Monday, November 16, 2009
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Sunday, November 8, 2009
The Art of Skateboarding fundraiser for Scottish Rite Children's Hospital in Dallas, TX
Saturday night, the annual event "The Art of Skateboarding", was held at South Side on Lamar in downtown Dallas in The Janette Kennedy Gallery . The event benefits Scottish Rite Children's Hospital. Funds are raised from a live auction and several silent auctions throughout the night. There were about 200 Artists who created boards for the auctions. The board you see is the board I bid on and the one I GOT! The artists is Cody Phillips owner of MacIX out of Southlake, Texas. I had a blast and supported a great cause AND got an amazing piece of Artwork. I am already thinking about next years event....
Fingerprints Jazz Band at Brooklyns in Dallas
Brooklyns is a little taste of Brooklyn off the beaten path in downtown Dallas, Texas. YEA!The service was great! The food was off the chain and I will be going back soon...
Friday, October 30, 2009
House of Blues Venue Oct, 29, 9009/ Thenewno2, Heartless Bastards, Wolfmother
The Heartless Bastards were spot on! Erika the lead singer
Wolfmother was smokin'! Memories of Zeppelin, Sabbath even the White Stripes.
"White Unicorn" and "Love Train"are outstanding cuts. Their new release is
"Cosmic Egg".
Wolfmother is from down under. Glad I got to see the kick-off of their
US Tour. Well worth the bank!
MANY HAPPY FANS ON THE SCENE! SHOW SOLD OUT! Check out their
TOUR SCHEDULE: www.wolfmother.com You can also listen to the new
cut "New Moon Rising"
Jeanine, Myself and Virginia hit the House of Blues VIP Lounge before the show starts...it is Girls Night Out!!! http://www.houseofblues.com Great Food and Great Bands. Check their event schedule.
Thenewno2 is Dhani Harrison's new project. His Da George taught him well. They are mysterious, a political "thread" runs throughout the driving beats are mezmerizing.
Check out their homepage for more info on this up and coming band
Two of my favorite songs are "Another John Doe" and "Yomp" totally different sounds but the thread is there. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWhj_WEuVZI
Virginia taking a break between sets...on the VIP PATIO of course. LOL!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
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Monday, May 18, 2009
I ask for "Wisdom" often. Here are the thoughts of artists, politicians, authors....on wisdom that made me go hmmm. http://ping.fm/xUiuW
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Learning from Depression
Everything in life can be used to learn and grow from, even negative experiences like depression. I certainly do not seek out painful experiences just because I want to be a better person. But the fact is, when I made the decision several years ago to better my life and become
the best person I can be and to to live authentically,I had no idea what
this decision meant. In my ignorant bliss I simply thought alright....I am
on the way to happiness. I never thought that depression would be a huge
part of the journey. After much reading, listening and soul searching I
have learned that deciding to CHANGE from who I was "trained" to be, to who I really am, my authentic self (the self I knew as a child who could do anything) involves tons of unlearning. Repatterning a brain is a booger! Lots happens in that ever producing chemical factory!
Depression was a biggie. As Dr. David Viscott pointed out in his book, "Emotionally Free,"http://www.amazon.com/Best-David-Viscott/dp/1559273291 depression can be a clear sign that you can't afford to ignore the yearnings of your heart any longer. You wouldn't be depressed unless something is going on that is very important to you - usually a loss of some kind - so even though you may not like it, you have a special opportunity telling you to pay attention and make some changes.
If you are feeling depressed, ask yourself, "What did I lose, and how was it important?" Then ask, "What could I have done to change things?" Don't waste time blaming yourself - just see if or how you neglected to take responsibility for your actions or feelings. "Lou Tice"
Look at how you may have allowed your feelings to build up over time. If you "sold out" to something that doesn't make you happy,like I did over and over again. Begin to look more closely at these areas and begin to imagine exactly what your life would look like if you had followed your heart. This is a challenge! If you are anything like me (we love our relatives, our teachers,etc.. remember that, no blame!) I resisted the seeds planted in my garden (my brain) for as long as I payed attention and those little buggers waited till I was not paying attention to take root and before I knew it I began to lie to myself to ease the pressure and in reality I was creating more pressure than I could deal with and depression
set up house.
Here is the good stuff.Depression can be a time of mental housecleaning. Now I am rembering how unstoppable I was as a child. I am a creative force, always drawing, painting, singing, laughing, making doll clothes because the ones they came with were awful, selling Strawberries out of my Dad's garden, learning to work with what I had to accomplish what I wanted.
I have chosen to believe what I KNEW as a child. Woooo-Hooo! Karen
Thursday, May 7, 2009
I am so stoked about this market!
I am so stoked about Ageloc!,
originally uploaded by drewandjudyshow.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Listening is a learned skill. It takes practice!
Do you have trouble understanding why your kids do what they do? Or why your mate refuses to listen to you? I have a suggestion to make that may help. I have been there and this takes practice. Dialogue is not Iologue. LOL!
If you'd like to see your relationships change for the better, there is something you can do that is almost guaranteed to help. It doesn't matter whether it's a teenager who doesn't talk to you anymore, a spouse who just won't listen, or a coworker who never asks you to lunch.
This technique will improve any relationship, and it's not hard to do, once you get the hang of it. I'm talking about listening - but not ordinary listening. I mean listening while you are really trying to understand where the other person is coming from.
Now here is the tricky part!
to see the world as they see it, to understand what it is they're feeling and to put yourself in their shoes.
This means refrain from judging what they have to say, reacting to it, or figuring out what you're going to say when it's your turn. You're not hearing just the parts that interest you, and you're not just listening with your ears and mind - you are listening with your heart. You're trying
It is a powerful experience to be heard in this way. It creates a bond between people - a bond of genuine human connection. Try it for a day or two. Ask the people in your life to talk to you, but don't jump in and try to fix their problems, don't give advice, and don't make judgments. Just ask questions and pay 100 percent attention until you think you really understand. Then check it out to see if you do. REPEAT WHAT YOU THINK YOU HEARD IF YOU ARE RIGHT YIPPEE! IF NOT ASK ANOTHER QUESTION AND REPEAT the process until.... I think you will be surprised at just how much this kind of emotional listening can do for your relationships.
Hope this helps you like it has me!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
"Lost" by David Wagoner
Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you
Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here,
And you must treat it as a powerful stranger,
Must ask permission to know it and be known.
The forest breathes. Listen. It answers,
I have made this place around you.
If you leave it, you may come back again, saying Here.
No two trees are the same to Raven.
No two branches are the same to Wren.
If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you,
You are surely lost. Stand still. The forest knows
Where you are. You must let it find you.
Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you
Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here,
And you must treat it as a powerful stranger,
Must ask permission to know it and be known.
The forest breathes. Listen. It answers,
I have made this place around you.
If you leave it, you may come back again, saying Here.
No two trees are the same to Raven.
No two branches are the same to Wren.
If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you,
You are surely lost. Stand still. The forest knows
Where you are. You must let it find you.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Challenges? Choices? This is very cool. People that we all know as "successful" paid their dues! Most of us just see the recognition that fame allows and know nothing of the journey. There is always a "story behind the story" Bank on it! Thanks to Mac Anderson Founder, Simple Truths!
http://ping.fm/PNqgV
http://ping.fm/PNqgV
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Is Reinvention a Choice?
Reinventing oneself is a huge deal for most people. Especially is one has always been in Corporate America. Fortunately I have never (minus a brief gig at a bank) entered that world. My gut just said NO WAY! I am so thankful I have started businesses on shoestrings that turned into giant ropes. Trial and Error leads to success. Fail Forward! I want to share an article I found while poking around. This is pretty eye-opening. I did not realize just how critical change is for so many. If this assists ONE person to move forward and begin the process of reinvention, I have done my job. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29535417/
Follow your passion, if you can remember what it is/was, and if not, find it, WE ALL HAVE PASSION, and then search out every bit of information you can find to assist you. ASK! People by their very nature want to help. I know I do!
Here's to following your passion. IT PAYS!
Follow your passion, if you can remember what it is/was, and if not, find it, WE ALL HAVE PASSION, and then search out every bit of information you can find to assist you. ASK! People by their very nature want to help. I know I do!
Here's to following your passion. IT PAYS!
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