Already?

I have no idea how we managed to move 31 days into the future. I am pretty positive New Year's eve just happened. I haven't even been able to do my Madnaloy Moment  Monday post on MONDAY like I should. This time slippin' into the future nonsense has got to stop. I bare got an opportunity to truly appreciate the fact that 2013 is here. This year started off with a flash flood in my apartment followed by 2 and a half weeks worth of construction. It was a much needed pipe restructuring and long overdue face lift but quite inconvenient nonetheless. Combine the maze that was my home, with work, side jobs, creative endeavors and a new romance and January didn't have any chance to be more than quicksilver days.

So far 2013 has been a blur.  It is unsettling to realize that a comment told to me in my youth, "As soon as you're finished picking up the pine needles from Christmas, it's time to start cleaning out the Easter grass." has finally become a reality to me. We saw red hearts the moment the baby New Year left the Party. I am sure that kid does double duty as Cupid. I've a feeling shamrocks are right around the corner. I'm pretty positive I've heard the strains of Hippety Hoppety Easter's on it's Way  in the distance.

I know I can't be alone in this bewildering time warp. Here's hoping that February won't be as fast and furious.

Keep the Dream Alive

We all have dreams. Some of us are fortunate enough to be living the dream,  others are still working towards their dreams and sadly there are those whose dreams have been lost and fear they will never be found again. Today we are seeing a dream come true as the first American black president is being inaugurated for the second time. What is making the event even more poignant is the fact that this inauguration is occurring on the holiday commemorating civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The crowds are numerous, the words stimulating, the dream of a King has taken reality.

May we all be fortunate enough to live our dreams. I am currently actively pursuing my artistic dreams. I am fortunate enough to have friends to support me on this journey. As we take time to observe and or participate in this moment in history remember to keep your dreams alive. Strive for the change for the better that we all know is possible.


On this day in history
It will be remembered significantly
A second inauguration of America's first Black President 

Already on this day
We commemorate the birthday of 
a man who showed true peace and love
the late civil rights lion Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

It's been 150 Years since the Emancipation Proclamation. 
America we are making progress 
But we still have far to go to continue to create a great nation

Shameless Self Promotion

Madnaloy is the artist in me and she gets to come out and play at the Bacon Social this Saturday! Join me for an evening to remember.

Bacon Social is a monthly celebration of art, food, music and culture held in burgeoning warehouse district of downtown LA. The event features the work of over 20 different local artists and photographers along with sets by awesome bands. Add in 50+ pounds of free bacon and a selection of adult beverages and tasty snacks and there you have it!

The next Bacon Social takes place Saturday, January 19th at 7pm at The Factory - 654 S Myers St. Los Angeles, CA 90023.

Cover is $6.

Bacon Social

SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bacon Social   Madnaloy check it out!

New Year's Eve

Time to reflect and remember. Time to make peace with the old year and start of fresh in the new. Time to start all those projects you've put off until tomorrow. Time to stop all those habits that limit your tomorrows. It's the last day of the year when the god Janus allows us to look both forward and back. We see where we've been and we can project where we would like to go.

I am ending this year in a much happier place from where it began. I have accomplished some new goals, acquired new friends, shared my creativity, fostered my quirky personality and found a friend to go out and play with me. Overall it has been a good year. Hopefully the trend continues into 2013.

I wish much peace, love, happiness and magic to you all in the upcoming year. Be safe as you celebrate tonight as I do not wish to have to visit any of you in unwanted places.Happy New Year!

Christmas Eve

Laste preparations are well underway as we all anxious await the arrival of : Julemanden, Jultomten, Julenissen, Kanakaloka, Weihnactsmann, Babbo Natale, Ded Moroz, Mos Craciun, Gaghant Baba, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or Santa Claus!

By whatever name you know him his arrival is imminent. Thousands upon thousands of good boys and girls (of all ages) are hoping their dreams come true and that they were on the n ice and not the naughty list. Traditions are being upheld in households across the land. Family and friends will be gathering to celebrate. Delicious food and drink will be consumed and for those who start tonight packages will be unwrapped in sheer delight. Hopefully those less fortunate will find joy and those more fortunate will give unto others. Hopefully the true meaning and spirit of this holiday will be felt in the hearts of each and all.

Say it once and then again
Many times and many ways
Merry Christmas is a time of Love
We should all praise.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

12-12-12

12 hours of day and night,12 months in the year in the Roman calendar, 12 signs of the Zodiac, 12 Apostles, 12 days of Christmas, 12 tribes of Israel, 12 gods of Olympus, 12 old testament prophets....

It's the last time in our lifetimes that we will get the 3 number in a row calendar listing. People are going crazy either on the love spectrum or the doomsday aspect. 12 can represent love, completeness, fulfillment and a mathematicians division playground. Wedding bells are ringing, just like on the other days, lottery tickets are being purchased, yin and yang are in harmony, and a little boy who just happens to be turning 12 today is becoming famous worldwide.

We are a people obsessed with signs. We are an "advanced" cultural still chock full of superstition. We are hoping that the numbers will bring meaning to our lives. We are lucky to be able to do all of the above. Whether you are celebrating love or wondering if the Mayans meant today instead of the 21st, here's to an auspicious 12-12-12