The Blogging Guest šŸ˜“

This post ends the month of September friends. It also brings the end to many of those WWE YouTube vault WCW pics of Warrior although I do have a similar one to use for October. Today though, I will share a few dreams that came and maybe you have your own meaning as I’m sure you do. BOTH concern those anniversaries I have with the blog and book actually next week so maybe that got into my subconscious, who knows? We just had another full moon too so yes, readers that happens to me as well. I can offer another reason behind the 1st one so if you are ready, let’s go!

To preface the first one, have any of you possible Hulk Hogan fans ever heard his story about shortly after Roddy Piper passed? I’ve heard it but saw on media lately so gave it another listen. Hulk relates how in their later years he tried explaining Jesus as his Savior to Roddy and similar beliefs but ā€œ Hot Rodā€ wasn’t entirely convinced. They weren’t good friends much in their wrestling years. So, a few days after Roddy left Earth~~~ Hulk got a voice message (memo although he didn’t call it that) on his phone. He became teary explaining the story, but it was from Piper. Hulk could hear his voice saying how he’s ā€œ walking with Jesusā€ and how it’s great. He said nobody could’ve set that up or tricked him. I believe in those stories and what a beautiful message for Hulk to receive. I love it. THAT prompted my dream although always bizarre ones at times.

I was going to an open house in this dream. We moved late May but went to many over the months time. Perhaps I’m still processing. For some reason, I was alone looking at this house which was extremely odd. It so could’ve been part of one of those weird house shows on TV with many detailed rooms and multiple floors. Way too much to get into on here…. My brain does give me specifics that I can hardly contain. I kept saying to people I had to go and couldn’t be late because I was a guest on a talk show later. The hosts wanted to interview me about my book which is almost 9 years old now! šŸ“— Maybe it wasn’t in this dream? I was so excited to chat about my stories so I had to look at this strange house pretty fast. It was like wanting to get the heck out of there but wanting to see it through to the end. Well, I leave and make it to the TV studio.

I have no idea on the woman cohost, but the man? You’ve probably guessed by now. ā€œ Rowdy Roddy Piper!ā€ I did write a post on him and Warrior a few years ago that concerned their similar backgrounds with father issues from those bio specials. Maybe he came again because of my interest in his message to Hulk? Can you fans imagine him cohosting a show like that? I know he had ā€œ Piper’s Pitā€ and did act in a few movies but this seemed unbelievable. He started to ask me questions but the dream ended there, darn. šŸ˜‘ I’m sure it would’ve been great TV with his craziness and personality. Glad I was a guest after all and to plug my book. *** Oh, just had more ear ringing fun when typing this out… Thank you Team Spirit and Warrior, maybe Roddy? I was a guest at the open house, the talk show, and now onto the 2nd dream where once again, me as the blogger brought my stories to others.

The second dream concerns something I’ve mentioned on here and yes, in some ways is still part of me. I was holding onto all these papers which were a pretty big pile. I realized what they all contained. It was stacks of the blog I found myself bringing to my old church! Not the one that was built 40 years ago but the one I grew up going to. Why in the world would this come to me? I’m still purging religion in my dreaming state but haven’t gone regularly in over 6 years. It’s not part of my life as I’ve become (or remembered) my spiritual self more and yes friends, they are different. You can group them together, most do. I however, do not in the same way any longer. I hope no one reading is offended but if you are, we all have our own opinions and beliefs, and that should be respected.

So, as I was walking along, the wind picked up and blew many of my beloved papers everywhere. Folks were going into the building and instead of helping me, they just grabbed a few, read a little, and laughed. I angrily snatched them away or gather them up from the ground. I told them how they were mine and not for them to read. Maybe I was judging them, maybe they were judging me, no clue. I’m not saying my posts aren’t for the religious ones as I should not assume but their giggles rattled me. I defended myself as a warrior and Warrior himself while proceeding to enter the church. I was inside but still had no idea why I was truly bringing all these and for whom? God already knows and I don’t need a church building for his knowledge. Whatever ā€œpersonā€ or group was going to look at them was never made known to me. I was a guest as anyone can be in a church but not entirely sure why.

I always had God’s support, it’s just others of a different breed who may not agree or believe in my writings. It isn’t just the blog posts, but also the book with all my musings (remember that word?) and spirit talk concerning Warrior. It isn’t for those who are not open to receive and perhaps I was assuming with the glaring churchgoers. I do know some who have my book and are religious so there ya go. The dream was over, but as usual~~~ my confusion sets in. Maybe the message is that I never needed anyone’s approval with my writings despite the ā€œchokeholdā€ church seemed to have over me for many decades. If you are an avid church goer, that’s great~~~ for YOU. For me though, not so much in this part of my life. You know what? Either way is fine as we all need acceptance like last week, right? Both dreams did involve religion with Roddy and Hulk plus my old church.

Thank you my warriors for reading this week as I end the month. I thank ā€œ Hot Rodā€ too for choosing me to visit in some form. That talk show would’ve been hilarious, don’t you think? So grateful as well to be done with open houses as maybe my brain has to catch up. Hello? I loved looking at different houses but don’t miss the process. I don’t miss the process of church either although some rituals I found beautiful. Me as the guest blogger at a house, a talk show, and my old church grounds. Man, those were odd BUT I try my best figuring them out. If you have insights, let me know. Does anyone else have an active dreaming state like me? I would love to hear. I’ll catch up with you all next week for a (spoiler alert…) reflection post on those anniversaries. It’ll be WAY different than the usual. šŸ„¹āœšŸ»

***Another funny to add is I saw my neighbor again. Guess what shirt he was wearing? One of these days, one of these days warriors. ā˜ŗļø

P.S. Grateful too to speak about my book with Roddy as I can’t imagine and to defend my writing to those who mock. My words speak truth about Warrior, always… šŸ’™ Oh, and Warrior was a guest on a talk show in another dream. Can you recall?

P.P.S. Here’s another first that has never happened in almost 5 years! When we were at the college football game last weekend, they played a snippet of the song: ā€œ The Warriorā€ by Scandal over the sound system. They play music in between all of the plays as some songs I recognize and some I don’t. I just sat there, stunned 😳 in total disbelief. I could not believe it! They lost the game, but I love how I heard that song! šŸŽµ šŸ’ŖšŸ»Giggles for a good reason this time…

ā€œLet’s get ROWDY!ā€ šŸ’™šŸ’ŖšŸ»šŸ¤¼ā€ā™€ļø

“Let’s get a little bit rowdy-

R-O-W-D-Y!” That is chanted at our fall football games by the cheerleaders as it’s a perfect lead in to today’s post. Never did I think “Rowdy Roddy Piper” would be part of any post on here but as you can see down below, he is. That pic of him and Warrior (I edited out Diamond Dallas Page, DDP sorry!) was part of their WCW team at War Games Fall Brawl back in 1998. I like to think that pic is genuine as the two of them had a few things in common I never realized. Some of you that know Roddy’s background may be aware of these few details, but here’s how I do.

Fans have mentioned in the U.W. Facebook group about when the “Most Wanted Treasures” of WWE featuring Ultimate Warrior gear will air on A & E. I am not sure either but I keep checking every week. Well, while scrolling through the content, some older biographies popped up. I DID remember wanting to watch “Hot Rod’s” but never got the chance. For some reason, his just stuck out (kind of like he did!) but now I know the reason why. Very grateful to have watched as some info on his life was new to me. I really did think he was from Scotland! ***Spoiler alert… *** He was such a scrapper of a wrestler and rightfully so. Much more of a brawler than the Brooklyn Brawler even! Both he and Warrior had difficult childhoods with fathers, both fought hard for themselves to succeed, both were rule breakers, and both used a talent to get into wrestling. For Roddy, it was playing the bagpipes and for Warrior it was lifting weights for bodybuilding. Not to forget how BOTH wrote constantly about promos, ideas, etc. which showed such creativity with their characters.

I wonder if they ever talked about each others pasts at all or those passions that helped transform their lives into a career? Maybe in “parts unknown” they are as Rod also commentated a few of U.W’s matches back in the WWF days. What a life Roddy Piper lived. I’m glad he had his wonderful family by his side and wow- such a career amid numerous injuries, pain, and sacrifices like many wrestlers have. I won’t list details… It was horrendous for him, as I am glad he survived to tell about it. When watching some of the bio, I did think of Warrior on many topics as I would never have guessed their commonalities. It was their way of thinking that got them through. Sure, I have mentioned MY similar things with Warrior plenty, but there are a few others in my life or who were in my life that I couldn’t have guessed forming a bond outside of a “main event!”

3 people have been written about on here already, but I have a few more to add with this list. Many years ago when my kids were little, they were in playgroups. I formed a close bond with one mother as we got to know each other better. Little did I know at the time how I went to grade school with her high school boyfriend! We actually grew up very close to each other and knew many of the same kids. We shared similar tastes in food, humor, and personalities, despite our children being the same age and us being in PTA together. You take a chance on a friendship while the universe does its thing. Unfortunately, we are not close today because of other personal issues but our kids first brought us together as moms. Another woman I met through the book club I attended for a few years. She was the same age as our leader, Pam. Again, no idea I’d have anything in common with her besides our love of that wonderful book we all discussed! As it turns out, she always wanted to get her own book published just like I did but had no idea on the process. She admired my determination and finally got her book on photography out into the world. Without spending time chatting about another book , never would I have known her talent and love as well as mine. āœšŸ»šŸ“øšŸ“—

Those other 3 written about already in other posts are still a part of my life, just in different ways. I bet you can relate to this. There’s usually another person, topic, interest, or something that first connects both and then you find other personal memories that might be a surprise. Maybe Roddy and Warrior never talked, but they did share a few things in their pasts that would influence their futures. I am still excited when I find out a connector with a friend. Never am I one to copy, my passions are mine and many can be similar to another without knowledge until later on. (:

The trick is in order to find out anything, you have to be willing to share. This is another frustrating area for me to navigate but I’m getting better. Like I’ve said before, you can’t trust everyone but you also can’t go through life never trusting at all. We need the lessons. Also, you can share a little, but not your entire life story all at once. There will be stuff that is bad and none of us wants pity. At least I don’t and I know both Roddy and Warrior didn’t either. It’s great to share the good things though. Be proud, but don’t brag. Overtime, little by little, sharing becomes a two-way street and maybe you’ll even get a little bit ROWDY!

Who knows what other bios I will run across as I have seen a few now plus some of the “Most Wanted Treasures” episodes. I do my best to have an open mind and remain compassionate, like with Ultimate Warrior’s a few years ago. How is that 2 years already? Maybe a new post will come to this “ring” once U.W’s episode airs? Thank you HOT ROD for your exuberant self that made you the best villain to hate. I DID root for him sometimes~ always against Rick Rude! Both were part of U.W’s SummerSlam match in ’89! I hope he and Warrior maybe had a reunion of sorts where they are now but if not, that’s OK. My memories remain and this fall once again for the last season, I will chant that cheer proudly… 🄹Every time I would look at that sentence whether written or typed, I get teary… It’s gonna happen friends…

P.S. Roddy HAD other careers besides wrestling. I bet Warrior would love that as he always advocated everyone proving they could do so much more than one thing…

P.P.S. I called in to “80’s wrestling the podcast” AGAIN last week! It was all about “The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling” which is highly debatable and will forever be.. I am about 14 min. in so feel free to give it a listen on blog talk radio or however you get your podcasts. I WILL add though- yes-I will of course- but Undertaker should definitely be on one! We can have multiples ya know as well since it is generational.., šŸ˜‰Who would be on yours??? šŸ¤”Someone DID put Hot Rod on theirs and Ultimate Warrior’s name was listed.. He is not on mine but is in other ways… šŸ«¶šŸ»ļæ¼ļæ¼ļæ¼ļæ¼ļæ¼ļæ¼ļæ¼