The Student's Prayer~

"Don't impose on me what you know,
I want to explore the unknown
And be the source of my own discoveries.
Let the known be my liberation, not my slavery.
The world of your truth can be my limitation;
Your wisdom my negation.
Don't instruct me; let's walk together.
Let my riches begin where yours end.
Show me so that I can stand
On your shoulders.
Reveal yourself so that I can be
Something different.
You believe that every human being
Can love and create.
I understand then, your fear
When I ask you to live according to your wisdom.
You will not know who I am
By listening to yourself.
Don't instruct me; let me be.
Your failure is that I be identical to you."
~Umberto Maturana's son Former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam 
~Published in The Hindu Newspaper November 12, 2009

I've learned, and will continue to each day~

I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.

 I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've learned.... That sometimes being kind is more important than being right.

I've learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.

I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.

I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class or happiness. 

I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.


I've learned... That I give way too much of myself and my heart and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

I've learned.... That there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your child and feeling their breath on your cheeks.

I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I've learned.... That life is tough, but I'm tougher.

I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss. BTW "Killing time, Murders opportunity"

I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I've learned.... That giving my Father half my liver was the easiest & most painful decision of my life, but worth it.

I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

I've learned ... That it is best to give advice in only two circumstances; when it is requested and when it is a life threatening situation.

I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

Happy Birthday Lady May~

There's snowflakes in the sky
And geese are flying high
But it's April in my heart again
The devil got his due
Love's holiday is through
Love and I have made a happy start again
Though leaves lie on the ground
The world just turned around
It isn't Fall at all you see
It's Spring that I have found
There's frost in Central Park
At five it's almost dark
What's the difference
When you've heard love's sweet amend
There's snowflakes in the sky
And geese are flying high
But there's April in my heart again

April 7, 1915~July 17, 1959 - Billie Holiday -

Sooner or later...

What you do in the dark will come out in the light.

Soul Train Tuesday~

Go Minnie, go Minnie with your amazing 5+ octave voice! Rest in paradise Queen (November 8, 1947-July 12, 1979).

V V Brown & Little Dragon in Denver tonight~

My dancing shoes/sneakers are ready to go, finally some music that I can move to. Little Dragon by way of Sweden & the ever so fashionable VV Brown by way of the UK will most definitely be amazing tonight! Get your tix here, don't miss out www.thewalnutroom.com

VV Brown~

Little Dragon~

Get your mind right Monday~

FLATTERY~The friend that holds up before me the mirror, conceals not my smallest faults, warns me kindly, reproves me affectionately, when I have not performed my duty, he is my friend, however little he may appear so. Again, if a man flattering praises and boasts me, never reproves me, overlooks my faults, and forgives them before I have repented, he is my enemy, however much he may appear my friend.~Herder

The Gift~

Stop fallin' for false bait, stop actin' like your thoughts, words and deeds don't carry real weight; realize you create your own fate, you walk yourself to Heavens gate. ~Mayda Del Valle

You got to tip on the tight rope ~ J.Monae

"Some people talk about you like they know all about you, when you get down they doubt you; when your elevated they either love or hate it...whether your high or low you got to tip on the tight rope." ~Janelle Monae


Keep it movin', stay positive, and shun the doubters.

Field Day Radio # T-W-O

Do you want fresh music to work out to, vibe to, cook to, get motivated to? Look no further, Field Day came super correct on this weekly radio/podcast. Stay tuned each week for that new new, by DJ's Amen & Sounds Supreme. To hear & download the first episode, click here www.lardisfat.com

MP3 Download: DJ Amen - Field Day Radio Episode #2

Podcast: DJ Amen - Field Day Radio Episode #2

Field Day Radio #2 Tracklist

Tinie Tempah - Pass Out
Erykah Badu & Lil Wayne - Jump Up In The Air
Kidz In The Hall, Chip The Ripper, & Donnis - Fresh Academy
Heaps Decent - Heaps Dead
Gucci Mane & Pharrell - Soldier
Camp Lo - Swing
Schooly D - Gucci Time
Common - BE
Snoop Dogg - Gangsta Luv (Mayor Hawthorne RMX)
Matt & Kim & De La Soul - Daylight (Troublemaker RMX)
Wale - 90210
Rhymefest & Phonte - Say Wassup
Kid Cudi & Snoop Dogg - I Do My Thing
Crookers, Major Lazer, Leftside, Superhype - Jump Up
Armand Van Helden & Christian Rich - Ski Hard
Zinc & Ms Dynamite - Wile Out
Miike Snow - Animal (Treasure Fingers RMX)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (A-Trak RMX)
Donnis - Gone
Trouble Andrew - Chase Money