Saturday, May 29, 2010

"Takes me back to Africa" -Amin

The Cape May ferry to Dewey beach.

Let the Spring Break, er Memorial Day, shenanigans begin!

Preview: www.brosicingbros.com

BG

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Writing...

If you ever have the itch to write a book, save yourself the time and write a short story.  People are inspired and analyze brevity.  Being thorough and exhaustive depletes your audience's ability to fantasize.  Communal creatively is the key to literary success.

"Don't Eat Green Bananas" hitting bookshelves in late 2009 2010 2012 2015!

Consume. Be well.
BG

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Dream with your hands. Dream with heart. Dream with your life.

When I was a freshman in college I came home and turned on the TV in an attempt pass time before going to bed, the following 2 hours captivated me.  HBO was on and I was immersed in some live-action film that was drawn-over, creating a dream-like visual.  The narrative is original and touches on lucid dreams, aka ways to take control of your dreams.  That night I was aware of my dreaming and forced myself to fly --- truly one of the best dreams I have ever had.

I have since been on a quest to find this film.  For months after this night I searched the internet, poring over pages to find what film was on HBO that Wednesday night at 11pm.  Months turned to years and it was only recently that I came across a clue that brought me back to this film.  Watching it tonight I was confounded at the series of events that brought me full circle to this film. 

Like re-reading Hermann Hesse, I revisited this film and found myself experiencing a different set of emotions and reactions.  However the concept of taking ownership of your dreams still resonated.  When the credits started to roll, I was still in a state of awe as I had been nearly a decade ago. 


In the theme of living your dream, I think of my non-profit ECAA.  Two years ago, I dreamed of having a group of people that could drive awareness of esophageal cancer.  Today we have a dedicated group of amazing individuals who are making that a reality.  So much so that we are making Congressional news.  YES --- House Resolution 1343 is now under consideration in Congress.  Call your Rep and make this happen!

Make your dreams a reality.

Stay well.
Do good.
BG

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

From the offices of the Richest man in the World

Writing from the road again, this time from Mexico City.

One of my clients required an on-site, so here I am. The real quirk in this, my virginal visit to the federal district, is that I had a machine gun pointed at me this morning. The office clamped down on security because Hector Slim, nephew of Carlos, was in the office today.

The trip proved to be successful. Looks like we're going to sell a whole lot of work. Good for us, good for them. Should be a good celebration tonight, both in closing this deal and the holiday.

However I'm leaving for NYC tonight, missing out on Cinco de Mayo in country...

My consolation is that no one in Mexico celebrates Cinco de Mayo. Mexican independence day is on 15 September.

The real reason for writing: today in the US house of Representatives, the Esophageal Cancer awareness month resolution should be proposed by Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL). Big step forward for the team at ECAA!

Much happier about my news re: congress than work.

BG