Q & A

HOW do I change from simply being alive to LIVING??

By BELIEVING in GOD, MYSELF and ACTING on my IDEAS! --- From this point forward, I'll TALK about my ideas only AFTER I've brought them to FRUITION!  PERIOD!

What The World Needs Now

Every day I read about a new kid or adult who kills another kid or adult, then kills himself.  What is going on?  I think I know.  People are hurting inside.  They feel worthless.  And I truly believe they feel this way because they meausre their self-worth by the material and/or monetary things they have.  Or don't have.  I don't know when I learned this, but one day I learned and accepted that I am more than my bank account or house or car or job or lover.  It's sometimes hard to always remember that, but I eventually come around every time I feel less than because of money or things.  A wise man or woman once said that misery loves company.  Well, every time I hear or read about senseless killings, I clearly see that that wise adage is as true today as it was when it was originally uttered or written.  The ONLY way we as a nation---as a world---are going to live in harmony is if people go back to loving each other.  But only AFTER learning and accepting to love THEMSELVES.  It all starts within each and every one of us.  And, since I'm a man who LIVES on BLIND & STEADFAST FAITH, I choose to believe that we'll get there someday.  I WANT to believe that.  No---I HAVE to believe that!!!   

Put One Foot In Front Of The Other

NOTHING can change for me until I put my ideas to ACTION!  And, in order to reach ANY and EVERY goal I could possibly have, I also have to push FEAR to the side and forge ahead!!!  Yes, I could take prisoners.  But I WON'T!!!  Come this time next year, I WILL NOT be living as I'm currently living because ACTION has become my PRESENT and my FUTURE!  FEAR has become my PAST!  And, quite honestly, I DON'T NOW nor will I EVER miss it!!!!  Steppin' out in FAITH feels good.  And I fully intend to feel this good for the REST of my life!!!!!!!

Headed In A Northerly Direction

This is the 10th day of the New Year and I can already say with a GREAT DEAL OF CONFIDENCE that this ol' boy is moving UP and ON!!!  My North Hollywood existence as I've known it for the past nine years is comin' to a much-desired close; making way for the PHENOMENAL ME to make his debut!  Watch out, world!  I'm a-comin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Scene One, Take Two

Last night I assisted my friend, Que, with auditions for his forthcoming table read of a teleplay he's written.  It reminded me of the day Donald and I auditioned actors for our first and only theatrical collaboration back in New York City!  This time, however, I wasn't the Big Kahuna, so, I didn't have to worry about a thing.  Only do what Que asked of me.  The turnout was decent and the talent was all right, too.  Watching some of the performers sweat through their performances was interesting.  It's hard to stand in front of four people, knowing you're being judged.  Despite the fear, the actors did their thing.  I had two favorites!!!  It always makes me feel damn good to see talented people get an opportunity to show off their talent!  I hope something terrific comes of this experience for Que.  And for the actors!!!  There's nothin' "to" it, but to "do" it!!!

Buried Secrets

Over the past two weeks I've heard stories about people I know, or know of, who have died, but their families COULDN'T afford to bury them.  Come again.  I've heard stories recently about people not having enough money for a proper burial.  It got me to thinking.  Many people live in this country who can't afford to live here.  And, when they die, they can't afford to do that, either.  So, what's one to do????  I bet you many home sellers will NEVER truly answer THAT question!!!

Just Breathe...

From time to time I have to stop doing whatever I'm doing and sit or stand alone.  Quietly.  Inhaling and exhaling deep breaths.  I have to do this to keep my head level.  To keep my blood pressure level.  From time to time, thinking about the injustices of the world as handed down from the "haves" makes me feel less than my best.  I don't want to look at a person and feel unkindness toward him because of his "background."  So, from time to time, I have to take myself to a calm place.  Relax.  Get back to God, The Universe & Me.  Then, carry on.