Proclamation

And so it was written, with a ribbon and a gold seal.  This is from "Hezues R' Day" the other week.  I just got the actual proclamation.  I had to come back to Poughkeepsie today to VOTE!

Hezues R' Day

It's official!  I am in the history books.  Today, Mayor John C. Tkazyik (of Poughkeepsie, New York) has attended a reception to honor and present me with the proclamation of the day in my name.  That's right, Hezues R' Day!  The gentleman I am standing with in the picture, Tree Arrington, is a community leader who is responsible for organizing the weekend and its tribute to the person that I am pointing to in the mural behind us.  In memory of Lateef Islam.  I was honored to have my day proclamation made during Lateef's Memorial Youth Weekend, as he was an icon to our community.

Btw, they mentioned having me to return, on this day each year, to give a "Hezues R' Award" to youth who show leadership, passion and purpose for their community.  They're even talking about renaming a street.  How about Hezues R' Avenue... Hezues Road... HR Block.  Leave a comment with your suggestion for a proper street name.

Anomaly Casting

I am at 243 W 30th with Maureen (l) and Matthew J. Sheridan (r), as we are holding auditions for the upcoming Sc-Fi feature "Anomaly".  As an EP, I will be producing the project for Eye On It ® Film Studios.  Maureen is my producer for several projects, who I brought in on Anomaly as a Casting Producer.  Matthew is the Writer and Director for the project.  Right now we are discussing possibilities for some of the roles.

United Nations

I was invited to have dinner at the United Nations for the American Airlines 1st Annual Global Compassion Ball.  I am sitting with the VP of AA and she's telling me how much her boys love soccer (they're from Manchester, England).  I also met William Dise, an incredible individual who is being honored this evening.  He has already made 100 flights to bring food an supplies to countries in need, around the world.  American Airlines has a charity program called Airline Ambassadors, in which they donate their planes for use in supply runs.  The highlight of the evening is a performance from my good friend Melky Jean.  The AA is currently planning a relief trip with her, to bring some support to Haiti.

Washington Monument

I am in DC for the weekend with my good friend John Chambers (r).  Right now we are backstage at a Jazz Festival, where my friend Taj Mahal has just performed.  This weekend, John is having a fundraiser for Haiti at his 4th BloomBars event (in Columbia Heights) with performing artist attending from all over the country, such as Jason Jasper (l) from San Francisco.

Uruguay Pizzeria

I am having dinner with my brother, his wife and son (my nephew) and my mother.  If you didn't already know, my family is originally from Uruguay.  My mother came to this country when she was 17.  So we always look for spots to go eat at.  Also check out Chivito De Oro in Jackson Heights, Queens.

Flying over NYC

I am about to land back in NYC.  The way the sun breaks through the clouds and onto the Hudson is such a magnificent image.  I appreciate the simple things in life more than anything else.