Ali Farka and such

Mali Blues from theorgandonor on 8tracks Radio.

AFRICANA *60 tracks* from MartaHari on 8tracks Radio.

A meteor at the national history Museum

Walk with me

The wave

I truly believe that if you are not insulted by 99% of advertisements on T.V. and radio, even print advertisements, you may be a dumbshit. You see, it's an insult to my intelligence when someone trys selling me something by speaking using a certain tone, looking a certain way or using dramatic tunes. It is very much annoying. For this reason, on my 45 minute drive to work, I find myself alone with my thoughts. Sometimes it's boring but still much preferred (least by me) over listening to retarded radio hosts and their tepid ads. Again, I prefer to not be insulted by their overzealous attempts at influencing me. Now n then I'll put a good CD in and bump to that. I absolutely abhor these jerk offs trying to sell me poisonous energy drinks or fast food using deceitful tactics like slow flicker rates essentially hypnotizing you through your tube. I'd have not 1 issue placing all these marketing companies on an Island somewhere and nuking them.

Anyhoot, on a lighter note, work is ghuud, feeling appreciated is nice and rather new to me. I normally am anti working for others besides myself but for the folks for whom I currently do, I am pleased with the arrangement. Although it goes against much you'll find written on this blog, I'll probably be moving to Manhattan soon where I find I get along better with people. Sorta torn between saving money or living it up. I don't believe you only live once but do that life is short so the city, although it's always been my stomping ground, may soon be where I rest my head.

Under and in.

Way to work

Modern day drug dealers

Ripple

Bout Competition

Never really appreciated NY much as I do these days. Most of the posts on this blog would give you a taste of how much I hate city life. Thing is this: Opportunity to live a ridiculously more privileged life than really anywhere else in the world is not only prevalent but abundant here. And, if you have the drive and ambition, if you are a fucking hustler, you can place yourself, put simply, in high positions. These days I am all about taking no prisoners. I live in the moment and don't fuck around. Not the hippyish dude I've been the past couple years. Unfortunately, worrying about the events that make the world a terrible place has been detrimental to my well being. So, to hell with that crap. Since being a seed we have endlessly competed and, when competing, to win is the goal. Whether to get into that womb or into that honors class, a competition its always been. For this reason, a hustler is, in my opinion, very much correct in the path he's chosen. And I don't mean a street hustler but a person who strives to win at whatever they do. To be the best, like they were when trying to enter their mommys womb.

A most excellent day

Message in a bottle.. Era of the teens.

The Armory Art Show 2013

nope

Amazing advice from a cousin

 "The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company...a church...a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past...we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you...we are in charge of our Attitudes." ~ Jono

Another year past - 32

The Adirondacks, Upstate New York

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The current

I figured since it's been a while I'll update the ever increasing amount of visitors my page gets with what's going on in my life. And for the many I've met along the way that visit. Although the economy is supposedly in the toilet, I am very optimistic about what the future holds for me here. MUCH more opportunity here in NYC to actually make more than just a living - unlike in Israel where most make just enough to survive. As a sidenote about Israel, something oddly ironic is that of all the girlfriends I've ever had (and I've had very many), it was the two I've had there that I ever truly cared for. One recently and one when I was much younger. I hope within a few years to buy a place here or in Florida and begin the whole family bit. Will probably go back to Israel in-order to snatch up a fine specimen to return back here with me. As for friends, I am only in contact with a select few who I consider brothers more so than friends. I care not for the rest as most of them have chosen paths I don't respect. I'll say again here what I once wrote many years ago. I don't really consider myself a New Yorker or a citizen of any one nation but an international citizen, a world citizen. It is in my head, when I meditate that I feel most at home, no matter where I may be physically. I am more career focused then ever and this gets in the way of dating, so right now I don't. Anyhow, the quality of stock here is not the greatest and I have a pretty high standard so if I have to wait till I'm 50, I shall.

I should note however that I do envy friends with cute little munchkins. If I can think of any true purpose in life, besides helping others, it is to raise a well rounded family and steer them in the direction of right.

cheers cheers