“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion…” pic.twitter.com/InZ58zkoAm
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 13, 2017
Hey Gang, what a week! I’m sorry I haven’t been posting much, I’ve had my hands very full lately.
On a recent trip up to Massachusetts, I was talking with my parents about all the wonderful and energetic people we knew who had passed on and how they would be remembered. Then I realized my very question was probably why ballads were written and stories of old were told about certain individuals: so their personalities and deeds would not be lost to death.
Hey Readers! I hope everyone had a great Martin Luther King Jr. Day. And if you haven’t seen it yet, I recommend the movie Hidden Figures, it’s fantastic!
In other news, I finally found the first two issues of Grand Royal Magazine. It’s posted over on the intriguing Darwination Scans Blog. If you haven’t heard about it, this rare magazine was put out in the 90’s by The Beastie Boys. Check it out!
Rock and Roll!
Gabriel
Happy New Year! Today is the first day of an entirely new year. A real chance to try out new activities or refocus on older ideas that need more work or completion.
To that effect, I’m revisiting a photography zine I was working on back in 2015! And my short story writing will continue!
I wish all of you a bountiful new year full of peace, love and happiness!
Happy 2017!
Gabriel
The “O Horrid Night” book release party on Saturday was awesome! Thanks so much to FunDead Publications and the Deacon Giles Distillery in Salem, Massachusetts for hosting such a wonderful party. And thanks to all my friends and family for showing up to support my writing!
Today, we demonstrated in front of Governor Cuomo’s office at 633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017.
A coalition of nyc organizations were present, speeches were given and protestors held up signs. We called for New York Governor Cuomo to unite the New York State Senate Democrats against fascistic President-elect Donald Trump.
Recently, I had the chance to meet director, sculptor and fine artist Jim Mckenzie in SoHo. We first got in touch on Instagram about a year ago when I saw photos of his bright, colorful, fanciful art with it’s touch of melancholy. When we met in person, I immediately noticed his eyes. They were full of mirth and energy. I’d even say he has, “laughing eyes”.
Lytro technology first came out with limited success as a simple Lytro photography camera. Now, they’ve made the advanced Lytro Cinema Camera that looks incredible. Check it out!
Skip ahead to 6:30 if you’re strapped for time.