An Update, A Little Wisdom and A Call for Contributors

Hello Blog Readers,

I know, I know...it's been a while and I know it's been a while because it has been quiet. I also know I am going to say the blogger cliche excuse..."I've been busy"...but...I really have been busy! This past month my prime energies have been focused on work and on myself for a change...like getting exercise and getting some much needed rest after a heck of a semester/year.

I do wish to extend my sincerest wishes for a Feliz Año Nuevo (Happy New Year) to you and your loved ones and hope you had a wonderful holiday season! 2005 was quite a ride of year but we have much to look forward to for 2006! It seems like these days, life can offer us much to see it as the glass half-empty, but reality is...it is at it SEEMS. In other words, despite the good and the bad, you decide as to how it will affect you and your attitude towards life and towards other people. You have a choice and the power to make the right decision. A positive decision resides in you and you alone. For example, a recent CNBC Online Poll found that 53% of Americans are pessimistic about the year 2006. I say they are setting themselves up to get exactly what they expect. The concrete truth (as far as I can tell for now) is that we only get one life to live and there are only two ways to go through it, with hope or without hope. So despite all the shit that life throws our way, it's really up to us to become victims or to overcome it and move on. Got it? Good. I know, I can get a little preachy (it's my Southern Baptist upbringing), but...this wisdom came from recent experience...that I had to learn the REALLY, REALLY hard way...I REALLY know what I am saying and not just repeating Dr. Phil. Also, you have to love yourself, from the bottom of the pit to the top of heap...don't wait until you feel worthy of it...love yourself no matter where you are in life. Because if you can't do this essential thing, then everything I mentioned above has no heck of a chance of being accomplished. So again...if you want to have a Happy New Year...make it so!

On another note, the plans for the renovation of The Art of Brownsville is still on hold. The main thing is...the blog and future full-blown website needs work and time from volunteer contributors. I want people to share their pictures, share their web or design expertise, share their marketing or networking expertise, to share their stories, share their art and share their opinions on all that is art and culture of Brownsville and the greater RGV/Tamapulipas region. If you would like to contribute to the Art of Brownsville leave a comment on this post or send me an email. Thanks guys for reading the blog and for all of your support! We will be posting more information on events and activities as well posting on topics so keep coming back! 2006 if going to be a great year!