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Father's Day

Happy Fathers day to the men of the world who nurture, develop, ecourage and educate their children. And to the mothers of the world who pick up the slack and play both roles.

To my mother - Happy fathers day te quiro mucho

Dinner...lol (Taken with instagram)

;) (Taken with instagram)

Good start.... (Taken with instagram)

Confused.... If that's a female statue.... (Taken with instagram)

My backyard buddy....

Lunch..... (Taken with instagram)

New Orange Tree...We really Floridian now... (Taken with instagram)

New Project

I have been commissioned by a local Iyalorisha to create a custom Orisha Cabinet/Shelf. Seems easy enough... Here is what I have so far...

Next step is to prim and paint white (not my choice) I would have stained it... Stayed tuned, I will post some finish product photos soon.

Update: 3/8/12

Finished Product......

Test Run....

It's Here!!!!!

After much anticipation "Ewe Osain" is finally on-line and available to the general public. For the moment "Ewe Osain" is only available on CreateSpace.com however rest assured it will be available on Amazon.com within 5 business days. That said, come check it out:

https://www.createspace.com/3725308

2011~2012

As twenty twelve approaches I find myself contemplating the past year, the present and the future.

This year started off not so well, I made many mistakes and burned a few bridges but when the smoked cleared, I definitely learned many lessons and many truths about myself and others.

At the moment I find myself stronger mentally and spiritually, I’ve began to surround myself with more positive people while disassociating myself with the toxic. I have begun to rebuild burnt bridges while strengthening others and have learned to be more humble as opposed to being so proud. I find myself unconditionally in love with life, despite its ups and downs. Every day is truly a blessing and I am thankful.

For the year that approaches I have made a promise to continue to push myself both spiritually and mentally at the same time encouraging those that surround me to do the same. I hope for continued prosperity, health, happiness, love, family and unity for myself and those I am surrounded by in the New Year. I strive for enhanced unity with in my family, extended family and spiritual family. I strive to leave the past in the past and walk towards future with complete trust. I aspire to be a better husband, friend, a better godfather, brother, son and human being.

I wish everyone a blessed holiday and a prosperous new year.

Ache baba, ache yeye, ache mi oluwo alberto phifer Ofun Nalbe, ache me Oyubon Orestes Ogbe Bara, ache mi Apetebi Ayafa Efunyomi Ojuani Shogbe, ache Apetebi Ile Ogunda Bede, Ache iyalocha, babalocha ache Iworo.

Modupe gbogbo eggun aremi, gbogbo eggun ara anu... Modupe gbogbo Orisa, Orunmila, Olofin, ito iban Eshu.

Ewe Osain

My new book "Ewe Osain" is almost done!!! I am nearing the end of my final review... I was shooting for a Christmas release however i'm not sure, I may hold off until January. As the tile implies, the book is completely dedicated to Ewe Osain, who Osain is within the lukumi tradition, Three of the most well known Patakies of Osain, Two Hundred and Twenty-one (221) plants, herbs and trees utilized within the lukumi tradition, Images for all plants listed in full color, The Scientific name, Spanish name, English name and Lukumi name of each plant (where available), as well as the Oddun of Origin, Uses, medicinal properties, 50 songs for Osain and much much more.

Book Details:

Title: Ewe Osain

Pages: 310 (full Color)

Format: 6x9

Book will be available on Amazon.com as well as other on-line vendors

Weekend Project #2

Ok so last weekend I tackled my home office by building a custom desk/work area which allowed me to have a work area as well as a artistic area. This weekend I tackled the Garage. I have way to many plastic totes, tools and boxes, So I decided to build a custom shelf unit which would allow me to move the totes off the floor, give me a few shelves for power tools etc. and the pièce de résistance, a work bench. =) Thank you CK for your help yet again.

P.S yes I love my work bench...lol and yeah I know I need to shave...

Weekend Project

My home office is lacking a decent computer table/work space so this past week I have been drawing up ideas for building my own. With the help of my godson Ck this is what we have so far:

Construction complete....(Sat)

First coat of stain....(Sat Night)

Final Coat of Clear Polyurethane ....(Sun Afternoon)

The table is over 8 feet long and is only 1/2 of the total table, the other piece is for next weekend (maybe). Going for the "L" Shape look but from wall to wall. (sorry my garage is messy)

Ok I couldn't wait:

Dry fitting for final placement, unstained:(Mon Afternoon)

(Mon Night)

Where are your manners?

You know there was a time when people both young and old had common sense and manners. Men where gentlemen and women lady's or whatever... My point is.... It really erks me that people have no freggen manners anymore. When you call someone, say Hi how are you, don't just start talking or ask for something. It used to be that people would call ask how you where, how your family was etc. wtf!! Where did that go?

Another thing that erks me..... When someone calls you and just starts talking and talking and talking. Did you ever think that maybe that person was doing something. Be courteous, show some manners, ask them if they are busy.

Sorry had to vent, this is in now way directed at anyone in particular.

Favorite John Candy movie "Uncle Buck"

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