End of the Year Blatherings

Wow! Can you believe that we're only days away from a brand new year? Thank Heaven for 2007! Don't know about you but the impending New Year's caused me to reflect and ponder and plan for better and bigger things than the year before. So I've been reviewing my life, career, relationship and spiritual goals. And trying to make sense of my place in this crazy wide world. For one thing, I want to live a cleaner life. No, I'm not a dirty person but the environment has been on my mind and I want to do my small part to help heal the planet when and where I can. Much more recycling, purchase of organic veggies, less use of plastic and planting a tree or two. Don't know how that last one will go down with the NY Parks Department but how mad could they actually get?

I also want to increase my circle of innovative and inspiring cohorts. 2007 is the time for moving and shaking and I need some powerful allies on my side. I've been reading alot about The Law of Attraction and I believe this is one of the keys to changing my life and the world around me. Life really does work from the inside out. That should be encouragement for all of us. Change is right at our very fingertips.

If you haven't seen the movie "Dreamgirls" GET THEE TO THE THEATRE! I know caps imply yelling, but in this case I have to shout. This movie is off the hook! I've only performed in the show once but I have to say that after watching this movie I felt like I'd been swept up in a magical hurricane of passion and music and peacock feather eyelashes with curly disco hair. Jennifer Hudson gets an A+ from me. She truly embodied the role of Effie with every slant of her eye, to the roll of her neck and especially in that powerhouse voice. Eddie Murphy let loose as James "Thunder" Early and Beyonce sang her heart out in "Listen", Deena's song of redemption. Shout out to Anika Noni Rose for bringing full life to the role of Lorrell and Jamie Foxx for his portrayal of a hungry and greedy Curtis. Absolute magic! Let's just say I think I have to purchase this DVD.

I have to lend my condolences to the family and friends of the late James Brown. My parents raved about this versatile, screaming, powerhouse dancer, singer and band leader with a fire that few possess! Thank you, thank you, thank you James Brown for entertaining us, leading us and inspiring us. "Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud)" is the song I associate with James and he brought the funk like no one else could. They had his viewing at the Apollo Theatre in NY today. I couldn't attend but my heart is with him and his people. I've seen some of the video from his early performances and there would be NO Michael Jackson, Prince or even Usher without the influence of this man. Hope you're dancing with the angels James. Their gain and our loss!

I want to wish everyone a Healthy and Happy 2007! This is a time to celebrate new beginnings and the birth of the impossible! Make every day, every moment count and never give up on your dreams!

Peace,

Daphne