Sunday, December 4, 2011

HELP WANTED - A Song by Jack Truman

HELP WANTED
Music and Lyrics by Jack Truman

I left L.A. one morning, heading Eastbound back home
Before I got to Tucson, I had a flat along the road
A fella stopped to give a hand, he wouldn't take a dime or two
I asked him what he wanted, he said a cup of coffee'll do

'Cause when you're on the road, there's not a trouble in your head
Your mind's not thinkin' nothin, all words are left unsaid
This lovely natural feelin' makes you feel all right
To know that there's help wanted helps me through the night

We were sittin' drinking coffee, when I looked up on a shelf
I saw a sign 'Help Wanted', and I figured, what the hell
I'm in no hurry, I'll take some time, I'll wash a dish or two
Turned out to my surprise, that day became a few

'Cause when you're on the road, there's not a trouble in your head
Your mind's not thinkin' nothin, all words are left unsaid
This lovely natural feelin' makes you feel all right
To know that there's help wanted helps me through the night

I left town the next week, headin' eastbound still
Got through Arizona, into New Mexico hills
Made my way into El Paso, decided that I'd stay the night
Pulled into a restaurant to get myself a bite

Saw a lady in the parking lot with a hood up on her car
I said 'It looks like there's Help Wanted', she said it wouldn't start
I got that engine running, she said what do I owe you
I said you don't owe me nothin', but a cup of coffee'll do

'Cause when you're on the road, there's not a trouble in your head
Your mind's not thinkin' nothin, all words are left unsaid
This lovely natural feelin' makes you feel all right
To know that there's help wanted helps me through the night

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Animal Cruelty Law in the United States

Dixie Publishing is pleased to announce the new reference book on Animal Cruelty Law in the United States!

ANIMAL CRUELTY LAW IN THE UNITED STATES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS, by Opal Dockery, is a reference book of an extensive research study to compare and contrast animal anti-cruelty statutes existing in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia resulting in a suggestion that a reasonable solution regarding the reduction of crime lies within the realm of increasing penalties for such actions to a felony level along with incorporating a high degree of empathy for all living beings in the lives of American Citizens.

Opal Dockery is an award winning writer, actress and speaker. She has a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.

Get Dixie Publishing's new reference book ANIMAL CRUELTY LAW IN THE UNITED STATES: A COMPARATTIVE ANALYSIS, by Opal Dockery, online only on Amazon and Lulu:

Monday, August 22, 2011

THOUGHTS OF A STRIPPER: A Mother's Story

In the 1970's, the Burlesque industry was thriving. Nudity and pornography was a public and political outrage. And people across the country were flocking to burlesque theaters to see Melissa St. John: The Upside Down Girl, A.K.A. Wild Star. Little did they know she was a single Mother, alone, on the road, with her two children in boarding schools in separate states. Over a 6 year period while traveling on a burlesque circuit across the country, she was searching for a way to come face to face with her true spirit. Through writing her innermost thoughts on paper, she found herself in the most unconventional way. THOUGHTS OF A STRIPPER: A MOTHER'S STORY, by Opal Dockery, is an inspirational, spiritual and autobiographical journal of a stripper's thoughts over a 6 year period in the 1970's. Her personal thoughts on single parenthood, spirituality, alternative lifestyle thinking, travel, the burlesque industry and family will inspire you, shock you and uplift you.

Check out the inspirational autobiography THOUGHTS OF A STRIPPER: A Mother's Story by Opal Dockery. Now available on Amazon from Dixie Publishing:



Monday, July 25, 2011

Childhood Obesity is Legalized Child Abuse

Dixie Publishing is proud to announce the release of the new book A CONSIDERATION THAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY COULD BE CLASSIFIED AS LEGALIZED CHILD ABUSE, by Opal Dockery.

Childhood Obesity is skyrocketing. It is not only a national problem, but a global epidemic. And is destroying the health, welfare and future of our nation's children. With no end in sight.

The facts and statistics are alarming:

According to research, over 1 billion people are overweight worldwide. The obesity rate in children has tripled in the last 30 years. Over 9 million children in the United States are considered obese. Included is over 20% of children under the age of 12. For toddlers under the age of 5, obesity levels have tripled to over 13% in the same amount of time. Over 30 percent of major health and medical problems are a result of Obesity, which include heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, gall bladder disease and asthma. Hospital costs for children have quadrupled in the last 20 years. Childhood Obesity now results in Obesity at the adult stage as much as 70 percent. And if one of the child's parents is obese, that rate jumps to over 80 percent. Childhood obesity leads to antisocial and depressive tendencies, which leads to lifetime psychological effects. With this growing global epidemic, what can be done to change the world and save children's lives?

Ms. Dockery's reference book is the first of its kind to show a direct link between Childhood Obesity and Child Abuse. Childhood obesity is a preventable medical disorder that fulfills the legal definition of Child Abuse. Through extensive research, and finding that it captures the lives of children and is transferred to adulthood, remaining a constant lifelong problem, this book shows and educates the reader that Childhood Obesity could and should be considered a legalized form of Child Abuse.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Opal Dockery is an award-winning actress, writer, poet and speaker. A former burlesque dancer for over 20 years, she is the author of many books, including the inspirational autobiography THOUGHTS OF A STRIPPER: A Mother's Story. Ms. Dockery has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice. She has been a vegetarian/vegan for over 40 years, and is an animal rights activist.

A CONSIDERATION THAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY COULD BE CLASSIFIED AS LEGALIZED CHILD ABUSE
Opal Dockery
Category: Reference / Diet & Health / Parenting & Family / Child Abuse
Publication Date: December 2010
ISBN: 978-0-557-72365-2 / Paperback $18.00
6 x 9 inches / 118 Pages

Friday, May 27, 2011

A PLEA TO THE HUMAN RACE FROM THE ANIMALS




A PLEA TO THE HUMAN RACE FROM THE ANIMALS
By
Opal Dockery

Look into my eyes
And you will realize
How I am like you
With feelings, spirit, and a soul, too.

Look into my eyes
And you will be surprised
That you can be my friend
Time and time again.

Look into my eyes
and you will see the size
Of all the pain
That still remains.

Look into my eyes
And tell me all the whys
That your race kills mine
Why can you not be kind?

Look into my eyes
And you will see the cries
Of all the suffering I endure
Is there not a cure?

Look into my eyes
And finalize
Your thoughts
As you see the reflection of yourself.

See the FREE award-winning short film THE ACCEPTABLE SIN on YOUTUBE:



Go to AMAZON and get the new books
A CONSIDERATION THAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY COULD BE CLASSIFIED AS LEGALIZED CHILD ABUSE
and
ANIMAL CRUELTY LAW IN THE UNITED STATES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

A Dixie Production

Sunday, May 1, 2011

My Kids In My Mind - A Mother's Day Poem





MY KIDS IN MY MIND

My kids are adults now,
But in my mind
They are still children.
I see them taller than me.
I look up to them,
But in my mind
I look down
And see them holding my hand.
They needed me
When they were small.
They do not need me now.
My purpose to them has been served.
I know this,
If only I could convince my mind.

By Opal Dockery
Milford

About the Author: Opal Dockery has a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. She is a writer, author and poet.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Stripper Stories: Episode 6 - The Ropes of Life

Opal, the Old Stripper, shares a story from her book about the ropes of life from being a stripperStarring Opal DockeryDirected by Jack TrumanA Dixie Production

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Episode 5 - Guy Told Stripper "No Steaks if No Bed"

Grandma Opal, aka THE OLD STRIPPER, tells a story from her old burlesque days about a dancer who had to go to bed with a customer for a steak dinner!Starring Opal DockeryDirected by Jack Truman

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Episode 4: Stage Door Johnnys - AKA Jack-Offs

Opal Dockery, aka The Old Stripper, shares a story about the customers from the burlesque theaters during her old dancing days!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Old Stripper Stories - Episode 3 - The Stripper Who Fell Asleep Having Sex

Opal, The Old Stripper, shares a short story from her burlesque days about a friend on her burlesque circuit who fell asleep while having sex!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Episode 2: The Drunken....

Opal shares her story of 'The Drunken Jack Off', from her new book 100 STORIES FROM AN OLD STRIPPER!

Saturday, February 5, 2011

I Still Look Good

Opal talks about how good her body still looks as a senior citizen while eating her dinner in her recliner!

Friday, February 4, 2011

100 Stories From An Old Stripper - BOOK TRAILER!

Watch our brand new book trailer for the new book 100 STORIES FROM AN OLD STRIPPER, by Opal Dockery:



A Dixie Production