practices of Baker, Bustamante, and Others. The documented Quest has names of those parties who were BULLIED. Those parties know other parties who were also BULLIED.
Perhaps, after an investigation by your Law Firm, results may or may not point to a ‘Class Action Lawsuit’ against the CCSD, Bustamante, Baker, and Others. If this Tax Payer/Advocate can be of any HELP in your ‘Lawsuit’, I Stand Ready To Serve’.
Thank you for your Time,
George N. Feher-Executive Officer Nick Feher ‘TAKE 5’ Foundation
FINAL THOUGHTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
It is obvious that there were plenty of others who Helped with the book. All Fox Feather had to do was write the story. While reminiscing about the process, the late Summer of 2016 and the Universe converged to introduce and welcome Fox Feather to the Piazza Lounge at the Tuscany Casino/Suites.
It was an Invite by David Pericco to witness Naomi Mauro, the Female Lead Singer, of the Pop Strings in a different Musical Environment and genre along with his then girlfriend, Laura Shaffer, aka, ‘Noir Nightingale’. Other casino musical lounges in Las Vegas and Henderson had been visited previously seeking the ‘Healing Power’ of live music with little or no success. The live music was first rate but the cigarette smoke and the noise of the casino interfered with the ‘Healing Power’.
The Piazza Lounge is a non-smoking venue located away from the casino, near the hotel entrance and registration desk. It was encased with walls of glass and glass doors with views of the greenery in the pool area. Built in gas fire pits with seating could be seen through the windows. Two arched concrete openings led to the hallway where the restaurant was located. A long bar with 4 mounted tvs for sports was opposite the 2 Archways. The stage was constructed in a corner with a small dance floor. A large indoor fireplace was lit in another corner.
Capacity was listed at 112 with various levels of seating. After soaking in the Piazza Lounge, Thanks were sent to God. For Fox Feather had arrived at ‘The Enchanted Forest’, where all Dreams are a possibility. In the IMAGINATION of Fox Feather, the Piazza Lounge was renamed ‘The Enchanted Forest’.
The ‘Server with a SMILE’ arrived to take my order. Small talk involved the reason for my visit. Since the crowd was light, the Server led Fox Feather to the bar to meet ‘Brooke the Bartender’ and to replay the reasons for the visit and the renaming of the Piazza Lounge. The lighting at the bar was brighter and Brooke could be described as living in an Athletic Body, with Blonde Hair, a ‘Face Kissed by an Angel’ or 2, ‘Miniature Universes’ Disguised as Blue Eyes with a SMILE of ‘No-Pretense’.
Brooke welcomed me to The Enchanted Forest. Much was discovered about The Enchanted Forest the first few visits. Hors d’oeuvres from the nearby restaurant and drinks could be purchased at half-price during Happy Hour. Food purchased at other eateries in the casino was permitted to be brought in. Other outside food was not permitted.
The Enchanted Forest allowed one to relive the Old Days of Vegas with a Show and a Meal. Both Naomi and Laura performed with a Trio, a drummer, stand–up bass player and keyboard player. Naomi a non-native of Las Vegas performed an assortment of songs from different genres and time periods, but it was the Vintage Jazz Tunes, which Naomi elevated her game with Passion and showcased her vocal talents as a ‘World Class Vocal Gymnast’.
Laura was a Native of Las Vegas, NV. born and raised. Her choice of genre was ‘The Great American Songbook’. Her gowns, dresses, long gloves along with a fresh flower or 2 in her hair portrayed elegantly the genre time period, which took her audience a step back in time.Naomi was familiar with Fox Feather from the ‘Pop Strings’ shows. So a formal intro was arranged during her 1st Show at The Enchanted Forest with a purchase of Naomi’s favorite libation. During the close proximity of the small talk, Naomi’s Beauty and Energy was on full display.
It was David Pericco who introduced Fox Feather to Laura during a set break in her Show. After Pericco explained our relationship to Laura, I was caught off guard by Laura’s Greeting. While standing arms width away, Laura, with her Beauty stepped right into Fox Feather and wrapped her arms around MA&2B in an ‘Embrace’ with enough Force and Energy that caused my ‘Knees to Buckle’. Laura stepped back and with her SMILE said, ‘Welcome’.
Both women were identified by Fox Feather as ‘Earth Angels’ with a ‘Face Kissed By An Angel or 2’, and SMILE of No-Pretense, including ‘Miniature Universes’ Disguised as Brown and Green Eyes. To paraphrase Audrey Hepburn, ‘The Beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode, but the true beauty in a woman can be seen in her eyes, which lead to the passage that displays the reflections of her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she knows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years’.
Laura’s Passion for the ‘Great American Songbook’ was evident with her interpretations and vocal styling of a ‘World Class Vocal Gymnast’. Naomi’s contract was not renewed in October of 2016. Her last show packed The Enchanted Forest for ‘Naomi’s Celebration’, exceeding the capacity. As a ‘Token of Appreciation’, Merrilee Gaines, a friend of Naomi’s presented Fox Feather a photo of her playing in The Enchanted Forest.
Naomi agreed to autograph the photo, including the words Love & Insanity. The framed photo hangs in the Media Room of TDHO among the other sports’ memorabilia. Our Paths have Crossed numerous times in the Las Vegas Valley since her last show. To this day, Naomi still performs locally including Friday nights at Nora’s, her in-laws’ restaurant. On Saturday nights, she displays her ‘World Class Vocals’ at her and her husband’s restaurant, Pizza Monzu, next to Nora’s.
Back from the return from the 2016 Texas College Football Pilgrimage, news in The Enchanted Forest had Brooke the Bartender elevated upstairs to be in charge of the Promotion Department.
Laura and Pericco had split their relationship. Then in February of 2017 on Monday, the week before or after the Super Bowl, Fox Feather Crossed Paths with Rita Lim, who was a last minute replacement for Laura. My ex-father in-law, former Judge Joe Dry, from Little Valley, NY, had joined the visit to see the Laura Shaffer Show. The name Rita Lim did not ring a bell in the memory of MA&2B.
While waiting patiently with the Trio of Musicians, and patrons, in walks a tall Asian Woman with her black hair up in a bun and a large shoulder bag. Her outfit could be best described as ‘Mix Matched’. She wore a heavy-duty cotton long sleeve sweatshirt and sweat pants of different colors. As she was arranging her bag, I said to Joe, ‘If that is Rita Lim, she looks as though, she has just got off the couch’.
After adjusting the microphone and a quick chat with the Trio, the tall Asian Woman announced that she was Rita Lim, one of Laura’s Besties, and was called as a last minute sub. She looked at the small audience and said, ‘If it looks as though I just got off the couch, I did’, which caused members of the crowd to laugh.
I turned to Joe and said, ‘Right on Rita Lim, my kind of Woman’. Rita was Honest and to the point and she then took the crowd on a musical journey with her ‘World Class Vocals’ throughout the night inside The Enchanted Forest. Before departing, Fox Feather shared his thoughts with Rita including the ‘Couch Story’, her vocal abilities, especially coming out of the bullpen on short notice, and her rendition of ‘Smoke Gets In Your Eyes’ by the Platters.
She was also told that if the Universe allowed, perhaps Our Paths Will Cross in the future so that I could see what was hidden under her ‘Mix Matched Sweat Outfit’. She laughed and agreed with a Face ‘Kissed By an Angel or 2’, her ‘Miniature Universes’ described as Brown Eyes and her SMILE of ‘No-Pretense’. After personally taking the next Monday off, Fox Feather returned with Laura sporting a new addition to her Court.
During the previous short exit times with Laura after her third of four sets, Laura had been elevated to the status of Queen Noir Nightingale of The Enchanted Forest. A small band of regulars were also part of her Court. It was obvious that this new addition was Laura’s new boy-toy. Plus, there was news in the LVRJ that Pericco had married his new Female Lead Singer in the Pop Strings.
Even before the arrival of her new boy-toy, Court members were very protective of QNN during our short exit times. I would often say to Laura, ‘How long will it take tonight for your security to arrive to save you’? QNN would respond with a SMILE and laugh. Usually as on cue, one or more of her Court would interrupt our conversations without permission. Eventually, the interruptions ended. By this time, Fox Feather was emailing Laura his Observations and Analysis of her Musical Sets and LIFE.
As Our Friendship Relationship grew, an ‘Exit Embrace’ was included in exit time. The Power and Force of her 1st Hug had been explained in a previous writing to Laura. Since Laura was proficient in the ‘Art of Seduction’, QNN and FF would agree to an ‘Exit Embrace’ with the intent to stir jealousy in her boy-toy. Many Exits were conducted on ‘Wobbly Knees’. Laura also agreed to both supplying the Fuel of JOY for ‘The Quest For the Truth of My Insanity’ and became a Member of ‘My Circle of Energy’, who was sent email updates.
After almost 10 years of a ‘Steady Gig’ at the Piazza Lounge on a Monday night, Laura’s contract was not renewed with the onslaught of the ‘Fake Pandemic’.More info about Laura Shaffer and Naomi Mauro can be found by googling their names, which will lead to various social media sites.
In February of 2023, the Universe sent a signal for Fox Feather to return to The Enchanted Forest on the Sunday before the Super Bowl to see Rita Lim, who now had her own show. Rita and I did Cross Paths numerous times after the ‘Couch Story’. Upon arriving, I was informed by Server Natalya, the Moldavian Beauty, that Rita was on vacation in Miami and would be back next week. Fox Feather returned 2 weeks later resulting in Rita and I resuming Our Friendship Relationship.
During the years apart, Rita had found a ‘New Partner’, ‘Musical Director’, and ‘Key Board Player’, David Siegel. It was obvious since our last encounter that Dave had elevated the ‘World Class Vocals’ of Rita to a higher classification of a ‘World Class Vocal Gymnast’. Rita was informed of the Observations and Analysis by Fox Feather during Exit Time while rehashing the ‘Couch Story’ with Laughs and her rendition of the Platters, ‘Smoke Gets In Your Eyes’.
During future visits, Rita confessed that she still had the set list from our ‘Virgin Encounter’ with a notation that ‘George liked the song’. Rita also said that her and Dave first met, the same night of the ‘Couch Story’, which created a Synergy between the 3 of Us. After a couple of more shows, Rita became known as Queen Mil Atir(Rita Lim Reversed) of The Enchanted Forest. Since Rita was familiar with my writings to Laura about her shows and more, Rita agreed to permit Fox Feather to become Queen Mil Atir’s personal ‘Scorekeeper’ in The Enchanted Forest.
The gig of ‘Scorekeeper’ resulted in Fox Feather playing the role of ‘Official Scorekeeper’ for Ashley Fuller/Queen Aries. I have told Rita and Ashley on numerous occasions that it is an Honor & Privilege to Serve as their ‘Official Scorekeeper’ especially since I have no musical training and a very limited musical background, except for a College Acoustic Physics Class.
The Class included the construction of Musical Instruments and the reproduction of sound. Vocal sounds including the mechanics of Musical Vocalists were explored along with the amplification reproduction and quality of sound including music. During our ‘Exit Time’ reviewing the Scorecard, each has confessed that they appreciate my Observation, Analytical, and Listening Skills, which results in an Honest Score, the Highest Form of INTIMACY.
Thanks to the Laws of the Universe, The Enchanted Forest has created the opportunities to meet many World Class Musicians and World Class Vocal Gymnasts, who have the ability to create JOY & AWE.
From Parade.com, October 9, 2016, Paula Spencer Scott wrote an article, ‘FEELING AWE MAY BE THE SECRET TO HEALTH AND HAPPINESS’. Next are a few of her findings.
Psychologist, Dacher Keltner describes AWE as, “Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast or beyond human scale, that transcends our current understanding of things”. ‘You might recognize awe as that spine-tingling feeling you get gazing at the Milky Way.
The dumbstruck wonder you feel as your newborn’s hand curls around your pinkie. Niagara Falls! Cirque du Solei! Fireworks! The Sistine Chapel! The national anthem sung by someone who knows how!” “People often talk about awe as seeing the Grand Canyon or meeting Nelson Mandala”, Keltner says. ‘But our studies show it also can be much more accessible—a friend is so generous you’re astounded, or you see a cool pattern of shadow and leaves”.
For years only the “big six” emotions (happiness, sadness, fear, anger, disgust, surprise) got much scientific attention. “Awe was thought of as the Gucci of the emotion world—cool if you have it, but a luxury item”, says Arizona State University psychologist Michelle Shiota. “But it’s now thought to be a basic part of being human that we all need”. Here’s what these ‘wizards of awe’ are discovering.
*AWE BINDS US TOGETHER
*AWE HELPS US SEE THINGS IN A NEW WAY
*AWE MAKES US NICER—AND HAPPIER
*AWE ALTER OUR BODIES
Awe is a positive emotion that most strongly predicts reduced levels of cytokines, a marker of inflammation that’s linked to depression, according to research from University of Toronto’s Jennifer Stellar. That suggests a possible role in health and healing, and may explain the raft of recent studies that have linked exposure to nature with lower blood pressure, stronger immune systems and more.
Researchers even wonder whether a lack of nature and other opportunities for feeling awe might add to the stresses and health damage that come from living in urban blight or poverty. Though this is still pretty new science, The Healing Power of Awe, is being applied to the real world. We can’t all experience the ultimate awe of viewing the Earth from space, but we can do the following:
7 WAYS TO FIND AWE IN EVERYDAY LIFE
1. Drop the devices and gaze at the clouds or stars.
2. Visit a local, state, or national park.
3. Take an Awe Walk in your neighborhood, noticing things as if for the first time.
4. Describe to a friend or write about a time you once felt awe.
5. Visit a museum or planetarium
6. Get up early to watch a sunrise or watch a sunset.
7. Listen to amazing music including Live Music.
During the Summer of 2024, Fox Feather shared the entire article with Rita Lim, Ashley Fuller, and Naomi Mauro in The Enchanted Forest and Thanked the 3 Queens for their musical creation of AWE. Following a ‘Surprise Visit’ to see Laura Shaffer at the ‘Underground’ in the Mob Museum, the article was presented to Laura, but not before her Security arrived as on cue.
Two members from her Court at The Enchanted Forest, King Saul, from another Country, and Sir Knight William were ready to step in to break up the encounter. After recognizing Fox Feather, laughs and small talk began. During the remaining Exit Time alone with Laura, the AWE article was exchanged.
Laura was Thanked for her musical creation of AWE, the Musical FUEL of JOY that powered ‘The Quest For the Truth of My Insanity’ and for serving on ‘My Circle of Energy’. For a parting Gift, Laura put her Skills of Seduction on display, in eyesight of her boy-toy, when she agreed to an ‘Exit Embrace’, which ‘Buckled the Knees of Fox Feather’.
In return, a Token of Appreciation, ‘Fitting a Queen’, was slipped into the palm of Laura Shaffer as her SMILES and THANKS were added as parting gifts. King Saul and Fox Feather have Crossed Paths numerous times in The Enchanted Forest since the Mob Museum Underground Encounter.
Angel Amber, the Solar Rep, has not yet returned to TDHO. She blew in as an EF 4/5+ Iowan Tornado, leaving remnants of her Power behind. In a show of Appreciation for her visits, different shapes of AMBER were added to the TDHO and the Zen Room. Her timing coincided with ‘Danielle’s Exit’ from the LIFE of Fox Feather, which resulted in Angel Amber playing the ‘Role of My Muse’.
During writings to Angel Amber, she was also named, the ‘Girl With The Hummingbird Tattoos’. INTIMACY was exchanged with Angel Amber including the explorations of her Truths, Beauty, Power, Compassion, Passion, and Erogenous Zones. Her contributions as My Muse for the book should be acknowledge as Our Relationship travels on a ‘Road Not Taken’. Angel Amber is reminded in writings that she is only a ‘Message’ from ‘Pitching’ her 3rd Visit to TDHO.
Sarah Cellobat Chaffee deserves more THANKS & GRATITUDE than Fox Feather could ever extend for her ‘Role as My Muse’ for the Book Project, for LIFE and for our 9 year ‘Secret Phenomenal Vampyric Relationship’. Many layers of INTIMACY were shared by MA&2B. Plus, the Cellobat permitted Fox Feather to deeply explore her Truths, Beauty, Power, Compassion, Passion, and Erogenous Zones with his Words.
Her Passion for her Cello and for LIFE was used as JOY & AWE FUEL. I always remind her that the Cellobat should write a book titled, ‘My LIFE as a Cellist in Las Vegas NV., While Being in a Secret Relationship With Fox Feather’. Recent writings to the Cellobat usually end with, ‘You are only one Message away from Arranging a ‘Meet & Greet’ with Fox Feather at TDHO’. Only the Cellobat can decide on her ‘Road Not Taken’.
Special Considerations are sent to Dr. Sarah Breaux for allowing Fox Feather to share his INSANITY with her through the written and verbal words. The Powers of her ‘Extremely Rare Beauty’ as a ‘Force of Nature’ and a ‘Sorceress’ when combined with her ‘Turbo Charge Acupuncture Treatment’ and ‘Super Turbo Charged Handshake’ helped with the Conclusion of the Book, including deciphering the ‘Hidden Messages’ from Nick Hummingbird.
For the 2025 Oklahoma College Football Pilgrimage to Oklahoma St. University and U. of Oklahoma, final preparations included a ‘Turbo Charge Acupuncture Treatment’ by Dr. Sarah. The AWE article was placed in Dr. Sarah’s hands with a Thanks from Fox Feather for allowing MA&2B to experience AWE during our ‘Exit Time’. In return, Dr. Sarah offered her Gratitude with her Extremely Rare Beauty. For a bonus, the ‘Force of Nature’ and ‘Sorceress’ proceeded to deliver her ‘Super Turbo Charged Handshake’ to Fox Feather as a Blessing for the 2025 Oklahoma CFBP.
Marcus Aurelius, a great Roman Emperor, who Observed and Analyzed LIFE, left Humans with many ‘Words of Wisdom’. One writing is next as we as Humans Travel Our ‘Roads Not Taken’.
Marcus Aurelius ‘View of Life’
The next memorable passage of “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius encourages us to view life as being, in the words of the poet Rumi, ‘rigged in [our] favor. It is a powerful way of reframing any obstacles (and or people) we encounter.
Aurelius wrote: “True understanding is to see the events of life in this way: ‘You are here for my benefit, though rumors paint you otherwise’. And everything is turned to one’s advantage when he greets a situation like this: You are the very thing I was looking for. Truly, whatever arises in life is the right material to bring about your growth and the growth of those around you.
This, in a word, is art—and this art called ‘life’ is a practice suitable to both men and gods. Everything contains some special purpose and a hidden blessing; what then could be strange or arduous when all of life is here to greet you like an old and faithful friend?”
The Kyle Field Story includes 2 Sarahs. The 2nd Sarah, a Cellist, was the result of ‘Two Unused Tickets’ by Danielle, the Enamoring Enigma. The Cellist was a ‘Las Vegas Beauty’ from area code 224, who sent Fox Feather on the 2016 Texas CFBP with Blessings of ‘Good Health’ and ‘Good Fortune’. The 1st Sarah, a ‘Local Texas Beauty’, provided ‘The Spark’, which may or may not have been the result of the ‘Blessings’ by the Cellobat, the 2nd Sarah, a ‘Las Vegas Beauty’.
When Danielle turned on her ‘Exit Sign’ from the Game of LIFE with Fox Feather, Amber, the ‘Solar Rep’, stepped up on the mound and volunteered to play the ‘Role as My Muse’. Besides Megan, Nick’s Sister, Amber is the only other Known person to get Hummingbird Tattoos after having a ‘Close Encounter With Nick Hummingbird’ and to leave remnants of her EF 4/5+ Iowan Tornado Power twice inside The Dream Home Oasis.
As My Muses, the Cellobat and Angel Amber received updates about the progress of the Book Project and the selection process for Dr. Sarah. Both were also sent the 1st Picture of the ‘Streak’ of Nick Hummingbird and on a regular basis delivered photos of the ‘Streak’ with questions concerning the ‘Streak’. My Muses, along with others, were text highlights of the 2025 Oklahoma CFBP. A 3rd Sarah, Dr. Breaux, another ‘Local Las Vegas Beauty’ assisted with the Conclusion of the Book.
With the Ending nearing, unanswered questions may or may not remain for both the readers and the author. My ‘Secret Healthy Relationship’ of 10 years with Danielle and 9+ years with the Cellobat and 2 years with Amber was based on numerous factors.
These factors devised by Fox Feather, included the 4 Pillars for a Healthy Relationship. 1.) INTEGRITY, ‘Say What You Mean’, ‘Mean What You Say’, and ‘Disagree Agreeably’. 2.) INTIMACY, ‘Honesty is the Highest Form of Intimacy’. 3.) INSANITY, the Greeks had many definitions for the word ‘Love’ as in Love for our children, family, relatives, friends, neighbors, acquaintances, etc. However, when Humans shared a Love that resembled characteristics of actions by the mentally insane, the Love was called Eros or Insanity. 4.) INFINITE WISDOM
Plus, a Healthy Relationship is based on the Attractions of Virtues, Morals, Values and the Attributes of the Physical, Intellectual/Mental, Emotional, Sexual, and Spiritual, including the Powers of ESPN or the Extra Sensory Perception Network. Pythagoras believed that most Healthy Relationships were essentially mental rather than physical, and that a stranger of sympathetic intellect was closer to him than a blood relation whose viewpoint was at variance with his own. The definition of ESPN is next according to Google AI.
Extrasensory perception (ESP) is the purported ability to receive information through means other than the five physical senses, often called the “sixth sense” or “psi”. It includes abilities like telepathy (mind-reading), precognition (predicting the future), and clairvoyance (seeing events without being there). The existence of ESP is scientifically unproven and debated, with skeptics pointing to weak evidence, while believers often interpret experiences like strong intuition or premonitions as proof.
Types of ESP
- Telepathy: Communication between two minds without using any known senses.
- Precognition: Knowledge of future events.
- Clairvoyance: Perceiving objects or events that are not physically present.
- Retrocognition: Seeing into the past.
- Psychokinesis: The alleged ability to influence objects with the mind without physical contact.
- Mediumship: Communicating with spirits or the dead.
- Psychometry: Gaining information about an object’s history by touching it
Scientific and skeptical viewpoints
- Unproven phenomenon: ESP is not supported by scientific evidence and is considered a paranormal phenomenon that violates established scientific principles.
- Debated topic: Some psychologists argue ESP deserves consideration, but critics maintain that any evidence is weak, easily faked, or the result of chance and misinterpretation.
- Research methods: The field of parapsychology has historically tried to investigate ESP through experiments, often involving statistically analyzing “better-than-chance” results in card guessing games, but conclusive evidence remains elusive.
- Belief vs. science: Despite the lack of scientific proof, many people believe in ESP, often explaining it as a natural phenomenon that is outside the current understanding of science
Another form of Messaging was used between Fox Feather with Danielle, the Cellobat and DUET. It was agreed upon that I would only respond in writings to Front Door Messages such as emails and text messages plus Back Door Messages(BDMS) created on certain Google Image Pages and my website. BDMS were the preferred choice by Danielle, the Cellobat and DUET. It was simple. Clicks on a Post on the PIYD website, which included My Muses were considered BDMS and a signal for a writing. The practice continues as of this writing with the Cellobat.
QUESTIONS and CIRCUMSTANCES that remain unanswered. Was it Chance, Luck, Coincidence, or The Laws of the Universe, which connected the 3 Sarahs, Danielle, and Amber? What role if any did Danielle play as ‘God Is My Judge’ in connecting the 3 Sarah’s and Angel Amber with Nick Hummingbird for the Book? What part if any did the Cellobat play as the ‘Pheenom’ connecting the 3 Sarahs, Danielle, and Angel Amber with Nick Hummingbird for the Book?
What involvement if any did Angel Amber have connecting the 2 local Sarahs and Danielle with Nick Hummingbird for the Book? Can the actions of Dr. Sarah connect the 3 Sarahs, Danielle, and Angel Amber with Nick Hummingbird for the Book?
Perhaps the Laws of the Universe as found on the internet can provide answers for the Questions and Circumstances of Fox Feather and the Questions of the readers pertaining to Relationships and Circumstances in their LIFE.
The Law of Divine Oneness – everything is connected to everything else. What we think, say, do and believe will have a corresponding effect on others and the universe around us.
Law of Vibration – Everything in the Universe moves, vibrates and travels in circular patterns, the same principles of vibration in the physical world apply to our thoughts, feelings, desires and wills in the Etheric world. Each sound, thing, and even thought has its own vibrational frequency, unique unto itself
Law of Action – Must be employed in order for us to manifest things on earth. We must engage in actions that supports our thoughts dreams, emotions and words
Law of Correspondence – This Universal Law states that the principles or laws of physics that explain the physical world energy, Light, vibration, and motion have their corresponding principles in the etheric or universe “As above, so below”
Law of Cause and Effect – Nothing happens by chance or outside the Universal Laws.. Every Action (including thought) has a reaction or consequence “We reap what we sow”
Law of Compensation– The Universal Law is the Law of Cause and effect applied to blessings and abundance that are provided for us. The visible effects of our deeds are given to us in gifts, money, inheritances, friendships and blessings.
Law of Attraction – Demonstrates how we create the things, events and people that come into our lives Our thoughts, feelings, words, and actions produce energies, which, in turn attract like energies. Negative energies attract negative energies and positive energies attract positive energies.
The Law of Perpetual Transmutation of Energy – All persons have within them the power to change the conditions of their lives. Higher vibrations consume and transform lower ones; thus, each of us can change the energies in our lives by understanding the Universal Laws and applying the principles in such a way as to effect change
Law of Relativity – Each person will receive as series of problems (Tests of Initiation/Lessons) for the purpose of strengthening the light within each of these tests/lessons to be a challenge and remain connected to our hearts when proceeding to solve the problems.
This law also teaches us to compare our problems to others problems into its proper perspective. No matter how bad we perceive our situation to be, There is always someone who is in a worse position. It’s all relative.
LAW OF POLARITY– Everything is on a continuum and has and opposite. We can suppress and transform undesirable thoughts by concentrating on the opposite pole. It is the law of mental vibrations.
Law of Rhythm – Everything vibrates and moves to certain rhythms.. These rhythms establish seasons, cycles, stages of development, and patterns. Each cycle reflects the regularity of God’s Universe. Masters know how to rise above negative parts of a cycle by never getting to excited or allowing negative things to penetrate their consciousness.
Law of Gender – The law of gender manifests in all things as masculine and feminine. It is this law that governs what we know as creation. The law of gender manifests in the animal kingdom as sex. This law decrees everything in nature is both male and female. Both are required for life to exist.
Fox Feather offers his answer to the Questions and Circumstances of his LIFE. Agree or Disagree, Sarah Cellobat Chaffee including her Cello, plus her ‘Cello Handshake’, Virtues, Morals, Values, and Attributes is considered as ‘The Cello Bow that Stirs the Book Project’. God and the Universe arranged the ‘Initial Spotting’ of the Cellobat on the outside stage at the T-Mobile Grand Opening in April 2016 by influencing Danielle and others not to use the 2nd Ticket. As an Energy Theorist, and from a distance, I was captured by both the Beauty and Power of the Cellobat, plus the playing of her Olde World Instrument, her Cello.
Google AI describes a Cello. ‘The cello is special due to its rich, warm tone that is often compared to the human voice, its incredible versatility, and its wide range which allows it to be both a foundational instrument and a dramatic solo voice. It can produce a wide variety of sounds, from a deep, earthy growl to a sweet, singing melody, and can adapt to many genres of music, including classical, rock, pop, jazz, and electronic. Its unique role as a versatile and emotional instrument has made it a beloved and crucial part of both ensembles and solo performances’.
The Cellobat played her ‘Olde World Cello’ with the Passion and Beauty of an ‘Olde Soul’ trapped in a young body leading my IMAGINATION to believe that her Presence and Cello Playing were meant for Fox Feather. Or, as Marcus Aurelius would say, ‘You are the very thing that I was looking for’.
This ‘Capture’ and additional performances by the Cellobat with the Pop Strings resulted in the Sighting and 1st photo of Nick Hummingbird perching on the back porch Wind Chime during the 2016 Father’s Day, while in communications with Danielle. The 1st photo of NH and subsequent photos of Nick Hummingbird resulted in the Virgin Meet and Greet of Fox Feather with the Cellobat at Myron’s in September of 2016.
The Virgin Meet and Greet resulted in more shared circumstances between the Cellobat and Fox Feather. The ‘Streak’ of Nick Hummingbird began while I was sharing the progress of the Book Project with the Cellobat, which led to the ending.
As the 2025 Holiday/Christmas Season approaches, ‘The 4 Queens of The Enchanted Forest’, the ‘Enamoring Enigma’, Danielle, ‘The Girl With The Hummingbird Tattoos’, Amber, Dr. Sarah and ‘The Pheenom’, Sarah Cellobat Chaffee, plus Fox Feather will continue to navigate ‘Roads Not Taken’, during “The Quest For My Concept of It”, until the Universe decides otherwise. Perhaps, this Quest will result in another book.
Fox Feather encourages the Readers to search until you find and discover your own Pilgrimage, Quest and ‘Enchanted Forest’ to experience the Healing Blessings of JOY & AWE. And to follow the Teachings of Pythagoras, especially on ‘Roads Not Taken’ in the pursuit of Truth, for ‘The nature of God to be composed of the substance of Truth’. The more Truth that One Reconciles, the Closer to God, One Gets.
There are plenty of Roads to choose in the pursuit of Truth and God. It will be up to the individual to select their own very best Roads. Some Roads may be traveled more than once. According to ‘Greats’ before us, ‘Humans Do Not Fail’, ‘Humans Create Results’. Fox Feather taught his high school students, ‘There are no ‘Stupid People’. ‘People do ‘Stupid Things’. However, ‘If a Person does the same ‘Stupid Things’ over and over again creating the same ‘Stupid Results’ with ‘No Growth’, then that Person is called an ‘Idiot’.
Always Heed the ‘Message From Nick Hummingbird’. “WHEN YOU AND/OR OTHERS ARE IN DOUBT, ‘TAKE 5’. ASK YOURSELF 2 QUESTIONS, 1.) WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? 2.) WHAT CONSEQUENCES CAN THERE BE?
Until Our Paths Cross, Fox Feather leaves you with Blessings of ‘Good Health’ and ‘Good Fortune’.
NOTE:
Any and all comments including constructive comments are welcomed while the Book Project remains in the pre-publishing stage. Comments on the merits of the Book for publication are also appreciated.
These comments may or may not influence the ‘Final Draft’ for publication.
Comments can be sent via text if you have access to my cellphone#. Or, comments can be delivered via email at playinyourdreams51@gmail.com Ideas about local and/or non-local possible publishers are encouraged.
