Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Check it out
Need a moment to yourself? Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfq_A8nXMsQ&feature=related
It's worth it. A nice little reminder about living in the moment, keeping your priorities straight and embracing life.
Namaste.
It's worth it. A nice little reminder about living in the moment, keeping your priorities straight and embracing life.
Namaste.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Missing Girl
I had lots to write about this evening until I saw this newstory. Now I am too sick worrying about this girl to write about anything else. Here's the news link: http://kdka.com/local/missing.baldwin.teenager.2.1701495.html
Her name is Kaitlyn Novak, 17, of Baldwin and she's been missing for 5 days now. The police believe she may be in danger and is believed to be in the Homewood/New Kensington area.
Please look at her photo and read the news story. Pass it on and help if you can. There are sick and dangerous people in the world. Your active interest in her safety could turn out to be the lead that brings her home.
Her name is Kaitlyn Novak, 17, of Baldwin and she's been missing for 5 days now. The police believe she may be in danger and is believed to be in the Homewood/New Kensington area.
Please look at her photo and read the news story. Pass it on and help if you can. There are sick and dangerous people in the world. Your active interest in her safety could turn out to be the lead that brings her home.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Civic Arena
Tonight marked the end of an era for a wonderful Pittsburgh landmark- The Mellon Arena, which I prefer to call by it's original name, the Civic Arena. The Penguins ended their season tonight and played their final game in the beloved arena. Soon hockey games, concerts and events will all take place in the new Consol Energy Center. It looks like it will be a beautiful, modern facility, which this city certainly deserves. I'm anxious to see it completed myself.
In the meantime, I do have great memories of the Civic Arena. I remember seeing iconic hockey players such as Mike Bossy, Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe come to town and play in that building. Since I was a kid, this has been the only home ice for my favorite team, The Pittsburgh Penguins. I remember my first concert there, the circus, and the Harlem Globetrotters. I watched Luciano Pavarotti perform on stage on an evening when they opened the domed ceiling. I saw the band Rush perform there many times (my favorite band as a kid). So many childhood memories...
These new facilities and civic centers are fantastic, but the old buildings with a history become a part of you. It's sad to see them go.
In the meantime, I do have great memories of the Civic Arena. I remember seeing iconic hockey players such as Mike Bossy, Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe come to town and play in that building. Since I was a kid, this has been the only home ice for my favorite team, The Pittsburgh Penguins. I remember my first concert there, the circus, and the Harlem Globetrotters. I watched Luciano Pavarotti perform on stage on an evening when they opened the domed ceiling. I saw the band Rush perform there many times (my favorite band as a kid). So many childhood memories...
These new facilities and civic centers are fantastic, but the old buildings with a history become a part of you. It's sad to see them go.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Raising standards
I saw a news story recently about how the Pittsburgh Zoo took down a life sized photo of Ben Roethlisberger and replaced it with Hall of Famer, superstar Mario Lemieux. Bravo. BRAVO! Now... everyone else should begin taking down the likeness of every single thug and criminal that our society worships and replace them with those worthy of our admiration.
Sidney Crosby, Mario Lemieux, Roberto Clemente, Fred Rogers, Andy Warhol and Micheal Keaton make up my short list of Pittsburghers ready to unseat those deemed unworthy.
Now let's raise the standards here in Pittsburgh.
Sidney Crosby, Mario Lemieux, Roberto Clemente, Fred Rogers, Andy Warhol and Micheal Keaton make up my short list of Pittsburghers ready to unseat those deemed unworthy.
Now let's raise the standards here in Pittsburgh.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Advice of the Day
When dealing with a hostile person, (and this world is full of unhappy characters who just hate for no reason), it is important to remember one thing:
The hostility is theirs, not yours. However you decide to deal with that aggression, you must not absorb the negative energy that person holds. If you do so, you allow them to change who you are, you allow them to disturb your balance. Keep in mind that the negativity, or evil is an energy you do not want. Maintain your balance.
Have a great day!
The hostility is theirs, not yours. However you decide to deal with that aggression, you must not absorb the negative energy that person holds. If you do so, you allow them to change who you are, you allow them to disturb your balance. Keep in mind that the negativity, or evil is an energy you do not want. Maintain your balance.
Have a great day!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
I'm Alive
It's been Oh so long since I've checked in. The band has been incredibly busy- there's so much to do beyond the performance schedule. This week we purchased a tour bus, which is exciting. Watch for it driving in and out of the Pittsburgh area! Keep an eye on the schedule as well and come out to see us this summer. We are doing quite a bit of traveling... and have a few nice highlights to look forward to already including a return to Jamboree in the Hills (pure craziness), opening up for Phil Vasar and a show with Lone Star. Lots more good stuff to come.
In other news.... I bought a Samurai sword today! Yes, I know that sounds like a rather random purchase, but it's not! Really. I'm not kidding. Throughout my years of martial arts training I have really come to love the art of swordmanship- especially the techniques of the samurai. So in addition to finding time for more artwork, I am also continuing my studies of samurai sword techniques. An odd combination? I think not.
Alright kids, I'll try not to take such a long break next time. Be well, be happy and be true.
Peace.
In other news.... I bought a Samurai sword today! Yes, I know that sounds like a rather random purchase, but it's not! Really. I'm not kidding. Throughout my years of martial arts training I have really come to love the art of swordmanship- especially the techniques of the samurai. So in addition to finding time for more artwork, I am also continuing my studies of samurai sword techniques. An odd combination? I think not.
Alright kids, I'll try not to take such a long break next time. Be well, be happy and be true.
Peace.
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