Dream big.

Dreams are free, so free your dreams.

-Astrid Alauda

I am.

I am a little world.

John Donne

Share love; spread laughter.

Share love;
Spread laughter.

Be.

Capturing One's 

  natural essence

while 

celebrating

life's events.

Be authentic.  

Be human.  

Be.

Happiness

"For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin--real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life."

--Alfred D. Souza

Same people, same time, same date

Every year, for the past fifteen years, we all get together the weekend before Thanksgiving  to celebrate, fellowship and give thanks.  This year was no different. 


We traveled from Philly, DC and Queens (he-he-he)...

to celebrate:new labels:mom/dad/husband/wife,congrats J +P, new tattoos, 

to fellowship:

babies becoming toddlers,

toddlers becoming little boys

little boys becoming little men.

We gathered.  Laughed, shared, toasted and gave thanks for all that was,

 all that is

 and all that is to come.

 "We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirement of life, when all that we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about."
Charles Kingsley

Same people, same time, same date.  See ya next year.

With enthusiasm,

B 

Task master

That which hinders your task is your task.

Sanford Meisner

Eyes wide open

"We must teach our children to dream with their eyes open."

Harry Edwards

and many more, please.

In seeking out the unknown pieces of my life story that would hopefully bring me peace, here i stand just 1 day after having a truly unique experience that would both overwhelm and underwhelm me at the same time - I met my father for the first time in my adult life.

In the end we only regret the chances we didn't take, 

the relationships we were to scared to have, 

and the decisions we waited to long to make. 

There comes a time in your life when you realize who matters, 

who doesn't, 

who never did 

and 

who always will.

Happy Bday, B!

Until next time...

b

Going once, going twice.....sold!

For the past couple of years I've donate my services to my oldest son's alma mater, Amazing Life Games (ALG), a wonderful co-operative that is as great a school as it is a community.

Here are some images of this year's winning family.  Enjoy! 

 

Seek magic

The highest art is the art of living an ordinary life in an extraordinary manner
Tibetan Proverb

smile. laugh. love.

"a joyful heart is the normal result of a heart burning with love."

Mother Teresa

Live with intention

"Occupy the space you occupy"
Adrienne Rich

a daddy and his daughter

 

 a daddy and his daughter

Every man has a dream for his family

I make no bones about the fact that i am who i am because of how i am loved and supported by my partner.  It hurts my heart to see other women experience the same frustrations and growing pains that naturally come with motherhood/parenthood with little-to-no support.  It's why i immediately understood her post:

 "Why does watching "16 & Pregnant" makes me cry???"

I understood the sentiment immediately and as a result - this blog was born.

"Every man has a dream for his family

He is no exception. 

Whether dreaming of ways to sustain his love for his wife/partner of 10+ years;

 

Or helping to craft a childhood that highlights and honor the unique spirit inherent in each of his children; 

 

 

Those dreams have been communicated and are clearly reflected in the bond that exist between these two.

 It's as honest,

 

authentic,

and unique as their parents.

 

Together as a family you embark on a magical journey that can only be traveled

together through the daily experiences that come from living your dreams.

Every man has a dream for his family

What are yours?

Hidden within

If the grandfather of the grandfather of Jesus had known

 what was hidden within him,

  he would have stood humble

 and awe-struck before his soul.

Kahlil Gibran