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Coming Out Stories Gallery - Mikey
Diana Ross said it best "I'm coming out I'm coming I'm coming out... I want the world to know Got to let it show I'm coming out I want the world to know I got to let it show There's a new me coming out And I just had to live And I wanna give I'm completely positive I think this time around I am gonna do it Like you never do it Like you never knew it Ooh, I'll make it through The time has come for me To break out of the shell I have to shout That I'm coming out I'm coming out I want the world to know Got to let it show I'm coming out I want the world to know I got to let it show I'm coming out I want the world to know Got to let it show I'm coming out", in this song she sent a very positive message to me about my life, originally released in 1980, it wasn't until 1998 when I heard it and it meant the world to me.
My own coming out was late in arriving - I was 23 years old. While it seemed sudden to me at the time, in the time since I've been able to look back and see the signs that I was "not like the other boys." When I was ten or eleven and living in Del Cerro, A predominantly Jewish suburb of San Diego, California. . I am Jewish. I was born Jewish, I was circumcised on the eighth day of my life, I went to Hebrew school and became a Bar Mitzvah when I was thirteen. I was indoctrinated with Jewish culture and values, and those values have a large influence on my life. Two of the most important to me are to "Love thy neighbor as thyself" and "Justice, justice, shall thou pursue". I long ago separated the moral and ethical commandments of the Bible, which I attempt to follow, from the ritual commandments, where I pick and choose. Spiritually, I do not believe any religion in the world is correct on a literal level and accept all as being correct on a metaphorical level. I have for the p! ast thirteen years been a member of Tiffereth Israel Synagogue, a San Diego synagogue which my family built and is very supportive of. On an occasional Friday night, you might find me present at the Shabbat services. If you could hear what is going on in my head however, you would understand that I pay little attention to the literal meanings of words of the service, but use the mantra like qualities of the prayers to enable myself to quietly reflect on the imponderables of existence.
I remember going to the private Jewish school pool during the summer; sometimes it was almost as much fun to hang around the men's locker room as to swim with my friends. I don't think there was any desire there, more of a fascination with what other men looked like without their clothes on. Middle School and high school found me a social butterfly - I did well fairly well classes because I had my grandma to write my papers for me or supply me with Cliff notes. Friday nights were reserved for D&D with (male) friends. I was dating girls off and on but thought of boys none the less.
I graduated and moved on to college. First attending a Junior College graduating with an Associate of Arts Degree in General Education & Film. My undergraduate years were for the most part spent at California State University, Chico were a mixed bag, socially. I never dated guys and girls and went through that difficult experimentation period. I immersed myself in classes and extracurricular activities (television production and film) as well as an internship with the Chico Chamber of Commerce as A Film Project Coordination intern, to the point where I didn't have any free time - and certainly no time to worry about which gender I was more attracted to. I spent a lot of time online with American Online, chatting away to male students nearby and occasionally met a few in person, some of which will be my best friends forever. I also for the first time felt comfortable with my sexuality enough to attend the new gay bar in town, 2201. At first I was "the new face" in town and ever! yone wanted to try me out…I had fun with various partners and realized I wanted more of a committed closeted relationship. By the time I graduated from Chico State, I knew inside something was different and I was ready for the first time to acknowledge it.
I moved to back home to San Diego and got involved in the "gay scene" here… Quite frankly, it occurred to me that I might be gay few friends had asked me. When I first came out onto the scene I loved it, no less, I was in this fascinating new world and I just couldn't get enough of it, I wanted to be out all the time. But now I tend to rarely venture onto the gay scene because I detest it. Why? What could I possibly abhor about the gay scene? Well, let's begin at the beginning...First off, it has to be the plethora of pretentious, vacuous queens who would sooner spit in your face than talk to you. Come on, you know who I mean. They usually sit in a group in the a corner of the club, bar or pub, wearing there Armani briefs, Diesel jackets, Gucci belts in a cloud of cigarette smoke and vodka and orange vapors, bitching about everyone else who does not fit into their warped Spice Girl worlds, whether they deserve it or not. And there's just no talking to these people and why would you want to anyway, what's the point? Secondly, let's move onto the bar leeches. Oh yes, the bar leeches, you must have encountered these! Those repugnant, old trolls (old nasty perverts) who stand at the bar drinking their pints attempting to catch your eyes any way possible so that it gives them an excuse to approach you and begin a conversation, or even worse to feel you or kiss you (this happened to one of my friends). And what can we do about it? Well, we do have to remember that they are human beings to and that they have feelings.... Yeah, right, we know this but it doesn't stop you wanting to tell them to fuck off or severely slap them about the face and neck. Conversely we can use this phrase, with a polite shake of the head, "If you put your hand on my leg, or any other part of my body again, you'll never be able to use your genitals for the rest of your life/I'm going to rip your still beating heart from your chest and hold it in front of your eyes so that you c! an see how black it is before you die" (delete as appropriate). Personally, I would like to see an exclusive gay youth scene, and I'm not talking about segregation, I'm talking about a choice, whether to be surrounded by just boys and girls or a mixed group. The scene is most definitely entirely based on sex, okay we know this. A couple of weeks ago I was sat in the Euphoria (a gay coffeehouse in Hillcrest) with a guy I was seeing Nick and you could sense that everyone in there had nothing on their minds but sex and how to get it, with darting eyes, lascivious licking lips etc. I'm not sure about you, but when I go out, I like to be able to sit with my friends without feeling as though I'm on some kind of meat-rack. This would be great if I was just out hunting for anonymous sex, which I'm not against, but I like to be able to talk to the boy before and after I have sex with him, and usually in bars and clubs the music is too loud anyway to do anything but shout. When I meet n! ew people now who have never been out on the scene, I tell them that I have four words that sum up the San Diego gay scene: predatory, bitchy and pretentious, and strung out.
In just a short time, I had a close circle of gay friends, some of us are lucky, I happen to be very lucky to have many wonderful diverse friends from all walks of life that accept me for who I am and at the same time offer all the support that they can. Not everyone is as lucky as I am. And on top of having to deal with homophobia in school, many have to deal with it at home with their own parents. Too many gay youth are kicked out of their houses with nowhere to go. Some even become prostitutes in order to survive. But with no form of support in school, in the home, or even from the Gay Community at large, what would you expect. I then became more active in GYA (Gay Youth Alliance) Queer youth…so neglected…so deprived…so depraved….so not taken seriously. According to many people, Queer youth don't even exist. We're just "in a phase" or "experimenting". There's no way possible that we could be sure at our age. How would we know? We haven't even experienced life. A lot of us ! have never even had sex. So we couldn't possibly know if we were Gay or not. Well let me tell you, that a bunch of BS. Just because so many of our "experienced" generation went through a denial phase, doesn't mean that we have to, too. This goes back to my earlier statement that being Gay isn't just about sex. Most Queers will tell you that they've always known, but they didn't realize or act upon it, ya whatever…If I'm only attracted to men at this current stage in my life, I fantasize about men, I fall in love with men, that makes me gay. Even if I've never had sex with a man. I hate this label, I just wanna be known as Mikey, maybe the rest of the people out there are just jealous, we didn't have to go through a denial phase to be able to accept ourselves…, and I was fairly secure in my life. But something was missing. During those years, I felt that I had finally found a group of people who would accept me as I was. I slowly came to realize that the face I was presenting wasn't the real me. I had to nod appreciatively when someone pointed out a beautiful woman. I had to ignore (studiously) another man stripping in front of me in a changing room. I had to hold back any statement that I thought might be effeminate or non-masculine. I realized that I had been doing these things for so long that they had become second nature - a reflexive facade. And after a while, it started to hurt. It was emotionally exhausting, and it kept me from feeling close to those who I cared about. Something had to change. A digression here.
I read a lot, mostly fantasy and science fiction. When I look back at what books resonated with me - the books that really meant something to me as I read them - I can see clues that I might have been less-than-straight even at an early age. One of the first fantasy books I ever read was Nancy Springer's Books of Sun series ("The White Hart," "The Sable Sun," etc.) While homosexuality wasn't mentioned, there was a bond between the two male main characters that was clearly more than brotherly, however platonic. The idea that two men could care for each other that much captured my heart. I remember (with a rueful grin) browsing in the bookstore at Obelisk Books and coming across a book by one Gordon Merrick - it was a trashy romance, but it was a GAY trashy romance. I remember going back - not just once, but several times - to the store to stand discreetly and read and reread the overwrought romance and sex scenes. And still I had no clue. Denial isn't just a river in Egypt, honey. And the darker side of growing up in the homophobic South: Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover books contain homo-, hetero-, and bisexuality, stated very matter-of-factly. I remember being in high school and reading through the series, and finally reading one ("Thendara House," I believe) that was very open about homosexuality. I took all of the books that I owned from that series (twelve or more, I think) to the GYA gay youth alliance book drive in November of '99, fearful that someone might think that I read them because I was -gasp- GAY! My friends and I swapped books frequently, and we all read David Gerrold's War Against the Chtorr series, which features a rather unlikable protagonist who happens to be gay (it really is incidental, if I recall correctly). They, good God-fearing Jews, reviled the books for even mentioning homosexuality. I just shut up and enjoyed the story. When I first came out, a net-friend recommended Mercedes Lackey's Vanyel trilogy: "Magic's Pawn," "Magic's Promise," "Magic's Price." I've never cried when I read a book - these made me cry. Homosexuality is an issue, front-and-center, and Lackey deals with it in a rational, accepting, and tender way. Loves are found, loves are lost, and loves are found again in one of the most romantic fantasies I've ever read. I highly recommend these books to anyone coming out or already out - they actually made a difference in my life.
Back to the story. A dear friend was breaking up with another friend, and I had given her much support during the process. I think, had I been straight, we would have gone out (...and it would have been a bad idea, but you know that now, don't you Sweetie?). As it was, we leaned on each other, and provided mutual support. One night this friend Cori and I after dinner out (and a few beers - I wasn't that brave yet), we sat down on her bed and I told her the two hardest words I ever had to say: "I'm gay." She was quiet for a moment, then she took my hand and told me that I was who I was, and it didn't matter who I loved, she valued me for who I was. I'll always love her for that. After that night, I told another friend, and another, and another. Soon, all my close friends knew that I was gay, and I never heard anyone say anything about bad it. Could this be that I selected my friends before I came out on the basis of their lack of prejudices? It very well could be - I'll never know. After a few months, I was the typical newly out activist. I got into an argument in a restaurant with a new fellow to the GYA (Gay Youth Alliance) group because he stated that there should be straight pride parades as well as gay pride parades. I jumped all over him - Listen, I said, if you want to see a straight pride parade, turn on the TV. Look at Congress. Go outside and look at Mission Beach boardwalk ( a strip of beach front property on the ocean, in which you see straight couples hand in hand strolling by the waves on bikes, roller blades and foot). Go to the mall. Everyone is straight, or assumed to be. Gay pride is about being proud you are unique, not ashamed because of it. I was shocked when, after thorough discussion and consideration, he agreed with me. Jason changed my life because he showed me that sometimes what appears to be prejudice is simply ignorance, and that many people are willing to learn and dispel that ignorance. And for this, I'll always care for him (well, that and the fact that he can deep throat a Sierra Nevada bottle. Tease :-)
So I was out, right? No problems right? Wrong. There was the rest of my family. Well that was easy, in fact easier than I had wanted it to be. It was now January 1999 and mom and I decided to have a big party for my Grandma & Grandfather being that they were getting older and it was time to get the whole family together (well moms side anyways) so we had a big party at the house. It went really well and I enjoyed seeing all my cousins and aunts and uncles, etc. Mom tells me two days later, by the way, I told them (my whole family) all about you when I invited them to come to the party. Great, not really! Now every conversation that I had must have been misconstrued! Oh well I have a very accepting Jewish Mom I should be so lucky right? I was always on the defensive, not wanting to reveal too much about what I had done or what I was feeling. My parents became downright worried - it was obvious to them that I was hiding something, but they didn't want to pry. I was a mess, emotionally - after a phone conversation when I told my mom I had had my tongue pierced, she said, "It's not as bad as something you could tell me." By itself, it's a fairly innocuous statement, but in the emotional state I was in, it devastated me - I walked around the house at midnight and cried. I was very fortunate to have a net-friend who kept me sane and e-mailed me through the tough times (Bless you, Drew!). He advised me to seek counseling, which I did (briefly) and to have a support network of friends when I did come out to my family (and he was exactly right). How I came out to my family, though, was a textbook case of bad timing. Mom asked me why I had been so secretive the over the past few months. I denied any such thing. Finally, after a few minutes of this, she finally asked the question that had worried her for quite a while. "Are you gay?" What followed then was a long, agonizing conversation, with the familiar questions ("How do you know?" "How do two men..." "Are you a virgin?" You know, the questions that you wouldn't ask even your closest friend but when someone says their gay instantly spring to mind - and mouth).
By the time we reached Paul, things were pretty much in hand, though I was admonished, "Whatever you do, don't tell your dad, I said. It'll hurt him terribly and I have always wanted to be daddies boy, although not into sports like my siblings were, and although I don't think he understood then, he was willing to accept me as I am, which is more than I could ever ask. I didn't have to break the news to my brothers; Mom did that not long after I told her. Not my first choice of how to do it, but I'm over it.
That was two years ago. It doesn't seem that long. In that time, my family has come to accept that I am gay. Mom points out cute guys, and we are able to discuss how my relationships are going, as I discuss hers. Dad has resigned himself to the fact that I am out, he tells me not to out myself in the workplace, and that I refuse to go in the closet no matter what. I think he's even OK with that. My two brothers have been extremely accepting and I've found it to be better if we don't discuss it. Although my 20 something college-frat brother Jordan, always pokes fun when he get the chance. Like at a family celebration of Fourth of July this year, he said" Pass The Wieners to Mikey, We All Know There His Favorite, He Likes Eating Wieners. I've learned to take his insults like a grin of salt and realize that's his way of dealing with the situation! They have never made that big of an issue of it, or expressed discomfort, so I'll be happy with that for now.
In Conclusion, although my life is a constant work so this paragraph will be extended and revised time and time again - A few weeks after I had posted the above text, a dear friend pointed out to me that something was missing - analysis. How does one analyze one's own life? It isn't easy. In retrospect, I can say that I wish things had been different. I wish I had realized my sexual orientation sooner; I wish I could have come out earlier. But things would have been very different - I would have had to deal with coming out in a very likely hostile environment, with little support. And that is something I would never, ever wish on anyone.
As for my coming out process - I can't think of anything I would have done differently. Yes, it was difficult for my family, but I took things at my own pace (as I had to) and kept myself sane by doing so. I was very fortunate to have had (and still have!) friends who provide love and support when I needed it, and a family that loves and accepts me for what I am. If there is one thing that I would say to anyone who reads this, one thing for them to take away from this mass of verbiage, it's this: Always remember, even when things are the bleakest, that there is someone who loves and cares for you. It may be your family, or a friend, or someone you've just met on the net, but no one is alone - and that's the way it should be. Now in February of 2001 I've realized that I'm coming up on the second of my coming out. That's surprising to me, really - it seems like I've been out for far longer than four years. The most important thing that has happened to me since I last updated this page is that I have an actual, rather than theoretical, love life for the first time in my life. If anything, this has made me rethink some of the complacency which had snuck into my life. The very idea that I have to look around to see who might be offended if I want to hold hands with or hug my sweetie is appalling, and a further reminder that queers still have a long way to go before we achieve equality. I've been through a lot in the year 1999 and my life has just begun. I found out what breaking up was like. It's not an experience I recommend for entertainment purposes, and yet it has a necessary place in life. I still care for Nick very much and, it was short but sweet, I caught him on the rebound and the distance thing killed us but we are on excellent terms. Mom still craves his Spanish Potatoes though, =-). I consider myself very fortunate, and would not give up that time that we had together for anything. I have re-experienced the joy of finding new love again, and found that love can continue, and grow, and becomes something better. I now have a boyfriend that I love more than I ever have loved anyone man or women before. He is closeted and we are best friends and a couple in one! We don't hang out too much in the gay community but sometimes its better that way. His name is Jimmy and mom calls him and introduced him to her friends and family as her "son-in-law" I'm so lucky to once again have such an accepting mother. If I could have looked ahead five years ago and seen me where I am now...I wouldn't have believed it possible. I've learned and grown a lot in those last five years, and through the love and support of my friends, boyfriends, and family, I've found a happiness I never thought I'd feel. Being a gay man is integral to my identity. I wouldn't change it if I could; it makes up too much of me. But my physical and emotional attraction to men has landed me in the middle of a community I have mixed feelings about. I have been and am very active in the gay community . Pride Parades, the Gay Youth Alliance, Youth Pride Committee, H.Y.P.I. founder and president, now on the San Diego Pride Board,and Queerplayers, I keep myself busy…. lots of charitable giving, etc. are a few of the ways I'm involved. But oddly, the community as it stands falls short (other than in politics) of meeting a lot of my needs as a gay man, much less my needs as an individual.
We've managed to create a community which is so aware of its differences that each subgroup feels it must be listed separately in the title of every organization. Or worse, we have to list not only our subgroups, but also all policital allies. The result is a lack of focus to a lot of groups, often to the ultimate detriment of the group. I've been in more than one organization that tried to be too much for too many and ended up crashing and burning.
If we want to create a truly inclusive community, we do that through actions, not words. When starting the H.Y.P.I. Group (Homosexual Youth Positive Influence) , my best friend Sean and I wrestled long and hard over the name. The reality is that HYPI will be targeting youth issues in the workplace and how to proceed for they are the future!
We need to worry less about categorizing ourselves and more about determining and meeting our needs!
And finally, in the time since last updating this, I have received many, many letters from the readers of this page. I have read many moving stories, and have offered what advice I can. If you wish to comment, or chat, or just say hi, feel free to email me I'd love to hear from you.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A federal judge has ordered Tad Cummins, a Tennessee high school teacher accused of kidnapping his 15-year-old student, be held until trial, saying he is a flight risk and a danger to the community.
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So today is Wednesday. And something I'm not the greatest at is capturing every moment. My mom and I are very close and she asked me if I'd want to go to Guthrie Green for Food Truck Wednesday 2 weeks ago. I obviously said YES with two hands up. She forgot last week, so she made up for it this week. 😉 I've heard about Food Truck Wednesday being one of the coolest things in Tulsa. It truly is.
People have their kids out running around and it's so cool! My mom got a hot dog from Doghouse and I, of course, went right for the Mr. Nice Guys Taco truck. But I did not get tacos. I went for the mac and cheese. Yep. You heard me. And it was incredible.
I love spending time with my mom. She's a hoot. And the fact that she's willing to do random things around our city with me makes her even more special. I love wandering around and exploring and I'm pretty sure that's always made my mother nervous. She's always told me to stay close so when I've mentioned I want to travel to far off places or venture to an unknown part of Tulsa, Barb gets nervous. We sat and talked and ate until we couldn't eat anymore. And of course had to top it off with Lick Your Lips mini donuts!
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New east-side school opens for music, theater classes this summer
School is almost out, which means many Wichita parents are searching for summertime entertainment for kids.
The newly opened Wichita Center for the Performing Arts is equipped for just that.
The center, which occupies the former Mark Arts space at 9112 E. Central, is now enrolling for its first-ever summer classes – on subjects ranging from improv comedy to ballet to chamber music and video storytelling.
Classes are offered for youths between 2 years old and their senior year of high school — and cost between $50 and $295.
Mike Garvey, president of Builders Inc., bought the building in August 2017 with the intent to create a new place for youths to learn about the performing arts.
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"We're trying to engage every type of kid, every socioeconomic class, just to try and give as many people an opportunity and an outlet to perform as we possibly can," Garvey said. "These summer classes are the way to do it."
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Wood, who sings in a variety of local bands, including Team Tremolo, and various other projects, is teaching a class on songwriting. It will piggyback off of her popular "Don't Let Them Get in Your Head" anti-bullying campaign, she said.
"I'm afraid to call it a songwriting class – I want to equip people with poetry, spoken word, creativity of all mediums," Wood said. "I help them focus what they have in their mind and in their heart and put it on paper."
Roach, the founder of Free Music ICT, is teaching a Loog Guitar class for children 3-5 years old. He's been teaching guitar in Wichita since retiring from touring with the band Senses Fail.
There is still plenty of availability for the classes, according to the center's director, Shelli Kadel — who anticipates classes will fill after word spreads about them.
"We've been under construction since we moved in Feb. 1 … and so we can't really have an open house to let people see where we are," she said. "That's limited us a little, but we've had a great amount of interest in the last couple of weeks."
Once summer classes have concluded, the Wichita Center for the Performing Arts plans on offering fall classes, primarily geared toward homeschoolers, Kadel said.
"We'll hopefully be adding things like master classes as we grow," she said. "We're just trying to start at a place that makes sense for families and makes the space open and available, then keep crafting classes as we hear what families need."
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At the end of the last term, I was exhausted. I had just finished multivariate calculus (see here http://questadmissions.com/2014/12/12/so-many-variables/ ), the last of four difficult and intense blocks. Although I love Quest and learning, it was time for a break. So I hopped on a plane, headed back home to Toronto, and caught up with a plethora of friends and family.
I had a very lovely break. My family had the traditional German advent goose dinner, I got to catch up with friends at a local board game cafe, went downtown for New Year's Eve and saw the fireworks, and just kind of generally hung out with people.
However, even though I was not taking a course, my mind never shut off (which is a very good thing). I was reading books, talking with my friends and family, and contemplating almost all break. The focus of most of the endeavors centered around one question: what will my Question be?
As you might be aware, at Quest we don't have majors. Instead, each student comes up with his or her own "Question", a question that guides the inquiry for the rest of their Quest degree. Some examples of suitable questions could be "What is health?", "How does media affect our perception of history?", or "What is the underlying fabric of the universe?". Obviously the Question you choose will influence your education to a large extent. If is the first time that you focus in on a topic formally, and it guides what your keystone, the comprehensive final project that every Quest student has to complete to graduate, will be.
This was on my mind all break. Luckily, I already had a rough outline of what I wanted to ask, so my research and discussion over the break focused on becoming more familiar with the thoughts and discourse in the relevant areas. By the end of the break, I was ready to get back to Quest.
If you have read some of my other blog posts, you may have gleaned that I am interested in mathematics, logic, and what thought is (see here http://questadmissions.com/2014/10/16/turing-the-page/ ). Thus, it may come as no surprise to some of you that my area of interest is Artificial Intelligence, or AI for short.
I have researched AI extensively in the past, and have even coded my own neural net, which you can read about here http://questadmissions.com/2014/01/26/building-a-brain/ . Even though I have a decent understanding of the background in this field, it was great to see how quickly in the last two days of being in Question I have radically expanded my level of thought about the ideas in AI. In a lot of ways, this is what Question is about; finding something that interests you, and then forcing you to actively engage with the material in your area of interest and interrogate you pre-existing notions about that field. Even though Question block has just started, I feel that this process has already begun to happen.
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|Previous Concert Reviews
SANGEETHA RASIKA SANGAM - August 2007
The 100th Music Program of Sangeetha Rasika Sangam, Chennai 92 was held at Sri Varasiddhi Vinayagar Temple, Chinmayanagar (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust) on 1st September 2007. The occasion was marked by the presence of a huge number of rasikas. The hall was packed to capacity.
While Padma Bhushan, Sangeetha Kalanidhi Sri T V Sankaranarayanan featured as vocalist, he was accompanied by Shri Nagai Sriram on the violin, with percussion support on Mridangam provided by Shri Melakaveri K Balaji. Shri T V Sankaranarayanan's son Shri Sankara Mahadevan lent vocal support during the concert.
Shri Sankaranarayanan made a brisk start with "Chudaroliye Potri' a vritham followed by 'Mahaganapathim' in Nattai. His execution of this piece with swara narration produced an aesthetic appeal. He made the full effect of the Shatshruthi Rishabham, the vivadhi swaram of the raga outshine in its true colours.
The presentation of Durbar was both enchanting and lively. The swara exercise was done with moving melody.
Shri Sankaranarayanan's delineation of 'Lathangi' the 63rd Melam drew great praise from the listeners. He brought the nuances of the raga in greater focus by carving out all subtle phrases in Manthra, Madhyama and Tala sthayee modes. 'Sudha Dhaivitham' used in this Prathi Madhyama raga forming a core swara to give its true identity was handled ably in all the above modes.
The Papanasam Sivam's 'Venkataramana' was executed mellifluously. The flow of swaras was copious.
Sri Sankara Mahadevan's vocal support was also melody driven and synchronised with the voice of his father to an appreciable extent. Sri Nagai Sriram translated the notes fairly accurately and his unique handling of strings produced subtler waves of melody. Sri Melakaveri Balaji made symmetrical beats in his percussion instrument and it was truly laya oriented.
Shri Sankaranarayanan who follows the Baani of the legendary Shri Madurai Mani Iyer of yester years, in Bhava, expression, style and melody, took up 'Thaye Yasodha' of Oothukadu Venkatasubbiyer in Thodi. He narrated it crisply and melodiously. The audience was rejoiced at the presentation of the song in the traditional format, revealing classicsm and originality of his mentor Shri Madurai Mani Iyer.
The main raga taken up for full improvisation was Mohanam. He explored its deeper realm and the contours of the raga were sharply focussed. The rendition was both sweet and inspirational. Shri Madurai Mani Iyer's famous 'Mohana Rama' was rendered with divine melody. The Sangathis, Neraval and Swaraprasthara took the rasikas to realms of transcendental joy.
Shri Sankara Mahadevan's supportive role in handling the main raga left a pleasant effect and enriched the musical quality. Shri Nagai Sriram used his bow to produce melody at a higher level of creativity. Shri Melakaveri Balaji ensured smooth beats and his Thani was applauded with thunderous cheer by the audience.
'Sevikka Vendumiya' in Andholika was presented sweetly its Ranjathva factor reigning supreme. Shri Sankaranarayanan made a mark in singing Yamuna Kalyani Vritham followed by Dasar's 'Krishna Nee Beganae'. He endeared the audience closer to him with handling some of the masster pieces of the Veteran Musician Shri Madurai Mani Iyer such as 'Kandhan Karunai Puriyum Vadivel' in Pimplas and 'Eppo Varuvaroe' in Jonpuri. The English note rendered in Sri Madurai Mani Iyer's Baani was decorative and colourful. Shri Sankara Mahadevan impressed the audience with his mellowed voice.
Shri Sankaranarayanan concluded the programme by singing Mangalam in the auspicious ragas Sourashtra, Madhyamavathi and Suruti, its fragrance pervading the hall even long after the programme ended.


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Saturday, July 14, 2012
July Dueling Darlings-Get your grill on....
Here is my card:
I used SU bashful blue paper for the base of my 5x5 card. I then used umber paper as the backing for each layer of my card. The wood grain DSP is my minds eye dilly dally best (the flip side is red checked), The blue polka dot paper and striped dsp are We R memory keepers dsp...I colored my cute little chef with copic markers and mounted him on umber paper as well...Now Tami sent along a lot of embellies but I liked the look of the card without any extras...so....I used a couple for the inside instead...
I used recycled brown plastic mesh to mount the checked/woodgrain paper at an angle on (a scrap from the front) and then I cut out the lets party sentiment and mounted that across...I used the woodgrain dsp to mount the floral DCVW floral paper on...(and it has glitter on it...oh be still my heart...lol) how well my sweet friends know me...
As a bonus we were to include a favorite recipe for a picnic or grill out...Typically I am the bearer of dessert but one of my other favorites is Broccoli/Cauliflower Salad....You break up one bunch of broccoli florets, break cauliflower into small pieces...chop up a small red onion place into a bowl and add a package of real bacon bits...mix up and add 1/2 cup sunflower seeds and 1/2 cup raisins. For the Dressing mix I cup of miracle whip or mayo...2 tablespoons of milk and 1/2 cup sugar....mix well and then pour over the vegetables...mix altogether.....let sit for a couple hours so the flavors blend and enjoy...
I hope you liked my card....please stop by all the other divas and dazzlers blog to get some more awesome cards and recipes...
Until next time,
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- :: BlueInks :: said...
I love that you used so many elements of the kit, Carol!
Your image looks great. Just let me know if you ever need more stamped up.
Your salad recipe sounds good. Thanks, for sharing it!
- July 15, 2012 at 2:07 AM
- April said...
Woot Woot!
Love your card! Makes me giggle thinking he might have indulged too much while grilling up lunch!!
- July 15, 2012 at 7:36 AM
- Jeanette (Forest Ranger) A•Muse Consultant #1065 said...
Carol, your card is wonderful! I love the way you colored the image - you are so good at that! I also think it's fabulous that you added glitter... who'd a thunk it on a grilling card?!?!? Only Carol!
Your recipe sure sounds good... I might have to try to make it. Or better yet, come try it at YOUR house the next time you make it. ;)
- July 15, 2012 at 8:07 AM
- Laura Jean (LJ) said...
Hello Carol!
Love your card. The red nose just cracks me up, thought he might have gotten too close to the grill at one point (or maybe he's just a dedicated griller) hee-haw!
Love you! LJ
- July 15, 2012 at 9:33 AM
- djones said...
Such a cute card, I love the sketch. And yeah! You decorated the inside. I always forget to do that! Definitely going to try you recipe-it sounds wonderful!
- July 15, 2012 at 11:38 AM
- Judy McMullen said...
"Bright" and "Beautiful" is your blue themed grill card, Carol! I love how you used the d.p. on all those panels and then colored that cute "grill master" to coordinate! Cool use of the net, d.p and sentiment on the interior of the card!! Your Broccoli/Cauliflower Salad sounds delish!!
- July 15, 2012 at 3:19 PM
- Melina said...
Great card Sweetie! The colors are great....image is too cute. Your salad sounds wonderful :)
- July 15, 2012 at 8:42 PM
- Barb said...
Carol--sweet card girl! Love the design and his nose sure is cute. The inside is just perfect and that recipe is going in my file when I get home.
- July 15, 2012 at 10:03 PM
- Darlene said...
WOW, once again, you rocked this one! What a great sketch for this image, and of course your coloring is PERFECTION! The inside is a lot of fun also, loving the glitter accents!
That recipe for the salad is one that we will definitely try around here, thanks for sharing it!
- July 16, 2012 at 10:34 AM
- Terry said...
Once again Carol I love your layout!! Love the papers, the image and the way you put everything together! i am amazed that you have enough time between working and life to make such a great card!
You salad sounds yummy (minus the raisins...yuck)!! I love salads like that and never thought to add sumflower seeds!! I will have to try that ☺
- July 16, 2012 at 4:08 PM
- MiamiKel said...
Oh my friend, fabulous! I love that you and Tami went with the blue - your fave color, eh :) I couldn't figure out a way to make it work as my mind saw the checkered table cloth paper and went to work! You coloring and layout and the inside with the smidge of netting is FABULOUS!! Well, they all are :) x0x0
- July 17, 2012 at 11:03 AM
- ~Paola~ said...
I am FINALLY making my rounds!
(sorry...LIfe has a habit to get in the way sometimes...)
awww this is such a delightful and FUN card my friend!
love how U paired up the awesome d/p and colored the fun image so well..red nose included...ehehe...(cute chef might have been sipping some wine during bbquing...lol)awesome layering too w/ some great d/ps...*awesome card sweetie* ♥
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Just Keep Loving On Him
I don't know where Steve's head is, because he doesn't talk about any end of life issues or what may happen between now and then. He is carrying a heavy load right now and it has made him sad and angry. I think if he were better with this, I would be too. But this needs to be about Steven and what can make this easier for him, so I don't push.
There is not a book out there that explains how to be a caregiver to a terminally ill husband who is not talking. I guess I just keep loving on him.
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I know how you feel about the no talking part. But maybe you should push a little. Maybe he is thinking he doesn't want to burden you with anything more. I pray that eventually this all will pass. Love you both!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 7:50 PM
My name is Jeff Barnes. My wife Calley and I, along with our son Cade, lived directly across the street from you and Steve on Forest Road 4 years ago. I must say, I am saddened to hear of Steve's fight with cancer. Both you and Steve were the nicest neighbors and both you and him would always go out of the way to say "hello". My father had gotten cancer of the throat due to smoking and I know what you are going through. To watch a loved one go through this hurts knowing that there is nothing you can do to relieve their pain. My father had never talked of the Lord but my Mother was and still is a Christian and after years of praying she refused to stop at nothing to get him to become a believer. A week before he passed, a pastor stopped over to just check on him to see how he was doing so my Mother left the room. After minutes passed she peeked through the crack of the door and my Father was gripping the Pastor's hands tightly and crying as they were both in the midst of a prayer. He gave his life to Christ. If it wasn't for my Mother's persistent efforts, he may have never been saved because none of his family members were. Denice, God put you in Steve's life for a reason. Keep talking to him, keep reassuring him that God is with him, and even though he may not speak a word, he's truly listening. God Bless you both!Replies
Hi Jeff! How good to hear from you. I'll bet your two little boys have grown since I last saw them. I can't thank you enough for the encouragement. Your story touched me. I can just see what your mom saw as she peeked in that room. I too see God's plan in so much of this. Especially in the last week or two. Hugs to Callie, God bless.Delete


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Football Classes
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Rugby Classes
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I had a nice weekend in Sydney – here's what I bought
Of course I had to go into Lush while I was in the city. Picked up three things;
- Big Bang Bubble Bar – I haven't used this one before, it smells great and has glitter pretty sure it wont disappoint.
- The Experimenter Bath Bomb – I have had this before and it's amazing, very colourful and fizzes away for ages.
- You've Been Mangoed Bath Oil – This one is new as well, very citrusy for a more calming bath I think.
I went into Dangerfield, the clothes although lovely, are a bit out of my price range so I only bought a couple little things. The lemon is a cute little enamel pin 🙂
Lastly, I scored this ringer tee at TopShop for seven bucks. It's very soft and also very sheer. Will be good for when summer comes back around.
Bought anything cool recently? Thoughts on the Lush stuff I picked up? Let me know in the comments 🙂


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