OPEN MINDFUL

Politics and Government are a huge business, entity and over riding presence in each individuals lives. No matter what country or region of the world you live in, the government plays an integral and powerful effect in your society, surroundings, and environment. Most of us take this for granted and depending on our level on inter erst, just assume that everything is going smoothly and that other than voting, we have no real say in most situations. Well, as taxes are paid and decisions are made on local and national level, believe it is important for us to at least keep an eye and honest, open minded, opinion on the subjects. While we all have right to agree, or disagree, each person's voice should be respected and listened to. Personally, at the moment, have no ambitions to run for any sort of office or be involved in the political arena. (suit and tie culture not my everyday thing) In America, believe the two party system has proved positive so far. The new developing Tea-Party a...

Well, July 4th has come and gone. The Midway point of the summer has passed. The Westisde Highway and fireworks were extravagant. My neighborhood was loaded with tourists and city dwellers. The entertainment and sky was lit up with color and patriotism. Yet for some reason, I wasn't that in to it! Really? Perhaps it is because I had seen them before. Or perhaps my patriotism has waned. Don't get me wrong, I love the U.S.A and all its diversity, opportunities, land, people, culture and freedoms. The idea of travel sounds positive. Maybe visiting other countries and seeing how FORTUNATE, we are will wake me up to the possibilities for wealth, happiness and opportunity that can arise here. I am curious as to our nation's populations numbers. We have room for numerous foreigners, yet much of our lands and states are not deemed ATTRACTIVE enough to lure the exotic, wealthy foreigners. Our country could use a sales team. I think more and new people in the melting pot, from around...

Recently this past weekend, was the Pride Parade and celebration in the city. This barrage of people, eccentric characters, and lifestyles is a unique culture and segment of our society. The neighborhoods of Chelsea and the West Village were inundated with people, barricades,activity and more. It seems as though everyone participated, whether they were gay, straight or whatever. True, Open Mindedness. In a discussion with a fellow human, in the evening we discussed the gay rights and advancements in our society, world and culture. He seemed to feel as though there was not as much equality and progress made as there should be. I agreed, with him that it is valid issue, modern and prevalent topic in our society. In so far as it's progress, reminded him that yes, The United States is a free country, with liberty and justice for all. We both agreed, amongst other numerous wonderful reasons, this freedom makes America great and attractive to foreigners as well. I suggested and correlat...

Well ladies and gentlemen, the Summer Spectacular has officially hit. The weather is impeccable and downright utopia-like at times. The human pace and energy continues to be brisk, and addicting. Yes, it can be addicting! Sometimes, you forget that your walking directly past people in a close proximity. Either way, it's sort of a rush. Enjoyable! There are moments, when a beautiful girl walks past, that I stop to grasp the moment and admire this breathlessness. It is the whole human spectrum of life that inhabits the island of Manhattan. The "Darwinist" vibes force us to make efforts to prevail. These vibes and feelings are genuine, provacative and at moments cumbersome. In other news, amidst a recent exchange while sitting at the "Bow Tie," a nickname for the TKS steps in Times Square, struck up an engaging conversation with a gorgeous girl from Italy. She was beautiful, eccentric and intelligent. Her various beliefs included that she was agnostic in religion, ...

Memorial Weekend has passed and summer is officially here. The weekend free days, energy, and happiness level could be felt all over. New York City continues to provide the pace, and welcoming joys that people appreciate and embrace being a part of. In so far as the adventures, undertaken there are plenty to talk about. While in the West Village, was able to meet a birthday girl at a local venue. She was cute, bubbly and having fun in her moment. In addition, her friends were comforting, attractive, caring and friendly. I invited them all back to Midtown West with me. Yet we ended up in a West Village apartment listening to her record player. There were a plethora of options, yet we went through Elton John, Jimi Hendrix and more. The next evening was able to play host to one of my younger brother's friends from England. We exchanged numbers through facebook and met up on St. Marks. After a few crawls, we visited a club as well. She was overwhelmed by the club. The next day, I showe...

Well, it has come time to put up or shut up I'm afraid. Perhaps this may be a tad bit drastic yet, on this wave we call, "life," yet those are the current thoughts of the moment. In so far as a week in review, overall, it has again been relatively positive. I've had better, believe me! Some of my weeks here, have been ridiculously fun and amazing. In comparison to the rest of the citizen folk, feel in general my life stories and experiences fare more fruitful and colorful than others. In essence, I'm in kind of an identity where abouts and conundrum. For the present, am still a licensed real estate agent in Texas, yet do LIVE in New York City, which I adore! Now, that the weather is wonderful and summer is arriving on the island, have no desire to abandon it. The continuation of being in the parks, sitting in the cafes, and stores, enjoying the nightlife and visiting with people from around the world, is too splendid. So the questions is, what is my role here in t...

The weekend has passed, yet the fun times do not. It is the city that never sleeps. Always something to do, new people to see and meet. This weekend, I must admit was fast and furious. There was so much nightlife and a whirlwind of activity. Also, the weather here is amazing! I met a wonderful and likable girl at the Tribeca Grand Hotel. She really took a liking too me, and mentioned how LUCKY I was to be a single person living in the center of Manhattan. This made me not want to take it for granted. She was friendly, blonde, young and playful. My southern hospitality is one thing that is foregin up here. It's like I'm the nice that guy that wins? Does this make sense? The girls and ladies must be used to the opposite, or perhaps the male psyche and manners need a makeover as whole? Last night I met a friendly gentlemen visiting from England. He had the accent and everything. We chilled at my apartment for a bit. He told me about his trip to the Midwest. He liked Columbus, Ohio...