So anyway.. my account got hacked and apparently I'm an East Indian salesmen now... If you got a post from me selling anything other than Elements music, please disregard. Apologies...
The Management
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Thoughts from Inauguration Day...
So anyway... We had the distinct privilege this week as a nation to view history. I didn't get to actually BE at the inauguration (long story..), but I did spend some time in DC over the weekend AND the day before. So I still feel as if I was a part of things indirectly (more on that later... BIG NEWS..). I came home and watched the ceremony on TV and was grateful for modern day media coverage. While I did, I decided to jot down some things to commit to memory. Sometimes it's cool to take an account of things you noticed at certain times so when you read back over them you can remember what you were feeling, or thinking, etc... during that time of your life. So without further ado patrons, here are my musings from Inauguration Day uncensored. Enjoy!
My Thoughts... Jimmy and Roselyn Carter looked very nice! I REALLY believe that looking that way is a testament to clean, joyful, purposed living. Both of them have done tons since his Presidency. AMAZING. I need to get his books. And read them... Sasha and Al looked sooo cute! Sasha in her little pink pea coat and Malia in her blue pea coat. Despite any success I might see in the remainder of my days, I am nothing if my children aren’t given EVERY opportunity to succeed and are well prepared to do great things for God.
They were told that despite there changed situation, nothing will change! They will STILL be making their own beds! Michelle said, “Make CERTAIN the children make their own beds, but make SURE the staff still makes mine!” Hilarious..
Malia said, “The first African American president BETTER be a good one!” Classic..
Cheney, a VP known for his stubborn and hard-line machismo appeared at the Inauguration in a wheel chair.. I can see writers spinning this... "Here sits Cheney. Seen by many to be a bully throughout our former Presidents 8 year term, exits the white house in a wheel chair."
George Bush gave a woman a five and she wiped it off on camera! Poor form!
How come Dick Cheney looks like Mr. Burns!
I appreciated that despite the relative silence when former President Bush appeared there was absolutely NO booing!
Joe Biden is the perfect example of how I want to look when I’m in my late 60’s! Pressed up suits and a smile! And from Scranton no less!
I don’t know what will occur in this upcoming administration. But one things is for certain... this has united people in a way I can’t remember seeing in QUITE sometime. The cheers were amazing. The lack of boos spoke to the influence of humility throughout Barack's campaign. The transition of power in our country is an example to the world of true peace. Politically, we hate each other, disrespect each other, and disagree with each other to our core, but when inauguration day comes, we are reminded of why America is truly a great country.
Jordan texted Mike and said Obama looked like he was thinking to himself, “Wow... I must be the coolest negro in the universe!”
Quick notes on Rick Warren's prayer.... History is Gods story. Obama was MOVED by the prayer. We celebrate a hinge point in history. The son of an African immigrant can become president of our greatest nation. Dr. King and a great cloud of witnesses are shouting in heaven for God to give Obama wisdom for leading with humility, courage to govern with integrity, and the compassion for generosity. Forgive us for fighting and for thinking greatness is our's alone as a nation and for not treating the world with respect. Give us humility, civility, and responsibility... Help us to ALWAYS remember we will stand accountable. And the LORDS prayer!
(Yes! GREAT JOB Rick! Let em’ know who you repping!)
Aretha Franklin looked like a cannon ball in her all grey! Or them things from Super Mario Brothers. Hahaha! I know... I know...
Is it just me... Or does it look like Michelle Obama and Sigorney Weaver could be sisters?
There you have it Patrons! At great times in history make sure you take out a pen and pad... It's cool to know what you were thinking... Until next time!
The Management
My Thoughts... Jimmy and Roselyn Carter looked very nice! I REALLY believe that looking that way is a testament to clean, joyful, purposed living. Both of them have done tons since his Presidency. AMAZING. I need to get his books. And read them... Sasha and Al looked sooo cute! Sasha in her little pink pea coat and Malia in her blue pea coat. Despite any success I might see in the remainder of my days, I am nothing if my children aren’t given EVERY opportunity to succeed and are well prepared to do great things for God.
They were told that despite there changed situation, nothing will change! They will STILL be making their own beds! Michelle said, “Make CERTAIN the children make their own beds, but make SURE the staff still makes mine!” Hilarious..
Malia said, “The first African American president BETTER be a good one!” Classic..
Cheney, a VP known for his stubborn and hard-line machismo appeared at the Inauguration in a wheel chair.. I can see writers spinning this... "Here sits Cheney. Seen by many to be a bully throughout our former Presidents 8 year term, exits the white house in a wheel chair."
George Bush gave a woman a five and she wiped it off on camera! Poor form!
How come Dick Cheney looks like Mr. Burns!
I appreciated that despite the relative silence when former President Bush appeared there was absolutely NO booing!
Joe Biden is the perfect example of how I want to look when I’m in my late 60’s! Pressed up suits and a smile! And from Scranton no less!
I don’t know what will occur in this upcoming administration. But one things is for certain... this has united people in a way I can’t remember seeing in QUITE sometime. The cheers were amazing. The lack of boos spoke to the influence of humility throughout Barack's campaign. The transition of power in our country is an example to the world of true peace. Politically, we hate each other, disrespect each other, and disagree with each other to our core, but when inauguration day comes, we are reminded of why America is truly a great country.
Jordan texted Mike and said Obama looked like he was thinking to himself, “Wow... I must be the coolest negro in the universe!”
Quick notes on Rick Warren's prayer.... History is Gods story. Obama was MOVED by the prayer. We celebrate a hinge point in history. The son of an African immigrant can become president of our greatest nation. Dr. King and a great cloud of witnesses are shouting in heaven for God to give Obama wisdom for leading with humility, courage to govern with integrity, and the compassion for generosity. Forgive us for fighting and for thinking greatness is our's alone as a nation and for not treating the world with respect. Give us humility, civility, and responsibility... Help us to ALWAYS remember we will stand accountable. And the LORDS prayer!
(Yes! GREAT JOB Rick! Let em’ know who you repping!)
Aretha Franklin looked like a cannon ball in her all grey! Or them things from Super Mario Brothers. Hahaha! I know... I know...
Is it just me... Or does it look like Michelle Obama and Sigorney Weaver could be sisters?
There you have it Patrons! At great times in history make sure you take out a pen and pad... It's cool to know what you were thinking... Until next time!
The Management
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
GRATITUDE... And a few new tricks up the sleeve!
Greetings Patrons and Happy New Year!
I really hope 2009 is a year of supreme growth for everyone reading this. I GUESS I'll wish the same to those jokers who HAVEN'T read this as well... I will TRY not to be salty! I truly think that 2009 will be a great year of change. Our soon to be president marked his campaign with the message of change and it is fitting that the inauguration is in January.. the month of resolutions. I hope you all have made yours! And, I also hope you read my previous post before you did! Read it? Good.. Lets continue...
Besides resolving to be resolute in 2009, I also want to work on something else that will add to my happiness.... Gratitude. True gratitude for what I have and things I've avoided in life to this point. Below are just a few...
1. Knowing God. Not just that there IS one, but his words and how to be right with him and live for him.
2. Health. Thank God for that!
3. My friends and family. If you're in this list, whether you're in my Top 5 or Top 5,000, life just WOULD NOT be worth living without cha'll!
4. Victories. I want more of them bad boys in 09.
5. Defeats. You CAN grow from them. And if nothing else, they can make you grateful for when something good replaces the bad they brought you.
6. Stuff to do! I'm grateful there is always stuff I can work for, support, grow in, or add to my life's resume. Life will NEVER get boring if I do this...
7. My job. I STILL got one in this economy! Yes!
8. Music. WHAT would I do without my radio...?
9. My home studio. Did I actually PAY to record raw vocals at one time? Money is supposed to go towards mixing and mastering.. NOT raw vocals. Man... Get a studio if you ain't got one yet musicians...
And finally.... Drum roll.....
10. My MacBook Pro! I try not to be a supporter of one or the other. If I ever get noticed for my music, I don't want to undercut any potential contracts.. lol! But I love that thing! It can do so much! It is an absolute must for a creative person and I'm learning more and more about it everyday.
One thing I wanted to be able to do was to post our music on my blog. But I wanted people to be able to hear it right away. MacBook to the rescue! Thanks iMovie! And thank you Steve Jobs for not making me pay to be able to do this stuff. I love that I can do it right out the beautiful and cost efficient MacBook box. Enjoy the track and my new found knowledge patrons.. 2009 is mine! Oh and don't worry Jobs.. I'll cop an Iphone soon...
The Management
I really hope 2009 is a year of supreme growth for everyone reading this. I GUESS I'll wish the same to those jokers who HAVEN'T read this as well... I will TRY not to be salty! I truly think that 2009 will be a great year of change. Our soon to be president marked his campaign with the message of change and it is fitting that the inauguration is in January.. the month of resolutions. I hope you all have made yours! And, I also hope you read my previous post before you did! Read it? Good.. Lets continue...
Besides resolving to be resolute in 2009, I also want to work on something else that will add to my happiness.... Gratitude. True gratitude for what I have and things I've avoided in life to this point. Below are just a few...
1. Knowing God. Not just that there IS one, but his words and how to be right with him and live for him.
2. Health. Thank God for that!
3. My friends and family. If you're in this list, whether you're in my Top 5 or Top 5,000, life just WOULD NOT be worth living without cha'll!
4. Victories. I want more of them bad boys in 09.
5. Defeats. You CAN grow from them. And if nothing else, they can make you grateful for when something good replaces the bad they brought you.
6. Stuff to do! I'm grateful there is always stuff I can work for, support, grow in, or add to my life's resume. Life will NEVER get boring if I do this...
7. My job. I STILL got one in this economy! Yes!
8. Music. WHAT would I do without my radio...?
9. My home studio. Did I actually PAY to record raw vocals at one time? Money is supposed to go towards mixing and mastering.. NOT raw vocals. Man... Get a studio if you ain't got one yet musicians...
And finally.... Drum roll.....
10. My MacBook Pro! I try not to be a supporter of one or the other. If I ever get noticed for my music, I don't want to undercut any potential contracts.. lol! But I love that thing! It can do so much! It is an absolute must for a creative person and I'm learning more and more about it everyday.
One thing I wanted to be able to do was to post our music on my blog. But I wanted people to be able to hear it right away. MacBook to the rescue! Thanks iMovie! And thank you Steve Jobs for not making me pay to be able to do this stuff. I love that I can do it right out the beautiful and cost efficient MacBook box. Enjoy the track and my new found knowledge patrons.. 2009 is mine! Oh and don't worry Jobs.. I'll cop an Iphone soon...
The Management
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